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Welcome to Palos 118
OUR MISSION
The mission, vision, and beliefs of Palos 118 focus on providing the best education possible for children. The Board of Education annually develops goals and action targets designed to accomplish the mission. There are three major goals.
Our Mission: Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 is a fiscally responsible school community that engages all students to become confident, adaptive and productive life-long learners.
Our Vision
All students reaching their full potential.
School News
![Palos East Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727101919/palos118org/qwtcam2438awybpwulpt/2024-0923-palos_east_blue_ribbon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727101919/palos118org/qwtcam2438awybpwulpt/2024-0923-palos_east_blue_ribbon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727101919/palos118org/qwtcam2438awybpwulpt/2024-0923-palos_east_blue_ribbon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727101919/palos118org/qwtcam2438awybpwulpt/2024-0923-palos_east_blue_ribbon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727101919/palos118org/qwtcam2438awybpwulpt/2024-0923-palos_east_blue_ribbon.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727101919/palos118org/qwtcam2438awybpwulpt/2024-0923-palos_east_blue_ribbon.jpg","width":1920}])
Palos East Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School
The annoucement was made on September 23, 2024
![Palos 118 Foundation, Parent Faculty Association Donate $53,000 to Complete Classroom Display Upgrades]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726585529/palos118org/vu753axvcec5j62kirtl/2024-0916-palos_foundation_PFA_donation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726585529/palos118org/vu753axvcec5j62kirtl/2024-0916-palos_foundation_PFA_donation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726585529/palos118org/vu753axvcec5j62kirtl/2024-0916-palos_foundation_PFA_donation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726585529/palos118org/vu753axvcec5j62kirtl/2024-0916-palos_foundation_PFA_donation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726585529/palos118org/vu753axvcec5j62kirtl/2024-0916-palos_foundation_PFA_donation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726585529/palos118org/vu753axvcec5j62kirtl/2024-0916-palos_foundation_PFA_donation.jpg","width":2200}])
Palos 118 Foundation, Parent Faculty Association Donate $53,000 to Complete Classroom Display Upgrades
The donations will be used for the purchase and installation of new 70-inch interactive displays at the District’s two elementary schools, Palos East, and Palos West.
![Palos 118 School Board Recognized for Effective Governance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":1750}])
Palos 118 School Board Recognized for Effective Governance
The Palos 118 Board was recognized for practicing effective governance behaviors as identified in IASB’s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance guidelines.
![Allison Grasso New Palos East Assistant Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":891}])
Allison Grasso New Palos East Assistant Principal
The Palos 118 Board of Education has approved the hiring of Allison Grasso as Palos East’s new assistant principal.
![Terri Dodds Named New Assistant Director of Student Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723484212/palos118org/dpjolsgj259dliu6smoz/DoddsTerri.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723484212/palos118org/dpjolsgj259dliu6smoz/DoddsTerri.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723484212/palos118org/dpjolsgj259dliu6smoz/DoddsTerri.jpg","width":640}])
Terri Dodds Named New Assistant Director of Student Services
In her new position, Mrs. Dodds will be assisting in the management of the Student Services Department.
![Dr. Scarsella Named New IASA President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722877285/palos118org/jzguvz4otnbaecxeigpv/ScarsellaAnthony_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722877285/palos118org/jzguvz4otnbaecxeigpv/ScarsellaAnthony_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722877285/palos118org/jzguvz4otnbaecxeigpv/ScarsellaAnthony_1.jpg","width":640}])
Dr. Scarsella Named New IASA President
Palos 118’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony Scarsella, is the new president of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA).
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