"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
— Henry B. Adams

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
— William Butler Yeats

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
— Albert Einstein

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
— Nelson Mandela

"Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another."
— G.K. Chesterton

 

Announcements & News

1/9/2012

DEADLINE JAN. 13TH-NOMINATE A FAVORITE PRINCIPAL FOR THE PURI FAMILY OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AWARD
 The deadline to nominate your favorite Elementary School Principal for the 2012 Puri Family Outstanding Principal Award is Friday, January 13, 2012!   The recipient of the 2012 award will be an Elementary School Principal from Winnebago... [more]

12/21/2011

TOP 20 FINALISTS FOR 2012 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD ANNOUNCED!!
Golden Apple Foundation is pleased to announce the names of 20 Teachers from Winnebago and Boone County who have been selected to move forward in the process for the 2012 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.  These talented Pre-K-5th... [more]

12/12/2011

GOLDEN APPLE GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED!
Golden Apple Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the following 6 Teachers who will receive a total of $6,237 at the Golden Apple Foundation Board of Directors meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011.   ... [more]

10/28/2011

2011-2012 GOLDEN APPLE NOMINEES ANNOUNCED!!
  Congratulations to the following Pre-K-5th grade teachers for being recognized by a student, a parent, or a colleague for their excellence in teaching!   Alpine Academy Janet Schulenburg   Barbour Language Academy Patty... [more]