October 10, 2025
Today, Glen Oaks Elementary School, along with 27 other schools from across the state, was recognized as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School by Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Board of Education Chair Dr. Steven Isoye.
This recognition event, which was hosted at Glen Oaks, celebrates the achievements of our amazing students, their love of learning, hard work, and school spirit. It celebrates our incredible Glen Oaks teachers, educational support colleagues, and student services team, and the entire team at Dorn Elementary, who prepare our students through first grade. This achievement is also a reflection of our supportive parents and community. Together, we have created a culture of excellence that ensures all students are reaching their full potential. This is the third Blue Ribbon recognition for Glen Oaks and the sixth for District 117.
During today’s event, the Governor announced the establishment of the new statewide Blue Ribbon Schools program, using the same criteria as the National Blue Ribbon program that was discontinued by the Department of Education earlier this year.