Second-grade teacher Katie Krempasky works with students in a literacy group at Walnut Trails, a Minooka Grade School District facility. Great teachers and willing students helped the school earn a state Academic Excellence Award three consecutive years.
We have some pretty awesome schools and pretty awesome students in this area. Despite the fact that state standards are increasing every year, several area schools have earned the Academic Excellence Award presented by the Illinois State Board of Education with assistance from Northern Illinois …
