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Check up on what has been happening in our district.
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Superintendent Dr. Jeff Craig and West Aurora’s Board of Education proudly announce the appointment of David Aguilar as dean of students at West Aurora High School. His appointment is for the 2022-23 school year and was approved by the board of education on April 4, 2022.
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The West Aurora School Board has begun an internal search for a new Superintendent of Schools to replace Dr. Jeff Craig when he retires in June of 2024. The firm hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates has been selected to lead the search of his successor.
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Superintendent Craig invites you to view his 2022 State of the District Address, where school board members and district leaders reflect on recent achievements and share their vision for 2022 and beyond. This year's new format includes staff and student celebrations as well as special appearances by middle and high school students.
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By The Numbers
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Educational programs offered at Smith:
Gen Ed., Sheltered, TBE-Bilingual, ESL, Cross-Cat Special Education, and Pre-School
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Staff members who hold an ESL endorsement or speak more than one language
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Students attending Smith through the World Relief program
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Extra-curricular activities offered to Smith students
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Different home languages
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Parent Mentors assisting staff and students through the Parent Mentor Program