
March 14, 2025
Congratulations to our February students of the month! Adzir Gbayee, Aeroslova Santos, Aileen Puentes, Alex Orozco, Allison Willis, Antonio Luna, Arin Pringle, Aubrey Herbert, ...

March 10, 2025
At AJK Elementary, students are always striving for greatness, and February was no exception! This month, our fourth and fifth-grade classes worked hard to earn Class Shields by d...

March 7, 2025
Students in Ms. Stevenson's SEL (Social Emotional Learning) class were given a hands-on challenge to build a tower of cups. In SEL class, students develop skills that help them ma...

March 6, 2025
Malik Hill and Santiago Perez, two talented students from AJK Academy, North Chicago School District 187, recently attended a prestigious music education conference hosted by the ...

March 3, 2025
AJK Academy recently hosted its annual Scholastic Book Fair, a much-anticipated event that brought excitement to students, teachers, and parents alike. The fair, held in the schoo...


February 27, 2025
North Chicago, IL ā February 24, 2025 ā The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) proudly recognizes Jeraniqua Martin, an outstanding educator from A.J. Katzenmaier Elementa...

February 19, 2025
Judge Reginald C. Mathews & Judge John Joanem of the Lake County Circuit Court visited AJK Elementary to inspire and engage with students through reading. They gifted each student...

February 17, 2025
AJK Elementary School recently hosted a fantastic Family Game Night , bringing students, parents, and staff together for an evening of friendly competition and laughter. The even...

February 7, 2025
Get ready for some friendly competition during lunchtime! "Cup Wars" is here to reward the classes that follow CREST (Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Safety, and Teamwork) in t...

January 23, 2025
On January 23rd, AJK Academy proudly celebrated National Reading Day , an event dedicated to fostering a love for literacy among young students. The day kicks off the new year wi...

January 22, 2025
Hosting a book fair at AJK Academy is a fantastic way to promote literacy, foster a love for reading, and strengthen students' access to books. These events provide an opportunity...

January 7, 2025
Congratulations to our December students of the month! Gerson Cruz Lopez, Aaron Hubbard, Jesus Arreola, Fabian Gonzalez, Karter Ross, Kimberly Gutierrez, Adzir Gbayee, Z"Kai Wi...

December 24, 2024
AJK Elementary School dazzled families and community members with its highly anticipated 2024 Winter Concert, a spectacular showcase of music, dance, and holiday cheer! Under the ...
December 20, 2024
AJK Academy is ringing in the holiday season with its much-anticipated Spirit Week, running from Monday, December 16, to Friday, December 20. Each day features a unique theme, enc...

December 17, 2024
Responding to last weekās gallery art call and community program in Evanston, IL, Dr. Stacy Thomas and her AJK art students, from Mrs. Fowler's 5th Grade class, made an unforgetta...

December 13, 2024
Congratulations to our November students of the month! Gerson Cruz Lopez, Aaron Hubbard, Jesus Arreola, Fabian Gonzalez, Estefany Morales, Karter Ross, Kimberly Gutierrez, Adzi...

December 10, 2024
The āCutz & Coffeeā program, with the support of sponsors King In Me Academy , Rhythm Academy , Amo Athletics , Five Star Cuts and David Haircuts by David Exclusively are bringi...

November 21, 2024
Teamwork at AJK is an essential skill that can be nurtured through fun and engaging games. One game that embodies the spirit of working together and quick thinking is "Head, Shoul...

November 1, 2024
Congratulations to our October students of the month! Teresa Ruiz, Cerra Rothmaller, Omar Veliz, Jayda Allen, Elton Scott, London Wideman, Jayceon Humes, Egypt Webb, Mary Kozlo...