
AJK students recently completed a level of ST Math and are currently working on the next level.
What is ST Math?
ST Math starts by teaching the foundationa...

AJ Katzenmaier's Andrea Bodden received The Outstanding African American Educator of 2023 Award presented by The National Association of University Women - North Shore Illinois Bra...

Habari! (Greetings)
Another magnificent year has gone by. We are returning to the season of a celebration of the African-American culture. During the months leading up to Februar...



What is Lexia:Lexia® Core5® Reading is an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make tha...

Santa Claus is coming to town... for sure to AJK!
Special thank you to Mrs. Rightweiser for writing Santa at the North Pole and inviting him, and his elf, to visit the students ...

Students and staff had a fang-tastic day dressing up in costumes, writing spooky stories, playing scary games, and doing the Monster Dance.

AJK celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with live performances by cadet.Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating...

Firefighter Ricketts & Battalion Chief Kim Schaefer, from the North Chicago Fire Department visited AJK to talk about Fire Safety Month. October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal ...

A.J. Katzenmaier teacher Danielle Pinkus and her 4th grade class took the Solo Cup Challenge. Teams of 3-4 students were given 6 solo cups, and a rubber band that had an equal numb...

We had an amazing 1st day of school. We're very excited to start the 22-23 school year with our students and staff! A special thank you to our military volunteers! We appreciate a...

D187 colleagues (Jennifer Mindel, Rosy Gallegos, Paul Blue, and Katherine Paredes) join Dr. Stacy Thomas in the opening reception for the Evanston Made BIPOC (Black Indigenous Peo...
Habari! (Greetings)
Although February is a month dedicated to Black history, components of its rich cultural significance are valuable contributions to American history, somethin...

In the event of severe weather, follow our remote learning schedule for days when the building is closed.
Severe Weather Schedule

AJK celebrates the holiday season with an adaptation of cadet Louis Salgado's short story.
AJK teachers and administration, attended the “What Is Racial Justice?" art exhibit at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, located in Evanston, IL.
Curated by local Evanston artist, ...

AJ Katzenmaier Academy celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual performances arranged by cadets and staff.