A.J. Katzenmaier

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...

Responding to last week’s 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...

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

The “Cutz & Coffee” 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...

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...

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...

Students at AJK Academy got into the Halloween spirit with a series of festive activities across the school, making for a memorable holiday celebration! Classroom parties kicked ...

AJK Academy came alive this week as students, teachers, and families gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with La Raza , a cultural program aimed at honoring the rich hi...

Our recent parent-teacher conferences at AJK Academy were a resounding success, reflecting the school's commitment to fostering strong partnerships between educators and families....

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...

AJK Elementary School recently held its annual school bus safety drills, reinforcing the importance of emergency preparedness for students. These drills are designed to ensure...

Congratulations to our September students of the month! Tonyi Racanelli, Damien Torres Troche, Jaiceon Oliver, Taleia Smith, Annalia Duran, Amy Garcia, Mary Kozlowski, Daniel H...

Students at AJK Elementary School engage in daily SEL lessons, building vital skills like empathy, emotional regulation, and teamwork to foster both personal growth and a supporti...

AJK Elementary School's open house on September 19th was a vibrant event, warmly hosted by Principal Malika Rodgers, Assistant Principal Ashley Utsey, and our dedicated teachers &...

Congratulations to our August students of the month! Ashley Hernandez, Alexandra Gaspar Delgado, Tayden Gilliam, Aubree Valencio, Carli Butler, Aylin Pena, Jesus Gutierrez, Abd...

Ms. Martin's 5th Grade class starts the day with a "Morning Meeting." Morning meetings in the classroom offer numerous benefits, fostering a positive learning environment and enha...

Teams of students in Mr Blue's 5th grade math class were given a challenge... How many cubes are needed for a larger cube that is 7 blocks high, wide and long? Students used o...

The first week of school at AJ Katzenmaier focused on setting the tone for the academic year. Students got familiar with their new classrooms, teachers, and classmates. The week i...

We are thrilled to announce some of our 5th grade girls were treated to fabulous manicures in preparation for our upcoming dance, AJK's Sneaker Ball! Coach Natoia Franklin with R...

In Science, Mrs. Rightweiser's 4th grader students are studying the effects of the changing of our landscape over time by looking at rock formations and fossils. One of the experi...