A.J. Katzenmaier

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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 &...