
December 22, 2023
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I'm telling you why... Santa Claus is comin' to AJK! He's made his list, And checked it twice, He found out, Who wa...

December 6, 2023
AJK's annual Literacy Night was huge success. Students and parents enjoyed a presentation from special guest and author Natoia Franklin. Franklin read from her newly published b...

December 5, 2023
Congratulations to our students who have completed 100% in ST Math. Jiji is proud of you! ST Math is mastery based, which means students must pass each level with a score of 100%...

November 28, 2023
District 187 Students Soar to New Heights with Acceptance into National Choir 2024 Two A.J. Katzenmaier students, Malik Hill and Santiago Perez, have been selected to participate...

November 17, 2023
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! See our Superstars!

November 13, 2023
District 187 Celebrates National School Psychology Week (November 13-17) D187 psychologists play a vital role in our schools, supporting students in all areas of their developm...

November 9, 2023
AJK staff and students are proud to welcome our 2023-2024 Student Leaders!



October 16, 2023
Thank you, Principal Malika Rodgers! During Principal Week, we express our deepest gratitude to each of our D187 Principals for your unwavering dedication and leadership in our d...

August 21, 2023
Welcome Back, A.J. Katzenmaier! August 21, 2023 This Monday morning, students at A.J. Katzenmaier received a cheerful welcome from teachers, staff, and Deputy Superintendent O...

August 18, 2023
It Is All Smiles as Students at A.J. Katzenmaier Grades 4 & 5 Meet Their Teachers and Drop Off School Supplies August 18, 2023 It was all smiles for grades 4 & 5 students at D...



May 1, 2023
Green Bay Early Childhood Center
Evelyn Alexander Elementary
Forrestal Elementary
A.J. Katzenmaier
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April 12, 2023
The Defense Department is observing April as Month of the Military Child and will highlight programs, resources and services available to support the overall well-being of mi...

April 5, 2023
North Chicago Community Partners held its annual Spring Break Camp for Kindergarten - 6th grade students for the week of spring break. Each day, Students rotated through 4 differe...

March 16, 2023
Students and staff had a great time at AJK's Cupid Shuffle Dance!

March 16, 2023
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...

March 13, 2023
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 Febr...