At the West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Board of Education meeting Thursday, February 19, 2026, Betty Chavez, a staff member at Indian Knoll School, and Brooklin Swierenga, a teacher at Gary Elementary, received Board Salutes. Also receiving recognition was Leman Middle School student Valerie Chavez, the daughter of Betty Chavez, who volunteers her time to help otherDistrict 33 students. https://www.facebook.com/wegoD33/
(photo courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)