Allison Boutet

Dear parents, Your child does not need to be the smartest in the class, the best on the field, or the most talented in the room. But they do need to be teachable. We are raising a generation that can Google anything, yet too many are forgetting how to listen, how to respect, and how to learn. Being teachable is not about grades or intelligence. It is about humility. It is about knowing you do not have all the answers. It is about being open when someone is trying to help you grow. Our job is not to raise kids who always get it right. It is to raise kids who can take feedback without shutting down. Who can admit when they are wrong. Who can disagree without being disrespectful. Who can be corrected without becoming defensive. Because in the long run, teachability will take them further than talent alone.

I spent ten years as an assistant principal—some of the hardest and most rewarding years of my career. And if there’s ever a month that highlights just how critical that role is… it’s April. Testing season. Packed activity calendars. Rising energy levels across the building. It’s a lot. And right in the middle of it all are assistant principals—steady, present, and essential. Teachers experience the daily wins of the classroom—the moments that remind them why they teach. Principals often stand in the spotlight, representing the school and celebrating its success. But assistant principals? They work behind the scenes. They take on the work others can’t—or won’t: Discipline and difficult conversations Parent meetings Scheduling issues and last-minute coverage The countless logistics that keep a school running They are problem-solvers in constant motion. They are the ones who: Support a teacher dealing with challenging behavior Step in when a student is being bullied Cover a class when no substitute shows up Listen to frustrated teachers with patience and empathy Make sure a child without lunch still gets to eat Stay late for the student who missed the bus Stand beside teachers in tough parent conferences Walk the halls, creating calm through their presence The work isn’t glamorous. It often goes unnoticed. And too often, it’s taken for granted. But it matters. Assistant principals are the reason schools hold together when things get hard. They do whatever it takes so teachers can teach and students can learn. I see it. I appreciate it. And I hope they know the difference they make. Because they don’t just support the work… They make the work possible. Assistant principals are the backbone of our schools—true unsung heroes. #APWeek #AssistantPrincipalWeek

Lancers! Get ready for a Sprit Week Competition against the other D203 Jr. Highs. Let's get ready to show our Lancer Pride next week. Check this Sunday's outcall for more details. #lancerpride #weare203

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 All week long, we’ll be celebrating our incredible APs who's dedication, leadership, and support make a mark on our schools and students every day. Thanks for everything you do! 👏🍏#WeAre203

@LJHSLancers Two incredible student leaders!

Congratulations to Gavin, Audrey and Finn on being our Lancer Pride Award winners recognized by our performance music team! #lancerpride💚

Watch this short classroom video clip to see a teacher introducing learning intentions & success criteria. Notice how she makes the content clear & accessible. #visiblelearning #teacherclarity #classroomvideo #teachers

Brianna Wiest on the purpose of hard things.

This!!

@DavidWBruno @_IASPA_ Congratulations!

Truly honored and humbled to be named this year’s @_IASPA_ Illinois Personnel Administrator of the Year. This recognition belongs to so many people who believed in me, challenged me, and walked alongside me over the years. Thank you everyone! Stay awesome 👊🏻❤️

Today members of our Lancer Admin Advisory group interviewed the fantastic Ms Rita from @DuPageSeniors to learn more about our upcoming #203day project! It was a wonderful to hear about how our work will contribute towards their service! More to come:) #lancerpride💚 #weare203🍏

It was a true pleasure starting my day talking to the L3 Women in Leadership group! It was so fun to dig back into my research & have a chance to share and engage in great dialogue with these women. A definite bucket filler!

Welcome back Lancers! As a LJHS special tradition a note is written to each and every student sharing smiles and excitement as we get back to our routines! #lancerpride💚 #weare203

The Most Magnificent Team. 🤗💚 @laurenscott126

@jenniferokarma @laurenscott126 It was truly magnificent!

Hear ye, hear ye, Lancer Community! Let it be known throughout the school that today, December 16, 2025, is Officer Merrithew Appreciation Day! We truly donut how to thank him enough and are going to miss him a hole lot when he moves up to NCHS! #lancerpride💚 #weare203🍏

Model this learning reflection tool in a staff meeting so teachers can take it back to students! (Inspiration by leader @jess_vanceEDU) x.com/jess_vanceEDU/…

📢 Job Alert! We are actively seeking applicants for two temporary leave of absence positions, beginning after Winter Break in January 2026. 1. Science/Math Teacher 2. Paraprofessional If you're ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply now! applitrack.com/d203/onlineapp…

🎉 Happy Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day! 🎉 Celebrating the amazing team that keeps students safe and ready to learn. Thanks for all you do! #WeAre203🍏#AEW2025