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Unit 5 summer school students had a visit from Officer Olive, a member of the Normal Police Department. Olive was on her best behavior at the school so Officer Park promised her extra bones. #unit5pride #SummerSchool

The first group of Unit 5 seniors to earn an Illinois State Board of Education Education Pathway Endorsement were recognized. This takes a tremendous amount of work. Best of luck to these future educators as they graduate high school next week. #unit5pride

We will be at Four Seasons II on Airport Road until 6 pm. There is still time to sign up for Sunday’s race. with a race t-shirt. Registration is open at runsignup.com/Race/IL/Normal…

So much history in one room! Normal West had two distinguished visitors this week. Former West Principals Jerry Crabtree (far right) and Tom Eder (second from right) joined Dave Johnson in welcoming Angie Codron as the next principal of Normal West High School. #unit5pride

Several Unit 5 students were honored at the Corn Belt Region Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast for their service and leadership in their school communities. #unit5pride

This week Unit 5 celebrates our paraprofessionals We are very lucky to have such a dedicated group. Thank you for everything you do for Unit 5 students. #unit5pride

NCHS Acapella group, “Key of She”, opened the Women in Education Leading and Learning conference at the Marriott in Bloomington. The conference was attended by women leaders from all over the state of Illinois. #unit5pride

One night … Two regional championships! Congratulations to NCHS and Normal West basketball for winning their regional championships tonight. Normal beat Yorkville and Normal West defeated Morton. #unit5pride #basketball

Congratulations to Normal Community's Bradley Ross Jackson for being named Youth Activist of the Year @ the 54th NAACP Image Awards. He will rub shoulders w/ some of the most celebrated artists of our time. Tune in to watch Feb. 25, 7 pm on BET. #unit5pride #bradleyrossonimage

Congratulations to Normal Community for winning the regional championship. This team recently set a school record for wins. They are now 30-3 and on to Sectionals Tuesday at Normal West, where they will play the winner of East Moline United Twnshp/ Joliet West game. #unit5pride

Congratulations to Normal Community High School senior Tianna Bond whose art work, “Pieces of Me”, is featured at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Tianna is one of 38 teens featured in MSI’s Black Creativity Teen Artists Juried Art Exhibition. #unit5pride

Congratulations to our a Unit 5 jr. high volleyball players for a great showing at Intercity today. Kingsley took the 8th grade championship and Chiddix won the 7th grade title. #unit5pride

Benjamin Elementary students had a blast creating winter-themed items during their scooter workout in PE. What a great (and fun) exercise. #unit5pride

Check out our new podcast, Inside Unit 5! This monthly podcast is dedicated to highlighting information & news for parents, students, educators, & community members. unit5podcast.podbean.com Also listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, & Amazon Music. #unit5pride

Congratulations to Normal Community's Ricardo “Ricky” King for being named the Illinois Bilingual Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. Amazingly impressive especially considering he is in his third year of teacher. #unit5pride

Happy 100th day of school! Unit 5 students across the district celebrated this milestone in a fun and educational way. #unit5pride

Unit 5 will be OPEN on Wed., Jan. 25. Snow predictions were lower than projected & custodial & maintenance staff have been working to clear parking lots & sidewalks at the buildings. Some buses may run late. Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately. 
Thank you!

Students at Glenn Elementary showed off the lanterns they made in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The holiday was on Sunday, Jan. 22, and celebrations last up to 16 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 5. #unit5pride #ChineseNewYear

Congratulations to the Normal West Cheer Team for placing 1st at the Big 12 Championships. #unit5pride #Cheerleading

Congratulations to the 8th grade Kingsley Cougars for defeating Bloomington Junior in two sets in this crosstown matchup. The seventh grade team also won. #unit5pride