Kankakee School District 111

Kankakee School District 111 Kankakee School District
240 Warren Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901 The district has 13 buildings. In addition, a P.O.P.S.

The city of Kankakee is contained within Kankakee County and is located 60 miles south of Chicago off Interstate 57. Kankakee School District, with an enrollment of approximately 5,500 students, prekindergarten through twelfth grade, serves all of the City of Kankakee, the Village of Aroma Park, and rural areas east and south of the city, for a total of 48 square miles. Local residents continue to

volunteer countless hours of their time and contribute significant sums of money to support such social service agencies as Catholic Charities, Hospice, and the Community Resource Center. Such cultural institutions as the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, Kankakee Valley Theatre, and the Kankakee County Historical Society ensure the community remains a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. Kankakee School District offers many unique opportunities for students to learn. The district initiated a magnet program in 1979 which features either a subject- matter focus or a specific instructional style. Five magnet programs are offered and include computer education, exposure to the arts, mathematics education, Montessori-based education, and science and technology. The Kankakee High School offers a Business Partnership Academy developed in cooperation with the Private Industry Council focusing on workforce preparation in the field of business. In 2000, a Health Partnership Academy was started with Riverside Medical Center and Provena St. Mary’s Hospital preparing students for a career in health occupation fields. (Performance Optimizing Program) program offers an accelerated/gifted program for gifted learners.

Our Kankakee High School Girls Tennis team is making their mark on the court! From powerful serves to long rallies, our ...
09/08/2026

Our Kankakee High School Girls Tennis team is making their mark on the court!

From powerful serves to long rallies, our Kays are showing determination, teamwork, and plenty of school spirit every time they compete.We’re proud of the hard work these student-athletes are putting in throughout the season.

Keep it up, Kays! Let 'em Know!
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¡Nuestro equipo de Tenis Femenino de Kankakee High School está dejando su huella en la cancha!

Desde potentes saques hasta largos intercambios, nuestras Kays demuestran determinación, trabajo en equipo y mucho orgullo escolar cada vez que compiten.

Estamos orgullosos del esfuerzo y dedicación que estas estudiantes atletas están demostrando durante toda la temporada.

¡Sigan así, Kays! ¡Let ’em Know!

Our First District Newsletter of the 2026–2027 School Year Is Here!This year, stay tuned the first Monday of each month ...
09/08/2026

Our First District Newsletter of the 2026–2027 School Year Is Here!

This year, stay tuned the first Monday of each month as we release our monthly newsletter, filled with updates, highlights, and stories from across our district.

Each month, you can look forward to:
- A message from Superintendent Dr. Teresa A. Lance
- Highlights from several district departments
- A feature spotlighting a different school each month
- Important reminders and upcoming dates
- Great featured videos from our PR Media Team

We’re looking forward to keeping our families, staff, and community connected to all that is happening across Kankakee School District 111.

Be sure to check back each month and stay connected!

Hope Starts Here. Hope Starts with YOU!
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¡Ya está aquí nuestro primer boletín del Distrito del año escolar 2026–2027!

Este año, manténgase atento el primer lunes de cada mes, cuando publicaremos nuestro boletín mensual, lleno de actualizaciones, destacados e historias de todo nuestro distrito.

Cada mes, puede esperar:
- Un mensaje de la Superintendente Dra. Teresa A. Lance
- Destacados de varios departamentos del distrito
- Una sección especial que destacará una escuela diferente cada mes
- Recordatorios importantes y próximas fechas
- Excelentes videos destacados de nuestro Equipo de Medios de Relaciones Públicas (PR Media Team)

Esperamos mantener a nuestras familias, al personal y a nuestra comunidad conectados con todo lo que sucede en Kankakee School District 111.

¡Asegúrese de visitar nuestro boletín cada mes y mantenerse conectado!

La esperanza comienza aquí. ¡La esperanza comienza contigo!

09/08/2026

KSD111 Monthly Newsletter September 2026: First Newsletter of the 2026–2027 School Year Fro...

Welcome back to all of our students and staff after a refreshing three-day weekend! We hope everyone had a chance to res...
09/08/2026

Welcome back to all of our students and staff after a refreshing three-day weekend! We hope everyone had a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy some time with family and friends.

Now, let’s make it a strong week of attendance, learning, and growth! Every day counts, and every Kay matters.

Let’s show up, learn, grow, and make it a great week because...
Hope Starts Here. Hope Starts with YOU!
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¡Bienvenidos de regreso a todos nuestros estudiantes y al personal después de un refrescante fin de semana de tres días! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido la oportunidad de descansar, recargar energías y disfrutar de un tiempo especial con sus familiares y amigos.

Ahora, ¡hagamos que esta sea una gran semana de asistencia, aprendizaje y crecimiento! Cada día cuenta y cada Kay importa.

¡Estemos presentes, aprendamos, crezcamos y hagamos que sea una gran semana porque...
La Esperanza Comienza Aquí. ¡La Esperanza Comienza Contigo!

09/07/2026
09/06/2026

Kays win at Rich Township 29-14 to improve to 2-1 (1-0 in the SAC).

Community Engagement Meeting: Your Voice MattersKankakee School District 111, in partnership with MGT, is reviewing scho...
09/05/2026

Community Engagement Meeting: Your Voice Matters

Kankakee School District 111, in partnership with MGT, is reviewing school boundaries to help balance enrollment, make the best use of our school buildings, and support our students and neighborhoods.

We invite families, staff, and community members to join us for an upcoming Community Engagement Meeting to learn more about the process, review potential boundary changes, and share your feedback.

Tuesday, September 22
5:30–7:00 PM
Lincoln Cultural Center Auditorium
240 Warren Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901

Your input is an important part of planning for the future of Kankakee School District 111. Interpretation will be available, and the meeting will also be livestreamed.

We hope you’ll join us and make your voice heard!
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Reunión de Participación Comunitaria: Su Voz es Importante

El Distrito Escolar 111 de Kankakee, en colaboración con MGT, está revisando los límites escolares para ayudar a balancear la inscripción , aprovechar al máximo nuestros edificios escolares y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y vecindarios.

Invitamos a las familias, al personal y a los miembros de la comunidad a participar en nuestra próxima Reunión de Participación Comunitaria para conocer más sobre el proceso, revisar posibles cambios en los límites escolares y compartir sus comentarios.

Martes, 22 de septiembre
5:30–7:00 p. m.
Auditorio del Centro Cultural Lincoln
240 Warren Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901

Su opinión es una parte importante en la planificación del futuro del Distrito Escolar 111 de Kankakee. Habrá interpretación disponible y la reunión también se transmitirá en vivo.

¡Esperamos contar con su participación y escuchar su voz!

The Kay Count: Attendance MattersEvery day, each Kay walks through our doors, they have an opportunity to learn, grow, c...
09/04/2026

The Kay Count: Attendance Matters

Every day, each Kay walks through our doors, they have an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.

This week, we’re launching The Kay Count to highlight the importance of showing up to school each day and making every week count!

A special shoutout to Kennedy Middle School and Mark Twain Elementary, leading the way this week with 96% attendance!

But this isn’t just about a number. Behind every percentage is a student, a family, a teacher, and a future.

Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep supporting one another. And let’s keep reminding our Kays: Your presence matters. Your education matters. YOU matter.

Every day counts. Every Kay counts.
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El Conteo Kay: La Asistencia Importa

Cada día que un Kay entra por nuestras puertas, tiene la oportunidad de aprender, crecer, conectarse y alcanzar el éxito.

Esta semana, lanzamos El Conteo Kay para destacar la importancia de asistir a la escuela todos los días y hacer que cada semana cuente.

¡Un reconocimiento especial a Kennedy Middle School y Mark Twain Elementary, que lideran esta semana con un 96% de asistencia!

Pero esto no se trata solo de un número. Detrás de cada porcentaje hay un estudiante, una familia, un maestro y un futuro.

Sigamos asistiendo a la escuela. Sigamos apoyándonos unos a otros. Y sigamos recordándoles a nuestros Kays: Tu presencia importa. Tu educación importa. ¡TÚ importas!

Cada día cuenta. Cada Kay cuenta.

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240 Warren Avenue
Kankakee, IL
60901

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