05/29/2026
READING FOR RAYMOND: On May 14, Nancy and Rick Hildreth, along with their son Nick and some football players from Willowbrook High School, made a special delivery to D45. A collection of over 2,000 books, mostly new, was donated as part of the Hildreth family's recent "Reading for Raymond" book drive. Books were collected at Willowbrook's last football game and at Raymond's Celebration of Life. Their son Raymond began his educational journey in District 45's Special Education Early Childhood Program. In the program, Raymond's love for reading began, and the Hildreths are forever thankful for the experience. When Raymond passed, the Hildreths considered many options to honor his memory. When they found an old photo of Raymond reading a book while attending the D45 preschool program, they knew they wanted to do something for the very same District that encouraged Raymond's love of reading. To Rick, Nancy, and the Hildreth Family, thank you for your kind donation and thoughtfulness. May Raymond’s memory live on through future young readers inspired to read from this generous donation!