Chicago Park Elementary School

Congratulations to Mr. Bob for being named Chicago Park’s Classified Employee of the Year!

Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes – Western Nevada County’s 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year gathered at the historic Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley for a special morning of recognition, gratitude, and well-deserved celebration this morning.

Congratulations to these amazing individuals and ALL our Classified Employees whose hard work and heart make a lasting difference in the lives of students every day!

Pictured from left to right: Nicole Kiser, Union Hill SD; Sammi Condo, Twin Ridges SD; Brenda Rentz, Grass Valley SD; Stacy Turiello, Nevada City SD; Jenn Goulart, Nevada City School of the Arts; Helena Heinzelman, Nevada County Supt. of Schools; Vic Butler, Nevada Joint Union High SD; Teri Sjoberg, Pleasant Ridge SD; Bob Schmitt, Chicago Park SD; with Scott W. Lay, County Supt. of Schools (Not pictured: Don Batson, Penn Valley SD.)

🚨 GET READY, CHICAGO PARK BLAZERS!!! 🚨

The PTA is bringing the FUN on May 27th from 10AM–3PM with TWO HUGE attractions your kids are going to LOVE! 🌊☀️

🔥 100 FT OBSTACLE COURSE
Climb, crawl, race, slide, and conquer the ultimate inflatable challenge!

💦 WATER TAG ARENA
Splash, dodge, and tag your friends in an epic water battle!

This is going to be one of the BIGGEST and most exciting family fun days of the year — and YES… parents are welcome to join the fun too! 👏😂

Bring your energy, your sunscreen, and get ready to make some amazing memories together! 💚

📍 May 27th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thank you to the Chicago Park PTA and ALL OF YOU who donated which make events like this possible for our students and families! 💚

Baby bunnies on the farm!!! 😍

Chicago Park School will be closed today due to not having power.