South Holland School District 150

Congratulations on Retirement!
Mrs. Carter-West
4th Grade Teacher
Years in Education: 32
Years of Service at South Holland SD150: 30

What is one piece of advice you would give?
Never change who you are to gain someone else's attention. Just be you! A friend worth having will appreciate you for being yourself.

One favorite teaching memory?
I will always treasure working with Mrs. Stallings, Mrs. Sockwell, Mr. Poore, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Walker-Harris to name a few and helping produce some of the greatest dramatic performances the District has ever had. Mr. Poore is truly a genius with a pen!

Congratulations on Retirement!
Ms. Anderson
5th Grade Teacher
Years in Education: 35
Years of Service at South Holland SD150: 34.5

What is one piece of advice you would give?
I'm probably not one to give advice, but trust in God and good things will happen. Every day is a gift to learn from our mistakes and make better choices. Give yourself and others grace.

One favorite teaching memory?
There’s no way I can choose one favorite memory from 30 plus years of teaching. But one of the best things about being a teacher is meeting other teachers who UNDERSTAND the ups and downs. The teachers in District 150 are amazing, and I was blessed to teach 4th grade with "The Dream Team" and meet my best friend, Cheryl Dempsey.

The South Cook Illinois Principals Association student recognition breakfast took place on May 22nd and celebrated outstanding students from schools across the South Cook Region. Our very own McKinley Junior High students Hassan Toure (8th) and Aryana Raymond (8th) were among those students recognized. Way to go Monarchs!

Congratulations on Retirement!
Mrs. King-Payne!
5th Grade Teacher

Years in Education: 18
Years of Service at South Holland SD150: 4

What is one piece of advice you would give?
"Teachers, no lesson plan is perfect. Unexpected disruptions happens. Adapt to the situation and stay focused. Students, remember that you are here for a purpose. What you accomplish today will reflect your future goals."

One favorite teaching memory?
"When a 4th grade student read at a 3rd grade level and by the end of the year was reading at a six grade level."

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2026! Wishing you all the best as you celebrate this milestone and begin the next chapter of your journey. Your hard work, growth, and accomplishments have made us proud!

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McKinley Junior High School - 2026 Graduation Ceremony

P-R-O-U-D ... Proud!

That’s exactly how we feel about our Greenwood Elementary Spelling Bee winners! 👏 Congratulations to all of our participants and to our winners for their hard work and achievement!

Celebrating our two amazing South Holland SD150 nurses, Nurse Rogers at Greenwood Elementary and Nurse Tiller at McKinley Elementary & Junior High! 🩺

Thank you for everything you do each day to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

2026 Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

At South Holland SD150, we are so grateful for our incredible staff who show up every day with dedication, passion, and care for our students. Your impact does not go unnoticed!

Take a moment to recognize a teacher who made a difference in your life. Drop a message below and let them know the impact they’ve had on you.

McKinley NJHS and Student Council recently took their annual trip to Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children in need around the world. During their visit, students volunteered their time to help pack meals that will be distributed to communities facing food insecurity, making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom. Way to go Monarchs!