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National PrincipalsMonth comingup inOctober

October is National Principals Month, which includes Principals Week (October 15–21) and Principals Day (October 20). These

designations are used to recognize the essential role of principals in creating great schools.

National and state resolutions are made supporting the events, and top government officials often make public

acknowledgements about the importance of principals. However, the most significant celebrations and recognitions are the

ones that take place in schools and communities. Here are some ways you can celebrate the principals in your district.

• Write a note of encouragement and thanks to your principals.

• Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper highlighting what your principals do for your district (and make sure to

mention it’s National Principals Month).

• Use social media

to highlight the hard work your principals do.

• Recognize your principals at a school board meeting.

Do you have your own idea of how to celebrate principals in your district? Let the Illinois Principals Association know so they

can acknowledge your idea and share it with others! Email Drew Thomason, Communication and Marketing Director at IPA, at

with ideas and any pictures of celebrations.

Westricknewsuperintendent inDonovanSchool District

Steve Westrick has been named superintendent of Donovan CUSD 3 in Iroquois County. Westrick previously served as

superintendent in Odin and Cherry Grade School in Bureau County.