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Join the Fun - It's Dolly Parton’s 80th Birthday Extravaganza
BATAVIA, IL – January can be slow, let us help you change that! Batavia United Way is celebrating Dolly Parton’s 80th Birthday Extravaganza with 4 brand-new community events.The first is a week-long scavenger hunt designed to bring families into our local businesses while raising money for Batavia’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a monthly book-gifting program for children from birth to age 5. Participants can purchase “Good Golly, Where’s Dolly?” scavenger hunt sheets at Sturdy Shelter from Saturday,
FALL IN LOVE WITH SCIENCE AT ECOLAB: MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
GENEVA, IL — Love is in the air this February — and so is chemistry. Curious minds are invited to explore the science behind attraction in nature during “EcoLab: My Chemical Romance,” a hands-on program hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. During this engaging EcoLab session, participants will investigate the chemical reactions and processes animals use to attract mates. Through interactive experiments, families will observe exciting reactions and discover whether “love” in the natural
Batavia High School Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
Batavia, IL—The College Board announced that Batavia High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria reflecting a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing students with opportunities to earn college credit, and maximizing college
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) to Host Parent Resource Fair Feb. 19
Batavia, IL—The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St., Batavia. The community is invited to learn about resources available for families of students from early childhood through age 22. In keeping with its mission to provide opportunities that enrich the educational experience and quality of life for students and families, BSPN has partnered with more than 40
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Hall of Honor Nominations Needed!
The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence is seeking nominations for the2026 Hall of Honor. Whether a graduate, employee, or friend of BPS101 - we want to hear about the amazing people you know! Do you know a graduate, employee or friend of BPS101 who demonstrates excellence in their field and/or commitment of service to District 101? Nomination forms can be found at www.bataviafoundation.org/hall-of-honor Forms can be filled out online, printed or paper copies can be picked up at the Rosalie
