Education | Ogle County News

A Timely and Meaningful Consultation and Title 1 meeting for the Byron Community School District will be held in the Mary Morgan Elementary Library.

A $10 million bond issue will fund an addition to the current junior and senior high schools, adding a new practice gym, expanded weight room, and fitness space.

The Forreston FFA Chapter recently announced the success of its newly implemented “Harvest for All” program, an initiative designed to give back to the local community while promoting service, leadership and agricultural awareness among its members.

Stillman Valley High School students Kaleb Chambers and Faith Ashley received specialized equipment and materials from Rockford Airgas on April 23.

Rochelle Township High School junior Kami Damask was recently named the April Rochelle Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Student of the Month.

Polo School District Superintendent Kelly Mandrell has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by her peers in the Northwest Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators.

Byron Grobe was recently named the March Student of the Month at Polo Community High School and received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for his efforts.
The Rochelle Township High School Board unanimously approved a five-year lease April 20 for a new 2025 activity bus.
Rochelle Township High School recently named its 2026 Prom court. The winners will be crowned at the school’s grand march April 25.


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