The Oswego School Board is taking the first step in a plan that could eventually raze the former Traughber Junior High School to make way for a 246-unit apartment and townhouse development.

At its meeting on Monday, the Oswego School Board is set to again discuss a proposal to tear down the former Traughber Junior High School and replace it with 246-unit apartment and townhouse development.

Presentations will start from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Homestead Elementary School, 2830 Hillsboro Blvd., Aurora.

District 308 in Oswego is proposing a 2.9% increase to all district facility rental fees, based on the Consumer Price Index.

The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Finance Department will host a series of presentations to share about the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

To provide Lake Michigan water to Oswego, Yorkville and Montgomery, the DuPage Water Commission will install a 30-mile water pipeline extension up to 54” in diameter.

The Oswego Junior Public Safety Academy is open to 20 junior high school-age students for a week of getting a glimpse into the life of a firefighter and police officer.

The building served as the original Traughber Junior High School until the current Traughber Junior High School was built in 2008.

Four members of the SD 308 Board of Education led the district’s group of walkers,

Oswego School District 308's second annual CommUNITY in Education Breakfast was held on June 3 at Traughber Junior High School in Oswego.

The Oswego East Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The Oswego Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Community Breakfast

At the May 12 Oswego School Board, board members voted unanimously to accept Bourbon Tile & Marble’s bid of $67,030 for the project.

Girls flag football will be offered at both Oswego High School and Oswego East High School. The Illinois High School Association introduced girls flag football as an IHSA State Series starting in the 2024-25 school year.

Newly elected Oswego School Board members Heather Martin, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh and Rovel Pollock took their seats on the board at the May 5 board meeting.

Oswego School Board members unanimously approved the new schedule during their April 28 meeting.

The Oswego School Board implemented the PRIDE program in the fall of 2015 to recognize, promote, and celebrate the many contributions made by teachers and employees across the district. 

At their April 28 School Board meeting, board members unanimously approved a five-year lease agreement to replace 72 buses at a cost of about $12.7 million.

The school district, as required by Illinois School Code, is required to provide transportation to students if a hazardous crossing (as deemed by a traffic study) exists on the route to school

The College and Trade Expo will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the main gym of Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, Oswego.

Voters in Kendall County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Oswego High School educator is one of 30 finalists for the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

As proposed, girls flag football will be offered at both Oswego High School and Oswego East High School.

Eight candidates ran for four seats open on the board.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

With the Kendall County polls closed at 7 p.m., all that’s left is the counting. While the votes are being tabulated, here is what we’re most looking forward to learning tonight.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

This spring, Kendall County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Helping prepare students for the future by expanding digital skills, career exploration and college readiness is one of the goals in the Oswego School District 308’s new three-year strategic plan.

Eight candidates are running for four seats open on the board.

Eight candidates are running for the four seats open on the Oswego School District 308 board.

Jim Marter on ICE agents accessing school grounds: ICE will be afforded any access they need per Federal law and open warrants. There is no need to advocate for any policy

Kari Foulk on if Title IX should cover sexual orientation or gender identity: I will follow federal law on the matter. Currently, the federal government recognizes two genders as such, boys and girls will participate in their respective sports in their respective facilities

Erika Sieh: I would like to see the district bring back the literacy specialists that had to be eliminated several years ago due to budget cuts

Brandi Robinson: Improving reading and English proficiency, as well as state test scores in Oswego Community Unit School District 308 (or any district), requires a multi-faceted approach

Heather Martin: The district can improve reading scores by evaluating and strengthening the reading curricula across the district so that teachers have ample resources and support

Katie Heiden on a top issue for District 308: If certain types of federal funding dissolves, how that will affect our programs and resources at district 308

Rovel Pollock: Improving student achievement starts with recognizing strengths and celebrating progress while addressing areas for growth

The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education invites students, staff, parents, and community members to participate in its annual student-focused spring forum.

Oswego School District officials said they had not previously received complaints about Tylor Kinley, a transportation department employee charged last month with possession of child sexual abuse images.

Oswego School District 308 Superintendent Andalib Khelghati asserted Monday that the district cannot legally collect student immigration records.

Oswego School District 308 placed an employee on leave after he was charged with possession of child abuse images.

Several Kendall County school districts have canceled classes or moved to e-learning Tuesday following predictions of extreme cold weather.

Parents Defending Education filed the complaint on Jan. 13 in regards to a group started at Grande Park Elementary School called The Black Student Alliance Buddies

Two students were aboard the bus when it was rear ended at 7:47 a.m. by a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

The community forums and town hall meetings come on the heels of a public forum at Plank Junior High School in November.

The new policy, which takes effect Jan. 1, is an effort by the district to reduce the chance of online threats and to help students focus on their school work.