Congratulations to three of our eighth-grade student musicians who were selected to participate in the 2026 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Festival on November 21, 2026 at Unity Junior High School in Cicero, Illinois. The students include:

Henry Jensen, B-flat clarinet, Washington Junior High School Band and Joliet District 86 All City Band; Cesar Quiroz, cello, Dirksen Junior High School Orchestra and Joliet District 86 All City Band; and Luis Roman, violin, Washington Junior High School Orchestra, Joliet District 86 All City Band, and Joliet District 86 All City Mariachi Band.