October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting kindness, inclusion, and respect throughout our schools and community. Joliet District 86 remains steadfast in our commitment to creating safe, supportive learning environments for all students and staff. We do not tolerate harassment, intimidation, or bullying in any form. Any behavior that impacts a student’s well-being or contributes to an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment will be addressed promptly and appropriately. Every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected. Together, we can help extinguish bullying by fostering empathy, standing up for one another, and building a culture rooted in kindness and inclusion.
Students can report any bullying issues by telling a staff member, requesting to complete a bullying report form, reporting it anonymously via our Bully Hotline, or using the link on our District webpage. Employees will respond immediately to a student who reports bullying or violence and will inform parents if their child is ever involved in a bullying incident.
To report bullying, call our Bully Hotline number at (815) 740-5400 or email bullyreport@joliet86.org. The Anonymous Bullying Report Form can also be found on our District website at https://www.joliet86.org/page/report-bullying
October is also National Principals Month, a time to honor and celebrate the incredible work of our school principals. Please join me in showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication, strong leadership, and commitment to creating safe and supportive learning environments for both students and staff. I am truly grateful and proud of the outstanding principals who lead our schools each day.
Kesha Brown, T.E. Culbertson Elementary
Marysol Sandoval, M.J. Cunningham Elementary
Rolland Jasper, Dirksen Junior High
Nicole Bottigliero, Eisenhower Academy
Larry Tucker, Farragut Elementary
Jacob Darley, Forest Park Individual Education
Raúl Gastón, Gompers Junior High
Kyle Sartain, Hufford Junior High
Consuelo Ramirez, Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Jordan Miller, Edna Keith Elementary
Dr. Emilia Herrera, A.O. Marshall Elementary
Melissa Crosby, Marycrest Early Childhood Center
Carrie Busse, Pershing Elementary
Yadira Gómez-Muñoz, Sator Sanchez Elementary
Luis Salto, ABC Administrator, Sator Sanchez Elementary
Dr. Shawn Olson, Carl Sandburg Elementary
Jim Kikos, Isaac Singleton Elementary
Doriane Henderson, Taft Elementary
Dr. Teresa Woodard, Lynne Thigpen Elementary
Jennifer Braun, Thompson Instructional Center
Dr. Shavon Pittman, Washington Junior High
Ben Meinert, Woodland Elementary
Reminder, all physical examination and required immunization records for all PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, sixth grade, and new transfer students from out of state must be turned into the school office by October 15, 2025. Students will be excluded from school beginning October 16th if we do not receive the required information. Please call your child’s school nurse with any questions.
If you have a question, comment, concern, or compliment about one of our schools or the District, send us a Let's Talk message by visiting our District website http://www.joliet86.org/and clicking on "Let's Talk" at the top of the page.