Congratulations to Aries and Allan. Aries had perfect attendance for the month of May. (Pictured Left) Allan had perfect attendance for the entire 2024 - 2025 school year!! Way to go boys!!
Mrs. Gorski and Ms. Dudley took the first grade classes for a nature walk! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Congratulations to the Super Star Students of the week! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Students enjoyed an amazing Field Day this week! It was the perfect weather to get outside and be active! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Newport is grateful for Mrs. Bennett and all she has done for our learning community. We wish you the happiest retirement! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Congratulations to the students who won the PBIS raffle that Ms. Cranmer put together! Prizes included hats, cards, crafts and animals! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Mrs. Squires, Mr. Shore and Mrs. Smith combined classes for a fun slime activity! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Mrs. Parmley’s 2nd graders are exploring the element art of shape and
form with 2D (flat) and 3D (sculpture). They created 2D monster drawings then created 3D monsters with model magic with Mrs. Shafer. #learnleadsucceedbdp3 #newportstars
Reminder, there is no school today in honor of Memorial Day. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Congratulations to the Super Star students of the week! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
📱💻 Internet Safety at Home: Tips for Parents 🛡️👨👩👧👦
Keeping our kids safe online is more important than ever. Beach Park School District 3 is sharing an Internet Safety at Home flyer with helpful tips to support families in creating safe, responsible digital habits.
From setting screen time limits to monitoring online activity, these tips are designed to help you guide your child’s digital use in a healthy, secure way.
🔗 Check out the flyer: https://bit.ly/4jaDJuR
#BPD3 #InternetSafety #DigitalWellness #ParentTips
📣 Reminder: No School on Monday, May 26
In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school on Monday, May 26 for all students and staff.
We take this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27. Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend!
#MemorialDay #NoSchoolReminder #BPD3
Ms. Gawlik's second grade class has been growing seeds during an experiment. They are watching seeds grow in the dark and comparing them to those grown in the light. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Newport was treated to a wonderful performance by the 5th grade students. 'What A Wonderful World' music and band concert! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Ms. Dudley and Mrs. Gorski planned an exciting visit! First grade students got to feed and visit with animals at school! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
🍽️ Kids Cafe at Zion-Benton Public Library! 🍎
This summer, join ZB Public Library for free lunches for all kids and teens 18 years old and younger.
📅 Mondays through Thursdays
🗓️ June 9 – August 14 (Closed June 19)
📍 Zion-Benton Public Library
See the flyer for additional information!
Beat the summer heat, grab a bite, and enjoy a welcoming space to hang out. ZB Public Library is there to help make summer better, one lunch at a time! 😎
Reminder!! 5th Grade students welcome you to their music and band concert! We look forward to seeing you tonight at Newport. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
Mrs. Maki's kindergarten class loved the different literacy activities this week! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #newportstars
📣 Board Member Update & Appreciation
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we celebrated both continuity and change within our leadership team.
We proudly recognized Nicole Butler and Kellie Ropers, who were reelected in the April 2025 election and officially took the oath of office. We’re grateful for their continued dedication and service to the Beach Park School District 3 community. 👏
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Steven Lenzi and Anne Fuson, whose terms on the Board concluded. Steven served an incredible 19 years, and Anne contributed 3.5 years of thoughtful leadership. Their commitment to our students, staff, and families has left a lasting impact, and we thank them sincerely for their years of service. 💙
Please join us in congratulating Nicole and Kellie, and in thanking Steven and Anne for their meaningful contributions to BPD3! 🎉
#BPD3 #BoardOfEducation #ThankYou #LeadershipMatters #CommunitySupport
🎉 We’re beyond proud to share that our amazing teacher, Bryana Weil, has been honored with a Special Recognition Award at the ISBE 51st Annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards in Bloomington-Normal, IL! 🏆
This incredible achievement reflects Bryana’s dedication, passion, and the lasting impact she makes in the lives of her students every day. 🌟
Please join us in celebrating her well-earned success — be sure to congratulate her when you see her! 👏💐 #ThoseWhoExcel #ProudMoment #EducationExcellence
