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![2025 Golden Apple Finalists from District 100 pictured together.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734640535/district100com/fqedl0wj1nfu9uxdaepb/2025GoldenAppleFinalists.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734640535/district100com/fqedl0wj1nfu9uxdaepb/2025GoldenAppleFinalists.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734640535/district100com/fqedl0wj1nfu9uxdaepb/2025GoldenAppleFinalists.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734640535/district100com/fqedl0wj1nfu9uxdaepb/2025GoldenAppleFinalists.png","width":1080}])
The Golden Apple Foundation has announced the 20 finalists moving forward in the selection process for the 2025 Golden Apple Award!
We're proud to say that three of them are from District 100!
![School Board Shout Outs - December 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734465711/district100com/iyavsulrx94lsfolggcu/SchoolBoardShoutOuts-December2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734465711/district100com/iyavsulrx94lsfolggcu/SchoolBoardShoutOuts-December2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734465711/district100com/iyavsulrx94lsfolggcu/SchoolBoardShoutOuts-December2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734465711/district100com/iyavsulrx94lsfolggcu/SchoolBoardShoutOuts-December2024.png","width":1080}])
At our December Board meeting the following D100 staff who were nominated to receive a shout out during a Board meeting:
• Kelli Billesbach, Caledonia Elementary
• Deb Massman, Perry Elementary
• Meaghan Rose, Belvidere South Middle School
• Kristen Carpenter, Lisa DeJong, Jody Farris, Kristen Endres, and Lynsie Merry, Belvidere South Middle School
• Rob Wesselhoff, Belvidere High School
• Maintenance Staff, Central Office
Congratulations everyone and thank you for all you do for D100!
![BelvidereDecemberEventSocialMediaPost]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733521246/district100com/yolwqernjxumzctbexd3/BelvidereDecemberEventSocialMediaPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733521246/district100com/yolwqernjxumzctbexd3/BelvidereDecemberEventSocialMediaPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733521246/district100com/yolwqernjxumzctbexd3/BelvidereDecemberEventSocialMediaPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733521246/district100com/yolwqernjxumzctbexd3/BelvidereDecemberEventSocialMediaPost.png","width":1080}])
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![A listing of all District 100 PreK-5th Grade Golden Apple Nominees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730298892/district100com/fycwighathpwtpki5noe/2025GoldenAppleNominees.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730298892/district100com/fycwighathpwtpki5noe/2025GoldenAppleNominees.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730298892/district100com/fycwighathpwtpki5noe/2025GoldenAppleNominees.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730298892/district100com/fycwighathpwtpki5noe/2025GoldenAppleNominees.png","width":1080}])
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗞-𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱!
Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students' growth and success inspire us every day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our young learners and for always going above and beyond! 
![Headshot of Jeff Diestelmeier]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728500272/district100com/m291uqi70bydeggawefm/JeffDiestelmeier.jpg","width":189}])
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our D100 Board of Education, Jeff Diestelmeier. Jeff brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to supporting our entire school community.