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Batavia Public School District 101’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for the Eleventh Time
Batavia, IL—Batavia Public School District 101 (BPS101) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. BPS101 has received this award eleven times in the last twelve years, and it is one of only 29 districts in Illinois to receive the designation this year. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in
Four 2025 Batavia High School Seniors Awarded Inspire Scholarships from the Batavia Chamber of Commerce
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of their Inspire Scholarships for 2025. The scholarship categories are motivated by the makeup of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce membership. All winners are members of the 2025 graduating class of Batavia Public School District 101. The $1,000 financial award will be paid directly to the institute the recipient will be attending. According to Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of Batavia Chamber of Commerce, the program received the
Batavia Public Schools and BESPA Finalize New Three-Year Contract
Batavia, IL — The Batavia Public School District 101 (BPS101) and the Batavia Educational Support Professionals Association (BESPA) have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, reaffirming their shared commitment to competitive compensation, professional growth, and robust student support services. The agreement, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, was ratified by BESPA members last week and approved by the Board of Education today. It includes significant wage increases,
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Batavia Athletic Boosters to Fund New Football Scoreboard at Bulldog Stadium
Batavia, IL - This fall, fans attending games at Bulldog Stadium will notice an exciting upgrade: a brand-new scoreboard will be installed, thanks entirely to the generosity of the Batavia Athletic Boosters. The scoreboard, which replaces aging equipment that has served the district for many years, is being fully funded and installed through a donation from the Athletic Boosters. The Board of Education accepted the donation during its meeting last night. The Batavia Athletic Boosters is a volunteer-run
Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Announce New Scholarship
The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners have established a scholarship for a graduating high school student who plans to pursue a career requiring an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Horticultural Science fields such as Agriculture, Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, and Land Management. The scholarship amount is $2,000 and applicants must currently reside within the boundaries of Batavia Public School District 101. The application must be completed and submitted to Batavia Plain
BFEE Announces Hall of Honor Inductees for 2025
March 24, 2025 (Batavia, IL) - On Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (BFEE), in partnership with Batavia Public Schools (BPS101), will welcome eight inductees into its Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Inductees were chosen from a list of individuals that were nominated in three categories; BHS Graduate, BPS101 Employee, and Friend of BPS101. These recognitions are to honor and commemorate the individuals who have excelled and provided our students with examples
