Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The 135th commencement ceremony for FHSD#169 was held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Willie L. Davis Auditorium. The keynote speaker was Dr. Genevra Walters, Superintendent of Kankakee School District 111 and co-author of “What Works for Special Education and At-Risk Learners: A Framework for General Education Teachers and Administrators.”
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The 135th commencement ceremony for FHSD#169 will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Willie L. Davis Auditorium. The keynote speaker
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