• In 2014, the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) teamed up with District 204 to recognize the positive impact of educators. Every month, one staff member will be recognized and celebrated as an A+ Award winner. 

    You can watch previous surprise award presentations at A+ Award videos. A complete list of previous winners is online at A+ Award recipients.

    Click here to submit a nomination for a staff member who goes above and beyond to make a difference for our students.

    Nomination Criteria

    • We welcome nominations from parents, alumni and community members, and strongly encourage students to submit nominations as well. A+ Award Nominations must include an essay (of 50-500 words) describing how this staff member has positively impacted students. District 204 staff members are not eligible to submit nominations.
    • Nominations are rolling. All nominations submitted will be kept for consideration until the end of the current school year.  
    • Nominees must be currently employed by District 204.
    • Nominations will be shared with those you nominate.

    A+ Award Recipients - News Articles

  • October A+ Award 2024

    The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Sara Voller, a third-grade teacher at Gombert Elementary School, with the October A+ Award. Watch the A+ Award video to see the team’s visit to recognize Mrs. Voller for “Making a Difference in District 204”.

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  • September A+ Award 2024

    The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Amy Dawes, an ELL teacher at Scullen Middle School, with the September A+ Award.

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  • April A+ Award 2024

    The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Tyler Hunt, a 5th Grade Teacher at Georgetown Elementary School, with the April A+ Award.

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  • March A+ Award 2024

    The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Fallyn Liesch, a Reading Specialist at Cowlishaw Elementary School, with the March A+ Award.

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