The Diamond Lake School District 76 has released its February Diamond Edge Newsletter, focusing on several key developments as the academic year progresses. The newsletter provides updates on preparations for the Illinois Assessment for Readiness, with teachers working to help students gain confidence through targeted practice and familiarity with test formats.
The Board of Education has approved the continuation of partnerships with Lakeside Transportation, Whitsons Culinary Group, and GSF. These collaborations are intended to support safe student transportation, provide quality nutrition, and ensure well-maintained school facilities.
The district is also highlighting the importance of regular attendance and access to social-emotional resources. ReferralGPS remains available for families seeking support in these areas. In addition, a new initiative called Rapid Reports will offer bilingual weekly video updates to help keep families informed and engaged throughout the school year.
Diamond Lake School District 76 serves Lake County and includes Fairhaven School, West Oak Intermediate School, and West Oak Middle School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, there are 92 teachers in the district with an average salary of $63,832 before pension contributions; 91.4 percent are women while 8.6 percent are men (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). No teacher in the district had more than 10 absences in a recent school year.
The student population is made up of 20.4 percent White, 2.8 percent Black, 68.2 percent Hispanic, and 5.3 percent Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In terms of financials, Diamond Lake School District 76 spent $27,115 per student in 2020 for a total expenditure of $24,891,212 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
Chronic truancy remains below state averages within the district: in the 2020 school year there were 34 chronically truant students enrolled—a rate of 3.7 percent compared to a statewide average of 9.6 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
“Read the full newsletter here: February Diamond Edge Newsletter”
