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Outgoing board president Shelly Marks, left, leads newly elected board members Roderick Booth, Becky Popelka and Christine Scully in their oath of office at the May 5 District 153 board meeting. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)

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District 153 welcomes board member Becky Popelka, says good-bye to Shelly Marks

The District 153 school community welcomed new board member Becky Popelka on Monday, May 5, as it said good-bye to Shelly Marks, its longest-serving member. With the April 1 election results certified, Marks conducted a reorganization meeting for the board. She led incumbents Broderick Booth and Christine Scully and new[Read More…]

May 12, 2025 by Marilyn Thomas Comments are Disabled

Dale Mitchell, left, retired superintendent, and Scott McAlister, current superintendent of District 153, join Shelly Marks at her retirement party. She proudly shows off a replica of the plaque that dedicates the Willow School playground in her honor. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)

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District 153 board presents Shelly Marks with honorary playground

As Shelly Marks departs from her seat on the District 153 school board after 33 years of service, the board’s parting gift was renaming the Willow School playground in her honor. A plaque highlighting her accomplishments will be placed at the school door leading out to the playground. It reads[Read More…]

May 6, 2025 by Marilyn Thomas Comments are Disabled