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Young Authors District Representatives

Congratulations to our own Fabian, who was among the D200 students who were named winners in the District’s 2024-25  Young Authors Contest.

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District Winter Art Show

Artwork by fifth-grade student Lincoln was selected as the winning piece from Prairiewood during the 2024-25 District Winter Art Show. Congratulations, Lincoln!

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Principal Nikki Kunde and the entire Prairiewood staff welcome you. Visit our About Us and Directory pages to learn more about our school and our people. 

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Prairiewood Elementary Principal Nikki Kunde

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Prairiewood Press Newsletter

Be sure to check out the Prairiewood Press for news and information from Principal Kunde about what's happening at Prairiewood!

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Prairiewood Elementary's own Maestra Cristina was recently honored by the Illinois State Board of Education for the strong connections she makes with students, accelerating their language growth. Cristina De la Fuente Gonzalez, a first-grade dual language teacher, was one of about 500 of thousands of educators from across Illinois who were selected in the 2025 Those Who Excel awards program.

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