Office of the Principal, Dr. Whaley

It’s so hard to believe that 2019 is almost over.  We celebrate the continuation of our STEAM lab, our continued collaboration with the LINKS Program, our recommitment with the Partnership for Resilience, through Governors State University and our new work with the Thoughtful Classroom framework.  Finally we are excited that parents have partnered with us to provide instructional support to our teachers through the Parent Mentor Program, through Governors State University.    

It is our goal that we finish the year strong as we work to build on the skills and strategies that our students have learned so far.  We will continue to live out our vision and mission for the district by pushing our students to achieve at a higher level of academic performance, in a positive learning environment. Our daily intervention block and after school tutoring program will provide students with the support they need to grow.

Our parents play a critical role in what we do as educators. Your continued support in making sure students arrive by 8:15A.M., are in proper uniform, have the necessary school supplies and complete homework daily will help students experience success.  Thank you for your partnership! If you have questions, suggestions/ideas or would like to join our PTA please contact us at (708)385-5400.

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
​-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Office of the Assistant Principal, Dr. Midlock

WELCOME BACK!

​I hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing summer!!  Let me begin by introducing myself! My name is Dr. Midlock and I will be your King Elementary assistant principal!  For those of you who have not yet met me, I taught in District 147 for 8 years at Washington Elementary, and I was the Assistant Principal at Rosa Parks for 4 years.  I am looking forward to meeting many new faces this year, and reconnecting with some familiar ones, as well as hearing all about your summer adventures! I welcome and value positive energy, constructive feedback and dedication to excellence in education!  I look forward to working with the King staff, parents and students, and I am very excited to work TOGETHER to make this a fabulous 2019-2020 school year!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” - Dr. Seuss

Dr. Sarah Midlock
M.L. King Elementary School
(708) 385-5400 ex. 5308