Recognition Awards

Each year the ILHS PTSA is excited to celebrate some outstanding community members who have been pivotal in our school community growth and helping our kids achieve their potential!

For the 2023-24 school year, ILHS PTSA recognized one staff member with the Outstanding Educator Award, one student with the Outstanding Student Advocate Award and one volunteer with the Golden Acorn Award.

Learn more about each of these awards below.....

Outstanding Educator:  Awarded for making significant contributions that go beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging. An educator may be defined as a teacher, assistant, custodian, bus driver, school staff member or administrator.

Outstanding Student Advocate: Presented to a student in recognition of significant contributions through leadership and service to their school and community.

Golden Acorn: Presented to an individual in recognition of their outstanding service to children and youth in the school community and demonstrating commitment to helping them achieve their potential by going above and beyond.

In the spring, nominate one or more volunteers, teachers/staff members, or students that you feel has gone above and beyond for our school or local community. Make sure to tell us why you think your amazing nominee deserves recognition! More information will be posted here when nominations open.