Is there an OUTSTANDING CUSD 50 educator or educational support staff member you feel should be recognized? Nominate them for a McHenry County Educator of the Year Award! This is a great way to honor Harvard Community Unit District 50 staff for their hard work and dedication to students. Nominations are due to the McHenry County Regional Office of Education on Thursday, April 1, 2023. The 2023 awards will be presented at an awards banquet in May.
CUSD 50 personnel are eligible for 8 out of 9 categories.
Classroom Preschool Teacher - A teacher who spends more than 50 percent of the time instructing students. A minimum 5 years teaching experience.
Classroom Elementary Teacher - A teacher who spends more than 50 percent of the time instructing students. A minimum 5 years teaching experience.
Classroom Middle School Teacher - A teacher who spends more than 50 percent of the time instructing students. A minimum 5 years teaching experience.
Classroom High School Teacher - A teacher who spends more than 50 percent of the time instructing students. A minimum 5 years teaching experience.
School Administrator - District superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, coordinators, directors, or others whose responsibilities are more than 50 percent administrative.
Student Support Personnel - School nurse, psychologist, social worker, guidance counselor, media/librarian/audio visual, or speech/language therapist who spends more than 50 percent of their time in the indicated field.
Early Career Educator - Teachers in their second to fifth year of teaching career may be nominated for the Outstanding Early Career Educator award. The criteria for this award are the same as for any teacher but publicly recognize the accomplishments of a teacher in the early years of her/his career.
Educational Service Personnel - Includes secretaries, aides, cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, crossing guards and others.
Click here for a complete list of documentation required to complete a nomination including the rubric that will be used as a guide for judging. We've created a helpful nomination letter template to use, including helpful information to include in letters of recommendation.
Click here for the nomination form. This form and all accompanying documentation should be turned in to the McHenry County Regional Office of Education, 408 S Rt 31, McHenry, IL 60050 by April 1, 2023. All forms and information can be found here.