Let’s Be Here For It

S2E1: Back to School Events and Special Guest: Mrs. Linda Peckham-Dodge

The 2024-2025 school year is almost here and Dave and Allie are looking forward to another great school year! They talk about the upcoming back-to-school events before the first day of school. They are also joined by Board President, Linda Peckham-Dodge, to talk about what they are looking forward to this year! 

S1E6: 8th Graders Say Goodbye

On the final podcast episode for the 2023-2024 school year, we interview three 8th-grade students, Maddy from Jerling Jr High, Eric from Orland Jr High, and Hani from Century Jr High, who reflect on their time within OSD135. 

S1E5: Musical Mountain Lions from Meadow Ridge

On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie are joined by three special guests at Meadow Ridge! Three musical mountain lions talk all about band, orchestra and choir and why they enjoy participating in their chosen programs. Spring is a VERY busy time within OSD135. Make sure you are caught up on all the latest and greatest by checking out this edition of the podcast. 

S1E4: Spring Has Sprung in D135 with Mr. Bryk

On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, a special guest is joining us in the podcast studio at Jerling Jr High! Superintendent Mr. John Bryk pops by the podcast to talk about what he loves about the District and what he looks forward to in the coming months. 

S1E3: Let's Talk About Our Amazing Staff

Dave Snyder and Allie Kaleta talk about the nineteen staff members who were recognized by ISBE as well as all the events happening around the District as we transition to spring. 

S1E2: Welcome Back From Break with Lucy from OJH!

Dave Snyder and Allie Kaleta are joined this week by their first guest! Lucy, a student at Orland Jr High talks about opportunities at Orland Jr High and what she is looking forward to in the coming weeks! 

Welcome to the OSD135 Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Be Here For It, the official OSD135 podcast. In this first episode, Co-hosts Dave Snyder and Allie Kaleta introduce listeners to the District and take a tour around the 10 schools before winter break.