| Pennoyer School District 79 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5200 N Cumberland Avenue
Norridge , Illinois, 60706United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PreK–8[1] |
| NCES District ID | 1731200[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 430[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Pennoyer School District 79 is a school district headquartered in Norridge, Illinois. It operates the K-8 school Pennoyer School.
In addition to Norridge it also serves Harwood Heights and Norwood Park Township.[2]
Kristin Kopta of Arlington Heights became the superintendent on July 1, 2016.[3]
Built in 1956, Pennoyer School hasn't seen any major renovations, and is beyond its 25-year life expectancy. It still has its original lead piping. Two prior efforts to renovate the school, in 2018 and 2020, failed to pass their referendums due to the steep $25 million and $10.9 million price tag that would result in a new tax.[4][5] The proposed $7.9 million renovation in 2021 also failed, with 53% of voters rejecting it.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Pennoyer SD 79". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ^ "District boundaries". Pennoyer Elementary School District 79. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ Luc, Karie Angel (2016-05-13). "Pennoyer names new superintendent". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ Annunzio, Gianna (2018-03-21). "Superintendent 'shocked by the no' after voters offer little support for Pennoyer referendum question". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ Gibula, Gary. "Norridge's Pennoyer District 79 asking voters for $7.9 million to modernize 'outdated' school". Norridge-Harwood Heights News. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ Kubzansky, Caroline. "Norridge, Harwood Heights voters reject $7.9 million referendum for Pennoyer School renovations, unofficial results show; third-time loss". Norridge-Harwood Heights News. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 9 July 2023.