Palatine's Kirk School educates students with significant needs

Thursday, January 25, 2024
PALATINE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Kirk School in Palatine was featured on ABC7 Chicago as a part of a school spotlight story Thursday morning.

One staff member sent in a letter about the wonderful and positive things going at the high school, and it caught ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Tracy Butler's attention.
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The staff at Kirk School provides an intensive, comprehensive educational program for students with significant needs.

John Sherkey is a student at the high school.

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He was joined by Autumn Olin, Becky Perthel and Jess LaPorte, all staff members at the school. Sherkey even presented Butler with a gift.

Anyone interested in a school showcase on the ABC7 Eyewitness News 7 a.m. streaming show should send a letter with information about the positive things and/or inspiring groups or people at your local school.



Send document(s) to ABC 7 Eyewitness News, 190 N. State St., Floor 3, Attention: Tony Smith, Chicago, IL 60601.
No phone calls or emails, please.
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