On December 11, the Jefferson Area Intermediate Orchestra and Intermediate Band held their Winter Concert at Jefferson Middle School. Students from North, Schafer, and Jefferson performed a range of music, including traditional holiday pieces.
Rachel Kayser directed the orchestra, while Chris Wallbruch led the band. Both were recognized for their dedication to the students’ musical development. The event also received support from the Jefferson Area Music Boosters.
“Congratulations to all our student musicians and their families! Special thanks to the Jefferson Area Music Boosters and our dedicated music directors, Rachel Kayser (Orchestra) and Chris Wallbruch (Band). Great job, everyone!” stated the organizers.
Jefferson Middle School is part of Villa Park School District 45, which serves several schools in DuPage County such as Ardmore Elementary School, Jackson Middle School, North Elementary School, Schafer Elementary School, Stevenson School, Westmore Elementary School, and York Center Elementary School. More information about the district can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.
According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, Villa Park School District 45 employs 224 teachers with an average salary of $74,159 before pension contributions. The teaching staff consists of 82.8 percent women and 17.2 percent men; no teachers have more than ten absences in a school year. Further details are available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.
The student population in Villa Park School District 45 is diverse: 43.4 percent White, 7.8 percent Black, 35.4 percent Hispanic, and 8.2 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
In terms of financials, the district spent $23,216 per student in 2020 for a total expenditure of $76,753,683 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
