Spartan Chat

Today's episode of Spartans Read Together we have Sycamore Police Chief, Jim Winters, reading chapters 1-3 of A Boy Called Bat.

It is with much excitement that Sycamore Elementary ELA Coach, Andrea Sheehan, gets to announce the 2024 Spartans Read Together Book.

Today, Jessi Haish, executive director of the Joesph Glidden Homestead, talked about all things Barbed Wire and the impact it had on helping to expand the West.

Roger Stiemel has seen so much over the years in farming.  Today Spartan Chat will learn about what live was like for him from childhood days of using a horse and wagon today where we have self driving tractors.

Today Spartan Chat interviewed math instructional coach, Lisa Winters, and learned about the importance of playing games in math to help improve mathmatical fluency.

Love is in the air! Today Spartan Chat interviewed the Tonaki power couple as they discussed their love for music and eachother!

Today Spartan Chat Radio interviewed Sycamore School Board Member Michael DeVitto and leaned more about his position on the school board and what his role is.

In today's episisode of Spartan Chat we meet with research historian Rob Glover, of the Joiner History Room at the DeKalb County History Center regarding two important question?  We know the Spartan is our mascot but how did it originate and why?  The story of the orgins is facinating and a little mysterious! Listen to find out!

In this episode of Spartan Chat, we interviewed Music Teacher Drayton Eggleson of Sycamore High School and some of his Madrigal singers about the program!  

Spartan Chat had the opportunity to interview Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys and learn about his life working with the likes of  Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Paul Simon.  Richard's iconic deep voice is easily recognized.  After all, he is in the Country Hall of Fame and a member of the Grand Ole Opry.  

Today's episode of Spartan Chat we meet with Lisa Winters and discuss the importance of Math Fact Fluency and what it actually means.  We will also discuss ways in which we can support our child at home in addition to the classroom.

Spartan Chat had the privilege of talking with Veteran, Jerry Taylor of Sycamore and learning about his life serving our great nation and his stories and experience in WWII.

Meet Evy Bingle a fifth-grade student at Southeast Elementary who is the newest member of the Scholastic Magazine news team. 

Spartan Chat visited with Todd Hendrey, the owner of the DeKalb Confectionary, and learned about the history of his store and about the art of making chocolates.

Co-hosted by Superintendent Steve Wilder and Manager of Communications and Community Engagement David Olson, Spartan Chat is another way for us to connect with you — our community. In this podcast, we'll answer your questions, convey important information, and tell our story.

In this episode of Spartan Chat from 2021, Superintendent Steve Wilder talks with Principal Tom Rucker as he begins his journey at South Prarie.

This podcast is from 2021 when Steve Wilder discusses with former Communications Director David Olson the beginning of Spartan Chat Radio.

Spartan Chat visits with the new Sycamore Middle School Assistant Principal, Justin Hames, and discusses his new position at the middle school.  This is the first episode of our Staff Spotlight segment we plan on doing this year.

Spartan Chat visited with Ollies Frozen Custard and learned about the history of custard and why Ollies has been a long-time staple in the DeKalb/Sycamore community.

Spartan Chat visits with the Executive Director of the Sycamore Education Foundation, Rachel Sauber, and talked about the foundation and the upcoming Take Root Fundraising event.

Spartan Chat visits with the DeKalb County History Center in Sycamore, IL. to discuss upcoming programs and the future plans for the center.

Spartan Chat meets with DeKalb Pizza Villa owner, John Finn, and discusses the incredible beer nugget that is famous in DeKalb, IL.

Spartan Chat meets with the owner of Andale Taco Shop, Michel Oliver, and talks about this new restaurant in Sycamore.

This episode of Spartan Chat focuses on the Sycamore Spartan Pantry and learning about the creation of the pantry and the impact it has made on the community.