September 15, 2026
Community Email

Dear District 118 Parents,

The future success of District 118 depends on strong leadership, exceptional educators and staff, engaged families, and communities committed to the success of every student. One of the most important responsibilities entrusted to the Board of Education is selecting the next Superintendent of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. It is a responsibility we approach with humility, great care, and an unwavering commitment to what is best for our students and our district.

District 118 is a special place because of its people. Every day, our teachers, support staff, administrators, students, families, and community members work together to create opportunities that help our students learn, grow, and succeed. As we begin this search, the Board is committed to identifying a leader who will build upon our strengths, support our outstanding staff, and help guide District 118 into its next chapter.

To assist with this important work, the Board has partnered with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), an experienced educational leadership search firm based in Arlington Heights, to guide the search and help identify the best leader for our district.

Your Voice Matters

HYA is conducting focus groups to provide the Board with insight from stakeholders regarding the strengths of the districts, challenges that need to be addressed, and desired leadership attributes for the next Superintendent. Together, the survey, focus group information, and district data provide valuable information for the development of the Leadership Profile for recruitment and Board selection.

STAKEHOLDER SURVEY

Please complete the Superintendent Search Stakeholder Survey between September 8 and September 21.

STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS

Join Our Community Meetings In One Of Two Ways:

Virtual

Date:  Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time:  7:30 p.m.

Link:  Virtual Meeting Google Link

In-Person

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Wauconda High School East Cafeteria 

Each will be facilitated by Associates of HYA.

Thank you in advance for your participation and input into this vital process.

Sincerely,

Vincent Torossy

President, Board of Education

Wauconda Community Unit School District #118