Photos: May 23-30

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Teacher Gail Hartig plays noodle fencing with some of her seventh graders at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Woodridge. Hartig was named the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Middle School Physical EducationTeacher of the Year.

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teacher Gail Hartig was named the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Middle School Physical EducationTeacher of the Year.

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teacher Gail Hartig was named the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Middle School Physical EducationTeacher of the Year.

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teacher Gail Hartig was named the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Middle School Physical EducationTeacher of the Year.

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A student waves to the crowd as the graduands enter the stadium during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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The graduands stand for the playing of the national anthem during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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The Westmont choral group performs during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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A student stands with her classmates during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Westmont Principal Jack Balderman speaks during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Cap decorations on display during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Pranav Klambur Viswanath speaks during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Ava Lynn Gustafson speaks during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Makenzie O'Hara Blaine speaks during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24 2022

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Magna Cum Laude are recognized during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Magna Cum Laude are recognized during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Students receive their diplomas during the Westmont High School graduation ceremony. May 24, 2022

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Lyons Township's Andy Garcia of Brookfield prepares to add his tassel to his cap prior to their graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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Division Chair of Student Services, Drew Eder assists graduates including Jake Heetel of La Grange on where to position themselves prior to their graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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Lyons Township's Matthew Gatland of Western Springs adjusts his cap prior to their graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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Mikayla McGovern of Indian Head Park takes a picture of (left) Kristin Orrick and Ruba Mostafa of Willow Springs at Lyons Townships graduation held Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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Lyons Township's Quinn Riordan of Western Springs puts his cap on as he prepares for graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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Lyons Township's Cynthia Camarena of LaGrange Park honors her family past and present with her cap saying, "I did it for my loved ones and the ones in the sky" graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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(left) Rachel Chen of Willow Springs and Katherin Estrada of La Grange hug one another prior to the Lyons Township graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.

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Lyons Township's Morgan Slad of Western Springs takes a selfie while she prepares for the graduation Wednesday May 25, 2022.