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District News
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![ASBO seals for International Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) and Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775063768/district196org/dpxm2uudrrhagbhrxnbf/ASBOAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775063768/district196org/dpxm2uudrrhagbhrxnbf/ASBOAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775063768/district196org/dpxm2uudrrhagbhrxnbf/ASBOAwards.png","width":598}])
![The image features a colorful logo with the text "Academics. Arts. Athletics" surrounding a stylized symbol, and below it is the text "DISTRICT196" with the tagline "One District. Infinite Possibilities."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":2200}]){kind=logo}
![High school student in traditional Libyan attire hosts a culture night booth with a display board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":2200}])
Two District 196 schools hosted student-led Culture Nights. Families and neighbors enjoyed global foods, saw traditional clothing, and watched dances, showing how diversity brings communities together.
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