The Foxes Den

Listen in as Hollywood comes to Yorkville. Listen as I talk with Christian Vergara, a Yorkville Alum, and Elias Ginsberg, two producers on the film Admissions. Hear the reason they chose Yorkville High School for the movie, and what it feels like to be back in the hallways. Listen as they share why independent filmmaking and local storytelling are so important. Listen as they share their journey from "I want to make movies" to actually producing them. Hear what they hope audiences will take away from this story, and if they could go back… what would they tell their high school self?

Listen in as senior students from the Superintendent Student Advisory Council (Ale, Carter, Mahlet, and Aidan) share their thoughts on joining the SSAC and how it has impacted their school experience. Hear what school tradition or event became a core memory throughout high school. Listen as they discuss how they stay motivated and balanced between life, extracurriculars, and academics, and what advice they would give to their freshman self.

Listen in as Dr. Matt Zediker, Superintendent of Schools, discusses the upcoming referendum. Dr. Zediker will provide answers to a number of questions raised during the recent town hall meetings and those shared online. Listen as we discuss the latest news regarding the Yorkville City Council, the proposed data centers, the possibility of the school district receiving over $68M to help fund the facility master plan, and how he would explain the referendum to a 2nd grader in exchange for a juice box.

Listen in as Kim Wensits, Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Basketball team, and the Division Chair for Applied Math at Yorkville High School, shares where her love of basketball comes from and the countless hours she spent playing with her dad in the driveway. Hear what she would say to the team as she takes us into the half-time huddle. Listen as she discusses the importance of looking for commitment and character out of her players, the legacy of the Hoops for Hope fundraiser, to help fight cancer, and her obsession with theme parties.

Listen in as Bryan Buck, Principal at Yorkville Middle School, shares how teaching has been in his family for generations, all the way back to a one-room schoolhouse. Hear how his senior year football season changed the direction of choosing a college. Listen as he discusses the interesting ways he builds climate and culture with his students and staff, and hear how many Jordan's he has in his shoe collection.

Listen in as Dr. Matt Zediker, Superintendent of Schools, shares what Homecoming Week means to him and one of his favorite homecoming memories. Listen as he talks about his second year as Superintendent and why he chose “Strengthening Our Steps” for this year's theme. Listen as he discusses a new event that started this year —the State of the District Luncheon — and the important impact it has on the business community, and hear a brief check-in regarding the Facilities Master Plan.

Listen in as senior leaders from the high schools’ Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC) share what it's like to participate in the SSAC. Listen as Elijah, Maddie, Garrett, Jacob, and Hannah share why they decided to join the SSAC and the experiences they’ve gained from it. Listen to how they stay motivated and balanced with academics, athletics, extracurriculars, and life outside of high school. Hear what advice they would give their freshman-year self about navigating high school, and what is something people might not understand about students today that they wish they did.

Listen in as Dr. Matt Zediker, Superintendent of Schools, joins The Foxes Den for part two of a four-part series. Listen as he shares everything he has seen and participated in during his first six months as the Superintendent. Listen as he shares his thoughts and ideas on the culture, climate, and relationships within Yorkville School District 115. Listen as he talks about the Facilities Master Plan Listening Sessions, the Steering Committee, and all the suggestions the community has brought forward during the sessions, and the first thing that comes to his mind when he thinks of the word success.