Fairmont School District 89 is inviting families and community members to attend a gathering focused on breast cancer awareness. The event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Central Square Gazebo at City Hall, located at 222 East 9th Street in Lockport, Illinois.
The gathering will feature local experts, community advocates, and breast cancer survivors. Organizers say the event is being held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Fairmont School District 89, which serves Will County, is represented by Fairmont School. The district has a diverse student population, with 12.7 percent White, 38.5 percent Black, 46 percent Hispanic, and 0.3 percent Asian students, according to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). More details about the district’s demographics can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.
ISBE data also shows that Fairmont School District 89 employs 30 teachers who earn an average salary of $47,800 before pension contributions. The teaching staff is predominantly female, making up 80.3 percent of the workforce, while men comprise 19.7 percent. The district reports that none of its teachers have more than ten absences in a school year. Further information is available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.
In terms of spending, the district allocated $21,521 per student in 2020, for a total expenditure of $6,929,762. This information can also be accessed at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.
The event is open to all members of the community interested in learning more about breast cancer awareness and support resources.
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