August 25, 2021
School District 159 Superintendent Mable Alfred, along with elected officials and clergy celebrated the groundbreaking of the District’s STEM Center. Pictured Left to right: Rick Reinbold, Village President, Richton Park, IL, Sheila Chalmer-Curran Village President, Matteson, IL, Carolyn G. Palmer, SD 159 Board Member, Carl Scott, SD 159 Vice President, Sharee Morton, SD 159 President, Rev. Dr. Trunell Felder, Senior Pastor, New Faith Baptist Church International, Matteson, IL, Dr. Mable Alfred, Superintendent SD 159, Debbie Meyers-Martin, State Representative 38th District, Rev. Andrew D. Singleton Jr., Senior Pastor, Victory Apostolic Church, Matteson, IL and Calvin Jordan, Rich Township Supervisor were all there to celebrate the groundbreaking of the District’s STEM Center. Photo by Janette Ramos
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MATTESON STEM CENTER TO SERVE COMMUNITY
The Community STEM Center in Matteson is expected to be open by the 2022-2023 school year and will be located at 20648 Matteson Avenue. The facility will house the School District 159 offices and the Community STEM Center. The STEM Center will include an aerospace lab, a Makerspace lab and a foundational lab for younger students and community members.