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Committee begins fundraising for new afterschool literacy program

Community members can contribute to a new tutoring and mentoring program that will help students build their reading and writing skills. CCSD 89 is partnering with the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center to establish an afterschool program at Glen Crest.

Half day January 17, no school January 20 at all CCSD 89 schools

January 17 is a half day for all CCSD 89 students. All schools and administrative offices are closed Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

CCSD 89 families encouraged to complete 5Essentials survey before January 27

CCSD 89 families are invited to provide feedback to schools through 5Essentials survey.

Families can now request 2020-21 preschool registration information

Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2020-21 school year can now request pre-enrollment information.

Arbor View celebrates with kites during “Festival of Uttarayn”

This week, the halls of Arbor View Elementary have been filled with kites as students learned about and celebrated the “Festival of Uttarayn”.

Glen Crest math team grabs top-three finish at big meet

Congratulations to the Glen Crest Middle School math team for their excellent performance at the regional competition held January 10 at St. Francis High School.

CCSD 89’s inaugural FIRST LEGO League team inspired by competition

The “Ultrabots” – a team made up of fourth-grade students - became the first CCSD 89 team to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournament.

Girl Scouts turn plastic caps into donated Glen Crest bench

Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 50367 for donating a new bench to Glen Crest Middle School.

CCSD 89 hiring classroom aides, substitutes

CCSD 89 has openings for full- and part-time classroom aides, as well as substitute teachers.

How to check for CCSD 89 winter weather closings

CCSD 89 families are reminded that there are multiple places to check for information about weather-related school closings.

Board of Education approves 2020-21 school-calendar year

The CCSD 89 Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2020-21 school year.

Suggestion boxes gives students more opportunities for input

Suggestion boxes are now available at all five CCSD 89 schools. Students can share their ideas for how they would make their school better by dropping a card into the box.

FirstView app will help CCSD 89 families keep up with student bus travel

Many CCSD 89 families will now be able to track their student’s trips to and from school through a free busing app. Parents can download the FirstView app, which will give them access to real-time information about their student’s bus stops.

Get a Noodles & Company gift card by donating blood January 8 at Glen Crest  

Glen Crest Middle School will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8. The blood drive is open to the community.

Schools closed for winter break December 23 through January 3

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from December 23, 2019, to January 3, 2020, for winter break. All schools will open on a regular schedule on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Families invited to join in musical celebrations at December concerts

Families are invited to celebrate the musical talents of Community Consolidated School District 89 students during the upcoming winter concerts.

Student spotlight: Glen Crest eighth grader Christian Pogorzelski

For Christian Pogorzelski, the path to the state geography bee started with a classmate’s challenge.

Donate a gift card to help a CCSD 89 family in need

This year, the district will once again be collecting gift cards to benefit the families of children in CCSD 89 schools.

Orchestra concert moved to December 11

Due to a water-main break, the winter orchestra concert scheduled for December 10 has been postponed. The orchestra concert will be rescheduled for Wednesday, December 11.

Annual tax levy hearing will be held December 16

A public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for CCSD 89 for 2019 will be held on December 16, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Administration Office.