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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.

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.

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.

CCSD 89 hiring classroom aides, substitutes

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

Student spotlight: Glen Crest eighth grader Christian Pogorzelski

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

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.

All schools closed Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving break

All CCSD 89 schools and offices will be closed from November 27 through November 29 for Thanksgiving break.

CCSD 89 alums use Eagle Scout projects to help schools

Two CCSD 89 alums decided to give back to their former schools as part of their Eagle Scout projects.

Glen Crest students take learning around the world

Glen Crest students spread kindness across the globe and explore the world during Global Read Aloud.

Glen Crest math team starts season with success

Glen Crest faced off against 44 schools at a recent math competition, and the Spartans finished in the top four at all grade levels.

Seven Glen Crest students selected to participate in prestigious music festival

Seven Glen Crest Middle School students will participate in Illinois Music Education Association District IX Junior Division Festival after they were chosen from hundreds of local students who auditioned.

A full-court basketball lesson

At Briar Glen, physical education teacher Michael Casmer is using his basketball unit to develop skills well beyond dribbling and defense.

Get a Colonial Café gift card by donating blood November 13 at Glen Crest

Glen Crest Middle School will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13. The blood drive is open to the community. Anyone who donates on November 13 will receive a $10 gift card to Colonial Café.

CCSD 89 Music Boosters begin membership drive

The CCSD 89 Music Boosters Association has begun its annual membership drive. There are two ways to become a member of the Music Boosters.

Music Boosters selling poinsettias, wreaths, garlands

Parents and staff members can support CCSD 89 musicians at all levels by ordering poinsettias, wreaths, or garlands from the Music Boosters Association. Orders for wreaths are due October 24. Orders for poinsettias and plants are due November 15.

All CCSD 89 schools closed for Institute Day Tuesday, November 5

Reminder: All CCSD 89 schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for a Teacher Institute Day. Schools will resume on a normal schedule on November 6.

Power restored at Arbor View; school will be open October 31

Power has been restored at Arbor View. Arbor View will hold a regular school day on Thursday.

Arbor View Elementary closed on October 30, 2019 due to power outage

Due to a power outage, Arbor View Elementary is closed on October 30, 2019. All other CCSD 89 schools are open.

Glen Crest students collecting supplies to donate to soldiers

Community members can show their support for soldiers serving overseas by donating supplies at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 1.

Half day for students October 11, no school on October 14

Friday, October 11, is a half-day (morning attendance) for all students. All CCSD 89 schools are closed Monday, October 14, for Columbus Day.