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Welcome to Westfield, Mr. McDonald

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Families of new CCSD 89 students will need to prove residency July 27-31

Families of students who will be new to CCSD 89 in the 2020-21 will need to show proof they live within the district’s boundaries at one of five events scheduled for July 27 - 31.

July 2: Updated information on options for 2020-21 school year

At this time, the district is considering three models for the 2020-21 school year: in person with remote option, hybrid/blended learning, and remote learning 2.0.

District offices closed July 3

The district offices and all school buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. The offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, for regular hours.

District reviewing state's guidance for fall learning

The state’s guidance document will help the district answer many of the questions you have asked about what school will look like in the fall. The district is reviewing it to determine the best way to implement the state’s recommendations.

Please participate in survey to help with fall planning

In order to better plan for the fall, we are asking all families to indicate whether they would send their students to school in the fall if the area has moved to Phase 4 and buildings are able to re-open.

CCSD 89 considering multiple plans for fall learning

Within days of the end of remote learning, our staff began planning for the 2020-21 school year. There are an incredible number of challenges to planning for what's ahead. At this time, no decisions have been made about what school will look like in the fall.

Learning resources, summer library for your student during the summer

The CCSD 89 teaching staff has created a webpage with additional educational websites that your student can use safely.

Where to get food this summer

If your family needs food during the summer, there are multiple places to get meals.

A message from the superintendent regarding equality

I am committed to educating myself, our staff members, and our students on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. As a public school system, we must ensure all of our students are seen, are respected, are educated, and are loved. We will do more. We will be better.

Glen Crest student Christian Pogorzelski advanced to second straight GeoBee state meet

For the second consecutive year, Glen Crest student Christian Pogorzelski advanced to the state finals of the National Geographic GeoBee. Pogorzelski has won the school’s GeoBee and qualified for the state finals in both seventh and eighth grades.

CCSD 89 honored for two decades of high standards in financial reporting

For the 20th consecutive year, the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) has honored Community Consolidated School District 89 with its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Two CCSD 89 students earned perfect scores on Wordmasters vocab challenge

Westfield student Sasha Bystrukhina and Park View student Shreyansh Vatsa earned rare perfect scores on a national vocabulary exam.

Free lunches will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays throughout summer

Free lunches will continue to be available to anyone who wants food throughout the summer. Families will still be able to pick up lunches from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays at Briar Glen or Glen Crest.

May 15, 2020: Superintendent message regarding planning for 2020-21

While we do not yet know what 2020-21 will look like, families should know that We will communicate the next steps as soon as we know them and we will be prepared for multiple scenarios.

View the 2020 Glen Crest virtual promotion ceremony

Although school buildings are closed due to COVID-19, we certainly want to honor each of the 218 members of the Glen Crest Middle School class of 2020. Please enjoy the school's first virtual promotion ceremony.

From their homes, orchestra students perform together

A global pandemic can’t stop Community Consolidated School District 89 students from making music!

Thank you, CCSD 89 retirees!

This year's CCSD 89 retirees have given a combined 213 years of service to the students in this district.

Please share your feedback on remote learning

We have begun planning for the 2020-21 school year. We are speaking with health and educational experts to design the safest and best possible educational experience. We need to hear from you, too.

Fourth-grade families can learn more and sign up for orchestra

CCSD 89 orchestra teachers Kristi Kline and Andrew Ladendorf are inviting 2019-20 third graders to learn more about joining orchestra in fourth grade.

Westfield students bring Macbeth online

With students learning from home, the Westfield Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade Challenge class annual Shakespeare play moved to remote locations.