Road Runner Ramp Weekly January 31, 2020

Check out Road Runner Ramp Weekly January 31, 2020

Road Runner Ramp Weekly January 24, 2020

Check out Road Runner Ramp Weekly January 24, 2020

Road Runner Ramp Weekly January 3, 2020

Happy 2020! School resumes Monday January, 6th.

Road Runner Ramp Weekly December 13, 2019

Power restored at Arbor View

Power has been restored at Arbor View. The Community Consolidated School District 89 buildings and grounds team has checked the school. All of the phone and emergency systems are functioning. We are scheduled to hold a regular school day at Arbor View 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.

Road Runner Ramp Weekly October 18, 2019

Check out Road Runner Ramp Weekly October 18, 2019

Road Runner Ramp Weekly August 9, 2019

Read about back to school information!

Roadrunner Ramp Weekly August 3, 2019

This Newsletter Includes Important Upcoming Dates

Weekly What's Happening May 27-31

Registration for 2020-21 school year is now open

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open. Families who complete registration before May 1 can receive a $10 discount for each student.

Registration for new and returning students will open April 8

If your student is new or returning to CCSD 89 for the 2020-21 school year, you should have received a letter from the school district through the U.S. mail. That letter includes the “SnapCode” you will use to register.

Remote learning will resume on Tuesday, April 7, for all CCSD 89 students

Students will need to check in for attendance starting Tuesday, April 7. Your student's classroom teacher will communicate how they expect students to check in for attendance.

Jill Kingsfield named next CCSD 89 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

An experienced administrator with a background in raising achievement levels for all students will be the next assistant superintendent at CCSD 89. Dr. Jill Kingsfield was approved as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

March 31, 2020: CCSD 89 remote learning to resume April 7 and continue through April 30

The earliest that CCSD 89 students could begin learning in school buildings is Friday, May 1. Remote learning to resume Tuesday, April 7.

March 27, 2020: A message from the superintendent

Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, will be spring break for CCSD 89 students and teachers. There will be no remote learning during that time.

Lunches will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays

All CCSD 89 families will be able to pick up lunches from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Families will be able to pick up two lunches per child on Monday and three lunches per child on Wednesday.

March 25, 2020: Update from CCSD 89

Latest information about food pick up, remote learning after spring break, playground closures

March 24, 2020: CCSD 89 experiencing delays in emails sent from teachers to students

Community Consolidated School District 89 is currently experiencing significant delays in emails that are being sent from teachers to student accounts. The system that the district uses to filter and monitor student emails is experiencing an overload, which is causing some emails to be delayed.

Talking with your kids about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Talking about COVID-19 can be overwhelming to parents so it can be even more challenging to talk to kids. Here are some resources to help you explain what's happening to your children.

School closings extended until at least April 7

On Friday, March 20, the Illinois Governor announced a 'stay-at-home' order for all of Illinois from 5 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday, April 7. The governor also announced that schools will remain closed through April 7, although that date could still change.

Registration will open for new and returning students on April 8

Community Consolidated School District 89 will open registration for both new and returning students on Wednesday, April 8. The new-student residency verification events scheduled for March 23-25 have been postponed. New families will still have to prove residency and show an original birth certificate for their children to start school.

Families of first-, second-, and third-grade students can pick up computers 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20

Families of students in first, second, and third grades will be able to pick up a Chromebook or iPad at their school on Friday, March 20. Staff will be available at each of the four elementary schools from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to distribute devices.

CCSD 89 drive-up lunch service begins Wednesday, March 18

Families who need food while schools are closed will be able to pick up lunches at two CCSD 89 schools starting Wednesday, March 18. Lunches will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Briar Glen and Glen Crest. There is no cost.

March 16: Remote learning to begin Tuesday in CCSD 89

On Tuesday, remote learning will begin for all students in Community Consolidated School District 89. Teachers will be contacting you with more information about assignments and expectations.

March 15: A message from Superintendent Dr. Emily Tammaru

The district will be sending an email home Monday with more information about remote learning. Please continue to check your email, the district website, and the district's social media sites for information. The latest information will be continually posted at www.ccsd89.org/COVID

All CCSD 89 schools closed through at least April 3

Community Consolidated School District 89 will be closed for the next three weeks, beginning Monday, March 16. The earliest that schools would re-open is Monday, April 6.

Update on COVID-19 related scheduling changes

With the number of cases in Illinois increasing and in consultation with local and state health officials, Community Consolidated School District 89 will be limiting outside visitors to our schools through at least April 10.

CCSD 89 Choral Festival (March 12) and Panther Pride Festival (March 14) have been canceled

Out of an abundance of caution, the Choral Festival and Panther Pride Festival have been canceled. The district will look to see if the events can be rescheduled for a later date.

COVID-19 information

At this time, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in any CCSD 89 schools. The district continues to follow the practices recommended by county, state, and federal health officials.