CCSD 89 Communications

The role of the Communications Department is to keep students, parents, and the community informed about the day-to-day operations of Community Consolidated School District 89.

CCSD 89 communicates with the public through:

School newsletters

The district's website

Monthly superintendent newsletters

Community newsletters (the "Update")

Board highlights, news releases

Social media accounts (including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter)

CCSD 89 news

Help CCSD 89 families in need by donating gift cards through December 15

Social workers at all five schools are collecting gift cards from Walmart, Target, Jewel, Aldi. Requested increment for gift cards is $10 to $25.

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Celebrate student musicians at winter band, choir, and orchestra concerts

All the events are free and community members are welcome.

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Help choose the next CCSD 89 website

CCSD 89 is scheduled to get a refreshed website for the 2024-25 school year. We want to hear from families about how they use the website.

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2024-25 registration: preschool will open in January, kindergarten opens on February 7

The application for tuition preschool in the 2024-25 school year will be posted on the district website on January 11.

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Families can see lunch menus, nutrition info through new website

There is a new place to find school lunch menus. CCSD 89 families can see November school lunch menus through the district’s website at www.ccsd89.org/lunch

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Connect with the superintendent during "Talking 89" session on December 7

There will be two opportunities to meet that day: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone in the community.

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CCSD 89 families can make connections at Winter Bash on December 5

Kids will be able to enjoy a movie or make a craft while parents can connect with other district families.

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All CCSD 89 schools closed November 22-24 for Thanksgiving break

School will resume on a normal schedule on Monday, November 27.

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Tips for a productive parent-teacher conference

Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to learn more about your student’s experiences at school and how you can help at home.

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Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. November 20 in district office

The Board will meet at the District Office, 22W600 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. All board meetings are open to the public.

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Music Boosters selling wreaths, holiday decorations to support students

The Boosters are selling 18-inch ($25) and 24-inch wreaths ($30), as well as handmade wooden moose and reindeer ($25).

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Seven Glen Crest students selected for prestigious music festival

The Spartan musicians were selected from hundreds of middle-school students who auditioned.

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Five Glen Crest singers chosen to participate in state’s Honor Choir

The students chosen were: eighth graders Lillian Archer, Amelia Bartoli, Nora Martinez, and Sophie Sweeney, and seventh grader Hannah Mastro.

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Glen Crest runners earn individual, team conference championships

Mia Siguenza was conference champion for eighth-grade girls. Eighth-grade boys won the team title, led by conference champion Evan Rubinas.

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Glenbard Parent Series releases 2023-24 schedule of free speakers

GPS offers free weekly presentations from authors, educators, and clinicians who share insights into raising healthy, happy kids.

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Reminder: Phones, smartwatches should be off and out of sight at school

Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices must be kept out of sight in a backpack, purse, or locker during the school day.

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Glen Crest seventh-grade girls earn volleyball championship

Team is DuPage Metro Valley Association Conference regular-season champions after it completed the season with just two losses.

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FirstView app helps families keep up with bus travel

The app can show an estimated number of minutes until the bus arrives at bus stops, and when buses arrive at school.

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Free dental exams available at your student’s school

The DuPage County Health Department will be providing free dental exams and cleanings to any CCSD 89 student who brings in a signed consent form.

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CCSD 89 honored for 23 years of excellence in financial reporting

The award is only given to districts that have met or exceeded the ASBO’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

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Department contact
District Administration Center
22W600 Butterfield Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 6013

Matt Hanley
Communications Coordinator
(630) 545-3581
mhanley@ccsd89.org