CCSD 89 Communications
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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 X (formerly known as Twitter)
CCSD 89 news
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Eighth grade girls basketball completes undefeated season
The Spartans were regular-season and conference tournament champions. The team finished the season with 19 wins and zero losses.
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Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. March 18 in the district office
The Board will meet at the CCSD 89 District Office, 22W600 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. All board meetings are open to the public.
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Save a life! Donate blood on March 20
The next blood drive will be held 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Glen Crest. The blood drive is open to the community.
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Glen Crest seventh-grade boys volleyball earn conference title
“They are an extremely athletic group of kids. There wasn’t one thing that they couldn’t do at a high level,” said Glen Crest head coach Caroline Stauber.
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Deadline to order yearbooks is March 31
School yearbooks are available to purchase through the MySchoolBucks store. After March 31, yearbooks will no longer be available for purchase.
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Students, families can join District 89 Day of Service on April 6
Families can sign up to participate from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 6 at Glen Crest Middle School.
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“SnapCodes” used for April 3 registration will be arriving in the mail
Letters will be sent to families of new and returning students the week of March 11 via U.S. mail.
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Enjoy student musical performances at the annual Music Café on April 20
The Music Café will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Glen Crest. The event is open to the community.
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CCSD 89 students earn musical honors at regional competition
Twenty seven musicians were recognized for outstanding performances at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) solo and ensemble contest.
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Students can provide feedback on school lunches
Feedback is anonymous. Students can use the QR code posted at their school to participate in the brief survey.
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Students will be allowed to safely view eclipse on April 8
The schools have purchased solar eclipse glasses that have been recommended by the American Astronomical Society.
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April 24 “Talking 89” session will focus on curriculum and instruction
The next “Talking 89” sessions with superintendent Doug Eccarius will be held at 9:30 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. in the district office.
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Families can provide feedback through state’s 5Essentials survey
This annual survey measures the learning climate and conditions at all Illinois public schools. Families are encouraged to take the survey before March 29.
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Community invited to see Glen Crest musical ‘Matilda’ on March 15-17
Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Glen Crest.
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Penny Wars raised more than $2,300 to support student mental health
All donations will go to the Child Mind Institute, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
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Westfield kindergarten teacher Laura Lipinski is CCSD 89 Educator of the Year
This is Lipinski’s 30th year at CCSD 89. On March 12, Lipinski will be honored by the Chamber of Commerce for making Glen Ellyn a better place to live, learn, and work.
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Author Mary Beth Keane will headline April 18 GECRC fundraiser
All of the proceeds from the April 18 event will benefit GECRC, which provides afterschool tutoring to CCSD 89 students.
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50-cent increase for loading funds onto MySchoolBucks account
Starting March 7, the fee for loading funds will increase from $2.75 to $3.25. The price of lunches will not change.
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Pre-registration for 2024-25 kindergartners and new students is now open
Registration for returning students will open April 3.
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Are you on the district's email list? Use the above button to sign up for district emails, including important announcements about school closures. (When families register their child, the email address supplied at registration is automatically registered for the district emails.)
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Department contact
District Administration Center
22W600 Butterfield Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 6013Matt Hanley
Communications Coordinator
(630) 545-3581
mhanley@ccsd89.org