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Students can participate in ‘Penny Wars’ fundraising competition January 23-27

All students will be able to compete against classmates in the ‘Penny Wars’ fundraiser from January 23, to January 27.

2023-24 preschool applications accepted through January 27

Families interested in having their child start CCSD 89 preschool in the 2023-24 school year can now load application documents.

Elementary boys invited to ‘Mom Prom’ carnival/dance on January 28

There will be games, food, music, and more from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glen Crest Middle School.

CCSD 89 Board approves 2023-24 school year calendar

The first day of the 2023-24 school year for students will be Wednesday, August 23. The last day of the 2023-24 school year will be May 29, 2024, if no emergency days are used.

Experienced administrator will be next Glen Crest Middle School principal

Brett McPherson was approved as the next Glen Crest principal during the Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 23. He will start on July 1.

Pre-registration for 2023-24 kindergartners and new students will open February 8

Families with students who will be new to CCSD 89 in 2023-24 can begin the pre-registration process February 8. Registration for returning students will open April 5.

Community can provide input on superintendent search via surveys, open forums

The community will be able to provide feedback on the superintendent search in an online survey and upcoming forums.

CCSD 89 Conversations: Learn about academic interventions at noon or 6 p.m. February 9

Superintendent Dr. Emily Tammaru will present information about the academic interventions the district uses to support struggling and soaring learners.

Park View Elementary will host free tax filing event on February 26

College of DuPage students will help prepare tax forms from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Park View Elementary School.

School community can make confidential reports of crises, threats, and bullying through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line whenever they have information the school needs to know.

Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. January 23 in district office

The agenda includes recognition of the boys basketball conference champions, a curriculum presentation, and an enrollment presentation.

Donate blood at Glen Crest on January 18, get a winter hat

Community members can support the urgent need for blood by donating between 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Glen Crest Middle School.

All schools will be closed on January 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All CCSD 89 buildings will re-open on a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 17.

Superintendent search: Board will meet on January 9

Board members are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9, at the district office to continue the work of choosing the next CCSD 89 superintendent.

Board hires experienced firm to assist with superintendent search

Board unanimously approved a contract with Hazard Young Attea Associates at meeting on Tuesday, January 3.

CCSD 89 Board will begin search for next superintendent

The Board of Education will meet in the next few weeks to begin the process. The district will continue to communicate with families about the transition.

Glen Crest eighth-grade boys earn conference title on buzzer-beater

Glen Crest earned the conference title in dramatic fashion, beating Herrick Middle School on a last-second shot by Sean Reese.

Families will be able to submit 2023-24 preschool documents on January 9

Registration for other new students will open in February 2023. Registration for returning students will open in April 2023.  

CCSD 89 Board will meet January 3 to discuss superintendent search process

CCSD 89 Board Members will discuss events and a timeline for the superintendent-search process.

Schools will be closed December 19-January 2 for winter break

Monday, January 2, is an Institute Day. School will resume on a normal schedule on Tuesday, January 3.