• Wednesday, June 11th - Board Meeting
• Thursday, June 19th - District offices closed in observance of Juneteeth
• Thursday, July 3rd & Friday, July 4th - District offices closed in observance of July 4th
• Monday, July 28th - Benson/Franzen School Office Reopens
• Wednesday, August 13th - Board Meeting
• Wednesday, August 20th - First Day of School
• Monday, August 25th - First Day of School for Early Childhood & Kindergarten Students

District Office Summer Hours/ Holiday Closures

Please note, the District Office will be closed every Friday 6/13 - 8/1. Details in below link.

• Benson Bulletin
• Franzen Falcon
• Charger Report
• IPTO News

Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now underway for all new and returning students in Itasca School District 10.

Whether you're enrolling a kindergartener for the first time or re-registering a returning student, make sure to complete this process as soon as possible. Timely registration helps us plan class sizes, transportation, staffing, and resources to ensure the best possible start for every student.

We are encouraging returning students to register for the 2025–26 school year by Saturday, June 14 to avoid the late fee.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our district office. Let’s get ready for another great year of learning, growth, and community at D10!

We’re thrilled to announce that every school in District 10 has received a brand-new, custom book vending machine! Each machine is tailored with books that match the grade levels at its school, ensuring that students have access to engaging and age-appropriate reads. Even better—teachers will be able to reward students with special tokens, which can be used to select a book to keep and enjoy. It’s a fun and meaningful way to celebrate student achievements while encouraging a lifelong love of reading!

• Join a Summer Reading Program (see next section)
• Utilize the Itasca Community Library’s Museum Adventure Pass
• Keep a Summer Vacation Journal or Scrapbook (writing about all of the different things they have been doing over the summer will present a challenge to children as they’ll have to think of the right words and phrases for each activity)
• Read more ideas here!

Summer is the perfect time to teach your kids that learning doesn't just happen in a classroom.

• Itasca Community Library Summer Reading Club (From May 27-July 31, join one of the Summer Reading Clubs. Read books and earn fun prizes!)
• Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program (Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grades 1–6)
• Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp (Offers kids the chance to earn Bookworm Bucks for reading during the months of June and July)
• The Book It Program BOOK IT! (If they meet their monthly reading goal, kids receive a free Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!)

• Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards Challenge (Kids can earn play points (with food purchase) for reading every day for two weeks)

Thank you to all the families who joined our recent Parent University webinar!

We had the privilege of listening to Detective Rich Wistocki, a nationally recognized cyber safety expert, who shared powerful tips on:

• Talking to your kids about online safety
• Recognizing red flags on devices, social media, and gaming platforms
• Tools and strategies to help keep your children safe in today’s digital world

Missed it or want to rewatch? The recording and resources are now available via the link below.

Circle your calendar for an exciting year of distinguished speakers and renowned authors sharing valuable insights for parents and caregivers. Visit your local library or bookstore to explore selections from these featured voices. GPS events are free, open to all, and require no registration.

Please note: While District 10 is not sponsoring or hosting these events, we’re happy to share this opportunity with our community.

View the full lineup here.

• June 11

The Board of Education meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Itasca Village Hall, 550 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca, Illinois, at 7:00 P.M. If a closed session is needed, it is held prior to the regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Our Peacock Middle School Math Team received a Board Salute at the May meeting. The team took home the first-place trophy at the Lake Park Math Competition!

A heartfelt salute to Mrs. Katie Brady, Kindergarten Teacher at Benson Primary, for the incredible impact she’s made in her classroom. The board salute nomination shared how her nurturing, creative, and thoughtful approach has helped their child grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. Her dedication, constant communication, and ability to bring out the best in each student is truly inspiring.

Thank you to all of our retirees for your unwavering commitment to students and your years of dedicated service to D10. You’ve made a lasting impact, and you will be greatly missed!

Rose Zambetti - Computer Tech, District

Judy Zerante - Teaching Assistant, Franzen

Sue Celenza - Teacher, Benson

Amy Reuter - Librarian, Benson

Not pictured: Marty Lundeen - Board President

Not pictured: Randy Okrzesik - Teaching Assistant, Peacock

Do you know someone in District 10 who goes above and beyond? Maybe it’s a teacher who brightens every morning, a student who spreads kindness, a bus driver who always brings the good vibes, or a colleague who makes your day better.

The Board of Education wants to recognize these everyday heroes with a Board Salute! Nominate someone today - because everyone deserves a little extra appreciation!

IPTO Events

📚 Our school libraries are always in need of volunteers! Click the link below for more information on how to volunteer.

Safe2Help offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. It is available 24/7 and offers students a safe outlet to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. It can be accessed via a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com).

Call: 844-4-SAFEIL

Text: SAFE2 (72332)

Email: help@safe2helpil.com

D10 is always hiring. If you, or someone you know is interested, please visit our employment website!

Located below you can access the following:

• D10 Website
• Curriculum Information
• Registration
• Calendars
• Benson Primary School
• Franzen Intermediate School
• Peacock Middle School