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Click the District 47 calendar below for more information on these events.

• Aug. 1: Meet the Bus Event
• Aug. 8: National Night Out
• Aug. 14: Bus & Teacher Assignments Available in ParentVUE at 2:00 p.m.
• Aug. 19: Teacher Institute Day (No School)
• Board of Education Meeting
• Aug. 20: Teacher Institute Day (No School)
• Aug. 21: First Day of School (Grades 1-8) & Early Release
• Aug. 22: First Day of School (PreK & Kindergarten)
• Aug. 24: Community Cares - A D47 Back to School Event

September

• Sept. 2: Labor Day; No school
• Sept. 16: Board of Education Meeting
• Sept. 25: Early Release Day

Bookmark your school's calendar on our new website! Be sure to check out all back-to-school events!

• Canterbury
• Coventry
• Glacier Ridge
• Husmann
• Indian Prairie
• North
• South
• West
• Woods Creek
• Hannah Beardsley
• Bernotas
• Lundahl

Explore our new and improved website to find all the important beginning of the year information like events, school supply lists, MyPaymentsPlus information and more!

• Aug. 1: North, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 2: Woods Creek, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 6: South, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 7: Glacier Ridge, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 8: West, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 9: Coventry, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 12: Husmann, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 14: Indian Prairie, 2:00-2:30 pm
• Aug. 16: Canterbury, 2:00-2:30 pm

Per Illinois state law and District 47 board policy 7:100, children entering preschool, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades must have a completed physical examination and proof of vaccination on file with the school health office before the first day of school. In addition, all children NEW to Illinois public schools (regardless of grade level) must provide proof of a physical, dental and vision exam. For more information about health requirements, please visit the D47 website.

Student fees are due by the first day of school and may be paid online via ParentVUE or by cash or check. Free and reduced lunch applications for District 47 students for the 2024-25 school year are now available. For more information, visit the student fees section of the district website.

There are many opportunities for parents to get involved! Check your students’ school website for PTO/PTA information on how to join or contribute. Learn more about the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), PTO or PTA at your school, and Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education (CLFOGE).

Find your Future in D47! Click here to view our new Employment Opportunities page, including a link to all open positions.

Mark your calendars! National Night Out will be held on Thursday, August 8th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This district will be Downtown Crystal Lake on Williams Street near the Raue Center with the Crystal Lake Police Department & many more! There will be a dunk tank, games, DJ, food, prizes/giveaways, limited free helmets & fitting, K9 demonstration, Touch-a-Truck, and more!

District 47 students living outside the city of Crystal Lake boundaries can get a Student Access Card from Crystal Lake Public Library! The Student Access Card allows students to check out up to three books or audiobooks at a time and gives them access to library programs and online educational databases.

New kindergarten-8th graders starting at D47 schools for the 2024-2025 school year can apply for a Student Access Card starting Thursday, Aug. 1. Returning 6th-grade students must renew their Student Access Cards this year since they are switching schools. Renewals start on Aug. 1. as well.

The free summer lunch program is open to children 18 and under in Crystal Lake. The program will run weekdays from June 3 to August 16, 2024, at Ladd Park (556 Coventry Lane in Crystal Lake). Lunch will be served from 11:30am-12:30pm. If a family requires special assistance or accommodations, please reach out to bksparky42@gmail.com for guidance.

District 47 has compiled a comprehensive list of local and regional resources for families seeking various forms of assistance. Families are encouraged to reach out to these resources for more information and the latest updates. Click here to view.

Catch up on all the progress made on our summer projects through the District 47 Facebook page. We will continue to provide updates on current and new projects in District 47! View the video below to see the latest update on projects over at Lundahl, South, Canterbury, and Hannah Beardsley.