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From 70 degrees to 43 the next day. Ah, the joy of spring in the Chicago area. Please be mindful of checking the forecast each day and ensuring your student is prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way with what they wear or bring to school.

We're always looking to fine-tune how we communicate with you, so lend your vote to the poll below. Are we hitting you up at the right time?

Again this year, parents across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, it allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Your responses also help guide district improvement. To take the Parent Survey, please click the button below and select the appropriate survey to begin. Your identity and responses will be kept completely confidential and will not be connected to you or your child. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete

Registration for our incoming 2024-2025 kindergarten class is open! We really want to try and get as close to a fully accurate count of our incoming class as early as possible, because it helps us plan better for budgeting and staffing!

Shepard's Student Council always does a great job putting on this event... which features a very fun basketball game between our middle school students and local police and fire! Tickets are $5 at the door. Come on out tomorrow at 5 p.m. at SMS! A group photo from last year's event is below!

Wilmot's Team Give and South Park's Student Council are teaming up to host a volleyball tournament next Wednesday featuring teams of Wilmot, South Park, and Caruso teachers. All proceeds go to charity! See flyer below for details.

Get your tickets now for Caruso's annual musical, "Seussical Jr." with showtimes next week. It's also your chance to check out our recently renovated auditorium if you haven't seen it yet!

Friday. March 15th @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 16th @ 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 17th @ 3:00 p.m.

Shepard is putting on Finding Nemo Jr. that same week! Click below to get tickets.

Thursday, March 14th @ 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15th @ 7:30 p.m.

There are so many GOOD things going on in our buildings and around our district each day... we do our best to try and capture it and bring it to you!

Watch a special feature below about the 3rd grade wax museum at Walden!

Below, 3rd graders at Wilmot put on quite the show in their recent musical. Here's a photo collage shared by Dr. Brett in her Wilmot Word highlighting the event!

Arts Alive!, the new arts festival launching at Deerfield High School, will culminate the week long celebration with a Professional Art Expo. This free, family friendly event is open to the public on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Check the website at www.dhsartsalive.org for more information and a detailed schedule.

The Deerfield Park Foundation is a nonprofit whose mission is to make Deerfield Park District Camps and programs accessible to all families, regardless of their financial position. If you would like your child to attend a Deerfield Park District Summer Camp or program, but you are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out to the Deerfield Park District, registration@deerfieldparks.org, and inquire about Deerfield Park Foundation assistance.