The first day of school is Tuesday, August 20th.
Gemini school hours are:
8:00 - 8:20 a.m. Arrival Window
8:23 a.m. Doors close and students not in the building will need to report to the office
8:25 a.m. Start of the school day
3:25 p.m. End of the school day
Please note that for safety reasons, parents are not allowed to enter the building during drop-off. We also ask that parents DO NOT exit their cars during arrival and dismissal.
Click here to access the entire District 63 2024-2025 school year calendar.
Bus Riders: Please log into the Parent Portal to check your bus number, bus stop, and the morning and afternoon pick-up and drop-off times. Learn more about bus transportation.
Are you looking to purchase some new spirit wear? Check out the Gemini Spirit Wear Store. A portion of sales each quarter is donated back to the Gemini PTO.
They are running a 30% off sale, the details are below:
- Sale Dates: August 13th - September 17th
- 30% off all merchandise
- Free shipping on orders over $75
- $5 shipping on orders under $75
- No code is needed!
Student schedules will go live in PowerSchool no later than 10 a.m. on Monday, August 12.
Please login to the Parent Portal before Tuesday, August 20th, to view your child's schedule for the year. Please make sure your child knows their advisory teacher's name and room number, as that is where they will go when they arrive at school on Tuesday. If they forget, no worries; we will have adults ready to help them.
Please Note: Students that registered this week might not have a schedule as we might be waiting on information from their prior school.
Grades
Did you know you can use the Parent Portal to check your child's grades or assignments for each class? Parents can also elect to be notified when changes are made in the grade book; this can be set up in the parent portal.
If you have forgotten your username and password, please get in touch with our main office via email or phone for support.
Personal electronic devices (including cellphones, headphones, earbuds) must be powered off and stored in the student’s locker during school hours. If you need to get in contact with your child, please call the school office directly.
We have two types of violations regarding cell phones and other electronic devices unintentional and intentional.
Unintentional
The student was found in possession of a personal electronic device and/or has the device on his or her body but was not using it.
- First violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. The student can pick up the item in the office at the end of the day.
- Second violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office and the adult who confiscated the item will contact a parent.
- Third violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office.
- Fourth violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office. Upon entering school each day the student will need to take the item directly to the office and check it in. They will then check it back out at the end of the school day.
The student was found in possession of a personal electronic device and/or has the device on his or her body and was actively using the device. Examples of intentional use may include but are not limited to the following: calling, texting, social media use, listening to music, camera, etc.
- First violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office.
- Second violation: The item is taken from the student and placed in the office. A parent will be contacted and must pick up the item from the office. Upon entering school each day, the student must take the item directly to the office and check it in. They will then check it back out at the end of the school day.
Students with a District-issued Gemini Chromebook at home should bring it in on the first day of school.
Any students who are new to D63 and 6th-grade students who were not able to attend orientation will receive their Chromebooks the first week of school.
- Students may choose to bring a lunch to school or purchase a lunch. Click here for more information on D63's food service program, paying for meals, and to see the food menu.
- This year we are going cashless, if you would like to put money on your child's meal account for breakfast, lunch, or snacks, you can do so through your PushCoin Account.
- Breakfast: Available from 8-8:20 a.m. each morning in our school cafeteria. Students who would like breakfast will enter through Door 2 and proceed to the cafeteria.
- We do not accept orders from food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc. If food is delivered from a delivery service, we will send them away with the order. A parent or family member is the only person from whom we will accept a lunch delivery for a student.
- Please note that the school office must have your student’s required health forms on file before the first day of school. Learn more about health requirements.
- Contact one of our Gemini School Nurses, Shubby Patel or Sara McIntyre if you have questions or need assistance.
Sports
Very Important Reminder: A valid physical form or the IHSA/IESA Pre-Participation Exam Form (sports physical) must be turned into the nurse's office before a child can try out for a sport. These forms are good for one year.
Open House
At Open House, families will be able to:
- visit your child's classrooms
- meet their teachers
- tour the school
- meet other Gemini families
We hope to see you there!
The Gemini PTO meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Gemini library. The meetings will start at 6 p.m. The first meeting of the year will take place on September 10.
PTO Officers needed. We are looking for additional officers to be part of the Gemini PTO Executive Board. Responsibilities include helping guide and run PTO activities for the school year.
PTO Meetup: If you would like to meet other Gemini parents and learn more about the PTO please join us for a casual meetup at the Golf Mill Panera Bread on August 28 from 7PM to 8:30PM.
Portillo's Dining Fundraiser: Save the date for September 9. You can stop by Open House and then head over to Portillo's for dinner with other Gemini families.
- We encourage you to follow us on our website and social media, this is a great way to stay informed.
- Gemini Website
- Gemini Twitter @D63Gemini
- Gemini Instagram @geminid63
#hereatgemini
Email: gemini411@emsd63.org
Website: https://gemini.emsd63.org/
Location: 8955 North Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 827-1181
Twitter: @D63Gemini
Instagram: @geminid63
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on days when students are in the building.