109 News

Happy Tuesday, 109! We are grateful that the sun has poked its head out the last few days and the temperatures continue to be a little warmer. We'll try not to get our hopes too high that spring could be around the corner. There has been a lot going on over the last two weeks in our buildings! Continue reading, and you'll see all the fun things happening in 109. As always, if you have questions or suggestions, feel free to email us at communications@dps109.org.

Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is OPEN! Families of all incoming kindergarten students, please visit our registration page to begin the process today.

Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone in your child’s life! Join us at the district office (517 Deerfield Road) on Friday, January 31, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to:

• Ask any registration questions you may have,
• Drop off required documents if you did not already upload them in your child's application, and
• Capture a special moment with a photo op and souvenir as your child signs their "letter of intent" for their kindergarten journey!
  
  

Be sure to like and follow the event we’ve created on Facebook to stay updated, ask questions, and learn more. We can't wait to welcome your family!

As the temperatures drop and the days grow longer, it’s easy to feel rushed and impatient, especially at the end of the day. However, we kindly ask all our families to respect and follow school procedures during arrival and dismissal to ensure everyone’s safety. To help us all stay on track, we spoke with our School Resource Officer, Officer Maldonado, who shared some important reminders. Check out the video below!👇👇👇

We’re seeking participants to lead interactive sessions at our Culture Fair on Friday, May 16, 2025. This event will allow you to showcase something meaningful from your cultural or religious background, such as a traditional dance, craft, ritual, or clothing. Let’s give students a hands-on experience with the richness of our world’s cultures!

Does this sound like an opportunity right up your alley? Fill out this interest form today!

When would school not be in person?
In the Adverse Weather Procedures section of our website, you can review the process the Superintendent and district leaders use to determine if school will remain in person. Multiple factors are considered, including the timing and amount of precipitation, temperature, wind chill, and road conditions. If needed, the district will transition to an e-learning day as mentioned above.

When will we receive an initial notification?
We closely monitor weather forecasts and will send home devices the day before a potential weather event. A “heads-up” email will be sent to staff and families as early as possible the day prior, allowing teachers time to prepare and devices to be fully charged.

When is a final decision made, and how will we be notified?
A final decision will be made by 5:30 a.m. Every effort will be made to notify families and staff immediately. If the district shifts to e-learning, you will receive a text, email, and follow-up robocall.

To ensure you receive notifications, please log in to Skyward to verify that your contact information is up to date. Additionally, based on feedback from a family poll last year, we will notify everyone regardless of the decision. Even if school remains open, a text, email, and status update will be shared on dps109.org.

How will my student know what to do on an e-learning day?
Your building principal will send school-specific information via email on the day of an e-learning event. Students will meet with their teachers on Google Meet, with links provided in the principal's email, Seesaw, and/or Google Classroom.

If you have additional questions, please email communications@dps109.org or contact your building principal.

Click here to view the BOE Recap.

Click here to see next year's calendar!

Please give our Caruso Bluejays a round of applause for their 46-29 defeat against Attea! Earning them the title of Conference Champions!🏀🏆

The annual "Pack The Place" showdown is back! Watch as the Deerfield police, firefighters, and Shepard 8th grade basketball teams face off in an exciting matchup.

📅 When: Wednesday, February 5th at 5:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Shepard Gym
🎟️ Tickets: $5 at the door

All proceeds will benefit the 100 Club of Illinois. Don’t miss this fun community event!

Every year the 3rd-5th graders gather in the gym to watch who will represent Wilmot in future spelling bees. This year, with the final word "Lieutenant," Tamar and Jolin are our winners! C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S.🥇🎉

The Park District has published their Summer Camp Program Guide for you to view. In the coming weeks, you should see the Spring/Summer Program Guide that will have the before/after school club dates and fees included. After-school enrichment registration will open in July. Below are the before/after school club registration dates to keep an eye out for:

Resident: Monday, 9 a.m. April 28, 2025

Non-Resident: Wednesday, 9 a.m. April 30, 2025

Another year has flown by! Did you manage to read as much as you'd hoped? Or are you still searching for your next great read? Don’t worry—DPL has you covered! Check out this article featuring the top 10 most-checked-out titles of the year. Dive in here!

To celebrate National Girls in Sports Day, the Deerfield High School Booster Club is hosting a girls basketball game on February 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. For more information on this event please reach out to Deerfield Boosters (deerfieldboosters@gmail.com).

The Village of Deerfield has released its 2025 Special Events Calendar! Head to their Facebook page and check out the many family-friendly activities planned for the year. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars now!