109 News

Dear 109 Families,

As we conclude this school year, I want to extend my appreciation to each of you for your support and partnership. Raising children is not for the faint of heart, and we are ever mindful that we stand on your shoulders as a school community. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and fostered an environment of learning and growth.

As we head into the summer break, I wish you all a restful time filled with fun, relaxation, and memorable moments. May this summer be a time to recharge and enjoy the company of your friends and family. I look forward to welcoming you back in the fall, ready for another exciting and productive school year.

Sincerely,

Michael V. Simeck
Superintendent of Schools

Fees for returning students have already been posted to Skyward Family Access for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that additional fees for clubs and activities may be posted at a later date.

**NOTE: There is a $25 discount on the Instructional and Technology Materials Fee if you pay before July 1st!

Click the button below for a short document explaining the fees and how to pay them.

DPS 109's Solveig Jurmu was featured in the most recent Community: The Anti-Drug newsletter with an article about the Social Media & Digital Safety Night we held at Shepard this past winter. The tips she shares are important ones you may want to consider with summer right around the corner!

We had two wonderful evenings this week celebrating the Class of 2024 at both Caruso and Shepard! Congratulations to all of our graduates and best of luck next year at DHS! Below are some photos from each evening. We are putting the finishing touches on a graduation gallery that we will push out soon on the DPS 109 Facebook page and will email directly to graduating 8th grade families.

Aside from graduation, there has been a LOT going on to wrap up the school year!

Field day galore! Below are shots from South Park, Kipling, Wilmot, and Walden. Visit their Facebook pages to see more pictures!

If this isn't your first year in DPS 109, you may remember that last year around this time, we asked you to help us set the baseline for a new Key Performance Indicator for the district, our Net Promoter Score. Click below and rate us on a scale of 1-10 on how we are doing overall as a district. You can also provide useful open-ended feedback as we seek to continually improve our experience for all of our stakeholders.

As your DPS 109 Communications team, we love that we get to connect with you and share the stories of this amazing district! Thank you for indulging us and following along with our updates every two weeks this year. We hope you have a great summer... and look for that Back To School Checklist in the beginning of August!

Sincerely,

Eric Steckling & Kat Schroeder