The District 25 Dish

This edition of the District Dish features the following:

• Calendar Updates
  Calendar Updates
  Last Day of School Schedule | Friday, May 31, 2024
  2024-2025 School Calendar
  
• Need 2 Know
  District 214 Strategic Planning Process & Survey
  Summer EBT/SUN Bucks
  Coffee with the Board | Planning the Future of District 25
  District 25 Registration is NOW OPEN
  
• Celebrate With Us!
  Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  Jewish American Heritage Month
  LGBTQ+ Pride Month
  Immigrant Heritage Month
  Caribbean-American Heritage Month
• Community
  ABC/25 Foundation | Fun Fair
  Arlington Heights Park District | Picnic in the Park
  Arlington Heights Park District | Scholarship Program
  

• Feel Good Stories

  Graduation in District 25 | 2023-2024

• Help Needed
  Middle School Science Teacher
  Communications Assistant
  Kindergarten Teacher
  and more!
• #Build25 Update | Ongoing Updates!
  
• Instagram | @ahsd25social
  D25 Student Art Show | Photos
  5th Grade Track Meet | Photos
  
• Strategic Plan 21-25, Dashboard
• Board of Education
  School Board Meeting | Tuesday, June 11, 2024
  

  The meeting will begin with Closed Session at 6:15 pm, followed by the Regular Open meeting at 7:00 pm

• #d25ItsPersonal

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Last Day of School | Progress Reports Issued

• Friday, May 31, 2024
  

Coffee with the Board | Planning the Future of District 25

• Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00 - 3:00 pm

School Board Meeting

• Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:15 pm*
• *The meeting will begin with Closed Session at 6:15 p.m., followed by the Regular Open meeting at 7:00 p.m.

The last day of school for students is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2024. There will be adjusted dismissal times District-wide. Those times are as follows:

• Middle School dismissal at 1:50 pm
• Elementary School dismissal at 2:35 pm

Please mark your calendars!

At the February 13, 2024 Board Meeting, the District 25 Board of Education approved the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.

To view that calendar, please click here.

Please join us in supporting District 214's Strategic Planning Process by completing this community survey. This survey is intended to gather input to understand what is working well, identify areas for improvement, and describe ways District 214 could expand education and accelerate achievement for all in the coming years.

Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. SUN Bucks 2024 will provide a $120 annual benefit to eligible children via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) issuance by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) later this summer. More basic information on the new federal program is available on the USDA Information for Families webpage. Illinois is one of 36 states that have announced their intent to launch Summer EBT in summer 2024.

For more information on Summer EBT, including eligibility information, please click here.
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Join the Board of Education for some coffee and some discussion. Each of this year's Coffee with the Board events will focus on a topic. This event's topic is Planning the Future of District 25. Come ask your questions and give your feedback directly to our Board of Education members.

Up to two Board members will attend each Coffee with the Board event.

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm

Where: Coco & Blue, 12 S Dunton, Arlington Heights

Online Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year for all NEW & RETURNING students is NOW OPEN!

• All RETURNING District 25 families were sent separate emails for each of their students on May 1st, providing them with a student-specific link to register their child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year.
  

• All NEW families to District 25, provided they completed the Pre-Registration process and submitted the required initial paperwork to their school office, were sent separate emails for each of their student on May 1st, providing them with a student-specific link to complete the 2024-2025 online registration.
  

• For questions regarding registration, please contact your school office. For information on Early Childhood (3 & 4 year olds), please contact Karen Pilli at Greenbrier School.
  

For all other information regarding District 25 Registration, please click here.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is dedicated to paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. It is an annual recognition and celebration of Jewish Americans’ achievements and contributions to the United States of America.

Pride Month is dedicated in celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer pride. It is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

Originally started in 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that allows communities to explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity within communities. During this month, we honor the contributions of immigrants to our great Nation and celebrate their profound impact.

Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean-American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean-American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

Get ready for a day of fun, games, and excitement at ABC/25's Fun Fair! Events and activities include: climbing wall, obstacle courses, dunk tank, games, concessions, sensory-friendly area, and more! Tickets are now available! Click here to grab yours today!

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024:

• 10:00 AM | ABC/25 MEMBER ONLY ACCESS
• 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | PUBLIC ACCESS
• 1:00 PM - MASCOT RACE

Where: South Middle School

The Arlington Heights Park District’s annual Picnic in the Park event is the official kick off to the summer season! From live music and entertainment, to bounce houses and food trucks, enjoy a perfect summer evening with family and friends!

When: Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 5:30 pm

Where: North School Park, 307 N Evergreen Avenue

The Arlington Heights Park District provides opportunities for fun for everyone!

Apply for a scholarship to help reduce certain fees & charges by calling 847-577-3009.

Let us take you through one of our favorite, most big time days of the year! The culmination of the District 25 journey...

GRADUATION DAY!

This year both the South and Thomas graduations were held at the Forest View Field House on Goebbert road. Back to back, first South, then Thomas. Both were packed with smiles, celebrations, awards, joyful yells, and, of course, diplomas. Students, administrators, board members, and our retiring superintendent all delivered speeches. And, of course, proud families waved from the stands.

These Cardinals and Timberwolves are off to high school now, and we cannot wait to see what they do with the next stage of their lives.

#d25itspersonal

• Communications Assistant

ALL ELEMENTARY TEACHER POSITIONS LINKED HERE

• Kindergarten Teacher
• Primary Elementary Teacher | 1st Grade
• Primary Elementary Teacher | 2nd Grade
• Intermediate Elementary Teacher | 4th Grade
• Intermediate Elementary Teacher | 5th Grade
• Music Teacher | Part Time
• Physical Education Teacher

ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER POSITIONS LINKED HERE

• Science Teacher
• Spanish Teacher
• Social Studies Teacher | Part Time

ALL SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS LINKED HERE

• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
• Special Education Instructional Teacher
• School Psychologist
• School Social Worker

• Elementary Technology Facilitator | Non-Certified

• Substitute Teacher
• Substitute Registered Nurse
• Substitute Teaching Assistant
• Substitute Clerical Assistant
• Substitute Food Service Employee
  
• Substitute Custodian/Substitute Building Attendant

As always, you can visit www.sd25.org/Build25 to stay up to date on the #Build25 progress.

RENDERINGS: Check out the renderings of what our additions are anticipated to look like!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES: As construction commences, you can follow along on our Build25 site for visual and written updates!

LATEST PROGRESS:

Spring 2024

So much is happening in the #Build25 effort!

Dryden: Additional Classrooms & Expanded Gym

• Window systems have been installed.

• Interior painting has begun

• Ceiling systems are beginning to be placed

• The wall between the old gym space and the new gym space has been removed. A temporary wall will remain in place until the summer months.

• The large underground stormwater detention system is being installed on the site.

Greenbrier: Additional Classrooms

• Masonry walls for the addition are slated to begin soon.

• Preparation work during spring break was completed for masonry walls and construction to begin

Olive-Mary Stitt: Additional Classrooms

• Flooring and carpeting are complete

• Cabinets and casework are being installed

• Ceilings are being installed and nearing completion

Patton: Additional Classrooms & New Gym

• Masonry is complete for the interior and exterior of the building

• Windows are installed

• HVAC

• and Plumbing systems are being installed

Westgate: Additional Classrooms & New Gym

• Interior and exterior masonry has been substantially completed

• Concrete for the new gym floor has been completed

• HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing work inside the building is ongoing

Windsor: Additional Classrooms

• Masonry has begun for the building interior and exterior walls. Brick on the exterior walls will begin soon.

• Structural steel is being installed to support the roof and building structure

For the full timeline of events, visit the Build25 page: www.sd25.org/Build25.

On your marks, get set, go!

Last week, South Middle School hosted our annual 5th Grade Track Meet! Runners from each of our seven elementary schools competed in several different events, such as the 50-meter dash, 100-meter dash, and the mile run! Not only was this a great way for our students to show off their running skills, but it also allows our 5th graders to meet their potential teammates if they join track in middle school next year!

We are so proud of all of our athletes, and we’d like to give a HUGE thank you to our physical education teachers who helped train our runners and put on this event!

#d25itspersonal

Have you ever seen so much INKcredible art in one room?!?

Last night, friends and family were invited to come out and celebrate our student artists at the annual D25 Student Art Show! The artwork from students across the ENTIRE District is currently being showcased at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, and we are in awe of all of the talent!

#d25itspersonal

Follow along with our progress on the following goals within our Strategic Plan, 21-25:

• Student Achievement
• Family & Community
• Learning Environment
• High-Quality Staff
• Stewardship of Resources

You can stay up to date on the progress of our goals and strategies that guide us in our everyday work: www.sd25.org/StrategicPlan.

BOARD AGENDAS:

As a reminder, our board agendas are made public 48 hours before each board meeting and can be accessed via our BoardDocs online program. To access BoardDocs, visit our website: www.sd25.org/BoardAgenda or click here.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Anyone who wishes to make a public comment can do so, in-person, at our Board of Education meetings. The Board hosts two public comment opportunities on their agenda: 1) at the beginning of the meeting, prior to any agenda items, 2) at the end of the meeting after the agenda items have been discussed/presented.

The Board can be reached outside of Board Meeting hours by emailing boardfeedback@sd25.org.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS:

What: School Board Meeting

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The meeting will begin with Closed Session at 6:15 pm, followed by the Regular Open meeting at 7:00 pm.

Where: Dunton Administration Building

The Board meetings will be livestreamed via YouTube. The links can be found on the Board Agenda page (www.sd25.org/BoardAgenda) the week of each meeting, but often are posted earlier than that. The recordings of the meetings will be posted the day following meetings at www.sd25.org/CatchUpOnMeetings.

Our teachers teach from a personal place. #d25ItsPersonal has become a way for our teachers and staff to share daily occurrences, and reasons why they do what they do for a living and why it's fulfilling, right here in District 25. Here is a look at a few tweets that show our staff's personal side!

Together Today 2 Transform Tomorrow

Website: www.sd25.org
Location: 1200 South Dunton Avenue
Phone: (847) 758.4900
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsd25
Twitter: @ahsd25

Instagram: @ahsd25social