When visiting the 5th grade classroom of Independence Elementary Multi Language teacher Diana Lugo, you had better bring some energy. In Diana’s classroom, you’ll do some singing along, dancing, and you also need to be ready to demonstrate your work and share your thoughts with your classmates.

Diana’s student experience as an English language learner, shaped how she would operate a classroom when her chance came to be a teacher. There’s also one more thing you might want to bring along with you to Diana’s classroom, and that is at least a working knowledge of the Star Wars movie franchise. May 4th is coming up and it is one of Diana’s favorite days of the year!

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VVSD Spirit Week is coming April 14-17. This initiative, created by VVSD Board of Education Student Ambassadors allows all VVSD students and staff to join together and to feel connected by representing the common values of our VVSD community.

Mon. April 14- Sports Day
Tue. April 15- Dress for Your Future Day
Wed. April 16- Cultural Fit Day
Thu. April 17- Blue and White Day

Online enrollment for all returning 2025-26 students and students entering kindergarten is now open.

To be eligible to register for kindergarten, a student must be five years old on or before Sept 1, 2025, and the family must live with VVSD boundaries.

Families of current VVSD students are able to register via their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account while families new to the District will be able to register online. Click here for more details about the enrollment process.

Per Illinois Law (Child Health Examination Code, 77 ILL. Adm. Code 665), all children in kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grades of any public, private, or parochial school shall have a dental examination. Each child is required to present proof of School Dental Examination or a Dental Examination Waiver by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.

The Will County Community Health Center provides regular exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, extractions, and education to understand proper dental care.

Call 815-774-7300 for questions or appointments.

VVSD is still hiring for a wide range of positions for the 2024-25 school year with an emphasis on adding to our teams of paraprofessionals, lunchroom/playground aides and special education teachers.

We are also seeking new team members including guest teachers, bus drivers, operations & maintenance, nutrition services, and special education staff.

VVSD’s employment opportunities offer schedules for staff members that are in synchronization with school schedules, making VVSD a great choice for parents who need to have their work schedule match up with the school hours, and Winter and Spring Break for their children. To see all VVSD job opportunities and to apply, visit www.vvsd.org/jobs

VVSD’s facilities operations has several summer temporary job opportunities currently available. These positions are for eight hours per day, five days a week, late spring through summer. For most positions, the hours are 6:30 am- 3 pm, Monday-Friday with starting pay at $15 per hour. Additional dates may include VVSD’s fall and spring breaks, as needed.

The positions being offered will assist in a variety of functions under the direction of supervisors, including general maintenance, grounds, painting, moving, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other duties in support of District-wide operations.

To view the job openings, full description and to apply, visit www.vvsd.org/jobs

Illinois legislation allows individuals with 60 hours of college credit to apply for a short-term substitute teacher license. The DuPage Regional Office of Education offers the required training, which must be completed prior to licensure. Topics include curriculum, classroom management techniques, school safety, and more.

For more information about becoming a VVSD Guest Teacher, visit https://www.vvsd.org/careers/be-a-substitute

The thespians of the Lukancic Middle School Drama Club present “The House At Pooh Corner, Thu-Sat, April 10-12 at 6:30 pm in the Lukancic Middle School Auditorium. “The House at Pooh Corner” from the work by A.A. Milne and adapted by Bettye Knapp, is the story of our childhood friends Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Tigger and more. In this tale, Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and the rest. Probably they'll go to the North Pole or to the South Pole. For there is a dark, mysterious threat that he's to be sent away to Education.

Tickets are $5 adults; $3 for students in grades Kindergarten-12th.

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Agenda for the meeting will be posted no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Click here to view the Agenda The Meeting is available via live stream on the VVSD YouTube Channel, VVSD365U

VVSD offers a school-based health center for students to receive immunizations, school physicals, and sports physicals. The VVSD School-Based Health Center operated by the Will County Health Department is located at Brooks Middle School, but is open to all VVSD students. Call 630-679-3844 for an appointment today. The VVSD School-Based Health Center also provides mental health services for students who attend Brooks Middle School.

Upcoming Important School Calendar Dates

Wed. April 16

Early Release (Elem 2:15, MS 1:20, HS 12:43)

Fri. April 18

Schools Closed, No Classes

Mon. April 21

Schools Closed, No Classes

Events for the Coming Week

Thu. April 10

Lukancic Middle School Play “The House at Pooh Corner” 6:30 pm

Fri. April 11

Lukancic Middle School Play “The House at Pooh Corner” 6:30 pm

Sat. April 12

Lukancic Middle School Play “The House at Pooh Corner” 6:30 pm

Thu. April 15

Jane Addams Middle School Spring Band Recital 7 pm

Wed. April 16

VVSD Elementary School Battle of the Books at Lukancic MS 6 pm

Romeoville HS Evening of Jazz 6 pm

Bolingbrook HS Jazz Band Performance at Tailgaters 7 pm

Thu, April 17

Irene King Elementary Spring Concerts 9:30 am

Bolingbrook Park District residents and Valley View School District students are now able to register for the REACH All-Day Care program. All the information and how to register is located at the following: http://www.bolingbrookparks.org/en/programs/reach-extended-school-care/

Fountaindale Public Library

Take flight with Reading Dragons & Friends. Earn unique trading cards and battle your friends. For every 30 minutes you read, you will receive one card. The more you read, the more cards you earn. You can also earn cards by attending special events and completing reading challenges throughout the year. For kids in grades K–5. Stop by Fountaindale Library's Children's Services Desk to sign up today! Learn more at fountaindale.org/dragons.

White Oak Library District

The White Oak Library District operates branch libraries in Romeoville, Crest Hill, and Lockport. We have a lot of fun and free activities for tweens and teens, and you can check out our program offerings here. If you still have little ones at home, make sure to check out our free morning programs geared towards pre-school aged kids. We also have books, magazines, movies, and video games you can borrow. We even have a ton of virtual content you can borrow right from home. Check our website for all that we have to offer.

West Suburban Community Pantry

West Suburban Community Pantry provides emergency food services to people in DuPage and Will Counties through both our in-person and virtual food pantries. We also connect families with other vital resources so they can pursue a brighter future. We are breaking down barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting the nourishment they need to succeed by offering a variety of services. Find out more at WSCPantry.org, or shop for groceries online at VirtualFoodPantry.net

Romeoville Community Pantry

The Romeoville Community Pantry is a community service organization operated by volunteers in the Romeoville community. The Pantry serves anyone who lives in Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield, Lemont, and Crest Hill. The pantry is open every Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clients are asked to provide a current photo ID and proof of residence in order to participate in our services. The location is inside the United Presbyterian Church located at 2 Belmont Drive in Romeoville. Please check the Romeoville Community Pantry Facebook page for any further updates https://www.facebook.com/romeovillecommunitypantry/

Northern Illinois Food Bank

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is conducting mobile food banks and micro pantries in the vicinity in the near future. Please bring bags or boxes. Micro Pantries are designed to allow anonymous food pick-up for those in need and a drop-off point for those who wish to help. Micro pantries are accessible 24 hours a day. To find a Micro Pantry near you visit: http://arcg.is/04LijC

Will County MAPP Food Micro Pantries

Will County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships conducts micro and mobile food pantries throughout Will County. Click here for more details and a map of locations.

Midwest University Dental Institute

Join the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois for a day of FREE dental care and education for children ages 5 to 15 Tue. April 1 - Fri. April 4. Free dental care may include oral exams, fluoride, and possible x-rays. Services will be provided by appointment only, by dental students supervised by our faculty dentists at the Midwestern University Dental Institute. Plan on being at the event for approximately one to two hours depending on treatment provided. In order to ensure that your child receives treatment during the event, you must arrive at the scheduled time. A legal guardian of the child must be present at all times during the event. Register by Fri. April 1. For questions or to register, call: 630-743-4500. Please state that you are calling for the Give Kids a Smile Event