Communications
Engaging families and the community as partners to support student success.
Our district and its schools are the centers of the community. As such, the district believes that community engagement and collaboration between our staff, parents and residents are pivotal to the success of our students.
Annual Report
District 62 has maintained financial recognition status by the Illinois State Board of Education for the last 17 years. Financial recognition is the highest designation for a school district to receive.
I am very excited about our future here in District 62. We are focused on several key initiatives that are centered around supporting children with their academic as well as social emotional needs. Our team is also very focused on enhancing our safety measures in the district.
-Superintendent Dr. Amadei
District News Highlights
This week Orchard Place Elementary School first through fifth graders took a field trip to see the Chicago Wolves at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont!
- Orchard Place
Terrace Elementary School fourth and fifth graders have the opportunity to work on their writing, drawing and communication skills every week in Newspaper Club.
- Terrace
Cumberland Elementary School hosted it's second annual pumpkin decorating contest last week.
- Cumberland
On Wednesday, October 9, Forest Elementary School students and their families participated in their annual walk/bike/roll to school day.
- Forest
For the third year in a row dozens of seniors, as well as several community leaders, judged the entries of the D62 annual winter card contest at the Frisbie Senior Center.
- CCSD62
The students in Ms. Maria Armiras's STAR class at the Early Learning Center had a fun time celebrating fall recently.
- Early Learning Center
The Iroquois Community School 3rd and 4th grade classes enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra recently.
- Iroquois
Author and speaker John Halligan visited Algonquin Middle School in October to talk to the students about the importance of taking a stand against bullying and creating a safe school culture.
- Algonquin
Chippewa Middle School 7th graders in Ms. Koepke's class had a "blast" learning about propulsion systems, and even had an opportunity to create one of their own.
- Chippewa
Plainfield Elementary School's 3rd, 4th and 5th graders twisted and shouted to "The Music of the Beatles" this week.
- Plainfield
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
The district has a volunteer program in place designed to strengthen partnerships between schools and our communities while preserving and enhancing educational opportunities for all students within the school district.
Celebrate 62
We were very happy to showcase the artwork that is on proud display at our Administration Center which we have now termed “Celebrate 62”.
NewsBits
A quarterly electronic newsletter that highlights the latest happenings in Community Consolidated School District 62.
Winter Card Contest
Over 30 entries were submitted this year.
All entries will be on display at the Des Plaines Public Library through the month of December.
The winning design will become District 62’s official winter card that will be mailed out next month to the community.
Board Briefs, Newsbits & Press Releases
We invite you to sign up for our newest e-newsletter, NewsBits to stay informed on the latest happenings in the district. In the same form you can also subscribe to our Board Briefs and Press Releases. The Board Briefs are published following regularly scheduled meetings as well as our Press Releases.
CCSD62 Brand Guidelines
Careful use of Typography, Colors and Design build our visual identity.
Staff Thank You Postcard!
We invite you to take a minute to thank a staff member here in District 62. With over 900 employees in our district, we recognize that these individuals make significant contributions in our district. Please take a moment to thank someone who has made a difference.
Community support means so much.
To get started, make sure you have their e-mail address! Then click on a postcard below. Write a brief message and we've got it from here.