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#62United

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

As we embrace the school year, we are working hard to address the five goals of the strategic plan that are outlined in this annual report. Included in this annual report is a look at our mid-year progress that includes our work toward bringing full day kindergarten to our district, prioritizing workplace culture and enhancing security infrastructure.

-Superintendent Dr. Amadei

View our annual report page

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Jennifer tempest bova

Director of Community Relations

Meet Our Team

 

District News Highlights

Students Create State Slideshows
Terrace

Terrace Elementary School fifth graders in Mr. David Becker's class are working on a project in which they research a state and create a slideshow presentation about that state. 

  • Terrace
Fourth Grade Fraction Stations
Orchard Place

Orchard Place Elementary School fourth graders in Ms. Christina Dizonno's class spent time working on fraction problems as they rotated through different math stations. 

  • Orchard Place
Police Drones in the ICS Hallway!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School students in the Drone Soccer Club received a surprise visit from an officer of the Des Plaines Police Department. 

  • Iroquois
Digestive and Muscular Demonstrations
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School seventh graders in Mr. Kent Yamane's science class had fun observing and participating in demonstrations focusing on the human digestive and muscular systems. 

  • Algonquin
The Sounds of the Saxophone
Forest

Each week Forest Elementary School fifth graders meet with music teacher Ms. Gibson to learn how to play the saxophone. 

  • Forest
CMS STEM Class: AKA AI Bias Detectives
Chippewa

Students in Ms. Alicia Koepke's STEM class were tasked with detecting the bias of AI image prompts and the effect such biases can have on individuals. 

  • Chippewa
The Playing and Learning Never Stops at the ELC!
Early Learning Center

Ms. Jessica Richter's preschool class at the Westerhold Early Learning Center had a busy day playing indoors and learning their letters.

  • Early Learning Center
Students Pair Lunch With a Great Story!
North

North Elementary School students have the opportunity to hear a great book, with character voices and all, almost every day of the week while they eat their lunch.  

  • North

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.

Volunteer Program

Board Briefs

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”.

View the Student Artwork

NewsBits

A quarterly electronic newsletter that highlights the latest happenings in Community Consolidated School District 62.

NewsBits Archive

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.

Learn more 

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Middle School Students You Should Know

District 62 middle school students were recognized at the May 15 Board of Education Meeting as part of the Middle School Students You Should Know recognition program.

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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.

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CCSD62 Brand Guidelines

Careful use of  Typography, Colors and Design build our visual identity.

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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.

Peacock Design Postcard

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Merci Design Postcard

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Heart Design Postcard

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STAY CONNECTED

The Office of Community Relations shares news and updates on District 62 developments and serves as the main point of contact for all media inquiries.

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