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News at ccsd62

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School News

Press Release Archive    District News Archive

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Art from a Bird's Eye View
Algonquin

The seventh grade Algonquin Middle School students in Ms. Korin Hehn's class are creating perspective drawings from a bird's eye view.

  • Algonquin
Colorful paper shapes, including stars, circles, and triangles, are arranged on a green background, with a hand holding a pair of scissors visible in the frame.
Transforming Geometric Shapes Into Art
Cumberland

Third grade Cumberland Elementary School students in Ms. Molly Cohlmia's art class started working on a new geometric and colorful project inspired by artist Paul Klee.

  • Cumberland
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Winter Pep Rally Boosts School Spirit!
Iroquois

The recent Iroquois Community School Winter Pep Rally was aimed at boosting the school spirit of the kindergarten through eighth graders! 

  • Iroquois
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Collaborative Band Festival
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School band students participated in the annual D62/Maine West Band Festival at Maine West High School.

  • Algonquin
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State Float Night at ICS!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School fourth grade teachers worked with their students on a state research project that concluded with a special state float presentation and parent night! 

  • Iroquois
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Beans and Spinners Make Learning Math Fun!
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School first graders in Ms. Tracy Mullane's class had a fun time working with partners on different math activities to practice the skill of addition.

  • Cumberland
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Celery Stalk Science Lesson
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School students were treated to a science lesson using the five steps of the scientific method to learn how a plant "drinks" water. 

  • Algonquin
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ICS Musicians Spread Cheer This Holiday Season!
Iroquois

The Iroquois Community School 7th and 8th grade Concert Band and Orchestra embarked on a special tour to Oakton Arms Nursing Home in Des Plaines this past holiday season.

  • Iroquois
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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
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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
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Orchestra Collaboration Showcases the Musical Talents of AMS!
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School orchestra students had an amazing time participating in the D62/Maine West Orchestra Festival, an annual collaboration among all three District 62 middle schools and Maine West High School. 

  • Algonquin
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Students Shine During Friday Spotlight
Cumberland

Spotlight Friday at Cumberland Elementary School is a weekly activity that highlights something special each student worked on that week.

  • Cumberland
A young person with glasses is intently playing a cello, surrounded by other musicians in a performance setting.
Orchestra Collaboration Showcases the Talents of ICS!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School orchestra students had an amazing time participating in the D62/Maine West Orchestra Festival, an annual collaboration among all three District 62 middle schools and Maine West High School.

  • Iroquois
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Learning the Impact an "E" Can Make!
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School second graders in Mrs. Susan Duffy's class are now experts in the final "e" sound thanks to a fun and engaging phonics lesson. 

  • Cumberland
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Studying Mini Habitats Under Microscopes
Algonquin

Mr. Kent Yamane's seventh grade science class at Algonquin Middle School had fun using microscopes to observe samples in their mini habitats.

  • Algonquin
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Easton the Rescue Dog Visits Cumberland!
Cumberland

Author Elizabeth Retter and her canine star, Easton the Rescue Dog, brought their story to Cumberland Elementary School students.

  • Cumberland
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An Italian Meal with Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School's Cooking Club is at it again this school year, whipping up delicious sweet and savory foods after school each week! 

  • Algonquin
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Paper Heart Masterpieces
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School students in Ms. Jelena Todorovich's art class had a fun time designing and creating their very own paper hearts. 

  • Cumberland
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Environmental Observations in Science Class
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School seventh graders in Mr. Yamane's science class spent time observing how different items grow and change in different environments.

  • Algonquin
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Dance Moves and Xylophones!
Cumberland

Fourth grade students in Mr. Coon's music class enjoyed singing, dancing and learning all about xylophones. 

  • Cumberland
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Art Club Creates Works of Pointillism
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School second graders in Ms. DeFelice's Art Club created their first project of the year, which introduced them to the art of pointillism.

  • Iroquois
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Panther Prep Camp!
Algonquin

Incoming Algonquin Middle School sixth graders had an opportunity to meet teachers and make new friends at the school's annual Panther Prep camp.

  • Algonquin
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ICS Introduces the Lego Club!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School middle school students have the opportunity to join a new club this school year - the Lego Club!

  • Iroquois
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ICS 5th Graders Find Their Perfect Instrument!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School recently provided a fantastic opportunity for all 5th grade students to listen to and try out a myriad of band and orchestra instruments.

  • Iroquois
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Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year, ICS!
Iroquois

On Wednesday, July 16, District 62 administrators and Iroquois Community School staff members welcomed back the school's first through eighth graders!

  • Iroquois
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Fun-Filled Field Day
Iroquois

Students at Iroquois Community School participated in their annual end of the school year field day this week.

  • Iroquois
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Oh What a Musical Night!
Iroquois

The Iroquois Community School Spring Concert showcased the incredible growth of all the music students over this past school year.

  • Iroquois
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Cumberland Patroller Named Best in the State!
Cumberland

Out of all of the students in Illinois, Cumberland Elementary School Fifth Grader Isabella Greco was selected as the state's AAA Safety Patroller of the Year! 

  • Cumberland
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Drawing Illusions of Depth
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School sixth graders in Mr. Howard Kanter's art class learned how to create depth with perspective landscape drawings.

  • Algonquin
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ICS Makes a Difference in the Community!
Iroquois

This spring, Iroquois Community School's 4th and 5th Grade Student Council members took action and made a real difference in the community. 

  • Iroquois
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Students Grow a Kindness Tree
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School participated in a Pay it Forward School activity sponsored by the Des Plaines Youth Commission.

  • Cumberland
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Soaring to New Heights in Drone Soccer Club
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School, along with Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School, received a generous grant from Rivers Casino to start a Drone Soccer Club.

  • Iroquois
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A Night to Remember at ICS!
Iroquois

The Iroquois Community School Student Government planned a night to remember recently!

  • Iroquois
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Literacy Night
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School hosted their eighth annual Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 18 and more than 250 participants attended the event!

  • Algonquin
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Spiral Symmetrical Art
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School fifth graders in Ms. Jelena Todorovich's art class are painting colorful spiral symmetrical designs.

  • Cumberland
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Orange Chicken and Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Algonquin

Students in the Algonquin Middle School Cooking Club meet each week to make delicious dishes under the supervision of teachers Ms. Kristen Ottow, Ms. Nancy Thomas and Ms. Carrie Willman.

  • Algonquin
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Students Pack Lunches for Those in Need
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School students from the BEST (Behavioral and Emotional Supported Teaching) program, with the help of some students in the ELS program, engaged in a meaningful in-house field trip, where they prepared sack lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry.

  • Cumberland
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Students Take Flight
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School students had a blast flying drones, taking flying lessons and making gliders in Ms. Karen Citera's Flight Club.

  • Algonquin
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ICS Pep Rally!
Iroquois

This year, Iroquois Community School is thrilled to introduce a brand new school tradition: a dedicated Pep Rally to celebrate their incredible 8th grade boys and girls basketball teams!

  • Iroquois
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The Great Communicators Club
Cumberland

Third through fifth graders at Cumberland Elementary School have the opportunity to participate in the Great Communicators Club every Wednesday during lunch and recess.

  • Cumberland
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STEP Holiday Shop a Huge Success
Algonquin

This holiday season the Algonquin Middle School Structured Teaching Education Program (STEP) ran a holiday shop, selling items they crafted themselves.

  • Algonquin
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4th Graders Share Their Culture With Others
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School's fourth graders took part in a culture fair last week in which the students interviewed their family members about their cultural traditions, food, clothing, music and more. 

  • Cumberland
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Storm Science Weather Presentation
Algonquin

Weather scientist Nick Bartholomew stopped by Algonquin Middle School recently to present to 6th grade students about his career as a storm chaser.

  • Algonquin
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An Hour of Coding
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School hosted an annual Hour of Code Event last week.

  • Cumberland
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BMO Women Inspire the AMS Math Chicks
Algonquin

On Wednesday, November 20, AMS's eighth grade girls participated in an engaging Math Chicks presentation designed to inspire interest and build confidence in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

  • Algonquin
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STEAM Night at AMS
Algonquin

Students, staff and family packed the halls, classrooms and gym at Algonquin Middle School as they participated in the school's annual STEAM Night. 

  • Algonquin
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Rally Coach Math Review
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School Fifth Grade Teacher Mr. McKelvey created a math review that went over all of the different types of problems that could be expected on the MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) test the students will soon be taking. 

  • Cumberland
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Garden Project Towers Over AMS!
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School Science Teachers Mrs. Cathy Wiemann and Mr. Kent Yamane, and STEP Teacher Ms. Madeline Rupick, introduced STEP (Structured Teaching Education Program) students to a tower garden project.

  • Algonquin
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AMS PBIS Assembly!
Algonquin

We held grade level assemblies on October 25, as part of our PBIS program.

  • Algonquin
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An Unforgettable Trip to the Symphony!
Iroquois

The Iroquois Community School 3rd and 4th grade classes enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra recently.

  • Iroquois
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Taking a Stand Against Bullying
Algonquin

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
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ICS Concert Orchestra Morning Rehearsals
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School Concert Orchestra morning rehearsals are practice sessions held before school for the musicians every Tuesday and Thursday. 

  • Iroquois
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First Grade Watercolor Techniques
Cumberland

First graders at Cumberland Elementary School recently learned how to watercolor paint using a crayon resist.

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Art and the Microscopic World
Algonquin

Science is, among other things, about making observations, and from those observations come discoveries. 

  • Algonquin
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ICS Middle School Government in Place!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School recently held a campaign assembly for candidates running for Middle School Student Government. 

  • Iroquois
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ICS Intermediate Orchestra Rehearsals
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School orchestra students have been busy meeting twice a week before school starts to dive deeper into learning more about their craft.

  • Iroquois
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Warm Color Creations
Cumberland

Cumberland Elementary School second graders in Ms. Todorovich's art class had the opportunity to paint with warm colors this week.

  • Cumberland
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A Celebration of Reading!
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School held its annual Summer Reading Celebration on Friday, August 30.
  • Algonquin
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Cross Country Team Kicks Off Season!
Algonquin

The cross country season has officially started for our 6th, 7th and 8th grade runners, with the first two meets held at home at Algonquin Middle School.

  • Algonquin
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Students Go On a Bear Hunt!
Cumberland

Ms. O'Donnell's 3rd and 4th grade students recently had fun in music class with Cumberland Music and Drama Teacher Mr. Coon.

 

 

  • Cumberland
Two young boys are engaged in a playful wrestling match on a grassy field, with a building and parked cars visible in the background.
Flag Football Fun at AMS
Algonquin

This is Algonquin Middle School's third year offering Flag Football to its middle school students.

  • Algonquin
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The ICS Concert Band is in Full Swing!
Iroquois

The Iroquois Community School Concert Band, composed of 7th and 8th grade students, is already busy preparing for multiple performances and events this year! 

  • Iroquois
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Welcome Back, AMS!
Algonquin

Staff and D62 Administrators welcomed Algonquin Middle School students to the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, August 20. 

  • Algonquin
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Students Embark On a Musical Journey!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School recently provided a fantastic opportunity for all 5th grade students to listen to and try out a myriad of band and orchestra instruments.  

  • Iroquois
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Welcome Back, Cumberland Cougars!
Cumberland

Staff and D62 Administrators welcomed Cumberland Elementary School students to the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, August 20.

  • Cumberland
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Thunder Camp Excitement!
Algonquin

On Thursday, August 8, Algonquin Middle School staff welcomed approximately 150 6th grade students - about 75% of the incoming class - to campus. 

  • Algonquin
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ICS Band and Orchestra Students Honored
Iroquois

At the end of the last school year Iroquois Community School hosted its 2nd Annual Band and Orchestra Award Ceremony where it celebrated musical excellence!

  • Iroquois
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
Iroquois

On Wednesday, July 17, District 62 administrators and Iroquois Community School staff members welcomed back the school's first through eighth graders!

  • Iroquois
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Fourth of July Fun!
Iroquois

For the first time ever, students, parents and administrators from Community Consolidated School District 62 marched in the Des Plaines Independence Day Parade!

  • Iroquois
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Field Day Fun!
Iroquois

Students at Iroquois Community School participated in their annual end of the school year field day this week.

  • Iroquois
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Congrats To The 2024 Graduates!
Algonquin

On Wednesday, May 29, Algonquin Middle School celebrated the Class of 2024 with their annual promotion ceremony held at Maine West High School. 

  • Algonquin
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Planting on the Cumberland Prairie
Cumberland

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of Cumberland Prairie, students in Ms. Sweeney and Mr. McKelvey's classes had the opportunity to help plant new greenery along the path of the prairie, which is located directly behind Cumberland Elementary School. 

  • Cumberland
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Potato Olympics
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School recently held its first annual Potato Olympics.

  • Iroquois
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Springtime Serenade at ICS
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School's Spring Music Concert on May 15 showcased ten different ensembles performed by students in fourth through eighth grade.

  • Iroquois
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Games and Goodies at the DPPL
Algonquin

The second Algonquin Middle School family library event, "Games and Goodies at the DPPL," was held at the Des Plaines Public Library on the evening of May 7. 

  • Algonquin
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Cicada Art Imitates Life
Cumberland

Every student at Cumberland Elementary School is creating their very own cicada art project which will be proudly displayed in the halls until the end of the school year. 

  • Cumberland
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Math Chicks Expo
Algonquin

Last week the Algonquin sixth grade girls participated in a fun and engaging Math Chicks Expo aimed at encouraging their interest and confidence in math. 

  • Algonquin
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A Downtown Musical Adventure
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School band, choir and orchestra students ventured into downtown Chicago to attend a music performance at the Chicago Symphony Center on Wednesday, May 8.

  • Iroquois
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4th Graders Publish Their Own Book!
Cumberland

Fourth graders in Ms. Jensen's and Mrs. Wasserman's class recently had the opportunity to write opinion essays, which were then complied and published into a book.

  • Cumberland
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AMS Pays it Forward
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School students recently participated in the Des Plaines Youth Commission (DPYC) Pay it Forward initiative.

  • Algonquin
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International Culture Night
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School hosted its first-ever International Cultural Festival on Wednesday, April 24 and it was a huge success!

  • Iroquois
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Arbor Day Festivities
Iroquois

Students, staff and city representatives celebrated Arbor Day at Iroquois Community School on Friday, April 26. 

  • Iroquois
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Girls on the Run!
Algonquin

Girls on the Run is a program that meets twice a week and culminates in a 5K at Grant Park in Chicago with GOTR groups from all over the Chicagoland area.

  • Algonquin
Several girls are in formation behind a volleyball net, while one of the girls has hit the ball into the air.
Girls' Volleyball Teams Score Big On and Off the Court
Algonquin

The AMS girls' 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams showcased remarkable teamwork and determination this season, resulting in impressive victories that highlighted their individual skills and collective synergy.

  • Algonquin
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Solar Eclipse, Moon Landings and More!
Cumberland

First grade students at Cumberland Elementary recently had an opportunity to meet Jace, a representative from the company Blue Origins. 

  • Cumberland
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K-5 Winter Concert
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School recently performed the musical "Goal!" which showcased more than 250 students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.

  • Iroquois
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The Masked Reader Challenge
Iroquois

In preparation for Read Across America Week, Iroquois Community School students were challenged to read as many books as possible for a Masked Reader Challenge.

  • Iroquois
A girl is pointing to a page in a book that says "At the Dentist," showing it to the other students.
Middle School Students Visit Cumberland
Cumberland

Several Chippewa Middle School students who are part of the school's Newcomers Program visited Cumberland Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders this week to read to them.

  • Cumberland
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Ralph Shayne Author Visit
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School students had the privilege of meeting and listening to Chicago-based author, Ralph Shayne.

  • Iroquois
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Silk Screen Printing
Algonquin

Art Teacher Mr. Howard Kanter recently taught students how to print an image on fabric using a silk screening technique.

  • Algonquin
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Jumping Jack Math Experiment
Algonquin

Students in Ms. Erin Purdue's math class participated in a jumping jack experiment recently.

  • Algonquin
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Children's Author Stops by ICS
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School welcomed Chicago-based children's author Allan Woodrow for a visit on February 22. 

  • Iroquois
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A Book Tasting at AMS
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School seventh graders recently participated in a book tasting, which consisted of a literary exploration of free verse texts. 

  • Algonquin
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Game Day at the LMC!
Cumberland

Fifth grade students had the opportunity to play various games before they checked out books at the Library Media Center this week. 

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Cumberland Celebrates Mardi Gras!
Cumberland

Under the direction of Ms. Patrice Bell, 4th and 5th grade students celebrated Mardi Gras by putting on a parade for all of the students.

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Bonding in the Buddy Program
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School has a unique Buddy Program in which every young Iroquois student is paired up with an older student, or "buddy" at the start of each school year. 

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Cook County Judge Visits AMS
Algonquin

Cook County Judge Sharon Kanter visited Algonquin Middle School recently to talk to students about the US court system and her role as a judge.

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ICS Jazz Festival
Iroquois

The Iroquois Community School Jazz Band recently participated in the Old Quarry Middle School Jazz Festival in Lemont, Illinois.

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Using Math in the Stock Market
Algonquin

Gina DeRaimo, Senior Vice President and Head of the Options Institute at Cboe Global Markets, visited the AMS Math Chicks Club to talk about stocks, trading, and investing and how it relates to math.

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Recorder Music Lesson
Cumberland

Students in Mr. Nathan Coon's music class practiced playing different musical notes on their recorders this week. 

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Second Grade Art Club
Iroquois

Students in Ms. Valerie De Felice's second grade art club started a new project last week. 

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Celebrating the Joy of Cooking!
Algonquin

Each month, Algonquin Middle School students have the chance to celebrate the joy of cooking!

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The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes
Iroquois

Entertainer Dan Kirk presented his impressive juggling skills, along with a "STOP Bullying" presentation, to Iroquois students in kindergarten through fifth grade last Friday. 

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AMS Food Backpack Program
Algonquin

The Community Backpack Project (CBP) is an outreach program of the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines.

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An Art Lesson in Weaving
Cumberland

This week Art Teacher Ms. Jelena Todorovich taught Cumberland Elementary School third grade students the art of weaving.

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Student Lead Craft Fair
Algonquin

On Tuesday December 12th, more than 10 students, and two school clubs, sold their wares at the first AMS Craft Show.

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Student Council Clothing Drive
Iroquois

The ICS 4th and 5th Grade Student Council hosted a clothing drive to benefit the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry. 

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Feed My Starving Children Field Trip
Iroquois

All Iroquois Community School eighth graders took a field trip to Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg in December. 

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AMS Girls Club
Algonquin

Recently the Algonquin Middle School Girls Club went to Forest Elementary School to read a book and complete a craft with the first grade classrooms.

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Growth Through Music Therapy
Algonquin

Music therapy is offered at Algonquin Middle School through the Structured Teaching Education Program (STEP) every other week.

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Nursing Home Music Tour!
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School's Concert Orchestra and Concert Band performed at Generations Oakton Arms Nursing Home in Des Plaines on Friday, December 8.

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An Hour of Coding
Cumberland

Cumberland fifth graders in Library Media Specialist Sophia Garcia Smith's class recently participated in a wide range of coding activities.

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ICS Student's Show Off Their Talents!
Iroquois

ICS Talent Show 2023 is a fabulous event that showcases 28 unique acts from singing, dancing, martial arts and magic.

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Using Math in Exercise!
Algonquin

Former Algonquin Math Teacher and Founder and Head Coach of CD Fitness, Cheryl De Guzman Capadocia, stopped by AMS to talk to the sixth graders about how math can be used in exercise. 

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4th Grade Culture Fair
Cumberland

Cumberland's fourth graders took part in a culture fair last week in which the students interviewed their family members about their cultural traditions, food, clothing, music and more. 

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Students Take Flight!
Algonquin

Flight Club at Algonquin Middle School is all about aviation.

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AMS Cheer Team
Algonquin

The 23-24 AMS Cheer Team has been working hard throughout the Girls and Boys Basketball seasons.

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Beautification Club
Cumberland

Cumberland's Beautification Club designs and implements projects to make the school more inviting. 

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A young boy in a green jacket is selling various drinks and snacks from a cart in a school hallway, with other students and staff visible in the background.
STEP Program's Coffee Cart
Algonquin

The STEP program at Algonquin Middle School runs a coffee cart every Friday.

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Astronomy Night at AMS
Algonquin

Algonquin Middle School hosted its annual Family Astronomy Night on October 24. 

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ICS Halloween Ball
Iroquois

The Iroquois PTC hosted the school's annual Halloween Ball last week!

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AMS PBIS Program!
Algonquin

This is the third year of our PBIS program here at AMS.

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The Number Corner
Cumberland

Students in Mr. McKelvey's 5th grade class had fun with a Number Corner math activity this week.

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ICS Warrior Showdown!
Iroquois

ICS recently hosted its first Warrior Showdown K-8 School Assembly of the school year on September 15th.

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AMS Girls Basketball
Algonquin

The girls basketball season is wrapping up here at Algonquin and it has been a successful season overall for both 7th and 8th grade teams.

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Practice Makes Perfect!
Iroquois

Iroquois intermediate orchestra students have been hard at work practicing for their upcoming concert! 

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Full STEAM Ahead!
Algonquin

As part of their unit about microscopes, 7th grade science students in Mrs. Wiemann's and Mr. Yamane's classes participated in a STEAM project with our art teacher Mr. Kanter. 

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Cross Country Collaboration
Iroquois

Iroquois 6th, 7th and 8th graders participated in a middle school meet at Maine West High School. 

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Meet the Cougar Running Club!
Cumberland

All first through fifth grade students at Cumberland Elementary School have the opportunity to join the Cougar Running Club. 

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Cross Country Collaboration
Algonquin

As we are approaching the halfway point through the cross country season, the kids are starting to see their hard work pay off. 

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Former Navy Pilot Visits the Math Chicks Club!
Algonquin

In a continued effort to inspire girls to love math and support their college and career readiness, sixth grade girls met with a former Navy pilot on Wednesday 9/20.

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Lessons in Second Grade
Cumberland

Second graders in Ms. Huffman's class spent time on a variety of fun lessons this week.

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AMS Service Club!
Algonquin

AMS Service Club completed their first community outreach project this week in anticipation of fall conferences next week.

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Flag Football Club!
Algonquin

This is Algonquin Middle Schools second year offering Flag Football. 

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Hand Art Project
Cumberland

Students in art class at Cumberland this week worked on a creative hand design project. 

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Intermediate Band Practice
Iroquois

Intermediate Band at ICS has been working on completing the Essential Elements for Band, Book 1 this year.

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AMS Math Chicks Club!
Algonquin

Our 6th grade girls got a math boost this week when four professional women came for a visit to Algonquin!

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Lightsabers in Music Class!
Cumberland

3rd grade Students in Mr. Coon's music class this week practiced singing and had the opportunity to use "lightsabers" (tuned percussion tubes).

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Welcome Back Cumberland Students!
Cumberland

Cumberland welcomed back their 1st-5th grade students on Monday and new Kindergarten students on Tuesday.

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Welcome Back AMS!
Algonquin

Algonquin welcomed back 6th, 7th & 8th grade students this week.

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Warrior Way Raffle
Iroquois

ICS students work hard all week following the Warrior Expectations!  

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Photo of a student playing a trumpet
Musical Excitement at ICS!
Iroquois

Under the guidance of Mr. Radtke and Ms. Todd, fifth grade students were excited to have the opportunity to try out different band and orchestra instruments this week.

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First Week of School!
Iroquois

D62 welcomed back ICS staff on July 17 with 1st-8th grade students returning on July 19 followed by kindergarten students on July 20.

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AMS PBIS Day
Algonquin

Twice per quarter, we take time to recognize and reward our students for their hard work and effort.

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Drone Club
Iroquois

Stop by ICS and you might catch LMC Specialist Cathy Borge flying drones with students.

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2023 K-5 Spring Concert
Iroquois

Each year Iroquois Community School opens it's doors to welcome family and friends of our K-5 students as part of their annual spring concert.

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Rainbow Day Celebration!
Cumberland

Rainbow Day is one of the days, part of our Cumberland School Countdown, that celebrates our pride in being a Cumberland Cougar.

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2nd Grade Activities
Cumberland

2nd grade student's participated in an activity day.

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A person performing an acrobatic stunt on a unicycle in front of a group of spectators seated in a gymnasium.
The Amazing Anti-bullying BMX Assembly!
Iroquois

Matt Wilhelm came to Iroquois in May and shared his story of how one small act of kindness changed him from a bullied kid to a National Champion.

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4th Grade Ukulele Club
Iroquois

Every Monday during lunch/recess Mr. Radtke runs a ukulele club for 4th grade students.

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Students Enjoying Music Class
Cumberland

Students in Mr. Coon's music class experimented with different musical instruments.

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A young girl with long dark hair is intently focused on drawing something on a piece of paper in front of her, surrounded by a colorful and vibrant classroom environment.
St. Patrick's Day Art Lesson
Cumberland

Students in Ms. Todorovich's Art class worked on creating art related to St. Patrick's Day.

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ICS Students Show Off Their Talent!
Iroquois

A recent talent show at Iroquois Community School featured 19 incredible acts from kindergarten through 5th grade students!

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ICS Band Students Participate in Collaborative Musical Festival
Iroquois

The D62/Maine West Band Festival brought together 7th and 8th Grade Band Ensembles from Iroquois Community School, as well as Algonquin and Chippewa Middle Schools, for an inspiring day of music, collaboration and growth.

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Students Experience a PE Takeover
Cumberland

Cumberland students experienced a "PE Takeover" recently where guest coaches from two special recreation associations taught them about adapted sports.

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