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Des Plaines--Community Consolidated School District 62 is once again partnering with Jewel-Osco to host a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic for the community.
- CCSD62
Students at the Early Learning Center had a great time playing outside this week and making friends with each other.
- Early Learning Center
This week 5th grade students in Mr. Becker's math class participated in a frog hopping multiplication exercise.
- Terrace
The students in all of the PE classes at Orchard Place are learning soccer skills that can be applied to soccer games.
- Orchard Place
The fifth grade students in Mr. Peebles class explored the regions of the thirteen colonies this week using the educational website BrainPOP.
- Forest
Students in art class at Cumberland this week worked on a creative hand design project.
- Cumberland
Intermediate Band at ICS has been working on completing the Essential Elements for Band, Book 1 this year.
- Iroquois
Every week, our 11 teams choose one student who has stood out and names them Student of the Week.
- Algonquin
The Community Consolidated School District 62 Board of Education will begin the process of developing a new multi-year strategic plan with support from students, staff, parents and stakeholders.
- CCSD62
Cumberland held their Back to School Bash on August 30th.
- Cumberland
This week students started a fundraising event to collect for the Rizzo Foundation.
- North
Students in Ms. Carnota Costa's 2nd grade bilingual class had a great time practicing and increasing their reading skills this week.
- Plainfield
6th grade students in Ms. Shanahan's ELA class started their personal narratives this week.
- Chippewa
2nd grade students were excited this week to utilize beanbags in a variety of PE games and activities.
- South
1st grade students in Mrs. Earl's art class this week were excited to learn about printmaking.
- Central
This week, 8th grade students took a field trip to Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Bluff.
- Iroquois
Our 6th grade girls got a math boost this week when four professional women came for a visit to Algonquin!
- Algonquin
Students were able to get outside in PE class on Tuesday and had the option to walk, jog or run with their friends.
- Terrace
The State of Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant funds the Preschool For All Prevention Initiative Program for children birth to 3 and their families.
- Early Learning Center
3rd grade Students in Mr. Coon's music class this week practiced singing and had the opportunity to use "lightsabers" (tuned percussion tubes).
- Cumberland
On Monday all of the students participated in the annual bus evacuation drills.
- Orchard Place
Students were excited to learn about percussion sounds using rhythm sticks in Ms. Myers music class this week.
- Forest
This week is ICS' Middle School Student Government Executive Board Campaign Week.
- Iroquois
On Thursday August 24th, AMS held their annual open house for the 23-24 school year.
- Algonquin
It's hard to believe our 10-month schools returned last week.
- CCSD62 News
6th grade student's in Mr. Moser's PE class were excited to get outside Friday morning to participate in instant activities.
- Chippewa
Students in the Extended Day Kindergarten (EDK) program had a great time this week!
- Early Learning Center
Terrace welcomed back 1st-5th grade students this week as well as new kindergarten students.
- Terrace
South welcomed back it's 1st-5th grade students this week as well as their new Kindergarten students.
- South
Orchard Place welcomed back their 1st-5th grade students this week as well as their new Kindergarten students.
- Orchard Place
North welcomed 1st-5th grade students back to school this week as well as new Kindergarten students.
- North
Forest welcomed back it's 1st-5th grade students this week as well as new Kindergarten students.
- Forest
Cumberland welcomed back their 1st-5th grade students on Monday and new Kindergarten students on Tuesday.
- Cumberland
Students had a great first week back at Central and enjoyed new activities in PE.
- Central
3rd grade students learned about wax resist in art class this week.
- Iroquois
Algonquin welcomed back 6th, 7th & 8th grade students this week.
- Algonquin
Kindergarten students had a fantastic time their first day in music class with Ms. Wubbena.
- Plainfield
The ICS Class of 2023 sponsored a volleyball game to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
- Iroquois
Last week, Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School welcomed incoming sixth graders to their new learning communities.
- Algonquin
- CCSD62 News
- Chippewa
ICS students work hard all week following the Warrior Expectations!
- Iroquois
It's been a great week of learning in Ms. Washam's Kindergarten class at Iroquois Community School.
- 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.
- Iroquois
This summer Plainfield Elementary school received a well overdue new parking lot, curbs and sidewalks.
- CCSD62 News
- Plainfield
For Parent University on Friday June 9th, our parents and students enjoyed a visit to the Des Plaines library and a Field Day afterwards.
- CCSD62 News
D62 welcomed back ICS staff on July 17 with 1st-8th grade students returning on July 19 followed by kindergarten students on July 20.
- Iroquois
Des Plaines--Colin Baer was named Director of Social Emotional Learning at the July 17 Board of Education meeting.
- CCSD62 News
Earlier this month Algonquin Middle School celebrated the end of the Thunder Reading Challenge, the school's program to encourage reading during the school year.
- Algonquin
Indiana-based author and illustrator Rob Harrell spent the morning with Chippewa Middle School
students on Wednesday, December 13.
- Chippewa
Twice per quarter, we take time to recognize and reward our students for their hard work and effort.
- Algonquin
Students had a great time participating in multiple Field Day activities outside.
- South
Students choose an inspirational person from the past or present that has made a positive contribution to our world.
- Central
ICS Music Students Take a Trip Downtown
- CCSD62 News
On April 25 students from all 11 CCSD62 schools had their artwork recognized at a reception held at the Des Plaines Public Library as part of the 2022-2023 Library Art Show.
- CCSD62 News
Stop by ICS and you might catch LMC Specialist Cathy Borge flying drones with students.
- 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.
- Iroquois
Rainbow Day is one of the days, part of our Cumberland School Countdown, that celebrates our pride in being a Cumberland Cougar.
- Cumberland
2nd grade student's participated in an activity day.
- Cumberland
Lena, 5th grader at Cumberland, has been named Illinois's AAA patroller of the year.
- Cumberland
Teachers performed and acted out stories that were written by their students.
- South
Students learn how to dance in collaboration with the Chicago based company, May I Have This Dance.
- South
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.
- Iroquois
Author Carina Ho visited Plainfield and read her book, Mighty Mara to students.
- Plainfield
Forest held it's inaugural career fair this spring.
- Forest
Each week, for one hour, the students participate in what we call 'Power Hour'.
- Central
Students in Mr. Smith's Art class made Eagle cards.
- Plainfield
Nearly 200 people attended the D62 Education Foundation's annual trivia night at the end of April at the Frisbie Senior Center. More than $8,400 was raised that evening, which will directly benefit the staff and students of District 62.
- CCSD62 News
- The D62 Foundation
Algonquin's very own Mariachi band performed at the Des Plaines Public Library
- Algonquin
We introduce you to Terry, Terrace Elementary School's newest tree that was planted in April in honor
of Arbor Day.
- Terrace
Chippewa students had a fantastic time at STEAM Night on April 13 making music with circuits, coding robots, making ice cream, creating prints, playing games, building towers and more!
- Chippewa
Students love dancing in class! Especially when they get to use colorful streamers.
- Early Learning Center
Under the guidance and direction of Music teacher Mary Prost students performed in multiple signing and dancing acts.
- Terrace
Kindergarten students had a great time learning new songs and dances in music class.
- Plainfield
Students participate in Yoga in the morning.
- Plainfield
Chippewa Middle School STEM teacher Alicia Koepke taught a lesson last week where students made their own space pudding through the process of rehydration.
- Chippewa
Every Monday during lunch/recess Mr. Radtke runs a ukulele club for 4th grade students.
- Iroquois
Student Council hosted a Cereal Food Drive to donate back to the Des Plaines Food Pantry.
- Terrace
4th and 5th grade students are led by Mrs. Gmitro and Mrs. Radnitzer to create or share a skill with others.
- Central
As part of their annual Shark Tank event, Central Elementary School students worked in groups to create an innovative food truck concept and design.
- Central
On March 22, 8th grade students in Ms. Heslop, Ms. Radak, and Ms. Dankowki's ELA classes built items for the community.
- Chippewa
Students in Mr. Coon's music class experimented with different musical instruments.
- Cumberland
Our young students engaged in learning activities and had time to play with others.
- Early Learning Center
Students in Abe Lee's class had some fun with water colors.
- North
Forest Elementary students take a few minutes as part of their school day to tune up their violin skills.
- Forest
Students learned about Author, Dr. Seuss and his classic art style used in all of his published books.
- Terrace
Students and staff at North Elementary School celebrated Mardi Gras with a parade earlier this month.
- North
Forest offers an array of after school opportunities for children.
- Forest
Students in Ms. Todorovich's Art class worked on creating art related to St. Patrick's Day.
- Cumberland
North Elementary School is our largest elementary school here in Community Consolidated School District 62.
- North
On March 2 North welcomed Chicago-based author Megan Prendergast to their school.
- North
Algonquin Middle School held a short dedication ceremony for their brand new Little Free Library in February, during National Library Lover's Month.
- Algonquin
Santat was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal for distinguished illustration for his book Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and he has written and/or illustrated over 50 books.
- Algonquin
By the direction of music teacher Mrs. Abrams students performed in a concert that went to the moon and back.
- South
Dubbed "the Pied Piper of children's music", "Miss Carole" is a nationally renowned music specialist.
- Early Learning Center
Students had a great time playing outside in their playground.
- Early Learning Center
Des Plaines--Margaret Sarti was named Student Services Coordinator at the July 17 Board of Education Meeting.
- CCSD62 News
- Early Learning Center
Des Plaines--Lorence Reid was named the Chippewa Middle School Assistant Principal at the July 17 Board of Education meeting.
- CCSD62 News
- Chippewa
Des Plaines--Ashley Patterson was named assistant principal of North Elementary School at the July 17 Board of Education meeting.
- CCSD62 News
- North
It's student's love for literacy that we know will help them advance and grow.
- Forest
Students put on a variety show for the whole school and volunteers to watch.
- Orchard Place
Students participated in multiple activities outdoors during their Field Day this year.
- Orchard Place
The 2022-2023 retirees are.....
- 2023 Retirees
- CCSD62 News
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Thanks to generous funding from the Chippewa PTO, students were treated to a special Crime Scene Science Performance by Professor Kloo from Mobile Ed Productions.