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Photo of Principal Dr. Bradley Stein talking to a group of students around a new tree that was planted for Arbor Day.
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News at ccsd62

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District & School News

Playground Activities
Early Learning Center

Students at the Early Learning Center had a great time playing outside this week and making friends with each other.

  • Early Learning Center
Frog Hopping Math Exercise
Terrace

This week 5th grade students in Mr. Becker's math class participated in a frog hopping multiplication exercise. 

  • Terrace
Indoor Soccer in PE
Orchard Place

The students in all of the PE classes at Orchard Place are learning soccer skills that can be applied to soccer games.

  • Orchard Place
Building the Thirteen Colonies
Forest

The fifth grade students in Mr. Peebles class explored the regions of the thirteen colonies this week using the educational website BrainPOP.

  • Forest
Hand Art Project
Cumberland

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

  • Cumberland
Intermediate Band Practice
Iroquois

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

  • Iroquois
Development of CCSD62's New Strategic Plan
CCSD62

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
Increasing Literacy Skills in 2nd Grade!
Plainfield

Students in Ms. Carnota Costa's 2nd grade bilingual class had a great time practicing and increasing their reading skills this week.

  • Plainfield
Personal Narratives in ELA!
Chippewa

6th grade students in Ms. Shanahan's ELA class started their personal narratives this week.

  • Chippewa
Student Excitement in PE Class!
South

2nd grade students were excited this week to utilize beanbags in a variety of PE games and activities.

  • South
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!

  • Algonquin
Walking, Jogging and Running in PE
Terrace

Students were able to get outside in PE class on Tuesday and had the option to walk, jog or run with their friends.

  • Terrace
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).

  • Cumberland
AMS Open House
Algonquin

On Thursday August 24th, AMS held their annual open house for the 23-24 school year.

  • Algonquin
Welcome Back CCSD62!
CCSD62

It's hard to believe our 10-month schools returned last week.

  • CCSD62 News
Instant Activities in PE!
Chippewa

6th grade student's in Mr. Moser's PE class were excited to get outside Friday morning to participate in instant activities.

  • Chippewa
Listening and Life Skills in EDK
Early Learning Center

Students in the Extended Day Kindergarten (EDK) program had a great time this week!

  • Early Learning Center
Welcome Back South Students!
South

South welcomed back it's 1st-5th grade students this week as well as their new Kindergarten students.

  • South
Welcome Back OP Eagles!
Orchard Place

Orchard Place welcomed back their 1st-5th grade students this week as well as their new Kindergarten students.

  • Orchard Place
Welcome Back Forest Students!
Forest

Forest welcomed back it's 1st-5th grade students this week as well as new Kindergarten students.

  • Forest
Welcome Back Cumberland Students!
Cumberland

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

  • Cumberland
Welcome Back AMS!
Algonquin

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

  • Algonquin
6th Grade Middle School Camps
CCSD62

Last week, Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School welcomed incoming sixth graders to their new learning communities.

  • Algonquin
  • CCSD62 News
  • Chippewa
Photograph of two students pushing a cart down the hallway
Iroquois

ICS students work hard all week following the Warrior Expectations!  

  • Iroquois
Photo of a student playing a trumpet
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
BPAC Field Day 2023
CCSD62

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
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.

  • Iroquois
Image of students playing flag football outside
Algonquin

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

  • Algonquin
Photo of a student running under a giant parachute.
South

Students had a great time participating in multiple Field Day activities outside.

  • South
2023 Wax Museum
Central

Students choose an inspirational person from the past or present that has made a positive contribution to our world.

  • Central
Photo of a group of students with their Art teacher at the Des Plaines Public Library Art Show
CCSD62

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
Drone Club
Iroquois

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

  • Iroquois
Photo of students and their teacher performing a concert in the Gym.
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
Photo of students lined up outside of Cumberland Elementary School to celebrate Rainbow Day
Cumberland

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 Activities
Cumberland

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

  • Cumberland
Lights, Camera, Action!
South

Teachers performed and acted out stories that were written by their students.

  • South
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.

  • Iroquois
2023 Career Fair!
Forest

Forest held it's inaugural career fair this spring.

  • Forest
Photo of a student painting a project in class.
Central

Each week, for one hour, the students participate in what we call 'Power Hour'.

  • Central
Eagle Cards
Plainfield

Students in Mr. Smith's Art class made Eagle cards.

  • Plainfield
Photo of staff from Terrace Elementary School at the D62 Foundation's Trivia Night
CCSD62

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
Meet Terry, Terrace's New Addition
Terrace

We introduce you to Terry, Terrace Elementary School's newest tree that was planted in April in honor
of Arbor Day.

  • Terrace
Chippewa's First STEAM Night!
Chippewa

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
Classroom Dancing
ELC

Students love dancing in class! Especially when they get to use colorful streamers.

  • Early Learning Center
Terrace Annual Spring Musical
Terrace

Under the guidance and direction of Music teacher Mary Prost students performed in multiple signing and dancing acts.

  • Terrace
Dancing in Kindergarten
Plainfield

Kindergarten students had a great time learning new songs and dances in music class.

  • Plainfield
Classroom Yoga
Plainfield

Students participate in Yoga in the morning.

  • Plainfield
4th Grade Ukulele Club
Iroquois

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

  • Iroquois
Cereal Box Dominoes
Terrace

Student Council hosted a Cereal Food Drive to donate back to the Des Plaines Food Pantry.

  • Terrace
Central's 2023 Maker Faire
Central

4th and 5th grade students are led by Mrs. Gmitro and Mrs. Radnitzer to create or share a skill with others.

  • Central
Central School's Shark Tank
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
8th Grade ELA Service Day!
Chippewa

On March 22, 8th grade students in Ms. Heslop, Ms. Radak, and Ms. Dankowki's ELA classes built items for the community.

  • Chippewa
Students Enjoying Music Class
Cumberland

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

  • Cumberland
Play Time!
ELC

Our young students engaged in learning activities and had time to play with others.

  • Early Learning Center
A Little Inspiration
North

Students in Abe Lee's class had some fun with water colors.

  • North
Photo of a student practicing violin
Forest

Forest Elementary students take a few minutes as part of their school day to tune up their violin skills.

  • Forest
Dr. Seuss Inspired Art Lesson
Terrace

Students learned about Author, Dr. Seuss and his classic art style used in all of his published books.

  • Terrace
Photo of students playing trumpets and walking down the school hallway for their Mardi Gras parade.
North

Students and staff at North Elementary School celebrated Mardi Gras with a parade earlier this month.

  • North
St. Patrick's Day Art Lesson
Cumberland

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

  • Cumberland
Photo of a teacher working with two students in her classroom.
North

North Elementary School is our largest elementary school here in Community Consolidated School District 62.

  • North
February Concert
South

By the direction of music teacher Mrs. Abrams students performed in a concert that went to the moon and back.

  • South
Macaroni Soup!
ELC

Dubbed "the Pied Piper of children's music", "Miss Carole" is a nationally renowned music specialist.

  • Early Learning Center
Photo of a student playing in the playground at the ELC
ELC

Students had a great time playing outside in their playground.

  • Early Learning Center
Reading is Leading
Forest

It's student's love for literacy that we know will help them advance and grow.

  • Forest
Photo of students playing tug of war outside
Orchard Place

Students participated in multiple activities outdoors during their Field Day this year.

  • Orchard Place

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District News Results

    Photo of a student participating in a presentation about forensic science at Chippewa Middle School

    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.