News at ccsd62

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every week, our 11 teams choose one student who has stood out and names them Student of the Week.

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.

Cumberland held their Back to School Bash on August 30th.

This week students started a fundraising event to collect for the Rizzo Foundation.

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

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

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

1st grade students in Mrs. Earl's art class this week were excited to learn about printmaking.

This week, 8th grade students took a field trip to Bernie's Book Bank in Lake Bluff.

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

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

The State of Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant funds the Preschool For All Prevention Initiative Program for children birth to 3 and their families.

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

On Monday all of the students participated in the annual bus evacuation drills.

Students were excited to learn about percussion sounds using rhythm sticks in Ms. Myers music class this week.

This week is ICS' Middle School Student Government Executive Board Campaign Week.

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

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

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

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

Terrace welcomed back 1st-5th grade students this week as well as new kindergarten students.

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

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

North welcomed 1st-5th grade students back to school this week as well as new Kindergarten students.

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

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

Students had a great first week back at Central and enjoyed new activities in PE.

3rd grade students learned about wax resist in art class this week.

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

Kindergarten students had a fantastic time their first day in music class with Ms. Wubbena.

The ICS Class of 2023 sponsored a volleyball game to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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

ICS students work hard all week following the Warrior Expectations!  

It's been a great week of learning in Ms. Washam's Kindergarten class at Iroquois Community School.

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.

This summer Plainfield Elementary school received a well overdue new parking lot, curbs and sidewalks.

For Parent University on Friday June 9th, our parents and students enjoyed a visit to the Des Plaines library and a Field Day afterwards. 

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

Des Plaines--Colin Baer was named Director of Social Emotional Learning at the July 17 Board of Education meeting. 

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.

Indiana-based author and illustrator Rob Harrell spent the morning with Chippewa Middle School
students on Wednesday, December 13.

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

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

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

ICS Music Students Take a Trip Downtown

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.

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

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.

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

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

Lena, 5th grader at Cumberland, has been named Illinois's AAA patroller of the year.

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

Students learn how to dance in collaboration with the Chicago based company, May I Have This Dance.

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.

Author Carina Ho visited Plainfield and read her book, Mighty Mara to students.

Forest held it's inaugural career fair this spring.

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

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

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.

Algonquin's very own Mariachi band performed at the Des Plaines Public Library

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

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!

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

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

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

Students participate in Yoga in the morning.

Chippewa Middle School STEM teacher Alicia Koepke taught a lesson last week where students made their own space pudding through the process of rehydration.

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

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

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

As part of their annual Shark Tank event, Central Elementary School students worked in groups to create an innovative food truck concept and design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forest offers an array of after school opportunities for children.

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

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

On March 2 North welcomed Chicago-based author Megan Prendergast to their school.

Algonquin Middle School held a short dedication ceremony for their brand new Little Free Library in February, during National Library Lover's Month.

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.

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

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

Students had a great time playing outside in their playground.