Welcome to August, D187! This month is packed with important events as we prepare for the new school year. From new teacher training to freshman orientation and the first days of school, something is happening for everyone. Be sure to mark your calendars with these key dates.
Important Dates to Remember:
Back to School Events:
August 2: The community is invited to North Chicago Community Day at North Chicago Community High School (NCCHS) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
August 7: D187's Back-to-School Event will be held at Neal Math & Science Academy from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for families to get ready for the upcoming year.
August 14: Forrestal (K-3) will host a Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off event from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
First Days of School:
August 18: First day of school for grades 1st-3rd at Forrestal (K-3) and for all students at NCCHS.
August 21: First day of school for Kindergarten at Forrestal (K-3).
August 25: First day of school for GBECC (Pre-K).
High School Events (NCCHS):
August 5 & 6: Freshman Orientation will take place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on both days.
August 5: A Parent Meeting for Athletics will be held in the NCCHS Cafeteria from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
August 8: Freshman Parent Orientation is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the NCCHS Cafeteria.
August 11: Fall Sports officially start.
August 18: Another Freshman Parent Orientation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the NCCHS Cafeteria.
August 26: Seniors and their parents are invited to a Senior Parent Meeting & BBQ in the Cafeteria/Court Yard from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
August 29: Show your school spirit at the All-School Pep Rally on the NCCHS Field from 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM.
Athletics:
August 27: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Rochelle Zell Jewish (Away).
August 29: Frosh/Soph Football and Varsity Football vs. Zion-Benton (Away). Boys Varsity Soccer vs. East Peoria (Home).
August 30: Girls Varsity Tennis Invitational vs. Multiple Schools vs. Jacobs (Away).
Professional Development and Meetings:
August 5-7: New Teacher Induction will be held at NCCHS.
August 10-11: Vivi Level 1 Training for North Chicago SD will be available via Zoom.
August 11: VIVI Training for High School staff at NCCHS from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
August 26: The IA-FOP Joint Board Meetings will be held via Zoom from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
August 28: NCCHS students will attend the NLCC Leadership Conference in Round Lake Beach from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.