November 2025 News & Events
Hello D187 families! November is here, and the calendar is packed. Here’s a summary of the important events and updates for the month.
🔗 Quick Links & Resources
🏫 School Quick Links
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Nov 3, 2025
Staff meeting
8:05 AM - 8:52 AM | NCCHS
Nov 3, 2025
Lesson Plans are due!
12:00 PM | NCCHS
Nov 4, 2025
Specialized Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Multilingual, Seminar, SPED, CTE, Fine Arts. Others have Student Support Hours, Family Outreach, or co-planning time.
Nov 5, 2025
Early Dismissal / Release
All Day at A.J. Katzenmaier (4-5)
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM at Forrestal (K-3)
1:45 PM at Alexander (K-3)
Nov 5, 2025
GLT or SST
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 5, 2025
PD: Supporting Executive Functioning Skills
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM | NCCHS
Nov 5, 2025
Athletic Awards Dinner
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | NCCHS Cafeteria
Nov 6, 2025
Core Content Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 7, 2025
Teacher Co-Planning Time
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 7, 2025
Community Houses Assembly
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Alexander (K-3)
Nov 10, 2025
Staff meeting
8:05 AM - 8:52 AM | NCCHS
Nov 10, 2025
Lesson Plans are due!
12:00 PM | NCCHS
Nov 10, 2025
PAC Meeting - Workshop
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Alexander (K-3)
Nov 11, 2025
Specialized Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 12, 2025
Early Dismissal / Release
All Day at A.J. Katzenmaier (4-5)
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM at Forrestal (K-3)
1:45 PM at Alexander (K-3)
Nov 12, 2025
GLT or SST
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 12, 2025
PD: Instructional Rounds
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM | NCCHS
Nov 12, 2025
Sophomore Parent Night
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | NCCHS
Nov 12, 2025
YOU - Your Child's First Teacher Workshop (Spanish)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Virtual
Nov 13, 2025
NJROTC Annual Inspection
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | NCCHS
Nov 13, 2025
Core Content Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 14, 2025
2nd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
All Day | A.J. Katzenmaier, Alexander, & others
Nov 14, 2025
Teacher Co-Planning Time
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 17, 2025
Girls Bowling Starts
All Day | NCCHS
Nov 17, 2025
Staff meeting
8:05 AM - 8:52 AM | NCCHS
Nov 17, 2025
Fall Sports Picture Day
9:05 AM - 3:00 PM | Auditorium, NCCHS
Nov 17, 2025
Lesson Plans are due!
12:00 PM | NCCHS
Nov 18 - 19, 2025
Mobile dentist visit
All Day | GBECC (Pre-K)
Nov 18, 2025
Specialized Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 18, 2025
IA-FOP Joint Board Meetings
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Zoom
Nov 19, 2025
Early Dismissal / Release
All Day at A.J. Katzenmaier (4-5)
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM at Forrestal (K-3)
1:45 PM at Alexander (K-3)
Nov 19, 2025
GLT or SST
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 19, 2025
PD:
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM | NCCHS
Nov 19, 2025
Red & White Showcase
3:45 PM - 8:45 PM | NCCHS
Nov 20, 2025
Core Content Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 21, 2025
Teacher Co-Planning Time
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 21, 2025
Basketball: Girls JV Tournament (Away)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Lake Forest High School
Nov 22, 2025
Basketball: Girls JV Tournament (Away)
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Lake Forest High School
Nov 24 - 29, 2025
Boys Basketball Thanksgiving Tournament
All Day | Westminster Christian School, Elgin
Nov 24 - 28, 2025
Non-Attendance Days (Students) - Thanksgiving Break
All Day | A.J. Katzenmaier, Alexander, & others
Nov 24, 2025
Staff meeting
8:05 AM - 8:52 AM | NCCHS
Nov 24, 2025
Lesson Plans are due!
12:00 PM | NCCHS
Nov 25, 2025
Specialized Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 26, 2025
Early Dismissal / Release
All Day at A.J. Katzenmaier (4-5)
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM at Forrestal (K-3)
1:45 PM at Alexander (K-3)
Nov 26, 2025
GLT or SST
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 26, 2025
Basketball: Boys Freshman A & B Tournament (Away)
9:00 AM | Elk Grove High School
Nov 26, 2025
PD:
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM | NCCHS
Nov 27, 2025
Core Content Department PLCs
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS
Nov 28, 2025
Teacher Co-Planning Time
8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | NCCHS