North Chicago School District 187: April 2026 Highlights
District-Wide Important Dates
April 3: Non-Attendance Day (District Closed)
April 15: ACT / PACT Secure Testing
April 16: 4th Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
April 28: IA-FOP Joint Board Meeting (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Zoom & 1717 17th St)
April 29: Día del Niño / Children's Day Festival (4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, NCCHS)
Parent & Community Events
April 8: "YOU - Your Child's First Teacher" Workshop in Spanish (5:00 PM, Virtual)
April 16: AJK PAC Meeting - EOY Celebrations & 5th Grade Transition (4:30 PM, A.J. Katzenmaier)
April 22: PAC Meeting (6:00 PM, NCCHS)
April 27: Alexander PAC Meeting (3:00 PM, Alexander)
April 30: NMSA Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (5:00 PM, NMSA)
Student Activities & School Events
April 10: NLCC Art Show (Grant HS)
April 10 & 24: Pack the Gym (4:30 PM, A.J. Katzenmaier)
April 24: Media Showcase - Studio 187 (5:30 PM, NCCHS Auditorium)
April 26: Lake County Youth Soccer Tournament (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, A.J. Katzenmaier)
April 28: Cutz & Coffee (All Day, A.J. Katzenmaier)
April 30: District Instrumental Concert (6:00 PM, NCCHS)
Weekly Reminders
Every Wednesday (Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29): Early Dismissal / Early Release Days across the district. (Dismissal usually between 1:35 PM and 1:45 PM, depending on the school).
Spring Sports & Clubs: Spring athletics (Track, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball) are in full swing! After-school programs like tutoring, cheer, step, and dance practices continue regularly.
For a complete list of staff meetings, specific early release times, and daily updates, please visit the official North Chicago CUSD 187 Calendar.