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CCSD21 is a northwest suburban Chicago school district comprised of 13 schools across 6 different communities, serving students in pre-k through 8th grade.

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ccsd21.org • 847.537.8270 • 959 W Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
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959 West Dundee Road
Wheeling, Illinois 60090

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Dr. Michael Connolly

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Mar 27, 2023
8:00a - 3:30p
No School - Spring Break
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Mar 28, 2023
8:00a - 3:30p
No School - Spring Break
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Mar 29, 2023
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No School - Spring Break
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Mar 30, 2023
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Mar 31, 2023
8:00a - 3:30p
No School - Spring Break
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Apr 03, 2023
All Day
Classes Resume
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Apr 07, 2023
8:00a - 3:30p
No School - Good Friday Non-Attendance Day
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Apr 10, 2023
8:00a - 3:30p
Institute Day - No Classes
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27
Apr 27, 2023
7:00p - 9:00p
Board of Education Meeting
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May 18, 2023
7:00p - 9:00p
Board of Education Meeting
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May 19, 2023
All Day
School Improvement Day--AM Classes Only, no pre-K
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May 29, 2023
8:00a - 3:30p
No School - Memorial Day
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May 31, 2023
All Day
* First Possible Last Day of Classes
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Jun 22, 2023
7:00p - 9:00p
Board of Education Meeting
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Mar 24, 2023
London redesignated 'Illinois Horizon School to Watch'
London Middle School has, for the fifth time, been designated an “Illinois Horizon School to Watch.” The program, designed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, identifies high-performing middle schools that have proven academic excellence while being developmentally…
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Mar 22, 2023
IL-ASTA names Heidi Flowers as Outstanding Classroom Teacher for 2023
During its annual luncheon in late January, the Illinois chapter of the American String Teachers Association named CCSD21 Orchestra Director Heidi Flowers its Outstanding Classroom Teacher for 2023. The award is given to a “teacher in a school orchestra setting…
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Mar 21, 2023
School resource officers to be present in CCSD21 schools
In partnership with the Villages of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling, school resource officers (SROs) will support Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD21) schools, beginning with the 2023-24 school year. Two Wheeling police officers will serve as SROs for CCSD21 with…
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Mar 6, 2023
March 2023 Family Newsletter
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE Dear CCSD21 Parents and Community Members, Respectfully, Dr. Michael Connolly Superintendent of Schools UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES Monday, March 27, 2023 - Spring Break Begins Monday, April 3, 2023 - Classes Resume Friday, April 7,…
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Mar 2, 2023
CCSD21 floating idea of 'finishing kitchens' in each school; new lift coming to Poe
Among the projects in consideration at CCSD21 are “finishing kitchens,” which would allow a foodservice site to receive fresh fresh food from a production kitchen so that it is able to finish the cooking process on site. Currently, the district…
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Mar 2, 2023
CCSD21 to roll out ‘21st century’ furniture after COVID delays
  CCSD21 will soon officially start the rollout procedures for updated, “21st century” furniture in classrooms after the COVID-19 public health emergency shifted the ability to consider it. As defined by Micheal DeBartolo, assistant superintendent for finance and operations, “21st…
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Mar 2, 2023
CCSD21 receives highest financial profile designation from state for FY22, clean audit that contains surplus
CCSD21 ended its fiscal year 2022 with the highest designation from the Illinois State Board of Education for its financial management, as well as a clean audit - that contained a surplus - prepared by consulting firm Baker Tilly. “By…
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Mar 2, 2023
CCSD21 awarded $138,444 high-impact tutoring grant from ISBE
Following an announcement from the Illinois State Board of Education that certain school districts could apply for grant funds to provide students with high-impact tutoring opportunities, CCSD21 applied for and was awarded $138,444 to provide students with additional support and…
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Feb 23, 2023
Two CCSD21 educators among ISBE’s honorees for extraordinary contributions to education
Two educators in CCSD21 were among the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2023 recipients for the Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year program. Lisa Warner, literacy instructional coach at Tarkington Elementary School, and Cecilia Franco, instructional specialist for…
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Feb 21, 2023
Local, state government officials meet with CCSD21 leadership to learn of district initiatives
Almost 40 local and state government officials descended upon the CCSD21 Community Service Center and Administrative Office on Saturday, Feb. 11, to learn about district initiatives from Superintendent Michael Connolly and other members of the administration. The roughly one-hour breakfast…
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Feb 16, 2023
After School Activities Remain As Scheduled
Despite the snowfall, all CCSD 21 after school activities remain as scheduled today, Thursday, February 16, 2023.
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Feb 6, 2023
February 2023 Family Newsletter
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE Dear CCSD21 Parents and Community Members Respectfully, Dr. Michael Connolly Superintendent of Schools UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES Friday, February 17, 2023 - School Improvement Day  (No attendance for PK students; morning classes for others)…
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Feb 15, 2023
My Why - Sarah Mendoza, ELSP Teacher
Sarah Mendoza gets to experience a glimpse into the life of her students that most teachers don’t see. She delights in being part of the connections that her students make at school. Sarah is a special education teacher in the…
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Feb 15, 2023
My Why - Kassidy Lindholm, Social Worker
Kassidy Lindholm loves to travel. In fact, she lived in Ecuador for two years after college. “I love to go to places that are very different from mine to see beyond my own life. It helps me understand others better,”…
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Jan 25, 2023
My Why - Gladys Erdmannsdorfer, Family Liaison
As a young girl living in Peru, Gladys Erdmannsdorfer’s mother took godchildren into her home who were in need, helping them with groceries, babysitting, transporting their children to school, or whatever else she could do to assist. Gladys never forgot…
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Jan 25, 2023
My Why - Katie Gore, Kindergarten Teacher
Kilmer teacher Katie Gore learned a lot from her parents. “My dad worked in sales but didn’t really care for his job. It was a way to make a living and support the family,” Katie says. “My mom was a…
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Dec 16, 2022
My Why - Emily Ford, Instructional Coach
A challenging math class in 6th grade and a teacher who spent the time working with Emily Ford sent her on a path to become a teacher. As with many who go into education as a profession, it takes a…
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Dec 16, 2022
My Why - Octavio Alvarado, Head Custodian Tarkington Elementary School
You’d be surprised to know that Octavio Alvarado, head custodian at Tarkington Elementary School, is afraid of heights… as he has to climb ladders, paint classrooms and ascend to the roof of the school to fix, clean and maintain the…
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Nov 30, 2022
My Why - Meagan Novara, Restorative Practice Coach
 As an Italian woman who loves to cook, one of Meagan Novara’s favorite things to do is have a big, crowded house with lots of people eating good food. Large gatherings are not a problem for Meagan as she is…
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Nov 30, 2022
My Why - Mallory Rossi, Physical Therapist
District 21’s physical therapist Mallory Rossi talks fast, walks fast and moves fast. She also has a “no excuses” attitude. So when she tore her ACL as a junior basketball player at St. Viator H.S. and spent nine months in…
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Nov 3, 2022
My Why - Steve Hamann, Middle School Art Teacher
 There’s a serene, Zen-like quality to Steve Hamann. When you meet him, he’s relaxed – his clothes, his hair, his manner. Even his classroom is calming. He plays soft music and sometimes dims the lights for a tranquil atmosphere. “I…
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Nov 2, 2022
My Why - Bari Bagby, 4th Grade Teacher
Friends and family members of Bari Bagby would say she is full of adventure. She has traveled the world, documenting her experiences with photos, itineraries, journals, lists of things to see and even better places to eat. She loves to…
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Oct 7, 2022
My Why - Sam Fabrikant, English Language Resource Teacher
As an alumnus of Longfellow and Cooper, it’s no surprise that Sam Fabrikant is back in the district, this time working as a teacher. “It’s home,” Sam says. “It’s where I had a fantastic experience on every level and I…
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Sep 6, 2022
My Why - Ania Figueroa, Director Language Services
  You might be surprised to learn that about 50% of Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD21) students are considered “ELs” or English Language Learners, meaning students’ main language spoken at home is something other than English. Ania Figueroa is…
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Mar 15, 2023
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Dec 16, 2022
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Nov 30, 2022
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Oct 30, 2022
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Meet our Alumni View All >

Mar 27, 2023
Noah Festenstein - '11
CCSD21 alumnus Noah Festenstein embraces life. Always has. “I like to take in new experiences, explore and embrace moments,” said Festenstein. As a child at Riley Elementary School, he participated in the homework club, which helped him do well in…
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