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Dec
12

Board of Education Meeting

7:00p - 9:00p
959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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Dec
23

No School - Winter Break

All Day

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Jan
06

Institute Day - No Classes

8:00a - 3:30p

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Jan
07

Classes Resume

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District 21 consists of 13 schools providing learning spaces for students in grades PK to 8th.

We serve more than 6,000 students from Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Prospect Heights and Northbrook.

More than 1,000 teachers, support staff and administrators work each day to empower every student, every day.

The many languages spoken in our students' homes reflect our diverse community.

News and Happenings View All News >

Dec 6, 2024

The December 2024 Family Newsletter is now available!

The latest edition of The 21 Ledger, our family and community newsletter, is now available! Check your email, head to our Facebook, or scroll below to read the full version. Let’s stay connected!

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Dec 6, 2024

Statement from the Superintendent: Traffic Incident at London

Dear CCSD21 Parents and Guardians, This morning, a serious pedestrian-involved traffic incident with injuries occurred at London Middle School during student drop-off. This incident occurred despite London faculty and staff performing their regular supervision and two Wheeling Police officers on…

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Dec 6, 2024

CCSD21 considering expansion of early childhood program with new center

Community Consolidated School District 21 is exploring the possibility of building a new early childhood center in the district, a move that will enhance early learning opportunities for the community’s youngest learners, district officials announced on Tuesday. Speaking before the…

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Dec 5, 2024

CCSD21 outlines scope of spring, summer work

As Community Consolidated School District 21 prepares to close for its winter break, officials within the district are already looking to the future for what projects slated for completion during the spring and summer of 2025. The district recently opened…

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Dec 5, 2024

Nine CCSD21 schools earn perfect scores on annual ROE inspections

Nine schools within Community Consolidated School District 21 have received perfect scores as part of annual Life Safety inspections by the Regional Office of Education for North Cook. Hawthorne Early Childhood Center, London Middle School and Field, Frost, Kilmer, Poe,…

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Dec 3, 2024

Children’s author Lisa Katzenberger visits Tarkington, Twain, Field, Riley

Students and staff at Tarkington, Twain, Field and Riley Elementary Schools recently had an opportunity to hear from Lisa Katzenberger, author of “It Will Be OK: A Story of Empathy, Kindness, and Friendship” and “National Regular Average Ordinary Day,” as…

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Nov 27, 2024

‘Stick Dog’ author Tom Watson visits Whitman

The library at Whitman Elementary School was packed to the brim during the morning of Nov. 18, as kindergarten and first grade students were given a chance to hear from and interact with Tom Watson, the author of the…

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Nov 25, 2024

CCSD21 names winners of annual Holiday Card Challenge

Community Consolidated School District 21 on Nov. 18 named the nine winners of its annual Season’s Greetings Holiday Card Design Challenge. Themed “Holidays Around the World,” the challenge gave preschool through eighth grade students the opportunity to creatively express…

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Nov 11, 2024

CCSD21 schools receive Commendable designations in Illinois State Report Card

Twelve schools within Community Consolidated School District 21 received “commendable” designations in the state report card released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) on Oct. 30. All nine elementary schools and the district’s three middle schools were placed…

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Nov 1, 2024

The November 2024 Family Newsletter is now available!

The latest edition of The 21 Ledger, our family and community newsletter, is now available! Check your email, head to our Facebook, or scroll below to read the full version. Let’s stay connected!

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Oct 9, 2024

Three CCSD21 students among honorees for National Nordic Museum art contest

Three seventh graders at London Middle School were recently selected to have their artwork featured in a virtual gallery at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle. The Ar(c)t(ic) Design gallery features visual art focused on High Arctic conservation, and…

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Oct 9, 2024

CCSD21 offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients as part of The Common Market partnership

Among the many improvements that Community Consolidated School District 21 has made to its food service program over the past year is a lesser-known partnership that promises to supply students and staff with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The district…

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My Why View All >

Nov 6, 2024

My Why - Dhurata Devija, Field 1st Grade Teacher

Born and raised in Albania, Dhurata Devija dreamed of coming to America to work as a teacher. Surrounded by a family of educators, she was inspired to make a difference in students’ lives, like her mother, who was an elementary…

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Oct 23, 2024

My Why - Janet Acosta, Frost Secretary

As a third grader at Whitman Elementary School in the late ‘90’s, Janet Acosta struggled with math, English and other subjects. With the guidance and patience of teacher Clara Riley, Acosta was able to progress with the other classmates. “Ms.…

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Oct 21, 2024

My Why - Ariadna Navarro, Special Education Teacher

As a young immigrant from Mexico, Ariadna Navarro was a quiet child. She was in first grade and didn’t understand English when her family moved to the States. It was only when a teacher who took an interest in her…

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Jul 2, 2024

My Why - Kenny Munao, Communications Intern

Hello, my name is Kenny Munao and I am a senior at Prospect High School. I just started as an intern this summer with Community Consolidated School District 21. I have always had a passion for storytelling from elementary to…

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Apr 15, 2024

My Why - Alvarado Brothers, Custodians for CCSD21

There is a famous quote about leadership that goes something like this: Where one goes, others will follow. This couldn’t be more accurate for the Alvarado brothers, all of whom work at CCSD21. Born in Mexico, four Alvarado brothers (and…

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Apr 4, 2024

My Why - Abigail Lopez, Teacher's Assistant

Sometimes fate has a way of guiding you towards the next steps of your life. After being employed in a variety of jobs, including supporting autistic children at Clearbrook home-based services, working at Starbucks, and teaching kids how to swim,…

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Feb 20, 2024

My Why - Kasia Gold, LMC Assistant

It’s so inspiring when you hear that someone has found their purpose. They radiate light. They are happy. They are energetic. They connect with others. They contribute to a greater community. Kasia Gold, library and media center assistant at Field…

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Feb 14, 2024

My Why - Maria Elena Martinez, Teacher's Assistant

Maria Elena Martinez frequently gets mistaken for a student. “It’s probably because I’m small in stature and have youthful energy,” Martinez quips. But this teacher’s assistant at Twain Elementary School has over 30 years of teaching experience both in the…

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Feb 13, 2024

My Why - Dennis Depcik, CCSD21 Parent

If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet Buffalo Grove resident Dennis Depcik yet, you’re missing out on knowing a local renaissance man – a cultured, compassionate and open-minded person who has worn many hats during his long, rich life.…

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Feb 12, 2024

My Why - Josue Velazquez, P.E. Teacher

While Josue Velazquez’s main role as a physical education teacher at Twain Elementary School is to teach the students how to be fit and keep active, he’s much more than that. If you look up the word “mentor” in the…

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Jan 30, 2024

My Why - Donna McDonagh, LMC Assistant

Donna McDonagh “makes this place what it is,” says Amy McCall, literacy equity teacher at London Middle School, as she’s heading out of the library and media center for the day. “She makes it all look easy and is incredibly…

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Dec 1, 2023

MY WHY - Cindy Gonzalez, Part-Time Library Assistant

Cindy Gonzalez is a huge fan of the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. As a child, she watched the show regularly and shares much of the same philosophy as the famous host, including the knowledge that children are easily influenced…

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Rising Stars View All >

Nov 12, 2024

Meet Naia R

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Nov 12, 2024

Meet Logan M

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Nov 12, 2024

Meet Isa AE

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Nov 12, 2024

Meet Amelio S.

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Oct 23, 2024

Meet Mateo G-L.

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Mar 12, 2024

Meet - Angie H.

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Mar 12, 2024

Meet - Elesvan R.

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Dec 14, 2023

Meet - Keely H.

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Dec 14, 2023

Meet - Isaiah D.

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Dec 6, 2023

Meet - Nell S.

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Nov 21, 2023

Meet - Ethan A.

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Nov 13, 2023

Meet - Jonathan J.

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Meet our Alumni View All >

Nov 11, 2024

Dr. Craig Winkelman - '87

As the superintendent of Barrington School District 220, Dr. Craig Winkelman’s most important objective is to be student-centered in the decisions made for the district, most importantly giving students interesting and unique experiences inside and outside the classroom. One of…

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Oct 9, 2024

Chris Pippin Northwick - '79

One of CCSD21’s alumna, Chris Pippin Northwick, has a simple life philosophy: make connections with others. She believes that it has a direct correlation to personal success and creates emotionally, well-balanced individuals. And she should know. As the Co-Executive Director…

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Sep 30, 2024

Lynda (Steckling) Collins - ‘74

Alumna Lynda (Steckling) Collins sees her life as a series of building blocks. Learning a new skill and then securing a job with exactly that skill set required. Living internationally, and then securing a job that depends on cultural diversity.…

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Aug 20, 2024

Jim Ray - '77

Contributed by Thomas Parker, Communications Intern From a young age, Jim Ray, an alumnus of District 21, learned the valuable lesson of taking the chance to try something new. This was one of many lessons he learned during his…

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Aug 16, 2024

Gillian Sherman - '11

Contributed by Comms Intern, Thomas Parker For as long as she can remember, Gillian Sherman has dreamed of being a teacher. Her time in District 21, attending Longfellow Elementary School and Cooper Middle School, taught her a lot and…

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Aug 6, 2024

Glenn Meier - '68

Glenn Meier ‘68 Contributed by Thomas Parker, Communications Intern From being a part of the very first class at Holmes Middle School in 1966, to his current membership with the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove, Glenn Meier has always…

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Jul 29, 2024

Andrew Sanchez - '99

Contributed by Thomas Parker, Communications Intern Andrew Manuel Sanchez, a native of the northwest suburbs, has always felt connected to the community. During his time within District 21, Sanchez attended Twain Elementary School starting in second grade before moving on…

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Jul 16, 2024

Maya Belorusskiy - ‘20

Maya Belorusskiy has not always been the confident and outgoing individual she is today. She described herself as shy and anxious when looking back on her days at Longfellow Elementary School and Cooper Middle School. Belorusskiy credits her favorite teachers,…

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Apr 10, 2024

Allyson Bremer - '98

Allyson (“Ally”) Bremer didn’t have the best time in middle school. “I was really unhappy and never pictured an opening for myself,” said Bremer. That is, until, London Middle School teacher Miss Brand (now Mrs. Thomas) came into the picture.…

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Jan 9, 2024

Matt Pomilia - '98

Matt Pomilia is earning his second master’s degree. This comes after earning two other degrees from other higher education institutions. Education is important to Pomilia. “It’s the process of self discovery,” says Pomilia. “It’s a way to accentuate yourself…

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Oct 30, 2023

Maggie Khayyata - '20

Maggie Khayyata “Lights Up” (a song from Harry Styles' Fine Line album) when talking about being able to see her favorite artist in concert. Besides her love for Harry there is so much more to know about her. Maggie attended…

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Sep 27, 2023

Joseph Eckert - '93

Joseph Eckert is one of four physical education teachers at Cooper Middle School and believes middle school P.E. is one of the most important classes students take. “Students learn social, cognitive and physical skills when they are doing athletic…

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