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    No School - Memorial Day
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    30
    School Improvement Day--AM Classes Only, no pre-K
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    10
    Last Day of Classes
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    12
    Board of Education Meeting
    7:00p - 9:00p
    959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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    19
    District Office Closed for Juneteenth
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    24
    Board of Education Meeting
    7:00p - 9:00p
    959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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    18
    Institute Day - No Classes
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    20
    First Day of Classes, Grades 1-8
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    21
    First Day of Classes, Pre-K (Early Childhood)
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    21
    First Day of Classes, Kindergarten Group A
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    21
    Board of Education Meeting
    7:00p - 9:00p
    959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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    22
    First Day of Classes, Kindergarten Group B
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    25
    Second Day of Classes, Kindergarten Groups A & B (All K)
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    01
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News and Happenings View All News >

May 12, 2025
Message from the Superintendent: Weekend Incident at Wheeling Park
Dear District 21 community, We want to inform you of an ongoing investigation by the Wheeling Police Department involving an incident that occurred over the weekend at Pleasant Run/Four Acres Park. According to police reports, a woman distributed candy to children at…
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May 8, 2025
Message from the Superintendent: Dangerous social media trend involving school devices
Dear District 21 families, We want to make you aware of a dangerous trend circulating on social media that poses a serious safety risk to students and school property. This trend involves students inserting metallic objects, such as paper clips…
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May 5, 2025
CCSD21 to purchase 2,300 Acer Chromebooks for 2025-26 school year
As part of its planned replacement cycle for student-issued Chromebooks, Community Consolidated School District 21 has inked a $967,150 order with CDW to purchase approximately 2,300 Acer Chromebooks. The district strives to keep its devices on a consistent refresh cycle…
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May 5, 2025
CCSD21 names new directors for human resources, student services
  At its April 24 meeting, the Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education unanimously approved the appointments of a new executive director of human resources and a new director of student services. Lewis Roberts will become the new…
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May 2, 2025
The May 2025 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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May 1, 2025
District 21 Health Center celebrates one-year anniversary
On May 20, Community Consolidated School District 21 will celebrate the first anniversary of the District 21 Health Center! Over the past year, the center has become an essential part of our school community, providing high-quality medical, mental health, and…
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Apr 30, 2025
Returning student registration for 2025-2026 opens May 1
Community Consolidated School District 21 is thrilled to announce the launch of returning student registration for the 2025-2026 academic year. Starting May 1, parents and guardians are encouraged to register their returning students through our user-friendly online platform. Returning student…
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Apr 28, 2025
CCSD21 names new principals for Holmes, Longfellow, Twain
  The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education on April 24 voted in favor of appointing new principals for Holmes Middle School and Longfellow and Twain Elementary Schools. Ben Neidich will join Holmes as of July 1, succeeding…
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Apr 25, 2025
Pritzker reflects on 36 years of service to D21 board
  “Extremely positive and incredibly rewarding.” This brief but powerful sentiment captures Phil Pritzker’s 36 years of dedicated service on the District 21 Board of Education. The board meeting on April 24 became a momentous occasion, signaling the conclusion of…
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Apr 22, 2025
Board to return to in-person public comments starting April 24
Beginning with the April 24 meeting, the Board of Education will return to exclusively welcoming in-person public comments. This shift reflects a return to our traditional meeting structure. We initially introduced online public comment options at the height of the…
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Apr 17, 2025
Field fourth grader to perform with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
  As the curtain rises at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert on April 30, one of the youngest performers on stage will be just 10 years old — and hails from Field Elementary School. After winning the 2025 Bach…
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Apr 17, 2025
CCSD21 joins RMHC’s Thanks a Million club with pop tab donation
    With the simple pop of a can tab, students and staff in Community Consolidated School District 21 have made a big impact. Thanks to their ongoing collection efforts, the district recently joined the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ prestigious…
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Mar 13, 2025
My Why - Evelyn Schuler, Retired 2nd Grade Teacher
  At the incredible age of 102, Mrs. Evelyn Schuler is a cherished former District 21 educator who dedicated 28 rewarding years to teaching in our district. A true inspiration, she spent her career shaping young minds with wisdom, patience,…
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Feb 6, 2025
My Why - Michelle Turek, Art Teacher at Field
Michelle Turek has always loved art. She is a creative soul who immersed herself into artistic endeavor's as a child in an early pursuit of an art career. Her parents, however, wanted her to pursue a different path – a…
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Dec 10, 2024
My Why - Alli Tower, Technology Support Specialist
Common thinking about technology positions is that it requires a computer science degree. CCSD21 technology support specialist Alli Tower busts this myth. With her calm demeanor and excellent customer service support, she possesses the perfect combination of qualities to assist…
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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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May 5, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
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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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