Welcome to District 21!

We are thrilled to have you here! We believe in fostering a warm, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every student can thrive.

Kindergarten and New Student Registration Now Available!

We're excited to welcome incoming kindergarteners and new students for the 2025-2026 school year!

Congratulations, Cooper!

Our eighth grade girls volleyball team won the Mid-Suburban Middle School Athletic Conference for the second year in a row!

Congratulations, London!

Our seventh grade girls volleyball team won the Mid-Suburban Middle School Athletic Conference!

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Apr
18

No School - Good Friday

8:00a - 3:30p

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Apr
23

Special Board Meeting

4:30p - 6:00p
959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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Apr
24

Board of Education Meeting

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

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Apr
26

Health & Wellness Fair

10:00a - 1:00p
Jack London Middle School, 1001 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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Apr
28

Preschool Non-Attendance Day

All Day

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May
01

Returning Student Registration Opens

All Day

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May
05

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Kilmer

5:00p - 7:00p
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, 655 Golfview Terrace, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA

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May
06

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Twain

5:00p - 7:00p
Mark Twain Elementary School, 515 E Merle Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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May
07

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Riley

5:00p - 7:00p
James W. Riley Elementary School, 1209 E Burr Oak Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA

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May
07

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Poe

5:00p - 7:00p
Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School, 2800 N Highland Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA

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May
08

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Tarkington

5:00p - 7:00p
Booth Tarkington Elementary School, 310 Scott St, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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May
12

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Whitman

5:00p - 7:00p
Walt Whitman Elementary School, 133 Wille Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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May
13

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Frost

5:00p - 7:00p
Robert Frost Elementary School, 1805 Aspen Dr, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA

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May
13

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Longfellow

5:00p - 7:00p
Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School, 501 Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA

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May
14

Kindergarten Preview Night @ Field

5:00p - 7:00p
Eugene Field School, 51 St Armand Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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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 >

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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Apr 16, 2025

Cooper’s Symphonic Winds returning to SuperState for third time in four years

Don’t call it a comeback! For the third time in four years, Cooper Middle School’s Symphonic Winds will return to the Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival on Friday, May 9, as one of only seven middle school bands…

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Apr 14, 2025

London science teacher named Fund for Teachers fellow

While most students and staff will spend their summer break in and around the Chicago area, one teacher at London Middle School will trade her classroom for the landscapes of Africa. Tracy Crowley, a sixth grade science teacher, has…

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Apr 14, 2025

Holmes unveils renovated LMC, marking milestone for district

Officials within Community Consolidated School District 21, along with several families and community members, gathered at Holmes Middle School during the afternoon of Thursday, April 3, to celebrate the grand reopening of the school’s fully renovated library and media…

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Apr 11, 2025

CCSD21 launches ‘Attendance Matters’ initiative to support student success

Community Consolidated School District 21 is proud to launch its new Attendance Matters initiative, aimed at promoting consistent school attendance and supporting students and families in building strong attendance habits that lead to long-term academic and personal success. Attendance is…

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Apr 10, 2025

CCSD21 invokes severance clauses of two administrators; reassigns one

The Board of Education, during its special board meeting on April 10, invoked the severance clauses and will pay the severance amounts reflected in Section 19(B) of the employment contracts of Micheal DeBartolo, assistant superintendent of finance and operations, and…

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Apr 7, 2025

London eighth grader wins silver medal at 2024 World Poomsae Championships

WORLD SILVER MEDALIST Contributed by Communications Apprentice, Kenny Munao In December 2024, Aiden D., an eighth grader at London Middle School, won a silver medal in the Team Male Cadet division at the 2024 World Poomsae Championships. Poomsae is…

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Apr 4, 2025

The April 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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Apr 4, 2025

Board Briefs: March 2025

Introducing Board Briefs, a new way to stay up to date on what’s happening at CCSD21’s monthly Board of Education meetings! Each month, Board Briefs will provide a quick and easy-to-read summary of key discussions, decisions, and updates from the Board. Whether…

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Apr 4, 2025

CCSD21 piloting visitor management kiosk systems at London, Riley

Since classes resumed after spring break, visitors to London Middle School or Riley Elementary School may have noticed a new way to sign in at the front office. Community Consolidated School District 21 has utilized the Raptor Visitor Management System…

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Apr 3, 2025

CCSD21 schedules preview nights for families of incoming kindergarten students

As anticipation for the upcoming academic year builds, Community Consolidated School District 21 (“CCSD21”) is thrilled to announce its much-awaited kindergarten preview nights, offering a sneak peek into the world of elementary education. These events are designed to welcome…

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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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Apr 7, 2025

Meet Kaitlyn H

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Mar 26, 2025

Meet Mason M

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Feb 20, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

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Jan 13, 2025

Meet Maritza J

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Nov 12, 2024

Meet Naia R

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Nov 12, 2024

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Nov 12, 2024

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Nov 12, 2024

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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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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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