FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
The first day of school can be a joy for many and can also be filled with anxiety for some. As parents, teachers and students gear up for the first day of school, Community Consolidated School District 21 (“CCSD21”) would like to provide you with a few reminders and resources to make the transition to the first day of school a success. See the list of school reminders and resources.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
In 2018, D21 proposed a $69 million referendum to appear on the November 6 general election ballot for voters within the district. The referendum requested funding to alter, repair, renovate and equip the school buildings with enhanced security measures, district-wide air conditioning, renovation of spaces to accommodate full-day of kindergarten classes, as well as other capital improvements. The referendum was approved by 73% and CCSD21 is grateful for the community support and trust to initiate these building enhancements.
Construction started in the summer of 2019. As of this writing, air conditioning was installed across the district, a three-point security check for visitors was created as was digital security cameras in all 14 buildings, and renovations are complete to accommodate full-day kindergarten classes. Many other improvements are currently underway to realize the vision for 21st century learning for all students.
More recently, District 21 is making improvements in all of the buildings, including updating some libraries, installing new gym floors, furnishing rooms with LED lights, renovating bathrooms, upgrading HVAC systems, library work, painting, and creating life skills classrooms, complete with washers dryers and kitchens, among other enhancements.
See the construction update here.
Welcome to the new school year!
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FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES (Cooper, Hawthorne, Riley, Longfellow and Poe)
The Community Consolidated School District 21 (“CCSD21”) invites families from Hawthorne, Longfellow, Poe, Riley or Cooper to apply for free and reduced breakfasts and lunches for the 2022-2023 school year. This is the first time in two years that families are required to apply. During the pandemic, the application process was waived.
CCSD21 provides nutritionally balanced, free and reduced breakfasts and lunches every school day for qualified students as part of the National School Lunch Program, a federally assisted meal program operating in public schools. In order to receive free or reduced price meals at Hawthorne, Longfellow, Poe, Riley or Cooper, an application must be submitted and approved for each student. Students who do not qualify for the free or reduced price meals may still purchase lunch at school at the established prices.
Eligibility guidelines are based on household size and income. See the application form here.
For additional information, contact Cindy Kile at 847.520.2706 or [email protected].
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FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH (Field, Frost, Kilmer, Tarkington, Twain, Whitman, Holmes and London)
Community Consolidated School District 21 (“CCSD21”) wanted to inform families from Field, Frost, Kilmer, Tarkington, Twain, Whitman, Holmes and London that their students are eligible to eat breakfasts and lunches during the 2022-2023 school year at no charge as part of the national Community Eligibility Provision (“CEP”) Program. The CEP Program is a student meal service option offered for Field, Frost, Kilmer, Tarkington, Twain, Whitman, Holmes and London.
While CEP is offered at this time, the District must maintain accurate records regarding student eligibility in order to be able to continue to offer this valuable program. Therefore, we strongly request that you fill out the application here. Doing so maximizes the opportunity for the District to receive critical federal funding for our academic programs while preserving this vital meal program for our students.
For additional information, contact Cindy Kile at 847.520.2706 or [email protected]. |