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    No School - Spring Break
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    Classes Resume
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    31
    Preschool Non-Attendance Day
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    01
    No School - Election Day
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    02
    8th Grade Picture Retakes
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    02
    Zumba Night
    4:45p - 6:00p
    Mark Twain Elementary School, 515 E Merle Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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    03
    Boys Volleyball Match vs. Winston Middle School
    3:30p - 5:00p
    Cooper Middle School
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    04
    Lighted School House
    7:00p - 9:00p
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    Apr
    08
    Boys Volleyball Match @ Thomas Middle School
    4:00p - 6:00p
    Thomas Middle School, 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
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    08
    Track Meet
    5:30p - 8:30p
    Prospect High School, 801 W Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
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    Cooper PTO Meeting
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    15
    Boys Volleyball Match vs. Thomas Middle School
    4:00p - 6:00p
    James F. Cooper Middle School, 1050 Plum Grove Cir, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
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    15
    Track Meet
    5:30p - 8:30p
    Wheeling High School, 900 S Elmhurst Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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    16
    Boys Volleyball Match vs. Lincoln Middle School
    4:00p - 6:00p
    Lincoln Middle School, 700 W Lincoln St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
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    18
    No School - Good Friday
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News and Happenings View All News >

Mar 22, 2025
CCSD 21 Update
Personnel changes are part of any organization and naturally invite speculation. Three CCSD 21 administrators were placed on administrative leave on Friday afternoon. While we do not comment on personnel matters, we want to clarify in the strongest terms that…
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Mar 21, 2025
Holmes art teacher creates painting for district office
  One of Community Consolidated School District 21’s own educators is being honored in a meaningful and creative way–through the display of his artwork at the district office. Steve Hamann, the dedicated art teacher at Holmes Middle School, recently completed…
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Mar 17, 2025
District 21 middle schools sweep MSMSAC titles in girls volleyball
  Two middle schools within Community Consolidated School District 21 have spiked their way to the top, earning championship titles in this year’s Mid-Suburban Middle School Athletic Conference for girls volleyball. Cooper Middle School’s eighth grade team cemented the conference…
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Mar 17, 2025
Important update to Dundee Road traffic patterns for week of March 17
We want to keep you informed about the Village of Wheeling’s upcoming water main project on Dundee Road. Staging for the project began today, March 17, and while this early work is not expected to affect current traffic patterns, it may…
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Mar 14, 2025
Long-serving CCSD21 Board of Education member, Staci Allan, announces resignation
The Wheeling CCSD21 Board of Education today announced the resignation of Staci Allan, effective March 11, 2025, after 18 years of dedicated service. Staci has been a pillar of the CCSD 21 community, serving on the Board of Education since…
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Mar 7, 2025
The March 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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Mar 7, 2025
CCSD21 initiates $2.75 million fund transfer from internal service to education fund to support general education goals
The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 20, officially approved the process by which approximately $2.75 million will be transferred from the district’s internal service fund to its education fund. As it transitioned in 2018…
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Mar 6, 2025
Seven CCSD21 staff among ISBE’s honorees for extraordinary contributions to education
  Seven staff members in Community Consolidated School District 21 were among the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2025 recipients for the Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year program. The program honors educators who have made significant contributions…
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Mar 3, 2025
D21 Choral Festival reunites feeder schools in harmony after a decade
  For the first time in 10 years, voices from across Community Consolidated School District 21 came together for one night of perfect harmony at the district-wide Choral Festival.  The festival’s long-awaited return marked a milestone for the district, as…
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Feb 27, 2025
CCSD21 names new principal for Tarkington
  The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 20, formally approved Jillian Dorn as the new principal for Tarkington Elementary School, effective July 1. Dorn has spent the past four years as assistant principal of…
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Feb 13, 2025
Cooper seventh grader wins District 21 Spelling Bee
  It took an E-L-E-C-T-R-I-F-Y-I-N-G 24 rounds of competition before a seventh grader from Cooper Middle School emerged as the victor of the District 21 Spelling Bee, which was held Feb. 5 in the Community Service Center and Administrative Office.…
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Feb 11, 2025
CCSD21 schools to transition to e-learning day on Wednesday, Feb. 12
Dear CCSD21 community, In light of the latest forecasts predicting severe winter weather leading to potentially hazardous travel conditions from late morning through the evening on Wednesday, all CCSD21 schools will transition to an e-learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12.…
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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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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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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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