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Jun
23

Special Board Meeting

5:30p - 7:30p
959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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Jul
24

Board of Education Meeting

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

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Aug
18

Institute Day - No Classes

8:00a - 3:30p

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Aug
19

Institute Day - No Classes

8:00a - 3:30p

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Aug
20

First Day of Classes, Grades 1-8

All Day

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Aug
21

First Day of Classes, Pre-K (Early Childhood)

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Aug
21

First Day of Classes, Kindergarten Group A

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Aug
21

Board of Education Meeting

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

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Aug
22

First Day of Classes, Kindergarten Group B

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Aug
25

Second Day of Classes, Kindergarten Groups A & B (All K)

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Sep
01

No School - Labor Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Sep
18

Board of Education Meeting

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

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Sep
23

No School - Rosh Hashanah

8:00a - 3:30p

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Sep
26

School Improvement Day--AM Classes Only, no pre-K

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Oct
02

No School - Yom Kippur

8:00a - 3:30p

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News and Happenings View All News >

Jun 16, 2025

Board Briefs now available for June 12 meeting

The June edition of “Board Briefs” is now available! This quick recap highlights key discussions and decisions from the most recent Board of Education meeting. Stay informed on important updates, initiatives, and actions shaping our schools. Scroll down to read…

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Jun 16, 2025

Several construction, renovation projects lined up for summer break

With the 2024-2025 school year officially complete, construction crews will soon start to move in to kick off a busy summer of improvements across Community Consolidated School District 21. The projects, approved through a series of bids spanning the last…

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Jun 12, 2025

CCSD21 names new assistant principal for Frost, language services coordinator

The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education on June 12 voted unanimously to appoint a new assistant principal for Frost Elementary School and a new coordinator of language services, both effective July 1. Debra Yasutake will assume…

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Jun 11, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremonies

We’re excited to announce that photo albums from our recent eighth-grade promotion ceremonies are now available to view and enjoy! These albums highlight many of the meaningful moments from the celebrations, and we invite you to download and use any…

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Jun 11, 2025

NSPRA honors CCSD21 with four awards for outstanding school communications

Community Consolidated School District 21 is proud to announce that its Communications Department has been recognized with four Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The annual awards program honors outstanding communications efforts from…

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Jun 6, 2025

The June 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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Jun 4, 2025

Seamless Summer program returns to support local children

Community Consolidated School District 21 is once again offering free meals to all children 18 and under as part of its Seamless Summer program. Designed to ensure no child goes hungry when school is out, the initiative provides nutritious meals…

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May 23, 2025

More than 200 attend CCSD21’s 2025 Family Health & Wellness Fair

More than 200 community members gathered at London Middle School during the morning of Saturday, April 26, for the district’s inaugural Family Health & Wellness Fair. Themed “Healthy Families, Stronger Communities,” the event offered a variety of free health…

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May 22, 2025

CCSD21 unveils Technology Services Department in strategic reorganization

Community Consolidated School District 21 has officially reorganized its Information Services Department under a new name – Technology Services – marking a significant step in the district’s ongoing efforts to modernize and align its technological infrastructure with current educational…

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May 22, 2025

Board Briefs now available for May 15 meeting

The May edition of "Board Briefs" is now available! This quick recap highlights key discussions and decisions from the most recent Board of Education meeting. Stay informed on important updates, initiatives, and actions shaping our schools. Scroll down to read…

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May 20, 2025

Field’s new Game Club builds friendships beyond the screen

One new after-school club at Field Elementary School is proving that unplugged fun is more popular than ever. The Game Club, launched this year and open to second through fifth graders, has been a runaway success – so much…

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May 20, 2025

Soccer mentorship program connects Poe, Cooper, Buffalo Grove High School students

A new mentorship initiative is helping fifth graders at Poe Elementary School find their footing, both socially and athletically, as they prepare for the transition to middle school. With guidance from their eighth-grade counterparts at Cooper Middle School and…

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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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Faces of Tomorrow View All >

May 19, 2025

Meet London H

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May 5, 2025

Meet Lily F

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Apr 21, 2025

Meet Enrique R

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Apr 7, 2025

Meet Kaitlyn H

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Mar 26, 2025

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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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