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As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 14, is a key date for our middle school families. First, this date marks five weeks before the first day of school. In order for eligible students (age 12+) to be fully vaccinated by the…

Update: The Illinois Department of Public Health has fully adopted the school guidance issued by the CDC today. CCSD21 continues to review this information. --- Earlier today, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released its recommendations regarding the 2021-2022 school…

As families look to the fall and begin thinking about the start of the new school year, a few reminders: First day The first day of school for students in grades 1-8 is Wednesday, August 18. The first day of…

The following message was sent through ParentSquare to families of students who will be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2021-2022 school year. If you did not receive this message, please email [email protected] to ensure your contact information…

A free, healthy breakfast and lunch will be served throughout the summer for any child 18 years of age and younger thanks to a waiver granted by the USDA to allow meals to be served when school is out of…

June 10, 2021 Dear CCSD21 families, We hope your summer break is off to a safe and relaxing start! As a reminder, free summer meals are available throughout the summer for any individual in our community age 18 or younger.…

The following message was sent to all CCSD21 families through ParentSquare, the district’s notification tool. Parents that did not receive this message should contact their school’s main office to ensure their contact information is up to date. May 27, 2021…

CCSD21 students will have access to a variety of online opportunities to continue learning over the summer. These online learning opportunities are available at no cost to students completing the 2020-2021 school year in the district. We encourage students and…

A free, healthy breakfast and lunch will be served throughout the summer for any child 18 years of age and younger. Menus are available here. Meals will be served on weekdays from Monday, June 1, to Friday, August 6, between…

Tomorrow only! Individuals who get vaccinated at a Cook County Health site tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26, can receive a free Six Flags Great America pass! For locations and more information about Cook County Health vaccination sites, click here: https://myshotcookcounty.com/locations/ The Food…

Prior to the May Board of Education meeting, Board members recognized 19 individuals retiring from CCSD21. Combined, the retirees have served the community for 380 years! The 2021 retirees represent each District employee’s passion for the community and commitment to…

School District 21 partnered with Dr. Xochil Galeano to offer a COVID-19 vaccine information session specifically focused on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine use authorization in individuals ages 12+. The information night and Q&A session were held via Zoom on Tuesday, May…