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Join Us Saturday for Our Final Family Listening Tour

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:46:00 GMT

We invite families and community members to join us this weekend for the final in-person listening tour, hosted in partnership with our wonderful community partners at Waukegan to College. Saturday, March 7 Waukegan to College, at 1 p.m. for English Session and 2 p.m. for Spanish Session

Academia 60 Parent Workshop: The Impact of Social Media on Today’s Youth

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:46:00 GMT

Waukegan Public Schools’ Bilingual and Multicultural Department, in partnership with the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), invites families to attend the next session in its Academia 60 Parent Education Series. Families are encouraged to join us for “The Impact of Social Media on Today’s Youth / El Impacto de las Redes Sociales en los Jóvenes de Hoy,” presented by guest speaker Dr. Ferney Ramírez, a psychologist.

Clark Elementary Authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:42:00 GMT

Waukegan Public Schools is proud to announce that Clark Elementary School has been officially authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Clark received its official authorization last month following a multi-year process that began in 2022. The designation recognizes the Clark community’s commitment to providing rigorous, inquiry-based instruction that encourages students to think critically, take ownership of their learning, and make meaningful connections to the world around them.

Virtual Family Listening Tours Begin Today

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:00 GMT

Our Family Listening Tour continues this week, with virtual sessions beginning today. These sessions are an opportunity for families to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas as we continue working to strengthen our schools. While virtual sessions are organized by grade band, you are welcome to join whichever session best fits your schedule.

Family Listening Tour Begins This Week

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:51:00 GMT

Our Family Listening Tour begins this week. These sessions are an opportunity for families to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas as we continue working to strengthen our schools. Families may attend either a virtual or in-person session. Virtual sessions are organized by grade band, but you are welcome to attend whichever session best fits your schedule.

Join Superintendent Plascencia for Upcoming Family Listening Sessions

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Over the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet with staff and students across our district as part of our Winter Listening Tour. I am now excited to invite families to join me as we continue this important work together. These listening sessions are designed to provide an opportunity to share what is working well in our schools, where we can continue to grow, and how we can strengthen the climate and safety of our learning environments. Your voice matters, and I look forward to learning from your experiences and perspectives.

Notice of February 23 and 24 Board Meetings

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:22:00 GMT

A Special Meeting with Closed and Open Session of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 112 at the Educational Service Center. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), the discussion will be held in Closed Session. A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session.

Just a Few Weeks Remain to Complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:48:00 GMT

District 60 families, staff, and students still have time to share their feedback through the 2025–2026 statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey, but the survey window will close on March 13. Teachers, students, and parents are encouraged to complete the research-based survey, which takes approximately 25 minutes.