Weekly Update
September 3, 2025
The Indian Prairie School District Board of Education is embarking on a search for the next superintendent, and your voice matters in shaping the future of our district!
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in the anonymous Superintendent Search Survey. Your feedback will help guide the Board of Education during this important process.
Complete the survey by Friday, September 12 at 5 PM.
Superintendent Search Webpage
Parent/teacher conferences for preschool, elementary, middle and high school will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm and Monday, October 20, 2025 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Elementary, middle, and high school parents can begin scheduling conferences through ParentVUE on October 8, 2025 starting at 6:00 am. Preschool families will receive directions for how to register for conferences from your child’s classroom teacher.
To schedule your conference for elementary, middle, and high school students, log in to ParentVUE and select "Conference" from the menu on the left side to see the times available. Once you have scheduled your conference, you can click "Email Schedule" to have the details emailed to you. You can also go back to ParentVUE at any time to view the information. Conference scheduling will remain open through October 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
NASA’s exploration of Mars began in 1965 with the very first spacecraft flyby. Learn how NASA continues to explore the Red Planet with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Stephanie Rybka for Family Night on Friday September 12th.
WVHS Planetarium Family Nights are monthly public programs designed for astronomy lovers of all ages. Programs will be held at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm inside the planetarium. Tickets go on sale at store.ipsd.org beginning Monday, September 9. Don’t wait—once a program sells out, it disappears from the webstore! For full details, visit ipsd.org/planetarium.
And the night doesn’t end there! Walk outside after the planetarium shows on September 12th for telescope viewing at 8:00 pm (weather permitting). Members of the Naperville Astronomical Association will set up their telescopes in the grassy field west of the planetarium parking lot—free for everyone, no ticket required!
Stay connected with the WVHS Planetarium for future events and local skywatching opportunities—follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
District 204’s Volunteer Program, GIVE (Growing Involvement, Valuing Education) is continuing this year through the Raptor Technologies system. The GIVE Program, aligned with the district’s Strategic Plan, helps recruit and support volunteers across the district in areas such as Boosters, Fine Arts, LMC, PTA, and IPPC events.
To volunteer, please be sure to:
- Complete the district’s Consent Form (English or Spanish)
- Submit a new Online Application (English or Spanish) through the Raptor Technologies system.
- Upload the Consent Form into your Online Application.
Both forms are available on our Volunteer Program webpage. This process keeps volunteer records consistent across all District 204 schools.
Returning Volunteers (2025–26 School Year):
If you are a returning volunteer, you will need to reapply once your application expires. Raptor Technologies will email you directly when your volunteer status is about to expire.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Jeannie Dina, Assistant Director of Community Relations at jeannie_dina@ipsd.org.
The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council (IPPC), in partnership with District 204, is continuing the Families Helping Families program for a second year. This program provides support to families experiencing hardships or homelessness. By contributing monetary donations or gift cards, your support makes a difference for families in our community.
Donations will help under-resourced families at the start of the school year and during the winter holiday season. Community members can help by visiting the online store to purchase gift cards or donate.
The program runs throughout the end of the school year.
For questions, please contact IPPC 1st Vice President and Unity Chair, Amy Valley, at ippcpta@gmail.com. If your family is going through a difficult time, please reach out to your school social worker for support and resources.
The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council is once again hosting their annual winter coat drive to benefit District 204 students and families in need. This program gathers new and gently used clean winter coats and accessories (including boots, snow pants, hats, scarves and mittens) that will be offered at no cost to families in need. Students and parents are encouraged to bring their donated items to their school between August 25 and September 19. Collection boxes will be available in the entrance of each school.
If you have questions about the coat drive, please contact IPPC 1st VP and Unity Chair, Amy Valley at ippcpta@gmail.com.
With a fully staffed team of drivers, our students arrived safely and on time. We are grateful for the drivers, dispatchers, and staff who work tirelessly to keep our district moving every day!
Student and staff safety is a top priority of District 204. We are continuously reviewing our safety practices and training our staff so we are prepared in the event of a major incident.
If an emergency occurs in our schools, parents will be notified through all contact information that is on file in ParentVUE (email, phone, and text message). A major incident is considered any event that would require first responder involvement from multiple agencies and includes students being evacuated from their school and transported to an offsite location.
If a major incident occurs at your child’s school, we will first inform you that an incident has occurred. When you receive this notification, the following steps should be taken immediately:
- Do not go to your child’s school – this interferes with the ability of first responders to effectively do their job and could potentially put you or others in danger.
- Locate your driver’s license or another form of photo ID – this will be required to pick up your child at the reunification site.
- Allow school and district officials to assess the situation and determine the best site to relocate students safely. You will receive communication as soon as students are safely transported to an alternate location and reunification details are available.
Be sure to update your contact information in Parent VUE to ensure you receive communications from your child’s school and the district. To receive text messages, you must have a designated phone number listed in Parent VUE for SMS messages. Please see the SMS Messaging Setup Instructions.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
GPS Parent Series is Here to Empower Parents and Strengthen Families
This year, GPS Parent Series proudly celebrates 30 years of providing FREE, expert-led resources to support families. Their 1-hour programs equip parents, caregivers, and educators with practical strategies to build stronger individuals, families, and communities.
GPS will present over 50 events this year in multiple languages. World-renowned authors and clinicians deliver timely, research-based guidance to promote positive youth development and well-being for all ages. GPS is completely free and open to everyone—no registration, no subscription required!
Explore the full lineup of speakers or view the brochure at GPSParentSeries.org and help spread the word by sharing this incredible resource with friends, relatives and coworkers.
This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the 204 e-Folder.
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