The District 25 Dish
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
Dear District 25 Community,
As we approach the end of another remarkable school year, this time of year always brings with it a mix of emotions. It is a season of milestones, celebration, and reflection, and a reminder that in schools, some of the people most important to us inevitably move on. Thankfully, not always in sad ways, but often in ways that mark growth, accomplishment, and well earned new chapters.
At last week’s Board of Education meeting, we had the privilege of honoring 25 retirees representing an incredible 486 years of service to Arlington Heights School District 25. Collectively, they have shaped generations of students, supported colleagues, cared deeply for families, and strengthened our schools in ways that cannot fully be measured. While we will miss their daily presence, we are filled with gratitude for all they have given to our district and wish them nothing but joy in the exciting chapter ahead.
At the same time, we look forward to another meaningful milestone, our eighth grade graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 2. Graduation is always a special moment in District 25, as we celebrate our students and the journeys ahead of them. While we are sad to see them leave our schools, we take pride in knowing they are leaving prepared, supported, and ready for what comes next.
This season reminds us that growth often means change. Whether it is a beloved colleague beginning retirement or students crossing the graduation stage, these moments are a reflection of what makes District 25 so special: the relationships we build, the impact we have on one another, and the confidence we can have in the future.
To our retirees, thank you. To our graduates, congratulations. And to our entire District 25 community, thank you for making this such a meaningful school year.
Together Today To Transform Tomorrow!
– Dr. Brian Kaye
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
We’re Hiring a Director of Food & Nutrition Services!
We are seeking a qualified leader to champion our school nutrition programs. Preferred qualifications include a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and school food service administration experience.
Click here to view the full job description and apply!
As we wrap up the school year, we want to share an update regarding our eLearning Plan. Every three years, we are required to formally renew our plan to ensure it meets the standards set by the North Cook Intermediate Service Center & Regional Office of Education.
Following our eLearning day this past winter, we carefully reviewed the feedback from both our staff and parent surveys. You can revisit those results and the successes from that day in the Superintendent Update here, or dive directly into the data via the links below:
What’s Changing?
The core of our plan remains the same. We have made a few minor language tweaks to keep the document current. For example, we updated specific platform names like "Zoom" to the more general "virtual meeting" to reflect our flexible use of tools.
Next Steps
We will formally share the renewed plan with the Board of Education for their approval at the June 16 meeting. Following Board approval, the plan will be submitted to the Regional Office of Education to cover the 2026-2027 through 2028-2029 school years.
You can review the full draft of the updated plan here: District 25 eLearning Plan 2026-2029
Thank you for your continued dedication to ensuring our students stay connected and engaged, even when the weather keeps us home!
At the April 2026 Board Meeting, our Superintendent, Dr. Brian Kaye, along with Strategic Plan Refresh Team participants District 25 Director of Student Learning Andrea Luessow, student Graham McGann, constituents Suchi Joshi and Ilinca Wallace, and David Nienhueser, presented the team’s recommended Strategic Plan Refresh following a collaborative, yearlong process (detailed below).
The recommendation outlined five strategic goals focused on student learning and growth, well-being and belonging, staff excellence, community partnership, and organizational effectiveness. It also introduced a Portrait of a Learner framework to define the skills and dispositions District 25 aims to cultivate in every student.
The Board reviewed the proposed plan, and adopted it in May 2026. The district is now moving into implementation phases, including defining success metrics, aligning improvement efforts, and providing regular progress updates.
- For a PDF of the presentation, click here.
- To watch this portion of the meeting, click here.
Visit our Strategic Plan page for more information: www.sd25.org/StrategicPlan.
Evening of May 26 - Evening of May 29
Pride Month - June 2026
Caribbean American Heritage Month - June 2026
Immigrant Heritage Month - June 2026
Resource Hour: Cardio Kidz
When: June 7, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont
Who: All Ages with a Parent/Guardian
Picnic in the Park
Early Childhood
Summer Band
2026-27 Registration
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open. Please visit www.sd25.org/Registration to register your child.
Arlington Heights School District 25 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. District 25 is one of 31 school districts in Illinois to receive this award.
For more information on the award or the NAMM Foundation, click here.
Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Mindful
Our school community is grounded in the expectations to Be Ready, Be Safe, and Be Mindful. Students are expected to demonstrate behaviors that support a positive and respectful learning environment for all. More information about each school building's expected behaviors can be found on their school webpage.
District 25 also uses a consistent framework to define and respond to both minor and major behaviors, with a focus on clearly teaching expectations and helping students understand the impact of their actions. Our approach emphasizes restorative practices, ensuring that students are supported in reflecting, repairing harm when appropriate, and continuing to grow as responsible members of the school community.
More information about our Elementary School Framework and Middle School Framework and by visiting our Safe25 webpage: www.sd25.org/Safe25.
What: School Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026*
Where: Dunton Administration Building, 1200 South Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
*The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. at which time the Board will move into Closed Session until approximately 7:00 p.m. Following Closed session, the Regular Open meeting will begin.*
May 2026
May 2026
NEW Calendar Sync Process
Due to our recent website update, the process for syncing district and school calendars has changed. The previous calendar link will no longer provide updated information.
Please remove the old calendar feed and add the new one to ensure you continue receiving accurate events. This takes just a minute—see the short how-to video below:
Have you visited our SAFE25 page? We invite you to take a look.
Ensuring the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We are committed to creating secure environments where learning can thrive.
School safety is an ongoing effort, and your input matters. Share your feedback at safe25@sd25.org. Together, we can build a safer future for our students.
Standard Response Protocol
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is our district’s approach to managing all types of hazards or emergencies that may occur on school property. It provides a clear, consistent framework for how we communicate and respond to keep everyone safe.
E-Bikes and Motorized Devices
Arlington Heights regulates e-bikes and scooters to help keep our community safe. Parents and residents are encouraged to review the rules and be aware of the risks.
Link Together Coalition
Link Together Coalition Mission: Promote healthy youth and communities by reducing teen substance use through education, advocacy, resources, and policy action.
Working with D25: South and Thomas Middle Schools provide targeted prevention programs that empower students to stay substance-free.
For more information and resources, visit our Parent Academy page.
Glenbard Parent Series
District 25 is a partner in the Link Together Coalition, which gives our community access to the Glenbard Parent Series. Please check out the various Glenbard Parent Series presentations that work to engage top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal of strengthening our communities. Programs are free and open to the public. No registration required.
Stay tuned for future events and speaker line-ups for the 2026-2027 season with events starting back up in August.
District 25 is committed to supporting the whole child and their family. We’ve created a new webpage to share community resources that offer assistance with food, housing, health services, and more. Visit the community supports page by clicking here to explore support options.
Click HERE for support.
Care Solace is a free, confidential 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service.
Call (888) 515 - 0595, or go to caresolace.com/site/northcook.
District 214 Community Education
Learn more about adult education offered by District 214!
Click here to learn more: https://www.ce.d214.org/
Arlington Heights School District 25
Website: www.sd25.org
Location: 1200 South Dunton Avenue
Phone: (847) 758.4900
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsd25
Twitter: @ahsd25
Instagram: @ahsd25social