The District 25 Dish
July 24, 2025
Important Calendar Update + Back-to-School Prep 📆
Dear District 25 Community,
With just a couple of weeks left before the first day of school, we are deep into preparations to welcome your children back into our buildings!
Our administrators and administrative assistants are back from their summer breaks today, and we’re excited to welcome our new teachers and staff on August 11 as they begin their New Faculty Week. That week is always an energizing and inspiring time here in District 25.
Important: Please see the calendar update below regarding a change to the 2025–2026 school year.
Coming Up: We’re also looking forward to seeing many of you at National Night Out on Tuesday, July 29 at North School Park from 5:30–8:30 PM. Stop by and say hi as District 25 administrators, principals, assistant principals, directors, coordinators, and board members will be there!
I hope these final weeks of summer are filled with family, sunshine, and plenty of fun!
Sincerely,
Dr. Brian Kaye
Superintendent, Arlington Heights School District 25
District 25 has once again earned ASBO International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for our FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, marking our 32nd consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition! This award highlights our district’s longstanding commitment to transparency, accountability, and high-quality financial reporting. Thank you to our incredible Business Office team for upholding this standard year after year!
SUN Bucks
Eligible families can receive $120 per school-aged child to use toward groceries such as fresh produce, grains, dairy, and other pantry staples. This benefit supports families in preparing healthy meals at home during the summer months.
Summer Meals
Free meals are available to all children and teens ages 18 and under at designated locations throughout the community. No registration or identification is required—meals are available to any child who needs them.
To learn more about SUN Bucks eligibility , click the link.
Quick Calendar Update!
At the Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Board of Education meeting, a change to the 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved. The School Improvement Day originally scheduled for Monday, April 6 was moved to Tuesday, March 17. This means:
March 17, 2026 → No school for students
April 6, 2026 → Students will attend school
For more details on the change, click here for a letter sent to our community on July 17, 2025.
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Link Together Coalition
Working with D25: South and Thomas Middle Schools are provided with prevention initiatives that are targeted at youth to empower them to be drug and alcohol free.
Lets Talk More: In the past year, 52% of Wheeling Township high school students answered YES that their parent/guardians have talked to them about not using alcohol. See attached PDF below to learn more.
For more information and resources, visit our Parent Academy page.
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. Next speaker is on August 21, 2025.
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 to complete a brief screening to be matched with a provider. Available for students, families and staff.
For more resources, visit our parent academy page: www.sd25.org/ParentAcademy.
BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation) is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs. It’s common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Please know you are not alone, and neither is your child. Click HERE for support.
Have you ever visited our SAFE25 page? We invite you to check it out!
Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining secure environments where learning can thrive.
School safety is an ongoing process, and your input is invaluable. Share your feedback with us at safe25@sd25.org. Together, we can build a safer future for our students.
Standard Response Protocol
As part of the commitment of safety, we are transitioning to the I Love U Guys Standard Response Protocol (SRP) this fall. This shift, made in partnership with the Arlington Heights Police Department, will help ensure a clear, consistent response to emergencies across all of our buildings. Please check out the SRP
National Night Out
National Night Out is a night to celebrate police-community relationships that make Arlington Heights a safer place, join us for family entertainment, police K9s, food trucks and more! This event is open and free to the public.
When: July 29, 2025 | 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Where: North School Park
Storytime in the Park
Enjoy a 20-minute storytime and browse in the bookmobile. The Bookmobile stops from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime starts at 10:45.
In case of inclement weather, both the storytime and bookmobile will be canceled.
When: July 29, 2025 | 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Where: Pioneer Park
Heritage Fest
Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Heritage Fest on Saturday, August 10 from 10AM - 1PM at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Free, family-friendly event with performances, food for purchase and the opportunity to meet with local, cultural organizations. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair or blankets.
Presented in partnership by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights Park District and Village of Arlington Heights.
When: August 9, 2025 | 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Where: Arlington Heights Historical Museum
District 214 Community Education
Learn more about adult education offered by District 214!
Click here to learn more: https://www.ce.d214.org/
Held at South Middle School, students from across the District are spending part of their summer sharpening math and reading skills, learning Spanish, typing, and even picking up new hobbies like crocheting! 🧶💻✏️
More than academics, SummerU is about connection, deepening friendships, meeting new faces, and building confidence before the new school year begins. 💬👫💡
Shoutout to our incredible SummerU staff for creating such a warm, welcoming space for our learners! 🙌
#D25SummerU #AlwaysLearning #D25ItsPersonal
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