The District 25 Dish

The District Dish is organized in the following way:

• New to the Dish – What's new
• Back for Seconds – Worth another look
• Ongoing Classics – Ongoing information and reminders

Middle School Progress Reports

• October 30th

Election Day | All Schools Closed

• November 3rd

Superintendent Office Hours

• November 12th

Elementary | 1st Trimester Ends

• November 13th

School Board Meeting

• November 17th

Elementary | Progress Reports

• November 20th

Thanksgiving Break

• November 23rd - 27th

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback through our D25 technology survey. Linked below are the results broken up via community & staff:

• Community Results
• Staff Results

District 25 will send out a TEST message of our emergency alert system tonight, Thursday, October 29 at 6pm. This message will be a phone call, text message, and email.

If you do not receive this test within 30 minutes of 6pm, please email our Head of Communications & Storytelling, Adam Harris (aharris@sd25.org).

Did you know that every school lunch includes a hot or cold entrée, 1-3 servings of fruits and vegetables, and an optional milk? We offer at least six fruit and vegetable options daily (check them out on our menu site here), and students can build their own plates as they walk through the line. Right now, many students only grab a single serving of fruit or vegetables, missing out on the rest!

Note: Under National School Lunch Program rules, all students must have the required meal components (including the entree & fruits/veggies) selected before reaching the register or turning in lunch cards to pay for the meal, so please remind them to load up their tray early!

Below is a snapshot of upcoming local events that may be of interest to students and families. For a complete list of activities and details, please visit each organization’s website.

District 25 is proud to partner with the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families — bringing families and professionals free access to nationally recognized experts who provide practical, research-based guidance on today’s most important topics. With over 50 programs annually, offered at noon and 7 p.m. CT in four languages, GPS supports families at every stage — from childhood through college and career.

Explore upcoming programs and resources at GPSParentSeries.org and join us in building stronger, healthier communities.

…all at South!

Well…kind of…as the Variety Show took over a couple weeks back!

So much talent in our District, and South showed theirs off at their Variety Show!

#d25ItsPersonal

Hearts of Gold 2027 Nominations Are Open!

Do you know someone who lives or works in Arlington Heights and deserves a big thank you for everything they do to give back? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to make our community a better place. Nominate a person, group, or local business for a 2027 Hearts of Gold Award and help us celebrate their positive contributions to our Village!

Please submit your nomination by Wednesday, November 4, 2025.

Submit your nomination here!

Thanks to generous community donations, Wheeling Township offers seasonal support programs for eligible local residents:

• Thanksgiving Meals: Food pantry recipients receive a complete Thanksgiving dinner in November, including turkey and all the traditional fixings.
• Adopt-A-Family Program: Each holiday season, donors are matched with low-income families using their wish lists to provide gifts of clothing and toys.

Financial eligibility requirements apply. To apply for assistance or become a donor, please reach out to the General Assistance Office at 847-259-7730 or email ksabbini@wheelingtownship.com.

Established in 1946, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ensures every child gets the nutrition they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.

• Local Impact: District 25 serves over 2,000 nutritious meals every day to our students! Across the country, over 30 million lunches are served daily through NSLP.

• Balanced & Healthy: Designed around strict USDA guidelines, meals are packed with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat milk, while limiting sodium and added sugars.

• Academic Boost: School lunches help fuel minds—improving attendance, classroom focus, and test scores.

District 25 would love to have your student join us for breakfast or lunch! Explore what's on the menu through My School Menus and check your student's meal account balance or add funds here.

Reach out to the Food & Nutrition Services office with any questions at FoodService@sd25.org.

Last year, we shared a letter reaffirming District 25’s belief, aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education, that schools are safe havens where students can learn without fear.

Earlier this year, we re-shared guidance with staff and administrators on responding if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other immigration representatives come to our schools. Our priority remains ensuring every child and family feels safe, valued, and supported in District 25.

👉 UPDATED: Read Board President Greg Scapillato & Dr. Kaye's most recent update.

👉 Read Dr. Kaye’s full letter from last year, here.

Updated Resources:
Illinois Immigration Information Hub:

• Know Your Rights Toolkit
• Free and Low-Cost Legal Services
• A family emergency plan template, with step-by-step guidance
• Organizational preparedness resources for businesses and employers

Immigration emergency hotline (ICIRR Family Support Network): 1-855-435-7693 (English, Spanish, Korean, Polish)

At the December 16, 2025 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2026-2027 calendar. Check out the links below for more information:

• 2026-2027 Calendar
• 2026-2027 Calendar (Español)
• Letter to D25 Community

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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:

• VIDEO: Calendar Feed Instructions

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.

Residents can opt to register their security cameras with the AHPD to assist in investigations. More details: Connect Arlington Heights Camera Registration.

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.

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.

Learn more about adult education offered by District 214!

Click here to learn more: https://www.ce.d214.org/

District 25 is a great place to work — with opportunities to inspire, support, and impact students in a variety of roles. Whether you're in the classroom, behind the scenes, or on the front lines of support, there's a place for you here.

Explore opportunities at www.sd25.org/apply and see how you can make a difference in our schools and community!

For all Board of Education information, including how to attend meetings (in person or virtually), how to contact the Board, and how to view recent meetings, please visit the link above.

What: School Board Meeting

When: Tuesday, November 17, 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.*

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.

Website: www.sd25.org
Location: 1200 South Dunton Avenue
Phone: (847) 758.4900
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsd25
Twitter: @ahsd25

Instagram: @ahsd25social