Superintendent News

August 29, 2025

Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members,

I hope the first weeks of school have gotten off to a smooth start for all of our students, families, and staff. I have been all across the district and have seen so many smiling faces in the past two weeks! Truly it is a pleasure to have our students and staff back in our buildings, bringing them to life with purpose and potential.

As we enter this holiday weekend, I hope you will take a few minutes to enjoy the photos and articles below as we share just some of the start of the year excitement across the district, including the article about the exciting Birthday Box initiative being launched during the month of September by our partners at the District 95 Educational Foundation. This district-wide project will bring birthday celebrations to families in need right here in Lake Zurich and throughout Lake County - so please join in and help to make it a success!

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday; please stay safe over the long weekend.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kelley Gallt

Superintendent

Birthday Boxes Collection Drive

The D95 Educational Foundation is excited to launch a district-wide project to bring birthday celebrations to families in need right here in Lake Zurich and throughout Lake County. Throughout September, each school will collect specific birthday items to help create “Birthday Boxes.” Collection bins will be located in every school vestibule as well as at the District Office.

School Collection Assignments:

• Spencer Loomis – Cake Mix

• May Whitney – Balloons, Party Favors, and Stickers

• Sarah Adams – Candles

• Seth Paine – 9 x 13 Disposable Pans

• Isaac Fox – Icing

• Middle School South – Sprinkles

• Middle School North – Small Party Favors

• LZHS – Birthday Plates and Napkins

• Young Adult Center – Birthday Plates and Napkins

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation instead of providing an item, you can Click Here To Donate.

Together, we can make birthdays brighter for all! The D95 Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.

On Wednesday, Middle School South students enjoyed a celebrity pop-up Celebrity Chef event through our K-8 food service provider, Whitson's. Chef Cam Dangerfield was at the school featuring the Wing Shack - boneless wings with different sauces. Chef Dangerfield is Whitson's new Midwest Area Corporate Chef, and has been featured on the Food Network's show, Chopped.

Kudos to Sarah Adams Elementary School for being featured in Chicago Magazine as one of the ten best Lake County Elementaries and Junior Highs. See the article linked here for more information. Congratulations!!

In addition to an ongoing need for bus drivers (see below for more information), District 95 also has many other current employment needs including playground/lunchroom supervisors, classroom aides, and more. For a current list of openings, please visit our online job listings by clicking here.

Bus Drivers

Looking for an opportunity to give back to the community? Retired and looking for a way to stay active and connected? A parent wanting to have the same schedule as your children? Want to bring your preschool aged child to work with you? Join our amazing team of bus drivers. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Benefits Include: · Paid Behind the Wheel Training · Partial Paid Health Insurance · Retirement Benefits · Sick Leave · Personal Days· Competitive Pay including pay for prior experience

Qualifications: · Good Driving Record · Minimum of 21 years old (Drivers) · Pass required Federal Background check · Pass a pre-employment/ annual physical & drug test · Enjoy working with kids!!

If you have any questions, contact the District 95 Transportation Department at 847-438-2834.

Click here to apply online by visiting our website or go to www.lz95.org/jobs ~ Click on Job Openings ~ Select Transportation ~ Select Apply button

Email: feedback@lz95.org
Website: www.lz95.org
Location: 832 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL, USA
Phone: 847-438-2831
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