Students in grades 4-12 across Illinois have the opportunity to participate beginning January 23, 2024 in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey implemented by the Illinois State Board of Education. This statewide survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans.

Student participants will be required to log-in using their student ID and birth date in order to complete the survey. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions and will only receive aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn course material.

Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your child. The questions are the same as last year and can be found on the Illinois 5Essentials website.

If you do not want your son or daughter to participate, please contact your child’s school by January 23, 2024.

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To recognize individuals and organizations that make a meaningful and lasting impact on the students of Indian Prairie School District, District 204 is once again taking nominations for the annual Inspire Awards.

There are four categories in which nominations may be submitted:

· Inspire Award - Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to District 204 over a sustained period time.

· Ignite Award - Nominees must be students who are leaders and demonstrate exemplary qualities within a District 204 student organization.

· Impact Award - Nominees must be a staff member who has made a significant difference in the lives of District 204 students.

· Illuminate Award - Nominees must be a community member/organization which is dedicated to supporting District 204 students and the community.

Nominations are welcome from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members; must include a brief description of the positive impact the individual/organization has made on the Indian Prairie community; and will be shared with those you nominate. Submit an Inspire Award Nomination here.

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The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) invites you to our third annual Inspire Gala on Friday, March 8 at the White Eagle Country Club. This is an amazing evening of live music, food, art, and a silent auction, showcasing our talented IPSD 204 student musicians and artists while raising funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs for our students and teachers. Discounted early-bird tickets are on sale now! For more information go to our Inspire Gala Event Page. If you would like to sponsor this event, please visit our Sponsorship Page.

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District 204 follows a plan whenever there is consideration of holding an e-learning day or canceling school due to weather conditions. If the district holds an e-learning day or cancels school completely, the information will be announced by 6 AM on www.ipsd.org. The district will also make a 204 Connect phone call by 6 AM to alert parents and guardians of the information. Parents and students can also check the Emergency Closing Center for school closings. For more information, visit the district’s e-Learning webpage.

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The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024 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.