The Polaris Express

We have many exciting things happening at North! ⭐️ Keep an eye out for our upcoming events and activities—you won’t want to miss what’s in store! 💙

The countdown is on! Check out all the important information for Homecoming 2026 and get ready for an exciting week of North Star spirit, fun, and memories!

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements—you won’t want to miss a thing! 🎉

Homecoming 2026 Information

Submitting an Absence in ParentVUE

Absences are submitted from the Attendance tile. If you have more than one student, confirm the correct student is selected at the top of the screen, then click Report Absence.

In the Report Absences window:

1. Select the Type of Absence: All Day, Arrive Late, or Leave Early. Middle and high school families also have a Classes option for specific class periods.

2. Confirm the Start Date. It defaults to the current date. An absence can only be submitted for the day of or the next day.

3. Choose a reason from the Select A Reason dropdown. This field is required.

4. Enter an explanation in the Note field. This field is required.

5. Use Add doctor’s note or document to attach a physician note or other documentation, if applicable.

6. Click Save.

Want to be notified about work completion or low grade percentages?

Set up automated notifications for your parent accounts.

ParentVUE

You have the ability to automate email notifications for attendance, end of term approaching, assignment score %, and grade book summaries.

Desktop View: Click on "My Account" and scroll down to "Notification Options" to set your options and click "Update Account."

App View: Tap on 3 lines in the top right> My Account> Notify> Toggle items on> Tap Update.

Schoology Email Digest

Check out the directions to set up daily or weekly parent notification emails and alerts for overdues, submitted assignments, and recent activities.

Need further support with any of the items in today's tip?

Reach out to our Instructional Technology Specialist, Tanis Simoncelli, via email or phone 331-228-6314.

2026-2027 Yearbook Ordering

📚 Yearbook Pickup

If you ordered a yearbook for the 2025–2026 school year, please stop by the Main Office to pick up your book.

St Charles Go Fan

Upcoming Visits

9/14/2026 Academy of Art University

9/15/2026 University of Oregon

9/15/2026 Purdue University-Main Campus

9/16/2026 University of Wisconsin-Madison

9/16/2026 Saint Norbert College

9/16/2026 Michigan State University

9/17/2026 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

9/17/2026 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

9/17/2026 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

9/17/2026 DePaul University

9/18/2026 Virginia Tech

9/18/2026 Ball State University

9/18/2026 Syracuse University

9/18/2026 Baylor University

College Visit Sign-up in SchooLinks

1. Log in to your SchooLinks account (https://app.schoolinks.com/).
   

2. On the Student Dashboard, click on the School Events section to see all upcoming college visits.
   

3. Click on the name of the visit you want to attend, and then click on the Register for this Event button.
   

Before attending the visit, make sure you pick up a College Visit Pass from our College & Career Readiness Office. You will need to fill out the form and have your teacher sign it before attending the visit. You will also be responsible for making up any missed work when attending a college visit.

If you have a conflict with a college visit, please email Ms. Adrienne Geiseman at adrienne.geiseman@d303.org for the college rep's contact information.

For Scheduled Virtual Visits: Click the link to enter the live virtual conference with a college rep. For the full listing go to the College Visit page on our CCR Website.

When: During Lunch Periods

Where: Cafeteria

Military Visits

We are looking forward to meeting all of our new incoming Freshmen and welcoming back our Sophomores-Seniors.

Please view our Newsletter: Welcome to the '26-27 School Year from Student Life for important information.

Playgroups - D303 Early Childhood at the Haines Center

305 S. 9th Street

St. Charles, IL

Join us to learn more about the referendum on the November 3 ballot. Discover details on proposed district-wide facility projects, ask questions, and take a building tour (available at select locations).

Acompáñanos para obtener más información sobre el referéndum que se votará el 3 de noviembre. Descubre detalles sobre los proyectos de infraestructura propuestos para todo el distrito, haz preguntas y realiza una visita guiada a los edificios (disponible en ubicaciones seleccionadas).

If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships have several supports available for families, including: school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete Family Resource Form by September 11, 2026.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras.

Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 11 de septiembre.

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Email: donna.nowak@d303.org
Website: north.d303.org
Location: 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331.228.4400