District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders
• Upcoming Board Meetings
• Kindergarten Center Update Video
• Strategic Plan 2025-2027
• Last Chance for 5Essentials Parent Survey
• Glen Ellyn Lions Club Eyecare Program
• Hadley Theatre’s Greatest Show
• 7th Grade Bands Play at Chicago Wolves Game

• D41 Kids Foundation Seussical The Musical

• Hilltopper Bundle

• Glenbard Parent Series

• March 31 through April 4 - Spring Break
• April 15 - SIP Day

• Monday, April 21, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m
• Monday, May 5, 2025, Board Reorganizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 19, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
For full Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE.

The latest Kindergarten Center video update features Superintendent McHugh with Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter. Watch as they tour through the new Kindergarten Center and provide updates along the way.

Earlier this school year, District 41 began the important work of refreshing the current Strategic Plan to guide our efforts through 2027. The collaborative process reflects the voices of the community, Board of Education, staff, and students, and reaffirms the district’s shared commitment to excellence.

With support from Dr. Karen Sullivan, a consultant from the Regional Office of Education, the Board of Education and district administration partnered with subcommittees made up of staff and community members. Together, they reviewed data, discussed the district’s strengths and areas for growth, and gathered valuable input from the public during a Board of Education Committee of the Whole engagement session.

The result is a more streamlined, focused Strategic Plan designed to move District 41 forward in a purposeful and meaningful way. The refreshed plan includes four key goals, clear action steps, defined metrics, and a new tool to help track progress over time. The Board of Education approved the plan at the March 17, 2025, Board meeting.

The four goals that will anchor our work through 2027 are:

1. Foster Growth-Focused Academic Excellence
   

2. Nurture a Culture of Belonging
   

3. Optimize Early Learning Facilities for Student Success
   

4. Strengthen Community Connections
   
   

Click here to view the full Strategic Plan for 2025–2027

All parents are encouraged to participate in a brief survey to help District 41 gather valuable data to inform school improvement. The Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey is administered annually by the Illinois State Board of Education. The survey is open now through March 31, 2025.

Click here to take the survey and choose “Parent Survey.” The deadline is March 31

Each school needs at least 20 percent parent participation for a data report to be provided for the school. Thank you in advance for your participation. Your feedback is very much appreciated!

For questions regarding the survey, please email 5Essentials@isbe.net​.​​​​​​​​​

District 41 thanks the Glen Ellyn Lions Club for its support in providing vital eye care to students in need. Thanks to their partnership with school staff and DuPage Family Eyecare, dozens of children in Glen Ellyn (across Districts 41, 89, and 87) have received comprehensive eye exams and eyeglasses at no cost to families.

The need for this service has grown significantly in recent years. In the 2023–24 school year, the Lions Club supported 14 student referrals. So far this school year (2024–25), they have already approved 27 new pairs of glasses. With rising demand, the Lions Club is working hard to meet the growing need through additional fundraising and donations.

Thank you to the Glen Ellyn Lions Club for their continued dedication to student wellness and academic success.

What a show-stopping weekend at the Hadley Auditorium! From March 7–9, over 100 talented cast and crew members brought the magic of The Greatest Show to life on stage!

A huge congratulations to our incredible students for their passion, energy, and hard work. You wowed the crowd and lit up the stage with every scene!

Thanks to the amazing volunteers and dedicated staff who made this unforgettable musical possible.

Relive the greatest show in these photos from the performances provided by Carried Away photography!

The 7th Grade Hadley Bands performed at the Chicago Wolves Game! Students played a setlist of popular music at the East Gate Entrance, captivating a huge crowd before the game. The students enjoyed concessions, cheered on the hockey team, and received some awesome swag! It was a wonderful Friday night, creating unforgettable memories for our musicians. A huge thank you to the dedicated parent chaperones for their support, and a special shoutout to Hadley Assistant Principal, Bob Guzzetti, for joining us for the event!

The D41 Kids Foundation is thrilled to announce the summer 2025 musical will be Seussical! Performances will be running from July 25-27, 2025. D41Kids Foundation Theatre is for all children in K-8th grades. Graduating 8th graders welcome. Children will learn acting, singing, dancing, and teamwork. Most of all, kids will have FUN! The Foundation will once again be working with local director Gina Wood. CLICK HERE for more information regarding registration, auditions, rehearsals, and more!

District 41 is a proud partner of the Glenbard Parent Series. Check out the many programs offered to support parents with children of all ages! Check out their full updated list of upcoming events HERE and their 2024-25 brochure HERE.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 @ NOON and 7pm

Meghan Leahy

Tap Into Your Intuition to Connect with Your Child and Go Easy on Yourself

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 @ NOON and 7pm
Cara Natterson MD & Vanessa Kroll Bennett

This is So Awkward: Helping Kids Manage Today's T(w)een Culture -- Modern Puberty Explained

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