District Updates

A safe school community is a prepared school community. Throughout the year, our students and staff practice safety drills so they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

Families can visit our School Safety webpage to learn about the different drills conducted in our schools, how we prepare students, what to expect throughout the year, and how families can help reinforce emergency preparedness at home.

View More Information About Upcoming School Drills

Thank you to all the students, families, staff, community members, and local vendors who joined us for our Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 23! With over 250 people coming out to celebrate, it was an incredible turn-out and a fantastic way to kick off the new school year together. We are so grateful for your enthusiasm and community spirit.

Enjoy a few photos from the event below!

You’re invited to join Superintendent Dr. Kyle for Coffee with the Superintendent—a series of casual, open conversations about our schools, district updates, and vision for the future.

Whether you have a specific question, feedback to share, or just want to connect over a warm cup of coffee, we’d love to see you there!

Upcoming Schedule:

• McCracken Middle School: Friday, Oct 2 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• Meyer Elementary: Friday, Oct 16 | 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

• Middleton Elementary: Friday, Oct 23 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Check out the attached flyer for full details, and please scan the QR code on the flyer (or click HERE) so we can get an accurate head count for coffee and refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you!

Caregivers Roundtable

Caregivers of Diverse Learners is hosting a Caregivers Roundtable on September 16 from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Skokie Public Library, Radmacher Room.

This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, 504 Plans, IEPs, or other special needs to connect, share experiences, and talk parent-to-parent with others in the community.

September 16, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM
Skokie Public Library – Radmacher Room

See the flyer for more information and to let the group know you’re coming.

The Multilingual Family & ELL Parent Center invites parents to register for free adult programs for the 2026–2027 school year!

• Parents in School Program (PSP): Gain U.S. classroom experience, attend weekly training workshops, and earn a $500 stipend upon completion. Sign up here.

• Free Adult Classes: Learn English (ESL levels 1–6), build computer skills, or earn a self-paced Google Career Certificate. Sign up here.

All parents and guardians are welcome to attend our new Parent Education Series, organized by our District 73.5 staff! Our first meeting is on September 1st at 6:30pm in the Middleton Library.

Last week, we launched our Family Feedback on Communications form, and we want to make sure every family has an opportunity to share their voice.

The survey will remain open through September, and we’ll continue sharing opportunities to participate throughout the month.

We want to hear about your experience with district and school communications—what’s working well, how easy information is to find and access, and where we can improve.

Your feedback will help inform how we communicate with families moving forward. If you haven’t participated yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts using the survey below!