The District 25 Dish
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
Dear District 25 Community,
As we head into the final days of the school year, it’s hard not to wonder: where did the time go? Just yesterday, it felt like we were welcoming students back in August, and now the sunshine is finally returning, spring is in full bloom, and summer is peeking around the corner.
This time of year always brings a mix of emotions… excitement for what’s ahead, pride in how far we’ve come, appreciation for the moments that have shaped this school year, and a sense of reflection as we look back on all we’ve accomplished together.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible District 25 community. During Staff Appreciation Week, you once again showed what makes this community so special. From kind notes and thoughtful gestures to words of gratitude and encouragement, you made sure our staff felt seen, valued, and appreciated.
And of course…the food! From breakfasts and lunches to snacks and sweet treats, your generosity is certainly appreciated. You helped make the week feel special and reminded our staff just how appreciated they truly are.
To our staff: thank you for the care, commitment, and heart you bring to our students!
And to our families and community: thank you for partnering with us and for continuing to show up in big and small ways. It truly makes a difference.
Together Today To Transform Tomorrow!
– Dr. Brian Kaye
Arlington Heights School District 25 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. District 25 is one of 31 school districts in Illinois to receive this award.
For more information on the award or the NAMM Foundation, click here.
Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Mindful
Our school community is grounded in the expectations to Be Ready, Be Safe, and Be Mindful. Students are expected to demonstrate behaviors that support a positive and respectful learning environment for all. More information about each school building's expected behaviors can be found on their school webpage.
District 25 also uses a consistent framework to define and respond to both minor and major behaviors, with a focus on clearly teaching expectations and helping students understand the impact of their actions. Our approach emphasizes restorative practices, ensuring that students are supported in reflecting, repairing harm when appropriate, and continuing to grow as responsible members of the school community.
More information about our Elementary School Framework and Middle School Framework and by visiting our Safe25 webpage: www.sd25.org/Safe25.
Music for Youth provides violin and cello lessons during the school day for students within the boundaries of District 25. MFY will be having a New Parent Information Session on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00pm at Ivy Hill.
Teachers will be speaking about the program after a short performance by current MFY students.
Additional questions? Email csmith@mfyah.org.
May 25, 2026
Evening of May 26 - Evening of May 29
May 18, 2026
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
When: May 30, 2026 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Where: Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont
Who: All Ages with a Parent/Guardian
Memorial Day Parade & Cermony
When: May 25, 2026 | 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where:The parade begins at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street, goes west to Sigwalt, turns north on Dunton, turns west on Euclid, and south on Chestnut.
Who: Everyone!
Advanced Learning Update
Notifications regarding Advanced Placement will be sent out in late May. Families only receive a letter if their child qualifies for Advanced Math or Advanced English Language Arts. All third through sixth-grade students are considered for placement into Advanced Math in the spring of each school year.
Advanced Placement in Math is available for students in grades 4–8. All fifth through seventh-grade students are considered for placement into Advanced Language Arts in the spring of each school year.
Advanced Placement in Language Arts applies to students in grades 6–8.
Placements are determined based on assessment data and specific eligibility criteria. For more information, please use the link to our website.
Early Childhood
Summer Band
2026-27 Registration
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open. Please visit www.sd25.org/Registration to register your child.
What: School Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026*
Where: South Middle School, 400 E. Highland Avenue, Arlington Heights, 60005
*The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. at which time the Board will move into Closed Session until approximately 7:00 p.m. Following Closed session, the Regular Open meeting will begin.*
May 2026
May 2026
NEW Calendar Sync Process
Due to our recent website update, the process for syncing district and school calendars has changed. The previous calendar link will no longer provide updated information.
Please remove the old calendar feed and add the new one to ensure you continue receiving accurate events. This takes just a minute—see the short how-to video below:
Have you visited our SAFE25 page? We invite you to take a look.
Ensuring the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We are committed to creating secure environments where learning can thrive.
School safety is an ongoing effort, and your input matters. Share your feedback at safe25@sd25.org. Together, we can build a safer future for our students.
Standard Response Protocol
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is our district’s approach to managing all types of hazards or emergencies that may occur on school property. It provides a clear, consistent framework for how we communicate and respond to keep everyone safe.
E-Bikes and Motorized Devices
Arlington Heights regulates e-bikes and scooters to help keep our community safe. Parents and residents are encouraged to review the rules and be aware of the risks.
Link Together Coalition
Link Together Coalition Mission: Promote healthy youth and communities by reducing teen substance use through education, advocacy, resources, and policy action.
Working with D25: South and Thomas Middle Schools provide targeted prevention programs that empower students to stay substance-free.
For more information and resources, visit our Parent Academy page.
Glenbard Parent Series
District 25 is a partner in the Link Together Coalition, which gives our community access to the Glenbard Parent Series. Please check out the various Glenbard Parent Series presentations that work to engage top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal of strengthening our communities. Programs are free and open to the public. No registration required.
Stay tuned for future events and speaker line-ups for the 2026-2027 season with events starting back up in August.
District 25 is committed to supporting the whole child and their family. We’ve created a new webpage to share community resources that offer assistance with food, housing, health services, and more. Visit the community supports page by clicking here to explore support options.
Click HERE for support.
Care Solace is a free, confidential 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service.
Call (888) 515 - 0595, or go to caresolace.com/site/northcook.
District 214 Community Education
Learn more about adult education offered by District 214!
Click here to learn more: https://www.ce.d214.org/
Arlington Heights School District 25
Website: www.sd25.org
Location: 1200 South Dunton Avenue
Phone: (847) 758.4900
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsd25
Twitter: @ahsd25
Instagram: @ahsd25social