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March D10 on the 10th

March D10 on the 10th
March D10 on the10th

News & Updates from Itasca School District #10 News & Updates from Itasca School District #10

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Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, March 18th - Early Release Day - All Schools

Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd - No School - Spring Break

Monday, April 6th - No School

Tuesday, April 7th - School Resumes

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2025-2026 School Year Calendar
School Calendars
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News from the Building Principals & IPTO

  • Benson Bulletin
  • Charger Report
  • Franzen Falcon
  • IPTO March News
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SEL Assembly at Peacock

Students showed teamwork, communication, and school spirit during Noodle Jump Rope Race, Box Stack, Human Hungry Hippos (Scooter Edition), and Box Lid Balance Battle.

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February Institute Days

Recently, educators came together for inspiring Teacher Institute days focused on strengthening instructional practices and growing as professionals.
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Regional Spelling Bee

After earning the title of our District 10 Spelling Bee Champion, Heer Shah (Franzen), represented D10 at the regional competition and she achieved an incredible Top 6 finish!

Reminder: Peacock Live Stream

Many after school events can be viewed on the Peacock Live Stream. This includes band/choral concerts, games, and more.

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Calling All 2026-2027 Kindergarten Families! Mark Your Calendars.

Kindergarten Info Night is approaching! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our kindergarten program and get a head start on important next steps and registration! This event is intended for parents. Please RSVP so that we can best prepare to welcome you!

Kindergarten Night Additional Information
kindergarten info night Wednesday march 25th 6-7pm
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Now Enrolling: District 10 Preschool Now Enrolling: District 10 Preschool

Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Register early, pay a $50 deposit (non-refundable) to lock in your spot. More information can be found on the Pre K letter linked below.

Tour Our Preschool Classroom

New Pre-K Letter 12/2025

December 2025 Dear Parents/Guardians of 3- and 4-Year-Old Preschool Students, We are proud and excited to announce registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for the District 10–Benson Pre-Kindergarten Program! To continue the enrollment process, we invite you to complete your online ...

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Preschool Registration

5Essentials Survey 5Essentials Survey

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Final Reminder: Complete by March 13th!

We are asking for your assistance to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey and help us reach our goal of 80% completion rate. The information you provide will assist us with directing our efforts and guide educational opportunities for students. While your participation is voluntary, it is crucial to access results from the survey. We are unable to access survey results unless a minimum of 20% of parents respond.


The survey will be open February 3, 2026 through March 13, 2026. Please know your identity and responses will be kept confidential and will not be connected with your child.

  • Go to: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ to take the survey.

  • Select β€œParent Survey.”

  • You may enter your email address if you would like to receive confirmation of your submission, but it is not required.

  • Then enter β€œDuPage” into the county field and select your child's respective school

D10 School Board D10 School Board

Upcoming Board Meetings

The Board of Education meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Itasca Village Hall, 550 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca, Illinois, at 7:00 P.M, unless noted otherwise. If a closed session is needed, it is held prior to the regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Learn More About the School Board
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PJs + Parents = Fun in PreK

Our Pre-K Winter Wonderland was filled with cozy PJs, joyful jingles, and sweet moments as parents joined their little ones for an event full of winter activities.
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Principal for the Day

Recently, our schools welcomed some very special leaders, our community partners, for Principal for the Day! From local police officers to former teachers, and more, these amazing guests popped into classrooms to learn with our students, share their expertise, and inspire curiosity.

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Franzen's Got Talent!

We’re so proud of our amazing performers and thankful for the staff and families who made the talent show so special!
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Give a Shout-Out with a Board Salute!

Do you know someone in the D10 community who goes above and beyond to make our schools a better place? Whether it’s a dedicated teacher, a helpful student, a rockstar bus driver, or an incredible parent/guardian, we want to recognize them!


The Board of Education celebrates those who make a positive impact through Board Salutes - special shout-outs given during board meetings and recorded in the official minutes.


The Board of Education wants to recognize these everyday heroes with a Board Salute!

Submit a Board Salute for a D10 Staff Member
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Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities

District Bulletin Board (Community Events)


Our school libraries are always in need of volunteers! Click the link below for more information on how to volunteer.

Library Volunteer Information
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Safe2Help Resources

Safe2Help offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. It is available 24/7 and offers students a safe outlet to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. It can be accessed via a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com).


Call: 844-4-SAFEIL

Text: SAFE2 (72332)

Email: help@safe2helpil.com

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Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities

D10 is always hiring. If you, or someone you know is interested, please visit our employment website!

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Click for Available Job Openings

Follow us on Social Media #WeAreItasca10 Follow us on Social Media #WeAreItasca10

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Helpful Links Helpful Links

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Located below you can access the following:


  • D10 Website
  • Curriculum Information
  • Registration
  • Calendars
  • Benson Primary School
  • Franzen Intermediate School
  • Peacock Middle School
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