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An Eighth Grade Exchange Edition #9

Nichols NewsAn Eighth Grade Exchange Edition #9

Greetings 8th Grade Families!


Can you believe the home stretch of this amazing school year is in reach? The energy in our hallways is electric (on all sides of the coin) as our students eagerly anticipate all the special events coming their way!


The countdown has officially begun!

  • 12 days until our Annual 8th Grade Picnic
  • 17 days until our Boat Dance Trip
  • 18 days until the final day for our 8th graders
  • 22 days until GRADUATION!


It's hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by. Our students have grown so much, and we're incredibly proud of each and every one of them. As we enter these final weeks together, let's make every moment count and create memories that will last a lifetime.


As we approach these exciting milestones, we kindly ask for your partnership in helping our scholars maintain their focus and momentum through the finish line. Please continue having regular conversations with your students about staying engaged academically and maintaining appropriate behavior. With so many wonderful events ahead, we want to ensure everyone can fully participate and celebrate together. Your support in encouraging punctuality, preparedness, and positive choices during these final weeks makes all the difference!


Any additional information can be found in Graduation Letter 2026 that was sent out April 29.

Graduation Letter 2026

📚 Graduation Bound 📚 📚 Graduation Bound 📚

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🚨 End of the Year Tech Updates! 🚨

Google Takeout for 8th Graders

  • Students can preserve their digital work using Google Takeout (bit.ly/d65googletakeout)
  • Tech Collections: Students will return iPad devices towards the end of May, no exceptions!
  • Important deadline: 8th graders lose access to Google Drive on June 5, 2026

What's Happening in the Classroom? What's Happening in the Classroom?

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ETHS Upcoming Events ETHS Upcoming Events

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Incoming Freshman Sports/Activity Fair

Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-7:30. Fieldhouse at ETHS

Attending this fair will give you the chance to talk to ETHS athletic coaches and club/activity sponsors as well as students currently involved in those programs. This fair will introduce you to many of the student activities and clubs and all of our athletic programs available at ETHS. Come and find out how important it is to get involved at ETHS. Tryout information, sign-ups, and general information will all be provided. Please use Entrance 3.

8th Grade College/University Field Trip 8th Grade College/University Field Trip

Our 8th grade college & career readiness field trip was a powerful experience for our students! As part of D65 programming, students had the opportunity to tour University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Malcolm X College—choosing the campus that best matched their interests.


We strongly believe in exposing students to a wide range of post-secondary pathways. A 4-year university is not the path for everyone, and trades continue to grow in importance and demand. It’s essential that students see options that are both aspirational and realistic—whether that means reaching for top-tier universities or exploring affordable, accessible programs.


I’m incredibly proud of our students for the respect, curiosity, and engagement they showed on every campus. Grateful to have been part of providing this opportunity and helping them envision their futures!

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Community Resources Community Resources

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Find your next adventure with Digital Backpack 65

On this platform, families can find all of Evanston’s programming in one place, including after-school programs and summer camps.


How Digital Backpack 65 Can Help You

  • Find programs near you – Digital Backpack 65’s explore page allows you to filter opportunities based on your school and ward, making it easier than ever to find programming in your own backyard.

  • Explore programs that match interests – With Digital Backpack 65, you can search for programs based on a number of themes, such as “Sports & Wellness” or “Community Engagement & Action.”

  • Learn about new programs – The team at Digital Backpack 65 is actively working to find new programming in Evanston so that you don’t have to! On the platform, you can find new programs and those that you may be familiar with all in the same place.


Digital Backpack 65 is a collaboration between District 65 and Northwestern University’s Office of Community Education Partnerships.


Encuentra tu siguiente aventura con la ‘Mochila electrónica 65’

¡Nos emociona anunciar el lanzamiento de una nueva y mejorada versión de la ’Mochila electrónica 65’. En esta plataforma, las familias pueden encontrar toda la programación de Evanston en un mismo lugar, incluyendo programas después de clases y campamentos de verano.


Cómo puede ayudarlo la Mochila electrónica 65

  • Encuentre programas cerca de usted - La página exploradora ‘Mochila electrónica’ le permite filtrar oportunidades tomando en cuenta su escuela y el distrito en donde vive haciendo más fácil que nunca encontrar programas lo más cercanos a usted.

  • Explore programas que se ajusten a sus intereses- Con la ‘Mochila digital 65’ usted puede buscar programas tomando en cuenta varios temas, tales como: “deportes y bienestar” o “participación y acción comunitaria”

  • Aprenda acerca de nuevos programas - El equipo de la ‘Mochila electrónica 65’ está trabajando activamente para encontrar nuevos programas en Evanston para que usted no tenga que hacerlo! En la plataforma, usted puede encontrar nuevos programas incluyendo aquellos que tal ves le son familiares, todo en el mismo lugar.


La ‘ Mochila digital 65’ es una colaboración entre el Distrito 65 y la oficina de colaboraciones educativas para la comunidad de la Universidad Northwestern.


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