Weekly Update
September 10, 2025
Indian Prairie School District 204 has been ranked #9 in Illinois and #36 in the nation on Niche.com’s 2026 Best School Districts list!
This recognition reflects the hard work, collaboration, and commitment to excellence that happens every day in our schools. Thank you to our dedicated educators, staff, families, and community partners who make 204 a place where students can thrive!
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) and Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment DLM-AA individual student score reports from Spring 2025 testing, are set to be released for family access between October 10 and 14 through ParentVUE.
The score reports have been delayed this year due to the State of Illinois completing a process of right sizing the benchmark ranges for all State assessments. You will see on your child’s results new performance levels for Math, ELA, and Science. The new benchmark ranges give a more accurate picture of student learning across the State. We won't be able to compare proficiency rates going forward to prior years, but you can still track your own student's growth by comparing their score or their Student Growth Percentile, since those measures are not affected by the new performance levels.
Parent/teacher conferences for preschool, elementary, middle and high school will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM and Monday, October 20, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
Elementary, middle, and high school parents can begin scheduling conferences through ParentVUE on October 7, 2025 starting at 6:00 AM. Preschool families will receive directions for how to register for conferences from your child’s classroom teacher.
To schedule your conference for elementary, middle, and high school students, log in to ParentVUE and select "Conference" from the menu on the left side to see the times available. Once you have scheduled your conference, you can click "Email Schedule" to have the details emailed to you. You can also go back to ParentVUE at any time to view the information. Conference scheduling will remain open through October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
National School Safety Week is October 19–25. As part of District 204’s continued commitment to fostering safe schools, we are excited to launch our second annual Safety Contest with the theme “Safer, Stronger Side-by-Side.” Students will be invited to submit creative entries that showcase this theme.
The contest is sponsored by Rival5 and kicks off on Monday, October 20, with entries due by November 9, 2025. Stay tuned for full contest details, along with information about another exciting safety initiative we’ll be unveiling during National School Safety Week.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
Since the beginning of the school year, we have welcomed more than 3,039 active volunteers across our district, and the number continues to grow! We are grateful for the time, energy, and dedication our volunteers bring to our schools and students. In the coming weeks, we look forward to recognizing some of our top volunteers who go above and beyond in their service.
We would like to honor our top volunteers from August 15 to September 30:
Kathleen Kopp – 72 hours at Brookdale Elementary
Naoko White – 67 hours at Spring Brook Elementary
Despina Tirado – 48 hours at Brookdale Elementary
Your commitment and service to our students and staff are deeply appreciated.
A special thank you to GreenState Credit Union for supporting our Volunteer Program and helping us celebrate the contributions of our outstanding volunteers.
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Allison Mansmith, a fourth-grade teacher at White Eagle Elementary, with the September A+ Award. You can watch the September A+ Award video to see the team's surprise visit recognizing Mrs. Mansmith for “Making a Difference in District 204”.
Mrs. Mansmith was nominated for the A+ Award by White Eagle parent León Reffreger Alonso. In his essay, he describes the profound and lasting impact that she had on his son both in first grade and in fourth grade.
Mr. Refregger states, ‘Thanks to Mrs. Mansmith’s patience, affection, and constant support, my son was able to gain confidence in himself and in his ability to learn. She made the classroom a safe and welcoming space where he felt understood, valued, and capable.’ He goes on to say that because of Mrs. Mansmith’s support, León gained better self-esteem and was motivated to adopt English with confidence. Today León is a thriving fifth grader, and Mr. Refregger credits that to Mrs. Mansmith’s care, patience, and positivity.
Thank you to A+ Award sponsor Western Governors University who once again is partnering with IPEF and District 204 to help recognize one staff member each month for making a difference for students. To celebrate these outstanding staff members, Western Governors University is generously donating $1,000 for each month’s winner to use in his or her school. You can nominate a staff member by visiting A+ Award.
Donate by Monday, October 13th, and help the Team IPEF Charity Running Team from your school finish in the top five fundraising schools! The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) thanks our Charity Heroes for raising funds for our district-wide student support programs and for our schools! Half of all funds raised by our runners goes directly back into their schools. See the Team IPEF members that are representing your school and support them by donating here.
(If your submitted photo is featured as a Photo of the Week in an upcoming Weekly Update, you will win a $25 Amazon gift card sponsored by DuPage Credit Union.)
Registration Closes Soon for Fall 2025 Operation Snowball Retreat, Themed "Here Comes the Sun!"
Operation Snowball is a transformative experience for high school students that promotes leadership, self-awareness, positive peer relationships, and personal growth through engaging activities and meaningful discussions. It’s a weekend that truly makes a lasting impact.
Register here: https://360youthservices.org/snowball-registration/
Who: High school students
When: October 24-26th
Where: Camp Henry Horner
Theme: Here Comes the Sun – encouraging positivity, resilience, and hope for brighter days
Financial aid is also available as part of registration!
Standard Registration (Sept 18 – Oct 1): $240
GPS Parent Series is Here to Empower Parents and Strengthen Families
This year, GPS Parent Series proudly celebrates 30 years of providing FREE, expert-led resources to support families. Their 1-hour programs equip parents, caregivers, and educators with practical strategies to build stronger individuals, families, and communities.
GPS will present over 50 events this year in multiple languages. World-renowned authors and clinicians deliver timely, research-based guidance to promote positive youth development and well-being for all ages. GPS is completely free and open to everyone—no registration, no subscription required!
Explore the full lineup of speakers or view the brochure at GPSParentSeries.org and help spread the word by sharing this incredible resource with friends, relatives and coworkers.
This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the 204 e-Folder.
Young Naperville Singers- Boys Power Sing 2025
Middle School PA Writing Contest
IPPA PTA Fall Fashion Fundraiser
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