Talk203 E-Newsletter

• At the top right of the newsletter, you will find accessibility features including an ability to translate, increase contrast and text size.

• En la parte superior del boletín, encontrará funciones de accesibilidad que incluyen la capacidad de traducir, aumentar el contrate y el tamaño del texto.

• 在newsletter的右上角，您可以找到辅助功能，包括翻译、增加对比度和文本大小的功能。

• Student Perception Survey: Students will give feedback on the culture and climate within our schools.
• Upcoming E-Learning Day: On November 3rd school buildings will be closed for Election Day. Schools will have an e-learning day. Make sure students bring home their devices.

Students in Grades 3–12 will complete a brief Student Perception Survey during the school day between November 2–13. The survey gathers feedback on students’ experiences, relationships, sense of belonging and school climate.

Families can preview survey questions and learn more about confidentiality and how results will be used in the full parent/guardian notice.

Families who wish to opt their student out must submit the opt-out form by 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28.

• November 2: Board of Education Meeting
• November 3: E-Learning Day

📅2026-2027 School Year Calendar

📅Calendar of Culturally Significant Days

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It was a beautiful day on Tuesday for the Fine Arts Fall Festival at NCHS!🎶🎨 Students got to explore activities like face painting and jewelry making, see their friends' art on display, and were treated to amazing musical performances! Bravo to the Fine Arts students and staff who put the event on; it was great!

Through our partnership with 360 Youth Services, we’re sharing upcoming opportunities available to families in our community.

The Power of Choice alcohol-prevention campaign is underway in partnership with Districts 203 and 204. The campaign uses local student data to highlight positive choices, connections and experiences among area high school students.

This month’s message features data from the 2026 Illinois Youth Survey:

82% of local students surveyed said a teacher or another adult at school listens to them when they have something to say.

This year’s student-selected campaign theme, “The Move for Me,” uses a gaming-inspired design to share these positive messages throughout the school year.

Students can also help shape future campaign messages through the 360 Youth Services Youth Advisory Committee. Interested students can contact cwiltjer@360youthservices.org to learn more.

There are always so many fun and exciting events and opportunities taking place in the District 203 community, including:

• Join Scouting
• Inside Out Club Reverse Trick-Or-Treating

Click the button below to browse all the current things going on!

This week's Virtual Backpack has been updated with new information on community programs.

Want to submit a flyer? Visit our website to learn more!