October 10th, 2025

Dear Middle School North Families,

October is a season of connection and care across District 95. This month’s newsletter highlights ways our schools and community are coming together to support safety, wellness, and service. Thank you for all you do to make our district a place where students learn, grow, and thrive every day.

~Mrs. Crowley

Important Dates

October 13th-Indigenous Peoples' Day-all district buildings are closed

October 15th-MSN Band Concert

October 17th-MSN Orchestra Concert

October 22nd-D95 Choral Festival

October 22nd-Navigate Lake: 8th grade Career Exploration Event

October 24th-Halloween Activity Night

October 24th-Quarter 1 Grades Posted

School Day Committee Update

At the October 9th Board of Education meeting, a memo was presented regarding progress toward committee objectives. Families who wish to access the full memo can find it HERE; there were no additional questions or discussion items presented by Board members following the presentation of the memo.

As a reminder, all families will have an opportunity to learn about the school day committee work and to ask questions regarding objectives on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Middle School South Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!

Service Opportunity: Feed My Starving Children

Join us in making a difference!
When: Monday, October 27, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Where: 742 East Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

We’ll be volunteering together at Feed My Starving Children, helping pack nutritious meals for children around the world. It’s a fun, meaningful way to give back and connect with our community.

👉 Click here to sign up using the Join Code: 87E12V

Halloween Howl Help

Parents, we need your help to make the Halloween Howl a success. If you are able to volunteer your time to help us out at the event, we would greatly appreciate it! Please check out the Sign Up Genius here and sign up if you are able!

We are also asking for donations of Halloween candy to be used at the event. If you are able to donate, please let us know here! Donations can be dropped off in the MSN vestibule anytime before 10/22. Thank you!

Safety on Foot & Wheels

As students travel to and from school, we want to remind everyone about the importance of safety. Please take a moment to review these tips with your child:

Always wear a properly fitted helmet when riding scooters or bicycles.
Stop, look, and listen before crossing streets or train tracks.
Use crosswalks and follow all traffic signals.
Stay alert — avoid headphones and phone use while riding or walking.
Be cautious around buses, cars, and busy intersections

We also previously shared resources from the Village of Lake Zurich on E-Scooters, E-Bikes, and E-Dirt Bikes, which can be found [here]. Additional safety resources may be found on the District 95 Safety & Security Website.

Thank you for reinforcing these important safety practices with your student.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and District 95 is raising awareness about online safety for our students, staff, and community.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or X at LZdistrict95 as we highlight practical ways families can stay safe online—such as recognizing phishing emails, using strong passwords, keeping devices updated, and enabling extra account protections.

Talking with your children about these habits helps everyone stay safer in today’s digital world.

Joanie's Closet Snowpant and Snow Boot Collection

New or gently used, CLEAN boots/snowpants only

We cannot accept any other items at this time. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT USED COATS.

October 1-31, 2025

DROP OFF LOCATION - D95 Administration Office, 832 S. Rand Rd. (next to Walmart)

Donation box will be right INSIDE the building. Please do not drop off anything outside.

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE FLYER

Red Ribbon Week Information

As part of our ongoing commitment to student health and wellness, District 95 is partnering with the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance Use to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. This week focuses on a variety of age-appropriate messages and activities related to healthy decision-making for students. Families can learn more about Red Ribbon Week and district activities in the parent letter HERE.

Additionally, families can learn about the poster contest for the secondary level in the flyer HERE.