April 10th, 2026

As we head into the last weeks of school, we are looking forward to Spring Sports, our play, and opportunities to celebrate our students, especially our 8th graders, who we will be saying goodbye to very soon. Please see this newsletter for upcoming survey information, resources to stay informed and connected, and information from our PTO. ~Mrs. Crowley

April 15th: Last day for students to pre-order a yearbook

April 16th Evacuation Drill @9:45

April 17th and 18th: MSN Spring Play

April 17 & 18 @ 7 pm: Spring Play

April 20th: PoG and Needs Assessment in Soc Studies Classes

Over the past month, we have delivered 38 High Fives to staff members. The smiles these recognitions brought were uplifting not only for the recipients, but for our entire school community.

High Fives are a simple way for you to let our staff know that their efforts are seen and appreciated! Each High Five will be personally delivered to the staff member by our leadership team. Every month, all High Fives will be entered into a drawing, and one staff member will receive a small token of appreciation. Messages of appreciation can remain anonymous. To send a High Five, fill out the Google Form.

As we have done in the past, we will be offering students the opportunity to complete a brief needs assessment shortly after our return from break. We will additionally be combining this survey with our Portrait of a Graduate end of year exit ticket, as well as our annual student belonging/inclusion survey items, in order to streamline data collection efforts.

We are planning to collect this information on April 20th during social studies classes, and the survey should be minimally disruptive overall to your student’s schedule.

Families may access survey items using the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1umM8ytdzthvYaXiHKejSJemivwAiZt7J/view?usp=sharing

District 95 will host the Options Fair on April 16 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Lake Zurich High School. The Options Fair provides individuals with disabilities and their families an opportunity to connect with community agencies and essential resources that support future planning.

Additional information is available on the flyer linked HERE.

Discover something truly unique while supporting local businesses! Join us at the Lake County Spring Transition Market on April 24, 2026, and explore a variety of products and experiences created by talented transition entrepreneurs in our community.

Be sure to stop by the Young Adult Center booth, where you can enjoy delicious taste tests and purchase a selection of flavorful dried dips and marinades—perfect for adding something special to your next meal or gifting to someone you love.

Shop local, connect with the community, and celebrate the creativity and entrepreneurship of Lake County’s transition businesses. We can’t wait to see you there!

We have recently seen an increase in students bringing larger bags into classrooms and wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of our expectations.

To support a safe, organized learning environment and to reinforce student responsibility, backpacks, large bags, and large purses are not permitted in classrooms. Students are expected to store these items in their lockers and ensure they are secured throughout the day.

Students may carry a small, fanny-sized bag or purse, as well as a zippered or strapped binder for their materials.

If a student brings a larger item to class, they will be asked to return it to their locker.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation with your child. Consistency between home and school helps us maintain a focused and safe learning environment for all students.

D95 Reuse-A-Shoe Drive: April 13–23, 2026

The D95 Sustainability Committee invites all stakeholders to participate in a Reuse-A-Shoe Drive in partnership with SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County).

Collection Dates: April 13–23, 2026

We are accepting ALL sizes, brands, and conditions—new, gently worn, used, or worn.
Accepted items include:

Athletic shoes, dress shoes, boots, Crocs, casual shoes, cleats, children’s shoes (including light-ups), work boots, hiking boots, slippers, loafers, rain boots, sandals, flip-flops, clogs, and more.

Not accepted: moldy or wet shoes, shoes without soles, ice skates, or rollerblades.

Please tie shoelaces together or secure pairs with a rubber band or zip tie.

Reuse those shoes here!

This collection is sponsored and coordinated by:
Isaac Fox, May Whitney, Sarah Adams, Seth Paine, Spencer Loomis, Middle School North, Middle School South, Young Adult Center, and Lake Zurich High School.

For more information about SWALCO’s Reuse-A-Shoe program, contact Merleanne Rampale at 847-377-4950 or visit www.swalco.org.

All volunteer hours must be entered by May 1st!

Please take a moment to share your feedback on how morning arrival is going with the new traffic flow! https://forms.gle/URUYku8J9ggn5BLu7

Help us make Teacher Appreciation Week special for our MSN staff by signing up to help stock the lounge all week to show our gratitude. Since we know this is a busy time of year, we are asking for monetary donations or purchases from an Amazon Wish List to have items sent directly. Thank you for all of your support to help our staff feel special!

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/347TB3UULXZF9?ref_=wl_share

Monetary Donations via Zelle or Venmo: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B45ABAD2AA1FE3-62595812-msnpto#/

As we prepare for our upcoming 8th Grade Dance, we are putting together a special slideshow to celebrate our students and all the memories they’ve made over the years.

We would love for you to participate by submitting a baby or early childhood photo of your student to be included in the presentation!

📸 Submission Details:

• Please send one clear baby or young childhood photo

• Include your child’s full name in the email or file name

• Submit photos by: Friday, May 8th

• Email to: carlicahill@gmail.com

Optional: You may also include a short message (1–2 sentences) if you’d like it displayed alongside the photo.

This slideshow will be shown during the dance as a fun and meaningful way to celebrate how much the students have grown.

Thank you for helping us make this event extra special!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Carli at: 267.475.2882 or carlicahill@gmail.com.

Warm regards,

Carli Cahill

8th grade dance committee