Registration for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Registration for the 2026-27 school year remains open! ALL students, including those already attending D39 schools, must register for the 2026-27 academic year. If you have not already, we encourage families to please register your child(ren) as soon as possible. Early registration helps us plan for class placement and staffing, and ensure we are able to hire the very best teachers around!
For returning students, visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal, click on the registration link, and follow the instructions.
For students new to D39, visit wilmette39.org/enroll for instructions on the new student registration process.
Strategic Plan Focus Group Opportunities
As District 39 begins the process to develop our next multi-year strategic plan, gathering input from various stakeholder groups, including our families and community members, is an important step. Your perspective and input will play an important role in charting the path for District 39 over the next five years.
To assist us in our work, parents, caregivers, and community members are invited to participate in one of two focus groups:
An afternoon focus group on Thursday, February 19 from 1:30-2:45 pm; OR
An evening focus group on Thursday, February 19 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Both focus groups will be held at the Mikaelian Education Center (615 Locust Rd.). Interested participants are asked to register online to secure your free electronic ticket (afternoon session | evening session).
No preparation is needed for this focus group; just a willingness to share your valuable feedback and perspective as well as an eagerness to participate in this important planning process. Thank you in advance for your partnership, support, and input.
Return from Illness Protocol
As we approach the peak of flu, strep and cold season, we are sharing some reminders to help keep our students and staff healthy. When children are sick, we request that they stay home in order to get well and prevent spreading illness to others.
A child should stay home if they:
Have a fever of 100.4 or higher
Have vomited
Have diarrhea
Have a persistent cough that is disruptive or makes it hard to breathe
Have a sore throat accompanied by a fever or rash (indicators of strep)
Children should remain home and not return to school until they have been fever-free without fever-reducing medication (Tylenol, Motrin), vomiting, or diarrhea for 24 hours.
Please contact your school nurse if you are having trouble deciding on whether your child’s symptoms require that they be kept home from school. By working together, we can all help our community stay healthy and safe.
District 39 Summer Enrichment Program – Registration Opens Next Wednesday!
Updated information for the 2026 District 39 Summer Enrichment Program is now live on our Summer Enrichment website! Families can browse available offerings for both current K-3 students and current 4-7 students as you look to plan your child's summer. Registration opens on Feb. 18 so make plans now to reserve your spot. We hope to see your child there!
Parent Education
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday for our Parent Education event titled “Parenting in the Digital Age.” A recording of this presentation is now available online. Below are some resources that were referenced during the presentation that you might find helpful:
Mark your calendars now for our next Parent Education event “Preparation for New Trier,” which will feature a student panel to help inform families ahead of the transition to New Trier High School. This evening event will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm. Please visit our D39 Parent Education webpage for our full 2025-26 schedule as well as recordings from previous events.
The New Trier Winter Carnival is Coming Soon!
Children of all ages are invited to New Trier High School's Annual Winter Carnival, during which the Winnetka Campus will transform into a carnival ground with activities, prizes, food, and much more. This fun-filled event will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 from 5:30-8:00 pm on the Winnetka Campus. Carnival tickets and tickets for the magic show are available now! The event is hosted by members of the New Trier Senior Class and benefits their Senior Class Service project: North Chicago Community Partners.
The District 39 Educational Foundation is Looking for Trustees!
The D39 Educational Foundation is seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. Trustees will serve a three-year term and collaborate closely with teachers, staff, and community members to fund transformative educational opportunities (such as ClassVR, the HMS Living Wall, Logitech Crayons, and elementary school murals) and organize engaging fundraising and community events (such as College Paddle Night, Family Bingo, and Trivia Night). The Board meets monthly during the school year and offers several social events to help build strong relationships among this dedicated team. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Summer Kays by April 1 for more information.
