An Update from Supt. Smith
Sept 19, 2025
District 300 would like to remind families of the following notable dates and events:
Friday, September 19, through Saturday, October 4:
- Fine arts events – Information about the Westside Strings Festival is available, as are details about marching band performances and fall concerts. To learn more, please visit the District 300 calendar by clicking here and scrolling down.
Wednesday, October 1:
- Late Start – For all K-12 students; October 1 will be a non-attendance day for preschool students.
Friday, October 10:
- No student attendance – No student attendance or instructional staff attendance.
Monday, October 13:
- District holiday – No student attendance; offices and schools closed.
Saturday, November 8:
- Jacobs High School craft fair – The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the field house; admission is $3 and will benefit the JHS Music Boosters program. Crafters are still being sought. To learn more, please visit https://hdjmusicboosters.org/craftfair or click here.
To view additional calendar information, please click here.
Students and teachers use Schoology throughout the year for assignments and communication. A Schoology parent account is a great way to stay involved in your child’s education. By logging in, you can view your child’s classes, check upcoming assignments, and see important school and classroom announcements.
If you have never logged in, please take a moment to do so. Parents and guardians with students new to the district were sent login information shortly after registering their student for school. (This information was sent to the email address provided during registration. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it.)
A “Schoology Parent Guide” and more resources are available at www.d300.org/Schoology.
Many teachers also use the Schoology messaging feature to communicate with families. To receive email notifications when a teacher sends you a message – or to get alerts about late or missing student assignments – watch this helpful walkthrough video.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Technology Help Desk at support@d300.org.
As a reminder, registration will be open through Thursday, October 2, for all juniors interested in taking the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).
This optional test serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes and awards scholarships to high-performing students nationwide. Scholarships can range from a one-time award of $2,500 to a yearly award of $10,000.
Congratulations to Eastview and Neubert elementary schools, which have been named two of the best public elementary schools in McHenry County by Chicago Magazine!
Schools were ranked based on the most recent data available from the Illinois State Board of Education.
As a reminder, parents and guardians are invited to recognize exemplary District 300 teachers, administrators, and other staff members through our Note of Appreciation program.
Submitting a Note of Appreciation is easy and can be done by completing the short form found here.
Each Note of Appreciation is printed and hand-delivered directly to the respective staff member.
Many thanks to those who have already submitted a Note of Appreciation this school year!
