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FAMILY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2022   SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE Dear CCSD21 Parents and Community Members, Respectfully, Dr. Michael Connolly Superintendent of Schools UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES Mark your calendar with these important dates: Tuesday, August 15, 16 –…

As we start back up with the new school year, CCSD21 will be featuring a staff member each month, highlighting their background and their “Why.” We hope this feature will help you get to know our staff members better and…

The first day of school can be a joy for many and can also be filled with anxiety for some. As parents, teachers and students gear up for the first day of school, Community Consolidated School District 21 (“CCSD21”) would…

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline On July 16, the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline will change to 988. The nationwide number is the new dialing code that will route callers to the National…

District provides strong leaders in new roles The Community Consolidated School District 21 welcomes several new leaders to the 2022-2023 school year. After serving successfully as an assistant principal at Cooper Middle School, Catherine Joy will now use her skills…

The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting at the Gill Administration Center, 999 W. Dundee Road at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Meeting Agenda

  June 2022   Calendar Reminders Please make note of the following dates: Thursday, June 23 -- Board of Education meeting FREE LUNCH A free, healthy lunch will be served throughout the summer for any child 18 years of age and…

For the 8th graders in District 21, classes may be over for the summer, but the education continues on to high school. Ceremonies for London, Holmes and Cooper Middle Schools took place May 25 at Wheeling and Buffalo Grove High…

May 10,  2022   Calendar Reminders Mark your calendar with these important dates: Thursday, May 19 – School Improvement Day Friday, May 20 – Institute Day (no classes) Wednesday, May 25 – 8th Grade Promotion Thursday, May 26 -- Board of Education meeting Thursday,…

Community Consolidated School District 21 is hosting kindergarten preview nights for new kindergarten students entering the 2022-2023 school year. Beginning May 3, families are invited to local elementary schools between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the following locations across…

April 4,  2022 Dear CCSD 21 Parents and Community Members, While the local weather didn’t exactly cooperate with the timing of our recent Spring Break, I hope you and your families were able to find some time to relax and…

It is that time year RILEY PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER is here! Spring is right around the corner!  What a better way to celebrate than with flowers and plats; and help Riley kids in the process. Choose from an impressive selection…