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October Family Newsletter

October Family Newsletter

05 November 2025

Time is flying! It’s hard to believe we’ve already completed one quarter of the year! We are so proud of our students for their hard work, growth, and perseverance during these first few months of school.

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September Family Newsletter

September Family Newsletter

05 September 2025

We are so excited to share that we’ve had a wonderful first week of school! Your children have been busy getting to know their teachers, meeting new friends, and beginning to build the routines that will carry us through a successful year.

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Early Release Days

Early Release Days

On early release days, students are dismissed at 1:15 pm. These are our early release days for FY25-26.

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District News

Notice of May 12 and 13 Board Meetings

Notice of May 12 and 13 Board Meetings

On May 12, 2026, the Board of Education will meet for its regular monthly micro meeting. The meeting will be conducted in open and closed sessions beginning at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street. The Board’s monthly Student Achievement and Operations Services committee meetings will follow the micro meeting at approximately 7 p.m. in the Board Room. Budget Workshop #1 for the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6 p.m.

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Academia 60 Parent Workshops: Upcoming Sessions- May 2026

Academia 60 Parent Workshops: Upcoming Sessions- May 2026

As we wind down the school year, our commitment to supporting families continues. Waukegan Public Schools invites you to join us for the final sessions of the Academia 60 Parent Education Series, designed to provide helpful information and resources to support your child’s success. We hope you can join us for one or more of the following sessions. Childcare and interpretation services will be available at each event, and families may attend either in person or virtually.

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Coming Soon: New Website, Communication Tools, and Board Site

Coming Soon: New Website, Communication Tools, and Board Site

Waukegan Public Schools will be launching new District and school websites, along with a new communication system designed to make it easier for you to stay informed and connected. As part of this transition, we will introduce a new two-way messaging tool called Rooms. Additionally, the District will be transitioning to a new Board of Education platform called Community, as Diligent (the provider of BoardDocs) moves districts to this updated system.

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