I’m pleased to share that Cloverdale, Elsie Johnson, Roy DeShane and Western Trails earned Approaching Exemplary designations! Carol Stream, Heritage Lakes, Jay Stream and Stratford received Commendable designations!

Note: Preschools, including the Early Childhood Center, do not receive designations.

These results recognize the ongoing efforts of our students, staff and families while helping us identify strengths to build on and areas where students need more support. Both are essential to our mission of maximizing the academic, social and emotional potential of each student. Learn more about Illinois’ updated school accountability system here.

CCSD93 Students Continue to Exceed Academic Projections

State designations provide one perspective on school performance. CCSD93 also monitors progress through our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, which includes nine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across three priorities: Student Success, Engaged Employees and Operational Excellence.

Within Student Success, we use Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and iReady data to compare students’ academic growth and proficiency with statistically projected performance. Our academic growth indicator measures how students perform compared with personalized projections based on their prior assessment results, using IAR data for grades 3-8 and iReady data for grades 1-8. In 2025-26, 85% of students demonstrated expected or higher-than-expected growth, meeting our benchmark of more than 84%.

Students also exceeded academic proficiency projections, which measure performance against grade-level standards. Our proficiency indicator combines English language arts (ELA) and math IAR results for grades 3-8, including only students who attended CCSD93 the previous school year so we can compare projected and actual performance. The academic proficiency rate reached 49%, surpassing the projection of 48%. 

While our students' continued academic progress is cause for celebration, we recognize that there is still much room for improvement. Explore our progress at www.ccsd93.com/strategicdashboard. For complete Illinois School Report Card results, search for your school or “CCSD 93” at www.illinoisreportcard.com. Links to district and school data are also available at www.ccsd93.com/transparency.

Have a Blast for a Great Cause at D93 Kids Foundation Trivia Night Fundraiser on 11/7

All CCSD93 parents, staff, community members and friends 21 and older are invited to join us for the 4th Annual D93 Kids Foundation Trivia Night on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. at American Legion Post 76 in Carol Stream!

Line up a sitter for a fun evening out filled with trivia, raffles and more, hosted by Go 4 It Entertainment. Make it a date night or round up a team of up to 10. Tickets are $10 per person or $100 for a table of 10.

Your participation makes a real difference in our community. Proceeds help the nonprofit D93 Kids Foundation provide students in need with essentials like clothing, shoes, school supplies, field trip assistance and even meals and support during times of family hardship. A portion also supports our PTAs in enriching school experiences.

There are just a couple of tables left! Reserve your spot today at www.ccsd93.com/trivia.

Learn more about the D93 Kids Foundation at www.ccsd93.com/d93kidsfoundation.

No School 11/3 for Election Day: Need Childcare?

As a reminder, there will be no school on Tuesday, November 3 due to the election. If you're in need of childcare, our partners at the Carol Stream Park District have you covered with ActivKids Days Off Club. Click here to register!

Please Practice Halloween Safety on 10/31

Bloomingdale, Carol Stream and Hanover Park will hold trick-or-treating hours from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

If your family will be trick-or-treating, I encourage you to review these safety tips from Safe Kids Worldwide, especially:

• Cross safely: Use corners and crosswalks, look both ways and put devices away. Never cross between parked cars.
• Plan for supervision: Children under 12 should trick-or-treat with an adult. Older children going without adults should stay in groups in familiar, well-lit areas.
• Be visible: Carry flashlights or glow sticks and add reflective tape to costumes and bags so drivers can more easily see you.

Drivers, please slow down, put distractions away and watch carefully for children, especially at intersections and when entering or exiting driveways. Thank you for helping keep Halloween safe and enjoyable for everyone!

Please review the information below for more from CCSD93 and our partners, including today's Halloween Highlights, and have a terrific weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Happy Halloween from CCSD93!

Halloween week is always a highlight for CCSD93’s students, staff and families. Our schools celebrated today, and here are a few photos of the festivities. Visit our Facebook page for more, and like us while you’re there to stay in the loop on the great things happening in CCSD93.

CCSD93 Band Students Shine at First Concerts of the Year

CCSD93 band students kicked off this year’s concert season with performances at Jay Stream on Tuesday and Stratford on Wednesday! Each concert featured the school’s 6th grade, 7th grade and jazz bands, giving students an opportunity to share their musical progress with an audience excited to celebrate their hard work.

Congratulations to our student musicians on a wonderful start to the concert season! Next up, both schools’ 8th grade bands will perform at Glenbard North on Wednesday, November 4.

Western Trails 3rd Graders Put Math Into Play

Western Trails 3rd graders recently put their math skills into play by creating their own mini golf courses! As part of their measurement unit, students planned their courses, measured area and built putting greens before taking a swing at their classmates’ courses. They also practiced addition by tallying their golf scores. This hands-on activity brought the district’s new math curriculum resources to life, helping students apply key grade-level learning standards for understanding and measuring area!

Roy DeShane Families Connect Over Bingo

Roy DeShane students and families had a great time at PTA Family Bingo Night last week! Our PTAs play an important role in creating fun opportunities for families to connect. Special thanks to the Roy DeShane PTA for hosting this one!

Jay Stream 7th Graders Start the School Day on a High Note

Yesterday morning, 7th graders in Jay Stream’s music class welcomed peers to school with performances of Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash” and P!nk’s “What About Us” in the main entrance hallway!

In just a short time, they’ve learned the basics of guitar, bass, drums and keyboard while exploring rhythm, melody and chords. By making music together, they’ve honed their collaboration and performance skills while growing more confident and creative as musicians. They were so excited about their progress that they asked for an opportunity to perform for their peers, and they delivered. Check out one of their songs here. Rock on, Jayhawks!

Village of Carol Stream Hosts Recycling & Pumpkin Smash Event on 11/7

Community members are invited to recycle unwanted items and give their Halloween pumpkins a useful send-off at Carol Stream’s Recycling, Shredding, and Pumpkin Smash Event on Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Avenue. Open to all DuPage County residents, the event offers electronics and textile recycling, paper shredding and pumpkin composting. View accepted items and more details here.

You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Programs!

CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Although it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent programs below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more.

10/29 Board of Education Meeting Recap

CCSD93’s most recent Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, October 29. The following occurred at the meeting.

• Rob Schwarz from RSP & Associates presented the Boundary Committee's Recommended Boundary Concept to the Board of Education for consideration. The recommendation includes the retirement of Roy DeShane Elementary School and modifications to elementary and middle school attendance boundaries. No final decision has been made. The Board is expected to vote on the recommendation at its November 12 meeting. For additional information, including boundary maps, the timeline and previous communications, visit www.ccsd93.com/bc.
• The Board appointed a delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Delegate Assembly and reviewed resolutions to determine its position on IASB’s recommendations.
• Superintendent Hill provided an update on the October 22 Bloomingdale Intergovernmental meeting.
• The Board received information about the upcoming Triple I Conference and related events.
• The Board reviewed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
• Dr. Hill shared summaries of this year’s start-of-school-year Plus/Delta feedback from various district groups, as well as updates from recent meetings involving PTA Presidents, the District Leadership Team and staff association/district leadership.

For more, visit www.ccsd93.com/board.

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