Save the Date: 8th Grade Graduations on 5/31 | | |
As we prepare to celebrate our 8th grade students’ upcoming promotion to high school, CCSD93’s graduation ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Glenbard North’s gymnasium. Jay Stream’s ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m. and Stratford’s will take place at 2:30 p.m.
Please note:
- Graduates are expected to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of their ceremony.
- Due to potential parking constraints, we ask that families arrive in a single vehicle if possible.
- Family members do not need tickets to attend this event.
Closer to the event, middle school principals will send families of 8th graders even more detailed information.
| | Register for 2025-26 School Year Today | | |
All CCSD93 families are asked to register returning students for the 2025-26 school year. You can do so easily within minutes through the TeacherEase app, and if you have trouble, you can follow the instructions at www.ccsd93.com/r25-26. Please register as soon as possible, so that we can best prepare your child’s educational experience for next year.
Important registration notes:
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While we recommend registering returning students through the TeacherEase app, new students must be added by parents logging in to www.teacherease.com.
- Families won’t be immediately billed for registration fees and purchases upon registration and will instead be contacted later in the summer to make applicable payments.
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For translations, please register at www.teacherease.com using a web browser that offers automatic translation, like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (desktop or mobile).
| | No School 5/26 for Memorial Day | | As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day, as we honor the men and women of the U.S. military who gave their lives in service to our country. | | |
Please review the following for additional news and updates from CCSD93 and our partners. Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
| | Heritage Lakes Hatchings: Learning About Chicks in 1st Grade | | In 1st grade, a key learning standard students explore is lifecycles, and a terrific example is that of a chicken. During the springtime, many CCSD93 1st graders examine these birds’ development firsthand by hosting and observing eggs from incubation to hatched chicks in their classrooms. Discover more about what Heritage Lakes students learned from the experience this year in this video! | | Building Skills & Friendships Through Inclusive Track | | |
Over the past four weeks, middle school students with disabilities participated in Jay Stream’s Inclusive Track season, practicing and competing alongside members of the Carol Stream Police Department and their peers. While developing track and everyday life skills, students also demonstrated sportsmanship and built meaningful relationships.
Last week, the team wrapped up its season with a final meet at Glenbard North, joining the general education track teams from Jay Stream, Stratford and Monroe. CCSD93’s inclusive athletes proudly competed in events such as shot put, the 100-meter dash, and the 4x100-meter relay.
| | Western Trails 2nd Graders Give Sweet Performance | This week Western Trails 2nd graders performed “Lemonade” for parents and peers! The fun-filled musical featured students as classic fairytale characters turning their rough days around with help from Mother Goose through catchy songs and clever rhymes. Special thanks to the school’s PTA for providing refreshing glasses of the titular drink for guests! | | Spring Concerts Bring Music & Magic | |
Jay Stream band students took the stage on Monday for their spring concert. The evening concluded with an exciting full-band finale performance of “Dynamite!” It was a joy to see all of the students come together to celebrate the end of a successful year.
Meanwhile, Stratford Middle School’s bands performed on Wednesday. The concert featured three bands and the jazz band, all showcasing magic-themed music and attire for a fun and festive celebration! The theme continued the next day at a school assembly, where the bands played along with the school's choir and orchestra, and students and staff performed magic tricks!
| | Band & Orchestra Sign-Up Season is Here: Families of 3rd & 4th Graders Invited to Instrument Rental Night on 5/19 | |
It’s an exciting time for CCSD93 students! Band and orchestra directors are currently visiting elementary classrooms to introduce 3rd and 4th graders to the world of instrumental music. Third graders are learning about orchestra and will have the chance to join next school year. Fourth graders are discovering band instruments in preparation for 5th grade. These students have also visited Jay Stream or Stratford to see the instruments in action by their middle school counterparts.
After students have explored their instrument choices, families are invited to take the next step by attending Instrument Rental Night on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Stratford Middle School. At this event, families can:
- Reserve an instrument for delivery to school in August
- Rent-to-own is encouraged
- Please bring a credit card or checks
- Meet our band and orchestra directors
- Get help from our instrument provider representatives at Quinlan & Fabish
- Complete rental paperwork
- Expect to spend about 30 minutes there
Additional resources for families:
Questions about band? Contact Mrs. Savino at savinoc@ccsd93.com. Questions about orchestra? Contact Mr. Reidy at reidys@ccsd93.com. Concerned about cost? Students who qualify for free meals through the National School Lunch Program may be eligible for school-owned instruments. Supplies are limited and first-come, first-served. Speak with your director for more.
| | Register for D93 Summer Music Camp Today! | |
As we seek to continue offering terrific extracurricular opportunities to students after the school year concludes, registration for CCSD93’s 2025 Summer Band & Orchestra Camp is now open! It will take place June 16, 17, 18 and 20 at Stratford Middle School.
Participants will hone their skills and practice throughout the week, which will conclude with a celebratory class performance and pizza party on the final day. The program is for current band and orchestra students only. Participants should complete the form linked here and return it to their band or orchestra director no later than May 19. All payments should be made directly in RevTrak.
| | Help Support a New Community Bus at Putt & Pour Fundraiser on 6/4 | |
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is hosting a Putt & Pour fundraising event on Wednesday, June 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf to help replace the Park District’s aging passenger bus, originally purchased in 2012.
The bus plays a key role in providing safe, affordable transportation for seniors, youth and families across the community. Whether it’s transporting seniors on weekly trips, shuttling over 250 campers between parks and pools each summer or supporting community events and emergencies, the bus is essential to making programs accessible and affordable. With rising repair costs and reliability concerns, it’s time for a new one.
Learn more and sign up here. Tell your friends and neighbors!
| | 5/22 Board of Education Meeting Preview | |
CCSD93’s next Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at CCSD93's District Office, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale. All community members are invited to attend. The following are among the agenda items.
- There will be Board Salutes for performance arts, good sportsmanship, student artists, volunteers and members of the Carol Stream Police Department.
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CCSD93’s 2024-25 Distinguished Educators will be recognized.
- There will be several Board Policies for 2nd reading and adoption.
- The Board will vote on the approval of a designation of interest earnings resolution.
Visit www.ccsd93.com/board for more!
| | CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student. | | Click to discover more about CCSD93's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, its guiding document designed to maximize student outcomes! | | Click to learn more about the qualities identified by our community that we're instilling in our students by 8th grade! | |  | Click to listen to any of CCSD93's Talk D93 podcasts and find out more about district programs, services, history and more! | | |
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