Registration is open!! Check it off your to-do list and register your child for the 2025-2026 school year!

You can find all the information on our Registration Page. Please take a few minutes to follow the necessary steps. Even though the deadline is March 14, the earlier we get students registered, the better we can hire staff, plan for classes and classrooms, get necessary materials, and organize transportation.

The registration deadline will be noon on Friday, March 14, and if you register your child and pay the fees by then, you will receive the early bird discount. You must fill out and submit registration forms by Monday, March 10, at 3:00 pm to take advantage of the fee discount. This allows our staff time to verify documents and send out invoices so you can pay them by noon on Friday, March 14. Any families who do not register by this date will receive a records release, as we assume you’re going to another district. 

The Jefferson process is slightly different than in years past because of the Preschool for All grant. Children and families must participate in a developmental screening before enrollment to determine the Preschool for All eligibility. 

All families (returning and new students) must follow the steps on our Registration Page. As part of the Preschool for All process, we need a few additional items from families to complete enrollment. The Registration Page has a "Jefferson Enrollment for 2025-26 & Preschool For All Information" expandable box that includes the additional items needed for preschool registration.

We appreciate everyone's patience as we work through this exciting change!

The District 64 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 23, in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. 

You can watch the meeting here and find other important links on our website.

Support the Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School District 64. Proposed New Issue:

$61,620,000 (*Preliminary, subject to availability and price change)

General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2025 (Federally Tax-Exempt, subject to State of Illinois income tax) Sole Manager: Raymond James

Anticipated date of offering on or about: February 4, 2025

The offering of Bonds will be made only by the Official Statement, which describes the security for such issue and which may be obtained in any state in which the undersigned may lawfully offer such issue. Please click on the link below to view the POS.

Preliminary Official Statement

For more information on the district and the bond offering, please contact the Raymond James financial advisor below.

Paul Petkus

708.497.9590 // Direct

36 Main Street, Suite 101, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

paul.petkus@raymondjames.com

The District 64 1:1 Digital Learning Program started in 2014. The purpose of our 1:1 Digital Learning Program is to provide tools and resources to our 21st Century learners.

District 64 is now conducting a comprehensive Student Device Evaluation as part of our 1:1 Digital Learning Program. The goal of this evaluation process is to ensure that our student devices support the district’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, provide learners with access to needed curriculum, and are affordable and sustainable for the future.

We are asking families to complete this survey. Your responses will help inform the District's next steps in regards to our 1:1 Digital Learning Program and student devices. 

District 64 celebrates excellence this January with Roosevelt Elementary School’s Head Secretary, Salena Flint, as our Shining Star.

“Salena graciously welcomes visitors to the Roosevelt office and works tirelessly to support the efforts of our staff, students, PTO, and greater Park Ridge community,” said Roosevelt Assistant Principal Jacquelyn Peters. “She is the first to jump in to help, and as many staff will attest, she always knows just what to say if you need a pep talk.”

Read more about Salena Flint.

Lincoln trumpet student Asher Corelitz participated in the All-Illinois Junior Band recently. As the first statewide middle school honor band in over half a century, membership in AIJB is determined solely through competitive blind auditions. 

On January 17, Asher rehearsed with 80 other students throughout the state. He performed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Krannert Center for Performing Arts under the direction of Dr. Linda Moorhouse. Dr. Linda Moorhouse is the current Professor and Director of the School of Music at the University of Illinois. 

Asher is a 7th grade trumpet player at Lincoln Middle School. He currently plays in the symphonic band (top group), jazz band, percussion ensemble, principal chair of the CYSO Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, plays soccer, and enjoys to golf.

Congratulations on your performance Asher!

Upcoming Board Meetings

The following are the next Board meetings:

• February 20, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center
• March 20, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center

Looking to catch up on past meeting highlights? A summary of each meeting is available on our Current Board News webpage.

Please confirm meeting dates and times on the Board meetings webpage.

Show Your Support for Special Olympics: The 2025 Special Olympics Event is just around the corner (May 11th, 2025). Show your support for our District 64 athletes by purchasing our team t-shirt. This year the shirts are only $10 (+$2 XXL, +$4 XXXL).

The link to order is: Special Olympics T-Shirt Order Form.

Shirts will be delivered to your home school. The last day to order will be Friday, February 28th. 

Together, we're launching into an adventure, and what a wonderful adventure kindergarten is for our students and families! We have gathered some information and resources to help families transition from preschool to kindergarten. 

In the Getting Ready for Kindergarten Presentation, you will find:

• The steps to enrolling in kindergarten
• What is expected in preschool and kindergarten
• The school readiness "building blocks" - skills that will ensure your child's success
• How to prepare yourself and your child for a successful kindergarten adventure
• Resources and tips on building successful routines

Click here to view the Getting Ready for Kindergarten PDF.

January 29 marks the Lunar New Year. This celebration begins with the first new moon and lasts until the next full moon. It is typically celebrated in Asian countries and traditionally centered around removing bad luck and welcoming all that is good and prosperous. The date changes from year to year.

Comments and questions may always be directed to the Superintendent or Board members through these links:

Email Dr. Ben Collins, Superintendent or contact members of the Board of Education via email links.

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