The registration deadline for the 2025-2026 School Year is next week!

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. You can find more information about registration by following the link below.

Thank you to everyone who helped us evaluate our communication efforts and systems. As promised, here are the results of our recent Communication Surveys.

In total, 729 families and staff members responded to the surveys. The results indicate that most families feel they receive the information they need, with 82% of family members agreeing or strongly agreeing. However, only 68% of staff members find the communication to be effective.

We explored satisfaction with our various communication tools, and 56% of families are satisfied with the current tools, compared to 41% of staff members. Some common frustrations identified include using too many different applications, language barriers, receiving too many emails at once, and difficult platforms.

Part of this process also involved researching different mass communication tools. We currently use SchoolMessenger, which no longer meets our needs. After months of gathering information and having conversations with companies and surrounding districts, we recommend switching systems to the ParentSquare platform. This proposal will be presented to the Board in March for approval.

We are still working on a timeline, but more information will be shared as soon as we have more details! 

You can view more of the results here.

Join us at next week's Beans, Brew, & Ben event! Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins will give an update on the upcoming construction projects and will be available to answer any questions.

On March 13 at 9:30 am, we will be at South Park Rec Center, 833 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge.

• RSVP Here

We also have two other District events that we'd love to have you at:

• D64 Realtor Town Hall Lunch on March 20 at 11:30 am - RSVP Here
• Beans, Brew, and Ben on April 17 at 9:30 am - RSVP Here

WOW registration will close on Thursday, May 22. Once the deadline passes, no additional student registrations will be accepted for the Worlds of Wonder program. This provides us with a week to plan for student arrival.

Learn more about WOW Summer School.

DINE TO DONATE AT CHIPOTLE PARK RIDGE!

SUPPORT D64 BOPA

BAND & ORCHESTRA PARENT ASSOCIATION

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Chipotle

119 S. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge

USE PROMO CODE: 4MK68BD

or show the attached flyer

For Questions, please contact:  

Christine Erickson  bopa64@gmail.com

The following are the next Board meetings:

• March 20, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center
• April 17. 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.

Our friends at the library are asking for your help!

Please take a few minutes to respond to the Library's online survey.

Your answers will help the Library provide the best programs, services, and materials for our community. 

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.

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 | 847-318-4300 | news@d64.org

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