Join Us Next Week For Parent U

You’re invited to the first Parent University of the year! Join us on October 22 as Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning, Dr. Samantha Alaimo, discusses Standards-Based Reporting in D64. K-5 families will learn what it looks like in the classroom structure, and for 6-8 families, how it works in the elective classes.

This event is for parents/guardians and will be on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 pm inside the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center (8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles).

If you plan on attending, please RSVP and fill out this form so we can accurately plan the presentation's content. 

To find a collection of resources on Standards-Based Reporting please visit the SBR page on our website.

Attend A Community Event

The District 64 Bond Referendum will appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot, and we encourage you to learn all the facts about it so you can make an informed decision.

We still have a handful of events left on our schedule where the community can ask questions and learn about the Referendum. Some of the upcoming events include:

Monday, October 21 - Beans, Brew, & Ben Community Coffee

• 9:30 am: Maine Park Leisure Center (2701 W Sibley Street, Park Ridge)
• Noon: Niles-Maine District Library (6960 W Oakton St, Niles)

Thursday, October 24 - Lincoln Middle School Tour & Presentation

• 7:00 pm

The full schedule of tours and remaining events can be found online at d64.org/referendum2024. If you plan on attending any events, please RSVP. Based on the email you provide in the RSVP, links to the virtual presentation will be sent to you.

The District 64 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 17. You can watch the recording of the meeting here on our YouTube page. A recap will also be posted on our website next week.

Upcoming Board Meetings

The following are the next Board meetings:

• November 7, 2024 - 7 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center
• December 19, 2024 - 7 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.

Fall has just begun, but we are beginning to plan for the Special Olympics Spring Games 2025! 

D64 participates in the Special Olympics Track and Field events held at Prospect High School. These events are an opportunity to foster participation in sport and celebrate the success of student athletes in our community. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. 

This year, the event will take place May 10-11th, 2025. If you think your student is eligible to participate in this opportunity, please reach out to your child’s special education case manager.  

Come work in District 64 and join our incredible team! We are looking to fill open substitute teacher positions. If you have a substitute license or are a certified teacher, pay is $150 per day.

There are now open positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Apply now on our website! 

Calling all young artists! The City of Park Ridge and Park Ridge Farmers Market Commission are hosting a competition to feature artwork on the 2025 Park Ridge Farmers Market posters.

The contest is open to all children 12 years or older who live and/or attend school in Park Ridge. Submissions are due December 1, 2024.

Go to parkridge.us/FMcontest for more information.

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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