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District 64 eNews September 8th, 2023

Introducing Beans, Brew & Ben

You’re invited to the inaugural Beans, Brew, and Ben! Please join us at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13th, at the South Park Rec Center to chat with Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins on all things D64. 


This is the first monthly event to stir up community conversations and share our vision for the District. We look forward to sharing insights into the great things we’re working on and enjoying a good cup of coffee! 


If you plan on attending, please RSVP here by Monday, September 11th. See you there!

Learning Fire Safety

Thank you to the Park Ridge Fire Department for spending time with our 8th graders practicing using a fire extinguisher on a real fire.


This is an important part of the safety unit, and our Emerson and Lincoln students enjoyed getting comfortable with this skill. #engageD64


You can view more photos here.

Dine To Donate - BOPA

Enjoy a refreshing cup of frozen yogurt at Yogli Mogli as we say goodbye to summer!


Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 5:00 – 9:00 pm


Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt

8200 W. Oakton St. 

Niles, IL 60714


Yogli Mogli will donate a percentage of the total sales to our band and orchestra organization from every order received for Dine-In or Carryout.


***Make sure to mention the flyer or fundraiser when ordering.***


For Questions, please contact: Christine Erickson [email protected]

D64 Is Selling Vacant Lot on Rowe Ave.

District 64 is selling the lot located at 820 Rowe Avenue, Park Ridge. The vacant lot was connected to the former Oakton School and was kept by the District when the Oakton building was sold. 


The District has no use for this property now and is looking for a new owner to take it over. The land will be sold at public sale by sealed bid.


Bids are due by 1:30 p.m. on October 5th, 2023.


Read more on the sale of land.

The Great Sneaker Sweep

Do you have any nearly new or gently used sneakers you'd like to donate to a good cause? Join in on The Great Sneaker Sweep benefiting The Harbour.


Help us fill the shoe collection boxes at Field, Roosevelt and Jefferson! The boxes will be picked up on September 18th.


For more collection boxes throughout the area click here.


The Harbour is Park Ridge based non-profit that provides immediate, stable, and safe housing to youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness.

Patriot Day

There will be a 9/11 Memorial Service on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the City of Park Ridge City Hall (505 Butler Place).


All members of the community are invited to attend to honor the heroes and victims of the tragedy that took place 22 years ago.


The service is hosted by the Park Ridge Police Department, Park Ridge Fire Department, and Park Ridge Police Department Chaplains.


In the case of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Park Ridge Community Church located at 100 Courtland Ave.

Upcoming Board Meetings

The following are the next regular Board meetings:


  • September 21, 2023 - 7 p.m. - regular meeting & public hearing on the budget, Jefferson Early Childhood Center
  • October 19, 2023 - 7 p.m. - regular meeting, this meeting will be held at Lincoln Middle School


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.



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 | [email protected]


#engageD64

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