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District 64 eNews September 1st, 2023

No School On Monday

District 64 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see everyone back at school on Tuesday!

District 64 Board Profile

Our Board Profile series continues with a sit down with Board Vice President Monica Milligan. She talks about how great of a community D64 is, what led to her being so passionate about excellent education, and some fun facts! You can give it a watch to learn a little more about our Board's Vice President.

Watch The Monica Milligan Profile

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.

Welcome Back Fun!

Celebrating the start of the school year with friends and family is always a great time...especially when you throw in some silly string! A successful Welcome Back event for Washington Elementary School.

Curriculum Night

We had a huge turnout for Curriculum Night at our elementary schools this week. Our teacher did a GREAT job of sharing information with families. 

Around D64

"Students enjoyed seeing BMX biker Matt Wilhelm perform today. He talked about the importance of our words and actions too!"


~field.d64

"Working hard in 3rd grade today! #JoyfulLeaders #JoyInTheJourney #WeAreFranklin #EngageD64"


~@kwilliams_edu

""Moving right along in 5th grade…we created a Classroom Agreement today! ☀️ 

#engageD64"


~@MrsDiMaso

"Slowly but surely voting on the class rules that match our dream classroom! We’ve defined what rules are and why we have them, then brainstormed, and we have finally voted. Stay tuned for the reveal 👀"


~@KeepUpWithMissK

"Field student artists worked collaboratively to create an uplifting, Phoenix wing mural! #FieldCARES #ArtsED #EngageD64 #learningtofly"


~@MrsVoigtArt

"20M Pacer- A cardiovascular endurance measurement! Students scored their baseline and will work towards personal improvement throughout our training this year!

#Fitnessgram #engageD64"


~Ron Cacini Jr.

"Together We Are Emerson" ~ @MsCorsello

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.



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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