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Whether guiding school improvement, partnering with families or helping a student work through a challenge, they put our mission of maximizing the academic, social and emotional potential of each student into practice. Their thoughtful decisions and consistent support help move our entire district toward achieving the priorities and objectives of our Strategic Plan.
We are fortunate to have principals who invest so much of themselves in the success of our students, staff and school communities. Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt throughout our classrooms and beyond. When you next see your child’s principal, please join me in expressing appreciation for their leadership and service, which help make our schools such special places to learn and grow!
| | Birth to 5 Let's Play Fall Fest a Success | | |
Thank you to everyone who attended last Sunday’s Let’s Play Fall Fest! It was a great time for parents with young ones to connect with key community resources while enjoying activities like face painting, trunk-or-treat and hands-on play stations.
We appreciate our partners at the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative for co-hosting the event as well as the DuPage Foundation for sponsoring it through the Bright & Early DuPage Grant Program!
| | Nordstrom Rack Provides D93 With 100 Coats & More for Students in Need! | | |
CCSD93 recently received a generous donation of 100 coats from the newly opened Nordstrom Rack in Bloomingdale, along with $500 shopping sprees for two district families!
The coats, provided through the nonprofit Operation Warm, will be distributed to students through our Coats for Kids program, helping keep them warm as colder weather approaches. This week, the two families enjoyed a private shopping experience before the store’s official opening!
This generous support aligns with the work of the D93 Kids Foundation, which helps CCSD93 students experiencing need maximize their potential. Thank you to Nordstrom Rack and Operation Warm for their generosity and commitment to our school community!
| | Have a Blast for a Great Cause at D93 Kids Foundation Trivia Night Fundraiser on 11/7 | | |
All CCSD93 parents, staff, community members and friends 21 and older are invited to join us for the 4th Annual D93 Kids Foundation Trivia Night on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. at American Legion Post 76 in Carol Stream!
Line up a sitter for a fun evening out filled with trivia, raffles and more, hosted by Go 4 It Entertainment. Make it a date night or round up a team of up to 10. Tickets are $10 per person or $100 for a table of 10.
Your participation makes a real difference in our community. Proceeds help the nonprofit D93 Kids Foundation provide students in need with essentials like clothing, shoes, school supplies, field trip assistance and even meals and support during times of family hardship. A portion also supports our PTAs in enriching school experiences.
There are just a couple of tables left! Reserve your spot today at www.ccsd93.com/trivia.
Learn more about the D93 Kids Foundation at www.ccsd93.com/d93kidsfoundation.
| | Elementary Halloween Parties on 10/30 | | |
CCSD93’s elementary schools will host Halloween celebrations on Friday, October 30 at the end of the school day. Please watch for details from your child’s school.
Please review the information below for more from CCSD93 and our partners, and have a terrific weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
| | AAC Show & Tell Builds Connections at Heritage Lakes | | |
Many students across CCSD93 use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate throughout the school day. For AAC Awareness Month, Heritage Lakes students who don’t typically use these tools explored them this week through AAC Show & Tell, led by the school’s speech-language team.
Students tried out core boards, switches, iPads and other communication tools, reflected on communicating in different ways and brainstormed how to use what they learned to better connect with classmates who use AAC. K-2 classrooms have also been enjoying AAC read-alouds throughout the month!
| | Fire Safety Takes Center Stage in D93 Schools | | |
This month, elementary students across CCSD93 are learning all about fire safety. Local firefighters, including members of the Carol Stream Fire District pictured here with Western Trails and Cloverdale students, are teaching students how to prevent fires and respond when an alarm sounds at school or at home.
We’re grateful for our partnerships with all of our local fire departments and appreciate their dedication to our students' wellbeing!
| | A Matter of Discovery at Cloverdale | | This week, Cloverdale 2nd graders became scientists with the DuPage Regional Office of Education STEM Squad! During the lesson, students explored the three common states of matter: solid, liquid and gas, then put their learning to work by growing their own borax crystals. The hands-on experiment brought their science unit to life and showed students how matter can change form. | | Village of Carol Stream Hosts Recycling & Pumpkin Smash Event on 11/7 | | Community members are invited to recycle unwanted items and give their Halloween pumpkins a useful send-off at Carol Stream’s Recycling, Shredding, and Pumpkin Smash Event on Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Avenue. Open to all DuPage County residents, the event offers electronics and textile recycling, paper shredding and pumpkin composting. View accepted items and more details here. | | You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Programs! | CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Although it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent programs below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more. | | 10/29 Board of Education Meeting Preview | |
CCSD93’s next Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, October 29 at CCSD93’s District Office, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale. All community members are invited to attend. The following are among the agenda items.
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Rob Schwarz from RSP & Associates will present the administration and Boundary Committee’s recommendation for school attendance boundary changes beginning with the 2027-28 school year, as shared with the CCSD93 community on October 16.
- The Board will appoint a delegate to the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Delegate Assembly and review resolutions to determine its position on IASB’s recommendations.
- Superintendent Hill will provide an update on the October 22 Bloomingdale Intergovernmental meeting.
- The Board will receive information about the upcoming Triple I Conference and related events.
- The Board will review a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
- Dr. Hill will share summaries of this year’s start-of-school-year Plus/Delta feedback from various district groups, along with updates from recent PTA Presidents, District Leadership Team and staff association/district leadership meetings.
For the detailed agenda and more, visit www.ccsd93.com/board.
| | CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student. | | Click to find out more about CCSD93's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, the guiding document designed to maximize student outcomes! | | Click to find out more about the qualities identified by our community that we're instilling in our students by 8th grade! | |  | Click to listen to any of CCSD93's Talk D93 podcasts and find out more about district programs, services, history and more! | | |
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