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Healthy Kids Day

Apr 27

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D45 STEM Day

May 2

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Board of Education Meeting

May 6

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Early Dismissal

May 15

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Board of Education Meeting

May 20

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Memorial Day - No School

May 27

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End of Nine Weeks

May 28

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Last Day of Classes - Early Dismissal

May 28

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Report Card Day

May 28

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Board of Education Meeting

Jun 3

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Board of Education Meeting

Jun 17

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Juneteenth

Jun 19

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WHAT WE’RE LEARNING

What We’re Learning explores lessons and classrooms throughout District 45 to show how creativity, purpose, and fun can combine to ensure high levels of learning.

SCHAFER ARRAY BAKERY

Second graders at Schafer Elementary see their classroom transformed into an Array Bakery. Learn how Lauren Wegner and her students culminated their math unit on arrays with a sweet and memorable classroom lesson.

JEFFERSON STARS MONEY MATH

Jefferson Middle School STARS program students learn money math by identifying bills and coins, working within a budget, calculating taxes, and rounding up. Watch STARS Teacher Leslie Hiquiana and her students experience community-based instruction as students use their new skills at a local Walmart.

YORK CENTER SEL

Students at York Center Elementary participate in Morning Meeting and Closing Circle as part of their social-emotional learning. Learn how third-grade teacher Jennifer Parde integrates social-emotional skills with academic skills to create an environment where students can do their best learning.

JACKSON FCS

Students at Jackson Middle School learn teamwork and gain kitchen experience as they make air fryer donuts during their Family and Consumer Science class. See how educator Tony Manata gives students choices as they create within a working kitchen.

NORTH ART

Third-grade art students at North Elementary create secondary colors while learning about American author, designer, and illustrator Eric Carle. See how educator Laura Allan helps students connect art with the rest of the world and guides them as they pour, mix and paint colors.

ARDMORE PE

PE students at Ardmore Elementary take on teamwork challenges while learning sportsmanship and good communication. See how educator Jon Kueper helps students have fun while getting their muscles moving.