District 65

District 65 is a public school district serving 7,500 pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students who live in Evanston and a small portion of Skokie.

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Reminder: Schools are closed next week, November 21-25, for Fall Break. Wishing you a restful and enjoyable break! 🍁

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Competition was friendly yet fierce at Haven Middle yesterday as students and staff faced off in a spirit week volleyball game! Planned by the school’s new Student Ambassadors, spirit week included themes “Dress Like a Celebrity” and “Adam Sandler Day.” Nice job, North Stars!🏐

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In recognition of Trans Awareness Week, D65 affirms and supports our trans students, staff and families. Learn more about our gender-inclusive practices at https://t.co/YvFbELVaZF. Find resources about this week and Trans Day of Remembrance (Sunday) at https://t.co/2iwUjrlADm.

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Don’t delay! Registration closes at 5 pm tomorrow (Friday) for the December 1-2 Beyond Diversity Seminar. We invite all D65 parents/caregivers to join this free, two-day training on anti-oppression and how assumptions influence our behaviors. Register: https://t.co/TbBoNKPPw1

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Today is School Board Members Day — thank you to our Board Members for their tireless efforts to support all D65 students!🎉 They earned the 2022 School Board Governance Recognition honor, given to 33 of over 800 Illinois school boards. Learn more: https://t.co/9wixeCyGYk

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Join D65 today in celebrating America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) and congratulating Chute student Zeynep B., winner of the City of Evanston and D65 Recycling Design Competition! After more than 400 votes were tallied, her winning design will be featured on a City recycling truck.♻️

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To honor Veterans Day, Mr. Krueger and Mrs. Siebert's third-graders donated over 75 pounds of toiletries to Evanston Vet Center. They also decorated tissue boxes with messages telling veterans how brave they are. Thank you to all who have served, and way to go, Washington School!

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If you like pizza and good conversation, you're in luck🍕 Join us for the first Community Chat 'N Chew TONIGHT! All District 65 community members are invited. Hope to see you there!

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Reminder! Tomorrow, Nov. 8, is Election Day and a state holiday. There is no school for D65 students.

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What happens when an unused book area is converted into a new learning space for students? The Oakton Elementary School community teamed up with the District’s Sustainability Coordinator to sort and redistribute the books and organize the space!

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Here's your reminder to get a little extra sleep tonight and set your clocks back an hour as we end Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 6! 💤

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SAVE THE DATE for our first Community Chat ‘n Chew!

Thurs., Nov. 10, 2022, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: DeSalvo's Pizza, 1945 Central St., Evanston

District 65 community members are invited to join Superintendent Horton and D65 Leadership Team members for informal conversation.

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NOTE: Location is now TBD, more information to come.

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SAVE THE DATE for our first Community Chat ‘n Chew!

Thursday, November 10, 2022, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Ten Mile House, 1700 Central Street, Evanston

District 65 community members are invited to join Superintendent Horton and D65 Leadership Team members for informal conversation

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Join us to learn and discuss the impact of new attendance boundaries and the new 5th Ward School.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022
In-person Session: Nichols Middle School Auditorium, (800 Greenleaf St., Evanston).

You can see the full tour schedule at https://t.co/zaocNaSxOR

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Join us to learn and discuss the new 5th Ward School.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022
Virtual Session: 5:30pm
In-person Session: Haven Middle School Auditorium (2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston), 7pm

You can see the full tour schedule at https://t.co/zaocNaSxOR

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Join us virtually at 6pm on Oct. 25 to learn about Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (Grades 4-8) in District 65! Details available at
https://t.co/9kYGBbKDsf

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District 65 School Board welcomes Mya Wilkins as its newest member. Mya sees improving equity in education as crucial and, as a parent, has been involved in groups focused on equity in the district. Ms. Wilkins’ term will run through the April 2023 election.

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As a reminder, Friday, October 21, is a non-attendance day for District 65 students.

Optional Care in D65 is available on various non-attendance days. Learn more by visiting our Childcare Options web page at https://t.co/ezApJ9lDwp