Over lunch, leaders dove into inspiring conversations, shared ideas, and made connections — because when we learn together, we grow together. #TeamWorks2025
Derrick Rose retires:
"Thank You, My First Love...
You believed in me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain.
You showed me what love truly meant.
You turned the court into my sanctuary, a home where I could express myself freely.
You made every early morning and late night we spent together worth every drop of sweat.
You reminded me that I could always rely on you, that in every moment of doubt, you would show me what I'm capable of.
You introduced me to new places and cultures that a kid from Chicago could have never imagined.
You taught me that every loss was a lesson and every win was a reason to be grateful.
You offered wisdom that was not just about the game, but about life, discipline, hard work, perseverance.
You showed me that passion is something to cherish, ensuring that I pour my heart into every dribble, every shot, every play.
You stood by me even when the world seemed against me, unconditionally, waiting for me to pick you up.
You gave me a gift, our time together, one that I will cherish for the rest of my days.
You told me it's okay to say goodbye, reassuring me that you'll always be a part of me, no matter where life takes me.
Forever yours,
Derrick Rose"
Announcing amazing published authors! Congrats to Miss Sengstock’s class. They wrote a book, a collection of writing to celebrate their greatness. 📖✍️🤓
This band is ready to take this show on the road.
We hope that you enjoy this morning’s performance to recognize all Positive Office Referral winners. #d71excellence
@culverschool music department hosted a packed house full of beginning instrumental students and their families. Families enjoyed dinner, a raffle, and learned valuable beginner musician information. #d71excellence
Thank you to the @WestAvid program for coming and presenting to @culverschool students and teachers. It was extremely beneficial for students to hear about all of the benefits of the program and how it has helped many current and former students. #d71excellence
Camila is loving kindergarten and learning Spanish. Week two and all she wants to do at home is play school. Today she taught us Spanish letter sounds. I got in trouble for talking when she was teaching 🫣, while Erica got a PAW for listening #duallanguage#kindergarten
It was such a joy to see our former students visit and play volleyball with our 8th grade students and @culverschool staff. This is community building in action. #d71excellence
Today our students had the opportunity to show how much they appreciate their teachers by reading beautiful, sincere, and thoughtful notes. Thank you to all of the @culverschool staff for all your hard work and dedication to our students. #d71excellence
@culverschool’s 8th grade reading challenge team won the Niles Library Reading Challenge! As a prize, the team got picked up in a limo and had lunch at The Cheesecake Factory! @NMDLibrary#d71excellence
Our positive office referral song was kicked up a notch with TWO student performers! So proud of them! Thanks to Mr. Burkhart for bringing out their best.