2019-2020 Press Release

• February 4, 2020: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will once again host online registration for its families beginning February 5. | Learn more...


• January 23, 2020: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s Education Foundation will host a chess tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 15 at Iroquois School, 1836 Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. | Learn more...
• January 16, 2020: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s Plainfield Elementary School will welcome Justice Jesse Reyes from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. on January 23 at the school, 1850 Plainfield Drive, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• January 15, 2020: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will hold registration for the 2020-2021 SPARK Early Childhood program beginning at 7 a.m. on February 5 at the Jane L. Westerhold Early Learning Center, 1375 S. Fifth Avenue, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• January 14, 2020: Des Plaines – Iroquois Community School will introduce an online submission form for student applications for the 2020-2021 school year. | Learn more...


• January 13, 2020: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to recognize North Elementary Teacher Christine McKelvey for renewing her National Board Certified Teacher certification. | Learn more...


• January 13, 2020: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on February 4, 2020 at all elementary schools. | Learn more...


• January 10, 2020: Des Plaines – Chicago-based author Fern Schumer Chapman will meet with Algonquin Middle School’s 8th grade students on January 15 in the school’s Library Media Center. | Learn more...


• January 7, 2020: Des Plaines – Orchard Place School will host a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 4 at the school gymnasium, 2727 Maple Street, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• December 18, 2019: Des Plaines – With over 15 years of experience in education, Dr. Kermit Blakley was named the next Principal of Chippewa Middle School this fall. Dr. Blakley was formally approved at the December 16 Board of Education Meeting. | Learn more...


• December 18, 2019: Des Plaines – A veteran educator, Donald Jones was named the next Principal of Algonquin Middle School this fall. Jones was formally approved at the December 16 Board of Education Meeting. | Learn more...


• NOVEMBER 21, 2019: Des Plaines – The School District 62 Education Foundation recently awarded 40 grants for the 2019-2020 school year for a total of $28,880. The grants provide unique educational experiences for the students of District 62. | Learn more...


• NOVEMBER 19, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to recognize the winners of its 2019 Winter Card Contest. | Learn more...


• NOVEMBER 14, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to formally recognize the seven members of its Board of Education for their service and commitment to the district. | Learn more...


• OCTOBER 23, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s music program was the recipient of a $50,000 grant from Rivers Casino. | Learn more...


• OCTOBER 17, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will once again host a six-week parent education course, “Parenting the Love and Logic Way”. | Learn more...


• OCTOBER 1, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to formally recognize its school principals and assistant principals for their dedication to public education. | Learn more...


• SEPTEMBER 23, 2019: Des Plaines – Chicago-based author Celia Perez will meet with Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School students on October 24. | Learn more...


• SEPTEMBER 20, 2019: Des Plaines – The Jane L. Westerhold Early Learning Center will host a Community Resource Fair from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 23 at the school, 1375 South 5th Avenue, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• SEPTEMBER 16, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 was among the districts honored at the Illinois Chapter/National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Communications Contest held on September 13 at Maggiano’s in Oak Brook. | Learn more...


• SEPTEMBER 10, 2019: Des Plaines – September 20 marks North Elementary School’s annual “Rizzo Walk Off for Cancer” charity walk. The event will be held all day at the school, 1789 Rand Road, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• SEPTEMBER 10, 2019: Des Plaines – Che District 62 Education Foundation will host a soccer tournament for students in grades 2-8 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on September 20 at Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• SEPTEMBER 3, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural annual report. | Learn more...


• AUGUST 5, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s first day of school for its 10-month schools in grades 1-8 is August 19. | Learn more...


• July 31, 2019: Des Plaines – In an effort to engage and prepare incoming sixth graders for their journey into middle school, Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School will host orientations. | Learn more...


• July 23, 2019: Des Plaines – With nearly 15 years in building level administrative experience behind her, Dr. Julie Fogarty will begin a new chapter in District 62 this month. | Learn more...

2018-2019 Press Release

• June 18, 2019: Des Plaines – Jill Dzik was named Student Services Coordinator at the June 17 Board of Education Meeting. | Learn more...


• May 24, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to recognize its staff who have given 25-years of service to the district as well as the retirees for the 2018-2019 school year. | Learn more...


• May 22, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 recognizes Iroquois Community School students who were inducted into the Paul W. Jung Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. | Learn more...


• May 21, 2019: Des Plaines – With over two decades of experience in District 62 behind her, Erica Cupuro will become the next Principal of Central Elementary School this fall. | Learn more...


• May 21, 2019: Des Plaines – Panagiota “Patty” Tzortzis was named the Algonquin Middle School Assistant Principal at the May 20 Board of Education meeting. | Learn more...


• May 14, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 was among those school districts honored by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) on May 10. The statewide Distinguished Service Awards program honors individuals and groups who have consistently gone above and beyond on behalf of their schools and whose efforts have enhanced education and conveyed its importance to the community at large. | Learn more...


• April 30, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s Board of Education seated three Board Members on April 29 for four-year terms: Tina Garrett, Beth Morley and Dr. Kelly Morrissey. | Learn more...


• April 23, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s Education Foundation held a Spring Fling fundraising event at Café la Cave in Des Plaines on March 1. | Learn more...


• April 16, 2019: Des Plaines – A familiar face in District 62 will join the Iroquois Community School family next school year. Kelly Krueger was named principal of the year round school at the April 15 Board of Education Meeting. | Learn more...


• April 16, 2019: Des Plaines – The April 15 Board of Education meeting was one marked by an evening celebrating business partners and volunteers for their contributions to the district. | Learn more...


• April 3, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will welcome author Dr. Devorah Heitner from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on April 17 at Chippewa Middle School, 123 N. 8th Avenue, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• March 22, 2019: Des Plaines – Orchard Place School will host a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at the school gymnasium, 2727 Maple Street, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• March 19, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to recognize those students whose artwork was selected to be featured as part of Gallery 62. | Learn more...


• March 18, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 student Joseph Jimenez was among those students selected from more than 80 school districts to receive the Infinitec Technology Achievement Award this month. | Learn more...


• March 15, 2019: Des Plaines – Algonquin Middle School will welcome author/historian Christopher Lloyd at 8:15 a.m. on March 20 at the school, 767 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• March 13, 2019: Des Plaines – Algonquin Middle School will hold its third annual Literacy Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 14 at the school, 767 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• February 22, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s Algonquin Middle School will welcome the Northshore Concert Band (NCB), under the direction of Dr. Mallory Thompson. | Learn more...


• February 6, 2019: Des Plaines – Iroquois Community School will welcome 40 visitors from Hong Kong along with representatives from Apple beginning at 8:30 a.m. on February 20, at the school, 1836 Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• February 1, 2019: Des Plaines – Chippewa Middle School will host a Family Literacy Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. February 7 at the school, 123 N. Eighth Ave., Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• January 28, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will once again host online registration for its families beginning February 5. | Learn more...


• January 22, 2019: Des Plaines – Dr. Margo Giannoulis was named Principal of North Elementary School at the January 22 Board of Education Meeting. | Learn more...


• January 14, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will hold Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on February 5, 2019 at all elementary schools. | Learn more...


• January 9, 2019: Des Plaines – Maine West High School will host District 62 choirs in the collaborative 2nd Annual Choral Festival, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the spectator gym, 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines. The concert is free and open to the public. | Learn more...


• January 9, 2019: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62’s Education Foundation will host a chess tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 2 at Iroquois School, 1836 Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. | Learn more...


• Dcember 5, 2018: Des Plaines – Plainfield Elementary School will host a Chicago Bears Mini Monsters Clinic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on December 11 at the school, 1850 Plainfield Drive, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• November 30, 2018: Des Plaines – All students throughout Community Consolidated School District 62 are being provided with activities and the opportunity to participate in computer science exploration activities that include the Hour of Code as part of Computer Science Education Week that kicks off December 3. | Learn more...


• November 20, 2018: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to recognize the winners of its 2018 Winter Card Contest. | Learn more...


• November 13, 2018: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to formally recognize the seven members of its Board of Education for their service and commitment to the district. | Learn more...


• November 8, 2018: Des Plaines – The School District 62 Education Foundation recently awarded 38 grants for the 2018-2019 school year for a total of $23,991. The grants provide unique educational experiences for the students of District 62. | Learn more...


• November 7, 2018: Des Plaines – North Elementary School will host a World Kindness Day Rally from 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 9 at the school, 1789 Rand Road, Des Plaines. The rally is a kickoff to World Kindness Week. World Kindness Day is November 13. | Learn more...


• October 30, 2018: Des Plaines – Orchard Place Elementary School and the Barry Street Recreational Center are excited to announce a new partnership focused on literacy initiatives called Let’s Read! ¡Vamos a Leer! | Learn more...


• October 5, 2018: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 will once again host a six-week parent education course, “Parenting the Love and Logic Way”. | Learn more...


• October 1, 2018: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 would like to formally recognize its school principals and assistant principals for their dedication to public education during the month of October which has been designated as National Principals Month. | Learn more...


• September 26, 2018: Des Plaines – Algonquin Middle School’s annual Family Astronomy Night will kick off from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 17 at the school, 767 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• September 20, 2018: Des Plaines – Community Consolidated School District 62 was among the districts honored at the Illinois Chapter/National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Communications Contest held on September 14 at Maggiano’s in Oak Brook. | Learn more...


• September 11, 2018: Des Plaines – September 14 marks North Elementary School’s annual “Walk Off for Cancer” charity walk. The event will be held all day at the school, 1789 Rand Road, Des Plaines. | Learn more...


• September 5, 2018: Des Plaines – The Des Plaines Education Association (DPEA) and the Community Consolidated School District 62 Board of Education are pleased to announce the approval of a five-year contract for the 2018-2023 school years. | Learn more...


• July 30, 2018: Des Plaines – In an effort to engage and prepare incoming sixth graders for their journey into middle school, Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School will host orientations. | Learn more...


• June 25, 2018: Des Plaines – The Community Consolidated School District 62 Board of Education adopted a five-year strategic plan at the June 18 meeting. | Learn more...


• June 18, 2018: Des Plaines – Dr. Paul Hertel was named the Superintendent of Schools for Community Consolidated School District 62 at the June 18 Board of Education meeting. | Learn more...

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