Hillcrest News

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Oktoberfest Sept. 15 and 16

September 7, 2023

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58’s annual Oktoberfest is coming Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16.

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Communicate 58: Sept. 6, 2023

September 7, 2023

The Communicate 58 Sept. 6 newsletter features Photo Galleries from all of our schools,...

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For the ninth year in a row, the Grove Children’s Preschool earned a Gold Rating from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). It is the highest honor that a preschool can receive.

District 58’s favorite reading competition is coming on Saturday, Feb. 24! Get your teams together and sign up!

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Communicate 58 Aug. 23 newsletter features an update from superintendent Dr. ...

Dear Parents, We hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you that we are delaying the start of school from this Wednesday to Friday, Aug. 25 due to the forecast of extreme heat conditions in our area.

Superintendent Dr. Russell asks families to prepare for possible delay in school opening due to oppressive heat. Notice will be given on Monday or Tuesday.

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There are 30 new teachers in District 58 this year, ranging from first-year teachers to veteran educators.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Downers Grove Village Hall.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall.

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Dear District 58 Families, I hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoyi...

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Communicate 58 Aug. 9 newsletter features a welcome back message from superintendent Dr...

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For two days this summer, 50 staff members – several from each District 58 school – have focused on how they can spread positivity in their school culture.

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Work is underway at replacing or upgrading seven District 58 playgrounds this summer. Most were complete replacements of equipment, some were minor additions due to additional state funding.

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Downers Grove Village Hall. View the agenda.

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The Board of Education on Monday, July 10, 2023, approved the appointment of Mrs. ...

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023, at ...

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The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education unanimously approved the three administrative appointments during the Board’s June 12 meeting.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall.

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Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell looks back on the year and provides highlights of improvements and initiatives.

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The last edition of the school year of our community/parent newsletter, Communicate 58, was published today. In it, we feature an end-of-the-year letter from Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell, photo galleries and more!

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Communicate 58 was published May 31 with news about retirees, Color Run photo gallery, Herrick Math Team, end-of-year reminders, and more! https://conta.cc/3oFjaAB

The PTA Summer Math Club is free and open to students entering grades K-8. Win prizes, learn math, have fun! No need to sign up; just start working on your packet.

Please read more information about returning district-issued iPads, Chromebooks and accessories at the end of the year.