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

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While there is not a universal solution that will keep everyone safe, the District continually looks at best practices and new industry standards regarding safety. Dr. Russell reviews new initiatives in safety in light of the Nashville tragedy.

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District 58 Special Services Department and the Downers Grove Police Department are presenting an information night on comprehensive safety planning for families of students with special needs.

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Check out our latest Communicate 58 with a safety message from Dr. Russell, information on how to participate in the new Strategic Planning process, photos from VIP days at O'Neill and Herrick and more!

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For the 20th year, Downers Grove Grade School District 58 earned the highest rating for financial health from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The District earned the Financial Recognition rating on the District’s 2022 School District Financial Profile.

The Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club donated $12,573 to Downers Grove Grade School District 58 to purchase accessible playground equipment for Downers Grove’s early childhood program.

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The March 22 issue of Communicate 58 features news about the District's 20th year of financial recognition and features about students who were honored with math and art contests, and more!  Read the issue.

The Board of Education held a Workshop Meeting to discuss a new Strategic Plan and its potential focus areas and a timeline. The current Strategic Plan from 2017-23 is retiring.

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District 58 is pleased to announce that after Spring Break, we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty.

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O’Neill Middle School students are set to perform Beauty and the Beast Jr. on March 20 and 21. This year’s musical production features a large group of students, 35 in the cast and 40 on stage crew.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Workshop Meeting on Monday, March 20, 20...

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at...

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Downers Grove Grade School District 58 invites families to register their student(s) for the 2023-24 school year using the District’s PowerSchool Enrollment system. The District asks all returning students to please register by Tuesday, April 4.

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The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Village Hall.

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The March 8 issue of Communicate 58 features news about April assessments, the move to universal full-day kindergarten next year and plans for a new visitor management system to enhance safety in our schools.

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Dear Families and Staff, Due to updated weather forecasts, District 58 plans to hold...

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The District continues to monitor the winter weather storm prediction for Friday, March 3. A decision will be made by tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. regarding tomorrow’s schedule.

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The Board of Education at its meeting on Feb. 27 approved a full-day kindergarten program for the 2023-24 school year, ending the tuition-based OKEEP full-day program.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Special Meeting and Curriculum Workshop on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at O’Neill Middle School.

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Do you know a District 58 employee who has made a positive difference in your life? Consider nominating that individual for a Distinguished Service Award!

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The Board of Education on Feb. 27 appointed Elizabeth Ehrhart as the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. She will begin in July 2023.

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Summer School Registration is now open. The District is offering three Summer School sessions and the Extended School Year program. Registration deadlines vary depending on the session.

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting/Curriculum Workshop on M...

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Communicate 58: Feb. 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

The Feb. 22 Communicate 58 features information on the upcoming Curriculum Workshop/Special Meeting, nominations for the Select 58 Service Awards for Eighth Graders and more!

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Board Briefs: February 2023

February 16, 2023

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Downers Grove Village Hall.