D62 BPAC

08/09/2026

Parents, please take some time to read this.

Illinois public and charter school students will be barred from using cellphones during the school day starting in fall 2027, under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesday.

08/09/2026

Good reminder for students and families!❤️

It’s no secret…being bilingual IS a gift and an asset. But sometimes young students don’t realize it.

Let’s tell bilingual students how valuable their linguistic assets are!

08/07/2026

What a great turnout for our Immigrant Family Welcome event! Our goal was to empower families for a successful year!

08/04/2026

Looking forward to this wonderful event! Hope to see you tomorrow!😊

National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Forest Elementary School (1375 S. 5th Ave.) and Algonquin Middle School (767 E. Algonquin Rd.). Join the Des Plaines Police Department for this free, family-friendly event that brings neighbors and first responders together to build stronger community connections.

Enjoy specialty vehicles, a K-9 demonstration, food trucks, games, live entertainment, activities, and displays from local organizations. It’s a great opportunity to meet the people who protect and serve Des Plaines and learn more about the equipment and services that help keep our city safe.

The event footprint includes both school campuses and the adjoining green space. Free parking is available at both schools, with entrances off Forest Avenue and 5th Avenue.

For more information, visit our website at desplainesil.gov/nationalnightout.

07/30/2026

Great opportunity for anyone looking for work!

Hey D62! We are hosting a Paraeducator Job Fair during National Night Out on August 4 at the Jane L. Westerhold Learning Center.

Details below:
--Job fair starts at 5 p.m.
--Starts at $19.10/hr + competitive benefits
--Onsite interviews & licensing info
--Spanish/Polish/Russian speakers highly encouraged!

Walk-ins welcome, or register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/D62AugParaeducatorJobFair

07/29/2026

We will have registration support for families as well. Please come out!

Mark your calendars! District 62 is proud to once again collaborate with the City of Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Police Department to host National Night Out on D62 grounds. We hope to see you on August 4. less

07/29/2026

Interested in making a difference in the lives of students? Forest Elementary is looking for Special Education Paraeducators to join our team! If you're passionate about supporting students and helping them succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/D62Hires

07/23/2026

Great article and some wonderful resources as well!

Experts examine what research tells us about advancing literacy for students who are learning in more than one language

07/23/2026

Great resource for D62 Families!

Did you know? Our 2026-2027 FY27 Student Handbook is now online. Check it out here: https://www.d62.org/our-story/student-handbook/student-handbook