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Meet Niki Zabawski - an inspiring second-grade teacher at Nerge Elementary School. For this week’s  , we asked Niki abou...
09/09/2026

Meet Niki Zabawski - an inspiring second-grade teacher at Nerge Elementary School.

For this week’s , we asked Niki about her journey to becoming a teacher and life inside the classroom, as she shared stories about connections with students from 20 years of teaching, including one student from her first class who is now a teacher herself.

💙 Best part of this job?
Simply put - the kids. More specifically, Niki said she was shy growing up, so she focuses on creating an environment where students feel safe. “When kids feel comfortable and confident, there is a lot of growth academically, socially and emotionally. I love helping them grow that confidence.”

🎵Dream job when you were their age?
Niki wanted to be a jazz singer. Her dad was a music director in District 211, so music has always been part of her life.

😊 Something that always makes you smile?
“I always enjoy when they make a connection, when they want to share or when they tell jokes. Second-graders have the best jokes.” Niki said she teaches the kids that they can have fun, while still giving their best effort.

🏫Favorite subject when you were in school?
Math or science

💡 Advice you always give students?
“It's OK to make mistakes. We make mistakes so we can learn from them.”

📗Book you recommend to students?
Holes for older students, or The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane for younger students

😯Something your students would be surprised to learn about you?
“That I have my motorcycle license. They know I’m a Disney fanatic, so the black leather jacket doesn’t fit with that.”

🖊️School supply you can’t live without?
Erasable colored pens

👀What are you looking forward to this year?
Niki said she looks forward every year to a new journey with a new group of students. “It’s always exciting for me, the things I get to teach them and the things they get to learn. I look forward to seeing what they can achieve by the end of the year.”

District 54 is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer a free vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 4...
09/08/2026

District 54 is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer a free vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg (enter through door C1). Licensed health care professionals will provide all required and recommended vaccines.

No insurance or ID is required, but parents/guardians must be present and consent for all children under 18 years old. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged. To register, visit https://portal.reya.net/registration/idph/pod/6917c3dc92481d41fb643d09/event/69dff51586ecf427b5633328/product-selection.

Reminder - D54 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Check out our D5...
09/04/2026

Reminder - D54 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Check out our D54 School Board and Grizzlies Special Olympics athletes in the Schaumburg Septemberfest parade that day.

District 54 is bringing the magic of music and fine arts to the annual Schaumburg Septemberfest celebration over Labor D...
09/03/2026

District 54 is bringing the magic of music and fine arts to the annual Schaumburg Septemberfest celebration over Labor Day weekend! Come cheer on our amazing District 54 student musicians as they take the Daily Herald Stage and show off their fantastic talent!

Saturday, September 5
🎵 11 a.m. - Addams Eighth-Grade Band
🎵11:45 a.m. - Keller and Lincoln Prairie Eighth-Grade Bands
🎵12:30 p.m. - Addams, Frost and Lincoln Prairie Eighth-Grade Orchestras
🎵1:15 p.m. - Dooley Early Instrumental Music

Sunday, September 6
🎵11 a.m. - Mead Eighth-Grade Band
🎵11:45 a.m. - Eisenhower and Frost Eighth-Grade Bands
🎵12:30 p.m. - Eisenhower, Keller and Mead Eighth-Grade Orchestras

Jane Addams Jr. High School Keller Wildcats Lincoln Prairie School Robert Frost Junior High Margaret Mead Junior High Eisenhower Junior High School

Support the Foundation that directly supports financially struggling families in District 54 schools.
09/03/2026

Support the Foundation that directly supports financially struggling families in District 54 schools.

Heading to Septemberfest this Labor Day weekend? You can enjoy the festivities and make a difference in our community at the same time! 🍏✨

Here are two easy ways to support the D54 Education Foundation from September 5–7, 2026:

🚗 Convenient Parking: Park at Collins School for just $10 - Entrance via Weathersfield Way to Summit

🍔 Delicious Food for a Cause: Stop by the Not-for-Profit Food Tent on Monday, September 7th to grab some incredible eats hosted by Pilot Pete’s!

Best of all, 100% of all funds raised go directly to supporting local families in need through the District 54 Foundation Family Crisis Fund and the District 54 Food Pantry. 💙

Mark your calendars, come out, and support our community!

Motivational speaker Chris Singleton is sharing his mission of unity and love with seventh- and eighth-grade students ac...
09/02/2026

Motivational speaker Chris Singleton is sharing his mission of unity and love with seventh- and eighth-grade students across District 54 this week.

Singleton is a former professional baseball player (drafted by the Cubs in 2017), who became a motivational speaker after the loss of his mother in a Charleston church shooting in 2015.

Now Chris encourages students to make a powerful impact in their own community by respecting, accepting and celebrating others.

During his high-energy assemblies, he tells students the same thing he tells his own children at the start of the school year: “We’re going to be kind; we’re going to be a leader; and we’re going to have fun.”

Chris Singleton Page

Meet Alba Sabuco - a high-energy dual language teacher at MacArthur International Spanish Academy who almost didn’t beco...
09/02/2026

Meet Alba Sabuco - a high-energy dual language teacher at MacArthur International Spanish Academy who almost didn’t become a teacher. “Then I tried teaching and the very first day in the classroom, I knew it was for me. I knew I could help so many people.”

For this week's , we sat down with Alba to learn a little more about her background, her favorites and why she loves being a teacher.

😯Something your students would be surprised to learn about you?
Alba originally studied to become an interpreter. “They would be surprised to learn that because they see how passionate I am about teaching.”

🏫Favorite subject when you were in school?
English

💙The best part of this job?
“You get to love so many kids and be part of their lives. During Spanish, their faces light up when they say it correctly. Those little moments make my job amazing.”

📗Book you recommend to students?
Holes by Louis Sachar

🤔One thing you wish every student knew?
“That they are capable of a lot of things when they trust themselves. Learning a second language is all about risk taking.”

🗒️School supply you can’t live without?
Post-it notes

👀What are you looking forward to this year?
Alba said she’s excited to see how they will continue to grow. “Whenever I think they’ve reached the peak, they keep surprising me.”

We are excited to introduce you to the people who make District 54 special, one staff member at a time.

District 54 is seeking long-term Special Education Substitute Teachers to empower our students in inclusive and supporti...
08/31/2026

District 54 is seeking long-term Special Education Substitute Teachers to empower our students in inclusive and supportive classrooms. If you are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential and want to join a collaborative team, we would love to have you.

Apply today at sd54.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5758992. For more information about becoming a substitute, visit sd54.org/page/substitutes.

Our D54 Family is officially complete! Our kindergarten and Early Learning Center students had an amazing first day of s...
08/24/2026

Our D54 Family is officially complete! Our kindergarten and Early Learning Center students had an amazing first day of school today.

Across the district, our youngest students, like these Collins kindergartners, explored their schools and classrooms, learned new routines and made new friends.

What was your child’s favorite moment from their first day? Share in the comments.

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