 | Architect for Haven and Lincolnwood Roofs wins Award | Pat Markham | The Hutchinson Design Group received the RoofPoint Excellence in Design award for projects that include two District 65 roofing projects. Hutchinson Design Group, Ltd., of Barrington, Illinois is the roofing architectural firm responsible for roof work a | Tue, 14 May 2013 15:35:01 | 187K |
 | Evanston Swims! | Pat Markham | On May 1st students in the Evanston Swims! program experienced water safety lessons from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, floated in canoes, and practiced breathing and swimming technique in the pool. These were the culminating lessons for participating s | Tue, 14 May 2013 14:35:42 | 11K |
 | Dewey's Peace Garden | Pat Markham | Dewey Elementary School’s Roots & Shoots was given a generous gift by local artist, Indira Johnson and the Ten Thousand Ripples Peace Project. The Buddha head now planted firmly in the Roots & Shoots peace garden at Dewey is a symbol of peace. Ten Thous | Fri, 10 May 2013 11:33:33 | 11K |
 | Congratulations to the 2013 Justin Wynners | Pat Markham | The following 2013 Justin Wynners were joined by families, friends, and their school principals who honored them at the May 5th awards banquet. These students were selected by their schools for sportsmanship, citizenship and leadership. They now begin th | Thu, 09 May 2013 11:24:30 | 104K |
 | Lincoln School is a 2013 Learning by Design Outstanding Project | Pat Markham | Lincoln Elementary School’s renovation is a 2013 Learning by Design Outstanding Project winner. According to the article that appeared in the spring edition of Learning by Design, Lincoln School’s project allowed for preservation and enhancement of th | Wed, 01 May 2013 08:33:58 | 7.1K |
 | 2013-14 School Calendar Now Available | Pat Markham | The 2013-14 School Calendar was approved by the Board of Education on Monday, April 22nd. A copy is available to view or download at [ http://www.district65.net/parentsandstudents/calendar ]http://www.district65.net/parentsandstudents/calendar. In summar | Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:57:29 | 9.2K |
 | Congratulations to Ms. Reid's 1st Grade Team | Pat Markham | Kingsley School may one day be the foundation of technological innovations that started with first graders who were encouraged to enter the Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision competition by their teacher, Ms. Reid. Three first graders, Maggie Huerta, Nina Kaise | Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:06:06 | 11K |
 | Nichols Chess Team Takes 5th in State | Pat Markham | Eleven players represented Nichols Middle School at the Illinois State Chess tournament on March 8-10 in Normal, Illinois. This strong group effort resulted in the team ranking fifth in Illinois for 2013; the team's second fifth place win in two years. T | Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:51:10 | 8.1K |
 | Top Finishers in Debate League Competition | Pat Markham | District 65 middle school debate teams make an impressive showing Students and coaches finished on top at the recent Chicago Middle School Debate League held at Senn High School in Chicago. Twenty eight local and regional schools competed on Saturday, | Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:32:38 | 31K |
 | Haven Team Takes 2nd in Poetry Competitio | Pat Markham | Louder Than a Bomb Team scores a second place recognition in poetry competition. The Haven Middle School team of Maria Barragan, Jessica French, Naomi Lichter, Natalya Harp, Phoebe Finamore, Eli Lustig, and Elena Hart took second place in one of their | Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:09:42 | 27K |
 | Congratulations Cary Jacobs | Pat Markham | Congratulations to Cary Jacobs, Nichols Middle School Advanced Jazz Band conductor, and middle school music instructor. ~He will be recognized at the Music Institute of Chicago's Family Day of Music on Saturday, March 16th with an award for Excellence in | Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:45:51 | 881K |
 | Congratulations Rosa McAndrew | Pat Markham | Congratulations to Washington School’s third grade teacher, Rosa McAndrew, a 2013 recipient of the William E. Harper Award from the McGaw YMCA. Mrs. McAndrew was nominated for her dedicated commitment to Evanston youth. The Harper Award recognizes ex | Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:43:52 | 7.1K |
 | Parents' Guide to Student Success (CCSS) | Pat Markham | The National PTA posted a “Parents’ Guide to Student Success” related to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The CCSS provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should learn at each grade in order to be prepared for college and c | Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:46:52 | 7.1K |
 | New Web Page-Curriculum Forums 2013 | Pat Markham | Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and the Evanston/Skokie Council of PTAs coordinated a series of Community-Wide Curriculum Forums to share information about the District’s K-8 science, social studies, reading-language arts and writing, mathematics, w | Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:38:50 | 10K |
 | Cold and Blustery Conditions | Pat Markham | According to the National Weather Service, it is safe to remain outdoors more no more than 30 minutes when properly dressed for this weather. If your child must wait for a school bus or walks to school, please send them wearing a hat, warm coat, gloves a | Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:52:38 | 11K |
 | Learn More About Pension Reform | Pat Markham | School Districts approve Joint Resolution on Pension Reform at Jan. 14 board meeting. See District 65 -District 202 press release and joint resolution at [ http://www.district65.net/boardofed/PensionReform ]http://www.district65.net/boardofed/PensionRef | Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:25:36 | 12K |
 | Congratulations | Pat Markham | District 65 is pleased to announce that three District 65 teachers achieved their National Board Certification this year. Congratulations to Juliana Rohrlack, Chute, (NBCT in Early Adolescent/Young Adult Math); Elyse Stole, Willard, (NBCT in Special Need | Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:54:12 | 9.2K |
 | District 65 Announces Digital Back Pack | Pat Markham | District 65 is working to eliminate paper waste while making sure we continue to support our community partners in bringing information to our parents, students, and teachers. Almost every family has access to the web – either at work, at home or at pub | Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:21:36 | 29K |
 | Congratulations Maya | Pat Markham | This year's first place winner in the Pioneer Press North Shore Scary Story Contest is Maya Wallace, a third grade student in Ms. Slattery's class at Dewey School. Maya submitted a story entitled Billy and the Witch, that you can read online at [ http:/ | Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:29:05 | 15K |
 | Neither Rain nor . . . | Pat Markham | The morning drizzle did not keep parents, students, teachers, the principal or school board president away on Wednesday, October 3rd when Walker hosted its International Walk to School Day event. Everyone met at the tennis courts located a few blocks nor | Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:55:27 | 187K |
