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Notice of March 19 Special Board Meeting and Committee Meetings
03/17/2024
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The meeting will be in Closed Session beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 120 at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, and in Open Session at 6:45 p.m., in the Lincoln Center Board Room. The meeting will precede the Board's regular monthly committee meetings.
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An Important Message About School Safety
03/12/2024
I am writing today on a matter of the utmost importance regarding the safety of our students and school environments, and to reiterate our District's policy regarding weapons.
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Notice of March 12 Board Meeting
03/10/2024
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Closed Session will occur in Room 120.
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Retroactive Credit for Volunteering in Lieu of Student Fees
03/08/2024
Our District recently sent out information regarding our District's new Volunteer Policy, where parents and students can volunteer at school and district events to earn credit toward fees owed. Since we announced this policy last month, we have been happy to see parents already take advantage of it.
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New Kindergarten Registration Event March 9
03/07/2024
Parents new to District 60 looking to enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year still have time to reserve a time slot to complete the registration process during one of our upcoming New Kindergarten Registration events.
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Environmental Club’s 2024 Tree Sapling Sale
03/06/2024
Waukegan High School’s Environmental Club is once again hosting a community-wide tree-planting initiative to help offset the environmental impact of the school's energy consumption.
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District to Host Diverse Learner Parent-to-Parent Meeting March 14
03/06/2024
Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 will host its next Parent-to-Parent Special Education Network at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at the Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave.
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Diverse Learner Special Education Rights Webinar: The Behavior Intervention Plan
03/04/2024
District 60’s Diverse Learner Department will host a Special Education Rights Webinar later this month discussing Behavior Intervention Plans and the purpose behind these plans. The training will be conducted by the Family Resource Center on Disabilities.
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Notice of March 4 and March 5 Board Meetings
03/02/2024
A continuation of the February 27, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. for Open Session. The February 27 meeting was recessed due to a tornado warning. The March 4 meeting will resume where the February 27 meeting was stopped. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road.
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Diverse Learner Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program
03/01/2024
Waukegan Public Schools’ Diverse Learner Department will host a series of virtual special education training sessions as part of its Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program. PAL is a free eight-week training program from the Family Resource Center on Disabilities that is designed to help parents navigate the special education process in Illinois.
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Middle of Year Data and Supports
02/29/2024
Our District has once again created a presentation for families and the community related to middle of the year (MOY) student assessment data. You can view a video presentation narrated by Dr. Jonathan Brown, our Director of Assessment and Data by clicking here. YouTube will feature subtitles in your preferred language to follow along with the narration.
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Kindergarten Registration Information For Fall 2024
02/27/2024
Waukegan Public Schools has begun registering incoming kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents of children who will turn 5-years-old prior to September 1 can begin registering for the fall, depending on their current enrollments. See below for information on various timelines.
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Notice of February 27 Board Meeting
02/25/2024
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Closed Session will occur in Room 120.
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Parent Volunteering in Lieu of Student Fees Information
02/21/2024
We are very excited to officially unveil details of our new volunteer policy, where parents and students can volunteer at school and district events to earn credit toward fees owed. This policy revision has been in the works for a long time, and I want to thank the staff and parents who worked on the various aspects of this policy, to ensure a fair and equitable process by which our families can earn volunteer credit. Below are relevant details about this new policy.
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Staffer Recognized by ISBE with ‘Those Who Excel’ Award
02/20/2024
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has honored Glenwood School Psychologist Ms. Shelby Thommesen with a “Those Who Excel Award.” Ms. Thommesen is one of more than 500 educators across Illinois recognized by ISBE earlier this month. She was honored with an Award of Meritorious Service in the Student Support Personnel category.
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Notice of February 20 Board Committee Meetings
02/18/2024
On February 20, 2024, the monthly Student Achievement and Operation Services Committee meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. No formal Board action will be taken during the meetings.
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Two-way Dual Language Program Information Session
02/13/2024
A new opportunity for families in Waukegan School District 60 will begin next year! Students enrolling in preschool for the 2024/2025 school year will have the option to enter the lottery for our new Two-way Dual Language program. Interested families are encouraged to attend our informational meeting held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on February 29 at Carman-Buckner Elementary School.
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Notice of February 13 Board Meeting
02/11/2024
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in-person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Closed Session will occur in Room 120.
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WHS Presents February 9 to 11
02/09/2024
Waukegan High School Theatre students will put on a double feature this weekend: "Everyone Gets Eaten By Sharks" and "Everyone Gets Abducted By Aliens" Trapp Auditorium of the WHS - Brookside Campus on February 9 to 11.
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Diverse Learner Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Discipline Webinar
02/07/2024
Our District's Diverse Learners Department will be hosting an informational Zoom Presentation later this month designed to help parents gain a better understanding of students’ rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) concerning student discipline.
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Applications for Prospective Lyon Students Available
02/06/2024
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is now accepting applications for parents wishing to enroll their children in the school for the fall. The online application can be accessed here. The deadline to complete the application is April 26, 2024
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Notice of February 6 Board Workshop
02/02/2024
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 6 p.m. for Open Session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a Strategic Plan Board workshop. The meeting will be conducted in-person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Attendance at the meeting will be determined based upon capacity limits.
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Black History Month 2024 in Waukegan Schools
02/01/2024
District 60 is proud to celebrate Black History Month, as we recognize the contributions, accomplishments, and history of African Americans in our nation. As part of Black History Month, our schools will celebrate and study African-American history, culture, and leaders through various activities, lessons, and events.
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2023-2024 Illinois 5Essentials Survey Is Open
01/31/2024
District 60 families and students will have the chance to share their views on how to improve their school by participating in the 2023-24 statewide 5Essentials survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey can be accessed here.
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JROTC’s Valentine’s for Veterans 2024 is February 3
01/29/2024
Waukegan High School’s JROTC program will host its fifth annual Valentine’s for Veterans event this weekend, to support local veterans.
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Loteria Night with the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee
01/27/2024
Families who have children in Waukegan Public Schools’ bilingual and ESL programs are invited to attend the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting on February 2. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miguel Juarez Middle School.
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ESSER III Survey Update - Winter 2024
01/26/2024
Our District is once again seeking stakeholder feedback as it relates to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Fund was authorized to provide states with funding to support the nation's schools in safely reopening and sustaining safe operations of schools while meeting the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Applications for Prospective Cooke Students Available
01/25/2024
Cooke Magnet School is now accepting applications for parents wishing to enroll their children in the school for the fall. The online application can be accessed here. The deadline to complete the application is Sunday, March 31.
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Notice of January 23 Board Meeting
01/21/2024
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in-person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Closed Session will occur in Room 120.
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Two-Way Dual Language Program Information Session
01/20/2024
A new opportunity for families in Waukegan School District 60 will begin next year! Students enrolling in preschool for the 2024/2025 school year will have the option to enter the lottery for our new Two-way Dual Language program. Interested families are encouraged to attend our informational meeting held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on January 25 at Oakdale Elementary School.
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Notice of November 21 Special Board Meeting & Committee Meetings
11/18/2023
A Special Closed Session Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, for the purpose of discussing negotiations and litigation. The meeting will be in Closed Session beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 120 at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. No official Board action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting will precede the Board's regular monthly committee meetings. On November 21, 2023, the regularly-scheduled Student Achievement and Operation Services Committee meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room.
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Professional Learning Days Schedule 2023/2024
08/01/2023
Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools are again participating in Professional Learning Days this school year. These days will allow for additional professional development opportunities for staff members, and will result in altered bell schedules on these days.
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New Facility Scheduling and Work Order Software
06/01/2023
Waukegan Public Schools is excited to announce we will soon be rolling out a new facility scheduling and work order software. Later this summer FMX will officially replace SchoolDude. Our district-wide launch will take place in August.
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