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Find out more about why the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) awarded eight DeKalb #428 schools these three designations in the last three years by clicking here."The Future Looks Great in 428!"
District 428 Employment Opportunities
Returning student registration is taking place at all twelve district schools during the month of May. Save $$ by registering in person at any school. To view special registration dates/times, click here.
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City of DeKalb
Crossing Guard Vacancies
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Parent information Section
Notice of Pesticide Applications (August 16-23, 2008)
Notice to Webstore users for making payments to food service accounts:
Beginning immediately, payments to food service accounts may be made online via Family Access. Payments made via Family Access will be credited to accounts in less than 24 hours. Each family was given username and password information at registration. If you have used Family Access previously, but have forgotten your information, you can request a reminder to be emailed to your email address of record. If you have not used Family Access previously and need username and/or password information, please contact your school office (after August 6th for elementary). Payments via the Web Store will be discontinued after December 31, 2008. Account balances will still be valid. After that date, online payments for fees and food service will only be accepted via Family Access.
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 epac
The Executive Parent Advisory Council is comprised of a parent representative from each District 428 school. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the District Education Center, 901 S. 4th St., DeKalb at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Room
This resource page includes information about EPAC, its goals and vision, and a wealth of tips for parents, including internet safety, parental control software, cyber bullying, and more!
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The State of Illinois requires dental examinations for all Illinois students in kindergarten, second, and sixth grades. Click here to learn about parent/guardian requirements for these examinations that must be completed prior to May 15.
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DeKalb School District 428 contracts with First Student for bus transportation
BUS SAFETY TIPS
Activity Bus Schedules/Routes for Middle Schools
(note: there are four pages)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Preguntas Frecuentes
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Accepted Use Policy for computer networks.
In the event of future weather/emergency events,
notifications will be broadcast on:
Telephone
Beginning with the start of the 2008/2009 school year, we will be using Blackboard Connect™ to inform households of important messages, including school closings, testing dates, and more. Please ensure that parent email and contact phone numbers are always current in Family Access (username/password required). For assistance with password reminder, use link on Family Access portal or contact your school office.
Internet
District 428 web site
Emergency Closing Center (www.emergencyclosings.com)
Radio
WBBM - 780 am,
WDKB - 94.9 fm,
WGN - 720 am,
WLBK - 1360 am,
WNIU - 90.5 fm/WNIJ -
89.5 fm,
WLEY - 107.9 fm
Television
Channel 14 (local), WBBM - Channel 2,
WMAQ - Channel 5,
WLS - Channel 7,
WGN - Channel 9,
WREX - Channel 13,
WIFR - Channel 23,
WQRF - Channel 39
2008-09 District Calendar (revised by the Board of Education: 09/18/08)
2008-09 Calendario en Español
(modificado por el Consejo de Educación 9/18/08)
2009-2010 District Calendar (approved by Board of Education: 12/15/08) 2009-2010 Calendario en Español
2010-2011 District Calendar (approved by Board of Education:12/15/08) 2010-2011 Calendario en Español
District Report Card
Not sure where a school is located? Check out a map of all DeKalb Schools. View the attendance boundary map (Do not rely solely on this map regarding your home school. If you have questions, please contact the school directly, or Brenda Jergens, Transportation Coordinator, (815) 754-2199)
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428 In The News:
06/06/09 - Thousands Gather At Convo to Celebrate Graduation (more...)
06/05/09 - Students Ready to Move Up and Forward...(more...)
05/27/09 - Community Members Gather For Groundbreaking (more...)
05/21/09 - District 428 Congratulates Retirees/Recognizes Employees (more...)
05/20/09 - District 428 Receives Certificate of Financial Recognition (more...)
05/18/09 - New Principals Introduced (more...)
05/11/09 - Nakonechny Named 2009 Wirtz Award Winner (more...)
05/11/09 - Rosette Students Earn Gold Medals at State Science Fair (more...)
05/06/09 - Lisa Boyle (Malta) Named IAHPERD "Young Professional of the Year (more...)
05/04/09 - Harambee Group To Perform at Boutell (more...)
04/30/09 - District 428 to Present Art Show at Egyptian Theater (more...)
04/28/09 - DHS Students Advance To IHSA State Journalism Competition (more...)
04/23/09 - A Night At The "Museum" (more...)
04/20/09 - DeKalb School District 428 Now on Facebook (more...)
04/15/09 - Dekalb High School Senior Yearbook Ads NOW AVAILABLE (more...)
04/06/09 - Clinton Rosette Students Earn Trip To State Science Fair (more...)
04/02/09 - Ombudsman DeKalb Students Raise Funds for TAILS (more...)
03/19/09 - DeKalb High School Lowers Tardy Rate By 40% (more...)
03/16/09 - Doug Johnson Repeats As Wrestling State Champ (more...)
03/12/09 - Thirty-Three DeKalb High School Students Inducted Into National Honor Society (more...)
02/27/09 - More Than 120 Students Attend Technology Conference (more...)
02/27/09 - Tyler Named As Spotlight School - 2nd Consecutive Year (more...)
02/18/09 - From Across The Country - Our Barbs Are Gaining Fans (more...)
02/14/09 - Forensics Team Wins Fifth Consecutive Sectional Championship (more...)
02/14/09 - Two DHS Alumni Among Five Chosen For NIU Memorial "Forward, Together Forward" Scholarships (more...)
02/03/09 - V.O.I.C.E.S. Volunteer Network Seeks Energetic, Enthusiastic Volunteers (more...)
01/29/09 - DeKalb Mayor Visits Littlejohn Classroom (more...)
01/22/09 - DeKalb High School Alum Nominated for Best Actor (more...)
01/21/09 - Littlejohn Elementary Receives Grant From DeKalb Community Foundation (more...)
01/15/09 - How Do I Find Out About School Closings? (more...)
01/09/09 - Cortland Elementary School and PTA Lend A Helping Hand (more...)
01/08/09 - District 428 to Host Student-Led Technology Conference/Registration Required By January 26th (more...)
12/18/2008 - District 428 Students and Organizations Work to Benefit Local and Global Groups (more...)
12/04/08 - Thirty-eight DHS Students Designated As Illinois State Scholars (more...)
12/04/08 - DHS Students Named As Rotary Students of the Month (more...)
11/07/08 - DHS' New Pennies Magazine Receives Yet Another "All-American" Rating (more...)
10/16/08 - Chesebro Press Conference Illuminates New Collaboration Between NIU and District 428 - To Increase Literacy Attainment (more...)
10/09/08 - Cortland Elementary School Groundbreaking Ceremony (more...)
9/23/08 - DeKalb High School Announces National Merit Semifinalist and Commended Students (more...)
9/16/08 - District Seeks Public Input for Strategic Planning Process (more...)
8/30/08 - DeKalb High School Recognizes Academic Excellence (more...)
8/18/08 - District 428 Approves Multi-Year Labor Agreement (more...)
6/2/08 - District Saves Taxpayers Based On Lower Interest Costs (more...)
04/18/08 - District Saves Money Through Energy Conservation (more...)
03/04/2008 - Jazz Ensemble Wins National Audition to Perform at Lincoln Center, Work with Professional Jazz Musicians (more...)
02/05/08 - DeKalb School District 428 Celebrates Referendum Victory - "The Future Looks Great In 428!" (more...)
02/01/08 - Six District 428 Schools Added to Illinois Honor Roll For Second Consecutive Year (more...)
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WLBK Radio (AM 1360) hosts a thirty minute radio show on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m., and is re-broadcast at 8:30 a.m. on the first Saturday. Co-host is Russ Fletcher, School/Community Relations Liaison, with guest speakers from DeKalb School District 428. Topics include coming events and school district news. Be sure to invite your friends and family to listen! Click here to listen to archived programs.
Guest Speakers:
June 3 - Superintendent Jim Briscoe
July 1 - TBD (new administrators)
August 5 - TBD (new administrators)
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