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Clinton Rosette Middle School students pay tribute to veterans
Posted on 11/13/2025
Nine veterans recognized for serving in the military at CRMS annual Veterans Day celebration...
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Application period open for Superintendent position
Posted on 11/05/2025
The DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 Board of Education invites dynamic, visionary, and effective leaders to apply for the position of Superi...
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DeKalb High School Student Completes Eagle Scout Project for Mitchell Elementary
Posted on 10/31/2025
Marcos Zaylik builds a monarch butterfly garden for his Eagle Scout project, inspiring hope at Mitchell Elementary School...
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Several points of progress noted in 2024-2025 Illinois Report Card
Posted on 10/30/2025
DeKalb CUSD 428 notes several points of progress as the Illinois State Board of Education releases the 2025 Illinois Report Card, a detailed look at s...
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Board of Education hosts second and final community listening session on Saturday, November 8
Posted on 10/23/2025
The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education will host a second community listening session at Mitchell Elementary School, 1240 Normal Road, DeKalb, on Satu...
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Board of Education launches superintendent search process
Posted on 10/01/2025
The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education has initiated the process of selecting its next Superintendent....
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D428 Welcomes new administrators for the 2025-2026 school year
Posted on 08/27/2025
Several administrators begin new roles for the new school year....
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Letter from Superintendent Dr. Garcia-Sanchez
Posted on 08/22/2025
After thoughtful reflection, I have decided not to seek a renewal of my contract as Superintendent of DeKalb CUSD 428. This was not an easy decision, ...
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Mitchell Elementary Celebrates Grand Opening
Posted on 08/21/2025
The District hosted a formal grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, August 8, to officially open Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary Sch...
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Little Barbs Academy offered to help new kindergarteners have a successful start to school
Posted on 06/26/2025
New pilot program offered to help kindergarteners have a successful start to school....
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DeKalb CUSD 428 employees more than 1,050 employees. More than 65% have advanced degrees.

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