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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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Registration Assistance Offered June 24
Posted on 06/17/2025
D428 will offer help with new and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, June 24, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the D428...
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NIU College of Education features Maurice McDavid
Posted on 06/09/2025
As the August opening of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary nears, the NIU College of Education caught up with alumnus Maurice McDavid....
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Measles Outbreak Update
Posted on 05/19/2025
As of May 13, 2025, the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) has reported eight measles cases in Illinois this year....
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DeKalb High School’s Mark Sykes recognized with the 2025 Wirtz Award for Excellence in Education
Posted on 05/02/2025
Mark Sykes, a 32-year veteran educator and current assistant athletic director, driver’s education teacher, and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)...
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Jefferson Principal Melanie Bickley recognized as Administrator of the Year by IAHPERD
Posted on 05/02/2025
Jefferson Principal Melanie Bickley received an unexpected honor during a surprise assembly on May 1, organized by Physical Education Teacher Kelly Ze...
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Community Conversation and Registration Assistance
Posted on 05/02/2025
D428 will offer help with new and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year during the next Community Conversation event on Thursda...
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Administrative Professionals Week is April 21-25
Posted on 04/18/2025
In recognition of Administrative Professionals Week, we’d like to introduce to some of the District’s outstanding administrative professionals who are...
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Annual DHS Plant Sale is May 2-5, 2025
Posted on 04/10/2025
The sale showcases the efforts of more than 125 talented horticulture students who have cultivated plants from seed to fruition. ...
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Spring Musical "Chicago Teen Edition" presented by DeKalb High School
Posted on 04/04/2025
DeKalb High School is excited to present its Spring Musical Production of Chicago Teen Edition, which will take the stage from April 10-12, 2025, in ...
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New and Returning Student Registration opens April 1, 2025, for the 2025-26 school year
Posted on 03/26/2025
DeKalb School District's new and returning student online registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on Tuesday, April 1, 2024....
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