DeKalb Community School District 428

D428 to hold a hiring fair for paraprofessional instructional assistants.

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 Education Center

As the August opening of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary nears, the NIU College of Education caught up with alumnus Maurice McDavid.

As of May 13, 2025, the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) has reported eight measles cases in Illinois this year.

D428 will offer help with new and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year during the next Community Conversation event on Thursday, May 8.

Mark Sykes, a 32-year veteran educator and current assistant athletic director, driver’s education teacher, and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) tier 1 coach, is the 2025 Wirtz Award for Excellence in Education recipient.

The sale showcases the efforts of more than 125 talented horticulture students who have cultivated plants from seed to fruition.

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 the school’s auditorium.

DeKalb School District's new and returning student online registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on Tuesday, April 1, 2024.

As part of Social Emotional Learning Week, DeKalb CUSD 428 recognizes the positive impact of social-emotional learning (SEL) in helping students achieve academic and personal growth.

If you are interested in having your child participate in the dual language program, please plan to attend one of the two upcoming information meetings.

Formerly known as the SIT Conference, Barb STEAMCon 2025 is back and ready to engage students in the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math as a conference led by students for students.

The final proposed new attendance area boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year were approved by the Board of Education at its February 4 meeting.

Recent changes in immigration policy and enforcement priorities reflect evolving approaches to immigration enforcement.

2025-26 new proposed elementary attendance boundary map.

D428 will host two opportunities for input on new attendance boundaries

Daybreak Health, our district mental health partner, will be leading this virtual session, led by a licensed clinician, for families to learn more about addiction and the teenage brain, how to talk to teens about vaping, prevention strategies, and ways to support quitting.

DeKalb CUSD 428 notes several points of progress as the Illinois State Board of Education releases the 2024 Illinois Report Card, a detailed look at student performance data from the 2023-24 school year.

With the growing reliance on technology in education, staying vigilant and informed about the latest security risks and best practices is crucial.

Our next Community Conversations event is October 17, 2024 from 5-7 p.m at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb.

D428’s Ed Center Lobby is proud to be home to a new 211 Kiosk. Thanks to the Kishwaukee United Way and the DeKalb Data Center, families can also take advantage of this free, confidential service whenever needed when visiting the Ed Center.

Jefferson’s student body represents more than 20 countries who came together to celebrate during the Multicultural Night event.

Students at DeKalb High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs for being among the top 10% in their respective groups. The programs celebrate the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance.

If passed, this 1% sales tax is projected to generate an estimated $10 million annually for public school districts across the county.

Introducing the new D428 quarterly newsletter.

D428 welcomes new student teachers to the district.

Beginning with the start of the 2024-2025 school year, regularly scheduled DeKalb CUSD 428 School Board meetings will begin at 6 p.m.

District 428 has been notified by the DeKalb County Health Department of a confirmed case of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in an individual who was in attendance at the middle school band camp held in late July.

DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 has again been recognized with the Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).