Welcome to D102, Maddie Dillon! Joining us as a new special education teacher at AJHS, Maddie brings a strong passion for supporting student success to District 102.
"I love watching my students grow throughout the year and am excited to meet the school's staff and families."
Help us give a warm welcome to Maddie! 🌟📚
#NewToD102
"I love watching my students grow throughout the year and am excited to meet the school's staff and families."
Help us give a warm welcome to Maddie! 🌟📚
#NewToD102
What an incredible turnout for our 1st through 8th Grade Meet & Greet events! Our students showed commitment as they dropped off supplies, reconnected with classmates, and met their new teachers. 🏫💙
Huge thanks to our families and staff for making the event a success. We are so excited to kick off an amazing year ahead! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Huge thanks to our families and staff for making the event a success. We are so excited to kick off an amazing year ahead! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
What an exciting morning at our Early Childhood and Kindergarten Meet & Greet! Our youngest students were able to see their new classrooms, meet their amazing teachers, and drop off their supplies. Some even completed a special classroom scavenger hunt to explore their new spaces! 🧩🖍️
We are so excited to officially welcome our littlest learners for their very first day of school tomorrow, August 25! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
We are so excited to officially welcome our littlest learners for their very first day of school tomorrow, August 25! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Welcome to the team, Rachel Salzstein! Joining us as a social worker at Tripp and Meridian, Rachel brings a deep dedication to supporting our students and community.
"I am passionate about building meaningful connections with students and staff, making my return to District 102 as an alumna especially meaningful."
Help us give a warm welcome back to Rachel! 💙✨
#NewToD102 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent @WelcomeToD102
"I am passionate about building meaningful connections with students and staff, making my return to District 102 as an alumna especially meaningful."
Help us give a warm welcome back to Rachel! 💙✨
#NewToD102 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent @WelcomeToD102
What a great first 2 days of school! Everyone across D102 is so excited and fully committed to making this an amazing year together.
We couldn’t help but jump on the "kinda chic" trend to show off a few moments from our incredible first two days!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102.
We couldn’t help but jump on the "kinda chic" trend to show off a few moments from our incredible first two days!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102.
Welcome to the team, Laurie Mulé! Joining us as a new science teacher at AJHS, Mrs. Mulé brings a wonderful enthusiasm for discovery and learning to District 102.
"My favorite part of education is witnessing student 'aha' moments and helping spark a passion for lifelong learning. I am excited to collaborate with my new team and build strong relationships with my incoming students and families."
Help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. Mulé! 🔬🧪
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of education is witnessing student 'aha' moments and helping spark a passion for lifelong learning. I am excited to collaborate with my new team and build strong relationships with my incoming students and families."
Help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. Mulé! 🔬🧪
#NewToD102
Welcome to the team, Selene Hernandez! Joining us as the new orchestra teacher at AJHS and Meridian, Selene brings a wonderful passion for music education to District 102.
"I am passionate about building authentic connections with students and families, using music as a tool for imagination and growth."
Help us give Selene a warm D102 welcome! 🎻✨
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #NewToD102
"I am passionate about building authentic connections with students and families, using music as a tool for imagination and growth."
Help us give Selene a warm D102 welcome! 🎻✨
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #NewToD102
Flying High into the New School Year! 🦅✨
What an awesome turnout for the AJHS Meet & Greet! Our Eagles showed their commitment to a great start by meeting their teachers, walking their schedules, conquering locker combinations, and dropping off supplies with total confidence. 🎒
Thank you to our families, staff, and PTO for showing your commitment to AJHS!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102
What an awesome turnout for the AJHS Meet & Greet! Our Eagles showed their commitment to a great start by meeting their teachers, walking their schedules, conquering locker combinations, and dropping off supplies with total confidence. 🎒
Thank you to our families, staff, and PTO for showing your commitment to AJHS!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102
District 102 officially unveiled our guiding theme for the school year: COMMITMENT.
Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, introduced this central focus as our shared promise to our students, colleagues, and community. Commitment is the quiet, unshakeable decision to stay the course through the persistent work of showing up each day to shape a meaningful future. 🧠🌱
To bring this focus to life, every staff member was given molding clay to craft a personal token as a lasting reminder of their dedication. Working with clay teaches us to collaborate, build on what we know, and embrace mistakes as part of the process. 🧱🎨
Superintendent Dr. McIntyre emphasized that, much like an artist molding a masterpiece, our daily choices actively shape our new Strategic Vision into reality for every learner. 🌟🦅
Join us in committing to another extraordinary year of growth and connection! 💙💛
Drop a 👏 in the comments if you are ready to commit to a great year!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, introduced this central focus as our shared promise to our students, colleagues, and community. Commitment is the quiet, unshakeable decision to stay the course through the persistent work of showing up each day to shape a meaningful future. 🧠🌱
To bring this focus to life, every staff member was given molding clay to craft a personal token as a lasting reminder of their dedication. Working with clay teaches us to collaborate, build on what we know, and embrace mistakes as part of the process. 🧱🎨
Superintendent Dr. McIntyre emphasized that, much like an artist molding a masterpiece, our daily choices actively shape our new Strategic Vision into reality for every learner. 🌟🦅
Join us in committing to another extraordinary year of growth and connection! 💙💛
Drop a 👏 in the comments if you are ready to commit to a great year!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Fired Up for an Incredible Year Ahead! 🚀🍎
Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. McIntyre officially welcomed our entire District 102 staff back to kick off the new school year with energy, inspiration, and shared purpose! 🌟
Dr. McIntyre was joined by Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, as they celebrated the official launch of our new Strategic Plan—a bold vision shaped by our community’s feedback. They also highlighted the remarkable learning and growth of our students, alongside the extensive summer construction work completed at Meridian School to enhance our learning environments. 🏫🔨
Board of Education President Jordan Sklansky shared appreciation for our staff and community's unwavering commitment to educational excellence. PTO Co-President Paula Carter also took the stage to thank our team for their tireless dedication to our students year after year. ❤️👏
Staff spent the remainder of the day collaborating in team training sessions focused on curriculum and assessment, making sure every classroom was ready to inspire our learners in the days ahead! 📚💡
Together, we are ready for a phenomenal year of growth, connection, and success. Welcome back, D102 family! 🎉💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. McIntyre officially welcomed our entire District 102 staff back to kick off the new school year with energy, inspiration, and shared purpose! 🌟
Dr. McIntyre was joined by Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, as they celebrated the official launch of our new Strategic Plan—a bold vision shaped by our community’s feedback. They also highlighted the remarkable learning and growth of our students, alongside the extensive summer construction work completed at Meridian School to enhance our learning environments. 🏫🔨
Board of Education President Jordan Sklansky shared appreciation for our staff and community's unwavering commitment to educational excellence. PTO Co-President Paula Carter also took the stage to thank our team for their tireless dedication to our students year after year. ❤️👏
Staff spent the remainder of the day collaborating in team training sessions focused on curriculum and assessment, making sure every classroom was ready to inspire our learners in the days ahead! 📚💡
Together, we are ready for a phenomenal year of growth, connection, and success. Welcome back, D102 family! 🎉💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
The hallways are quiet... a little too quiet. 🤫✨
Our glowing neon stick-people are doing their best to fill in, but let’s be honest: these classrooms aren’t the same without the energy and smiles from our D102 students!
We miss them so much, and we can’t wait to bring these rooms back to life.
The wait is almost over. The first day of school for grades 1-8 is NEXT WEEK, Thursday, August 20! The first day of school for EC-K is Tuesday, August 25.
See you all soon! ✏️📚✨
Our glowing neon stick-people are doing their best to fill in, but let’s be honest: these classrooms aren’t the same without the energy and smiles from our D102 students!
We miss them so much, and we can’t wait to bring these rooms back to life.
The wait is almost over. The first day of school for grades 1-8 is NEXT WEEK, Thursday, August 20! The first day of school for EC-K is Tuesday, August 25.
See you all soon! ✏️📚✨
Our 6th-graders took a huge step into their AJHS journey with an exclusive locker sneak peek! 🎒🏫
Students stopped by to practice their combinations and organize their lockers just the way they like them. Principal Mrs. Tamez, Assistant Principal Mrs. Koren, and Assistant Principal Mr. Locallo were at the doors to welcome everyone with giant foam high-five hands! ✋😄
Thanks to our incredible and supportive PTO parents for guiding families through the halls and to our amazing current AJHS student helpers who coached the incoming 6th-graders through their locker codes.
AJHS is ready for you, Eagles!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Students stopped by to practice their combinations and organize their lockers just the way they like them. Principal Mrs. Tamez, Assistant Principal Mrs. Koren, and Assistant Principal Mr. Locallo were at the doors to welcome everyone with giant foam high-five hands! ✋😄
Thanks to our incredible and supportive PTO parents for guiding families through the halls and to our amazing current AJHS student helpers who coached the incoming 6th-graders through their locker codes.
AJHS is ready for you, Eagles!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
We kicked off the school year on a bright note by hosting our first welcome-back breakfast for our First Student bus drivers and building administrators! 🥞☕
It was a fantastic morning filled with great conversation, warm smiles, and team building. Superintendent Dr. McIntyre even gathered everyone for a whole-group selfie to capture the amazing energy in the room!
Our bus drivers are the very first D102 faces our students see each morning, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication to keeping our children safe, cared for, and ready to learn every single day.
Thank you to our amazing drivers and administrative teams for working together to make sure our school year starts smoothly!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
It was a fantastic morning filled with great conversation, warm smiles, and team building. Superintendent Dr. McIntyre even gathered everyone for a whole-group selfie to capture the amazing energy in the room!
Our bus drivers are the very first D102 faces our students see each morning, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication to keeping our children safe, cared for, and ready to learn every single day.
Thank you to our amazing drivers and administrative teams for working together to make sure our school year starts smoothly!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Welcome to the D102 Family, New Staff! 🚌🍎
School is just around the corner and we are officially back in action for another fantastic year! Today, we welcomed our incredible new staff members to District 102. 🎉
It was an action-packed day of all things D102, featuring orientation sessions and a district-wide bus tour that gave our educators an inside look at our wonderful schools. 🏫✨
Drop a comment below to give our incoming teachers and staff a warm D102 welcome as they get ready for an amazing year ahead! 💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
School is just around the corner and we are officially back in action for another fantastic year! Today, we welcomed our incredible new staff members to District 102. 🎉
It was an action-packed day of all things D102, featuring orientation sessions and a district-wide bus tour that gave our educators an inside look at our wonderful schools. 🏫✨
Drop a comment below to give our incoming teachers and staff a warm D102 welcome as they get ready for an amazing year ahead! 💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year in District 102! ☀️🎉
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year in District 102! ☀️🎉
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Colorful Celebrations: D102 Wins BGPD Coloring Contest! 🎨👮♂️
We are so proud to announce that several of our talented elementary students took home first-place honors in the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s annual coloring contest! 🏆✨
Congratulations to all of our creative winners! Thank you for representing D102! 🎉🖍️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
We are so proud to announce that several of our talented elementary students took home first-place honors in the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s annual coloring contest! 🏆✨
Congratulations to all of our creative winners! Thank you for representing D102! 🎉🖍️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Dive Into Summer Reading! ☀️📚
Our amazing D102 librarians have put together a fantastic list of summer reading suggestions to keep our students learning and imagining all break long! 🧠✨
Resources are conveniently listed by grade level, making it easy to find the perfect book for your child. Keeping up with reading over the summer is a wonderful way to foster Continuous Learning while having fun! 🏝️📖
Happy reading, D102! 🏖️🕶️
🔗https://tinyurl.com/D102reading
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Our amazing D102 librarians have put together a fantastic list of summer reading suggestions to keep our students learning and imagining all break long! 🧠✨
Resources are conveniently listed by grade level, making it easy to find the perfect book for your child. Keeping up with reading over the summer is a wonderful way to foster Continuous Learning while having fun! 🏝️📖
Happy reading, D102! 🏖️🕶️
🔗https://tinyurl.com/D102reading
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Celebrating Our 2026 PTO Scholarship Recipients! 🎓🌟
Each year, the PTO proudly presents the Bob Basofin and Douglas Parks Awards to 8th-grade students who truly exemplify the traits of our Portrait of a Graduate. We are so excited to celebrate this year's outstanding recipients! 👏
The Bob Basofin Award honors creativity, contributions to the arts, and an ongoing dedication to learning, in memory of Mr. Basofin, a beloved past educator and principal in District 102. Congratulations to our two recipients, who each received a $50 scholarship!
✨ The Douglas Parks Award recognizes perseverance, kindness, and citizenship, honoring Dr. Parks, a dedicated past superintendent in District 102. Congratulations to our scholarship recipient, who received a $100 scholarship!
District 102 is incredibly proud of these phenomenal students for leading with creativity, kindness, and character. Congratulations to all of our 2026 honorees! 🎉🏆
Each year, the PTO proudly presents the Bob Basofin and Douglas Parks Awards to 8th-grade students who truly exemplify the traits of our Portrait of a Graduate. We are so excited to celebrate this year's outstanding recipients! 👏
The Bob Basofin Award honors creativity, contributions to the arts, and an ongoing dedication to learning, in memory of Mr. Basofin, a beloved past educator and principal in District 102. Congratulations to our two recipients, who each received a $50 scholarship!
✨ The Douglas Parks Award recognizes perseverance, kindness, and citizenship, honoring Dr. Parks, a dedicated past superintendent in District 102. Congratulations to our scholarship recipient, who received a $100 scholarship!
District 102 is incredibly proud of these phenomenal students for leading with creativity, kindness, and character. Congratulations to all of our 2026 honorees! 🎉🏆
Celebrating Our Portrait of a Graduate Leaders! 🌟🏅
At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated students who consistently demonstrated the core traits of our Portrait of a Graduate throughout the fourth quarter! 👏 From showing empathy and global citizenship to practicing critical thinking and collaboration, these outstanding learners truly lead by example every single day. Congratulations to all of our honorees for making D102 so proud! 🎉🎓
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated students who consistently demonstrated the core traits of our Portrait of a Graduate throughout the fourth quarter! 👏 From showing empathy and global citizenship to practicing critical thinking and collaboration, these outstanding learners truly lead by example every single day. Congratulations to all of our honorees for making D102 so proud! 🎉🎓
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
