It's time for another round of staff trivia! Which of these staff members has a piece of the Berlin Wall that they got from the wall in West Berlin back in 1991? Is it Ms. Stephen’s, Ms. Nudelman, Ms. Srisairam, or Ms. Kumari?
3 months ago, District 102
Staff trivia picture with 3 staff members smiling.
📢💡 Future CEOs in the Making! 💡📢 Our AJHS students just wrapped up another Business Fair for second-quarter students, and let’s just say… we might have some future Shark Tank contestants on our hands! 🦈💼 From designing eye-catching posters 🎨 to crafting business cards 📇 and delivering attention-grabbing hooks, these young entrepreneurs put their creativity and business skills to the test. 🚀✨
3 months ago, District 102
Birds eye view of the business fair in the gym.
Students listening to a business pitch at the fair.
Students standing together with their posters at the fair.
Students standing together displaying their poster at the business fair.
Student standing by his poster at the science fair.
students looking at business during the business fair.
❄️Due to inclement weather, D102 will follow our Half Day Schedule for Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. For more information, parents and guardians please check your inboxes.
3 months ago, District 102
Half Day Schedule Notification
Mrs. Fiasche’s early childhood class met their reading buddies from Mrs. Kim’s 4th grade class! They asked fun questions like “What’s your favorite color?” and “What’s your favorite food?” to get to know each other. The day ended with some fun table toy activities! 🧸
3 months ago, District 102
Students getting to know one another sitting at a table.
Students at a table asking questions about one another.
Students getting to know each other on the carpet.
Thank you to Dr. Sostak for making dreams come true! 🌟 Thanks to her support, our early childhood students will now have access to Vox books through grant funding! 📚✨ Vox Books are interactive, audio-enabled books that bring stories to life with read-aloud narration, helping to develop literacy skills and inspire a love for reading. These books will be available in the library for students to check out and enjoy at home and school. 📖🎧 We’re so grateful for Dr. Sostak’s dedication to empowering our young learners! 🙌
3 months ago, District 102
students holding up books and a thank you sign.
Meridian's Broadway Beat has been all the buzz and tonight is the last night of their show! Sit back and relax as you will follow a group of tourists as they explore the magic of Broadway, struggling to choose which iconic show to see in just one night! Come to the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center at 7 P.M. tonight!
3 months ago, District 102
Student actors dancing.
Student actors dancing.
Student actors singing.
Student actors with their directors.
Students acting on stage.
Students dancing on stage.
Shoutout to the students in Ms. Smith's Communications class! Their videos were chosen as winners and they were gifted hoodies from Nicholas and Associates in recognition of their hard work on the Student Content Construction Series. These talented students captured the latest updates on the construction of our new gym and locker rooms, which were shared on D102's social media. The project isn’t done yet! Ms. Smith’s new class for the second quarter had their first chance to explore the site and are excited to continue the work. They’ll be picking up where the last group left off and creating even more student-led content to keep our community in the loop!
3 months ago, District 102
Students are wearing sweatshirts gifted from Nicholas and Associates.
Students are listening to a crew member from the Nicholas Team about the progress in the gym construction.
Student holding an ipad taking videos of construction.
Calling all NEW D102 families! 🏫✨ Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially live. This includes: 🎒 Early Childhood (EC) Students 🎒 Kindergarten Students 🎒 New students joining grades 1-8 Getting started is easy! 🌟 Visit the registration page on our website, where you’ll find a simple step-by-step guide to walk you through the process. Let’s get ready for an incredible year ahead at D102! 💙💛
3 months ago, District 102
Informational flyer about pre-registration
We had some paws-itively amazing visitors from Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Therapy Dogs! 🐶 These gentle, furry friends spent time with our students, calmly sitting and listening as they read aloud and engaged in heartwarming interactions. It was a tail-wagging good time that left everyone smiling and feeling a little lighter. 💖 Did you know? 🐕✨ D102 has its very own therapy dog program, and you can be part of it! All community members are welcome to join. To learn more, attend our informational meetings via Zoom this Thursday and next Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. Join Mrs. Fasuna to discover how your dog can join D102’s Homegrown Therapy Dog program, the training process, and the amazing benefits of therapy dogs! Let’s spread even more joy with our four-legged friends! 💕🐾 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #HomeGrownTherapyDogs
3 months ago, District 102
3 students reading a book to a therapy dog.
2 parents sitting with a therapy dog.
2 students reading to a therapy dog.
A teacher reading a book with a student and a dog.
2 students reading a book to a dog.
2 students reading a book to a dog.
Student petting a dog with a book in her hand.
Reminder! Monday, January 20 is a non-attendance day. Schools and offices will be closed.
3 months ago, District 102
No School Reminder
This week, our students explored the power of words with the book "Martin’s Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport. They brainstormed "Power Words," discussed what it means to be a "Peaceful Warrior," and created illustrated posters showcasing inspiring words. These posters will soon decorate our hallways as a reminder of how words can shape a better world.
4 months ago, District 102
Teacher sitting and reading a story to the class.
Students are standing at a desk using markers.
Students working together on a project using markers.
Students working together on a project.
Third-grade students at Pritchett have been busy preparing for an amazing year ahead! After reading One Word for Kids, they each chose a word to focus on for 2025. To bring their intentions to life, they completed adorable winter bear crafts, wrote their focus word, and shared thoughtful descriptions of why they chose it.
4 months ago, District 102
Students sitting at a desk cutting.
Student holding up a bear craft.
Student holding up a bear craft.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance, as Meridian presents "Broadway Beat!" It is an original Broadway show that will take you straight to the heart of New York City. You will follow a group of tourists as they explore the magic of Broadway, struggling to choose which iconic show to see in just one night! To see the talented cast of 50 fourth and fifth graders, purchase tickets via Schoology! Performance dates are January 30 and 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center.
4 months ago, District 102
Students practicing a dance for the school musical.
Students sitting together posing with their scripts.
Whole cast of students practicing for the school musical.
Students practicing for the school musical.
What an incredible season for the B Team! These talented athletes wrapped up the regular season with an impressive 7-3 record and fought hard earning 2nd place in the tournament. Their teamwork, determination, and growth on the court have made us all proud. Way to go, team!
4 months ago, District 102
Boys basketball team.
Yesterday, Dr. McIntyre stepped into the new year in style with custom D102 sneakers, a thoughtful gift from our talented Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Growth, Dr. Sostak! 🎉👟 The day was more than just a fashion statement—it was an opportunity for staff to come together, dive deeper into data and assessments, and strengthen our commitment to meeting the needs of every student. #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102gether
4 months ago, District 102
Dr. McIntyre poses with her D102 sneakesrs.
D102 Shoes
Staff members working at a table.
Dr. McIntyre addressing staff at our institute day.
Mrs. Schenk presenting to staff at the institute day.
Staff members working at a table.
Staff members working at a table.
Staff members working at a table.
Staff members working at a table.
Staff members working at a table.
We are jumping for joy as our students join us in school today! We hope that students, families, and staff are recharged and ready to take on more learning and adventure at D102. Let’s make this next chapter amazing together! 💡🌟
4 months ago, District 102
5 students jumping in the air in the hallway.
🎉 We're back from break and ready for another round of Staff Trivia! 🧑‍🏫✨ Can you guess which staff member works in D102, is a D102 alumni, and has a Kindergartner at Tripp? Is it Ms. Baddeley, Ms. Dion, Ms. Bellis, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Choi, Ms. Lacaeyse, or Ms. Stein? Follow along on our Instagram and Facebook page for the answer!
4 months ago, District 102
Staff Trivia
Staff and students shared their favorite things about being part of D102! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
4 months ago, District 102
Staff list of favorite things.
List of favorite things.
🎉 The D102 Mentor/Mentee Program wrapped up the first half of the year with a fun cookie-decorating celebration! 🍪✨ New staff and mentors connected, reflected on their "favorite things" about D102, and celebrated the collaboration that makes our district exceptional. 💙
4 months ago, District 102
Cookie decorated with D102
Staff posing with their cookie decorating project.
📚 Students in Ms. Mastri's class are diving into the writing process! They were busy researching fascinating facts about their chosen topics and crafting polished, compelling pieces for their audiences. 🖊️✨ The creativity and effort in their work was truly inspiring! 🙌
5 months ago, District 102
Student wearing headphones with his ipad.
Student using her headphones, ipad, and writing.
Teacher and student conferencing together.
Student writing in his notebook.