🌊🦀 Our fourth-grade explorers dove into a coastal habitat right in the classroom! With salt water, sand, apples, and coastal plants, they got up close with nature, no field trip required.
One of the coolest discoveries? Male fiddler crabs have one giant claw used for fighting! 👀💪 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎
To every teacher in D102:
Thank you for your passion.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for believing in every child.
You are the heart of our schools, and we appreciate you more than words can say. 💙📚
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
👮♂️🐾 Kindergartners at Pritchett have been diving into their Community Helpers unit through creativity and real-world connections!
They built detailed community maps featuring places like hospitals, fire stations, and schools. Then, to bring their learning to life, three officers from the Buffalo Grove Police Department stopped by with a special guest, therapy dog, Grady! 🐶💙
This hands-on experience gave students the chance to meet real-life heroes and see the important roles community helpers play right in their own neighborhood.
🌟 Students Honored with Illinois Principals Association Awards 🌟
We’re thrilled to share that exceptional students from Aptakisic Junior High, Meridian, Pritchett, and Tripp were recently recognized at the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) Student Recognition Awards Ceremony!
Each year, principals across the state nominate students who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, citizenship, and strong character. This year, D102 students truly shined! These honorees were selected for the positive impact they make in their school communities and for embodying the values that define our district.
Congratulations to our award recipients. You inspire us all, and we are so proud of you! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 Congratulations to D102’s nominees for the Lake County ROE Educator of the Year Award! 🌟 These incredible staff members were nominated by their peers for their dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion for supporting students. 💙
We’re so proud to have them represent D102 at the awards ceremony on May 7. Good luck to all! 👏 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudnet
🎯 At AJHS, students wrapped up a powerful unit on Native American history, exploring both Indigenous cultures and their treatment throughout U.S. history. To show what they learned, students created engaging presentations using posters and iPads!
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 Quarter 3 Portrait of a Graduate Recognition 🎓
At the April 14 Board of Education meeting, five outstanding students, from kindergarten through grade 8, were recognized for exemplifying the core competencies of D102’s Portrait of a Graduate! 🌟
Nominated by their teachers and principals, these students truly stand out as role models in our schools. Board President Sklansky and Dr. McIntyre proudly presented each recipient with a certificate to celebrate their achievements. 👏
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🍔🍦 Culver’s Night = Sweet Success! 🎉
A week ago today, our school community came together for a fantastic Culver’s Night! The PTO had another amazing turnout, and our students were all smiles seeing their teachers while enjoying a fun night out. 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special!
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🍽️ Eight student voices, one delicious mission!
Students at Meridian joined the Student Food Committee to team up with Ms. Giegoldt from Quest Food Services and share their thoughts on school meals. There were chicken fajitas, cheese tortellini, and Asian chicken salad. These taste-testers sampled it all! 👨🍳👩🍳
Their feedback on flavor, presentation, and overall appeal will help shape future menus, making sure our meals are not only nutritious but also student-approved! 🙌
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🌞 D102 SUMMER CAMP 2025 🌞
✨ Join us for an engaging summer experience!
Students currently in grades K-2 can join the VOICEs program that emphasizes early literacy and oracy through engaging, thematic instruction.
Students currently in grades 3–7 can choose a morning or afternoon half-day session filled with exciting instruction every day!
📅 June 9 – June 30, 2025
🗓 Monday–Friday (No class Thursday, June 19)
🔹 AM Session: 8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
🔹 PM Session: 12:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
💲Cost: $375 per half-day session
🚍 Note: Bussing is not available for this program
🎨 What to Expect for grades 3-7:
Each 2.5-hour session includes two engaging classes!
Start in your first class, then switch halfway to your second — double the fun, every day!
Register on our website @ www.d102.org and search "Summer Learning Opportunities"
🔬 Investigating with Microscopes!
To kick off their unit on cells, students got curious first! They built a collaborative question board packed with wonders about time, skin, bones, and how our bodies heal. 🧠💭 Then, they explored using microscopes for the first time!
This wall of questions isn't just decor, it's the launchpad for a hands-on learning journey into the microscopic world! 🧬✨
AJHS has got hops, we mean hoops! We're thrilled to announce that our gymnasium has
new basketball hoops that have been installed! Get ready to shoot some hoops and show off your skills! Plus, we’ve also added a gym divider, making it a more flexible space. #D102 #BrightFuture #BuilD102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🚍 Walking in Lincoln’s Footsteps 🇺🇸
This year, 207 of our 7th graders and 18 amazing teachers embarked on an unforgettable overnight adventure to Springfield!
📍 They explored Abraham Lincoln's home, tomb, New Salem, and the Presidential Library and Museum—diving deep into the legacy of our 16th president.
🏛️ Stops also included the Illinois State Military Museum, the Old State Capitol, and the current state capitol.
🕺 The trip wrapped up with a fun-filled DJ dance party—capping off two days of learning, laughter, and memories!
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
📚🏆 Meridian’s 23rd Annual Reader’s Cup was a page-turning success! On Friday, April 4, 74 teams competed, but only the TOP THREE advanced to the thrilling final round in front of the entire school. After months of reading all 20 selected books, students showed off their literary knowledge in a fast-paced quiz showdown!
👏 Big shoutout to Ms. Zucker and Ms. Lipshutz for keeping the competition buzzing with excitement.
🥇Congrats to the winning team, The Enchanted Readers! They’re heading to Portillo’s and Barnes & Noble with $35 gift cards in hand for a well-earned celebration.
📖✨ Way to go, readers—your hard work truly paid off!
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎶 Student leaders in the spotlight! 🎶
Mr. Jenkin and Mrs. Vettraino Stott are giving 6th-grade orchestra students a chance to take the baton and lead their classmates! After weeks of hard work, eight students auditioned as student conductors, bravely leading a piece in front of their peers. 👏
Each class will vote for a finalist, and the top two conductors, chosen by the teachers, will take the stage to lead a performance at the May 8 concert! 🎻🎼 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Today, we celebrate the incredible team behind the scenes who keep everything running smoothly: our amazing administrative professionals! 💼💐
They manage schedules, support staff, and greet families with a warm smile. Their hard work and dedication to the D102 community make a huge impact. We are so grateful for all that you do! 💙
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎤✨ Students Take the Lead ✨🎤
Student-Led Conferences are happening today and tomorrow, and our students are ready to shine! 🌟
They’ve been thoughtfully preparing, practicing with peer buddies and small groups, and with their teachers. Students are ready to confidently reflect on their learning and showcase the incredible growth they’ve made this year. 📚💬
These conferences are all about student voice, ownership, and celebration. Thanks to our teachers, staff, students, and parents for working together as a team to make this such a meaningful learning experience for our kids. 💙🤝 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉
This week, we celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart our Assistant Principals bring to our schools every single day. Your impact on students, teachers, and families doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you for all that you do! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎨✨ Pritchett artists have been busy bringing their visions to life!
They started with inspiration photos, moved on to rough drafts, and finished with stunning final pieces using stencils. Creativity in action! 🖌️🧠💡
🚶♂️🤸♀️ Galloping, running, walking, toe-touching, bowling, and scarf tossing—oh my! Mrs. Wyer and Mrs. Fiashe’s PM early childhood students are hard at work developing their gross motor skills as they gear up for kindergarten! 💪✨
These fun and active movements help build coordination, balance, and strength—essential skills for confident learners. Way to go, little movers! 👟🎉 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
