🎈Students at Pritchett are honing their racket skills with a fun balloon volley activity! They’re learning accuracy, control, and just the right amount of force for a successful hit—all while practicing teamwork and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Pritchett athletes! 🎈🏸

🌟 Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible maintenance team at D102 who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly. From early mornings to late nights, their dedication makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community! 👏💙 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

Team Aptakisic showcased their mathematical talent at the Lake County Chapter MathCounts competition. Competing against students from 11 schools across Lake County, the team demonstrated incredible problem-solving skills and determination. D102 is thrilled to announce that Team Aptakisic placed 3rd overall, earning a spot at the MathCounts State Competition! Congratulations!

Reminder! There is no school on Monday, March 3.

🔥 Aptakisic Wrestling is on Fire! 🔥 With a 13-3 season record, a 2nd place finish at Regionals, and another 2nd place at Conference, our wrestlers are ready for Sectionals this Saturday at Hawthorn Middle School North! 💪🏆 The goal? Punching their ticket to State! 🏅 The top 4 wrestlers in each weight class will move on to the IESA State Tournament at NIU on March 7-8. Let’s go, Eagles! 🦅💥 Drop some 👏 in the comments to cheer them on! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

On Thursday, February 20, our 7th & 8th grade band brought the energy to Allstate Arena, hyping up the crowd before the Chicago Wolves took on the Milwaukee Admirals! From pop hits to game-time excitement, our students rocked the stage and had a blast cheering on the Wolves. 🎺🥁🎷 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎉 February 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! D102 is proud to celebrate Officer Maegan Diaz for her dedication, safety, and support. She goes above and beyond for our schools, building connections and serving as a role model. Thank you, Officer Diaz! 💙🚔

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?

📢💡 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. 🚀✨

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!

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! 💙💛

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

Reminder! Monday, January 20 is a non-attendance day. Schools and offices will be closed.

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!

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

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! 💡🌟

🎉 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!

Staff and students shared their favorite things about being part of D102! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎉 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. 💙

🍁✨ This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the amazing community we have at D102. From the hard work to the little moments of joy, there’s so much to be thankful for. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday full of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness! 🍂🦃