✨New Year, New Series: D102 Difference Makers! 👏
Each and every staff member at D102 makes a #D102Impact every single day. To celebrate that dedication, we’re introducing you to the faces behind our schools.
We are thrilled to start this series with Mrs. Vettraino-Stott, our talented Music and Orchestra teacher at AJHS. Whether she’s leading a rehearsal or helping a student master a new piece, her commitment to excellence helps our students find their own rhythm. 🎵
Get to know Mrs. Vettraino-Stott and stay tuned as we feature more staff from across the district!
Each and every staff member at D102 makes a #D102Impact every single day. To celebrate that dedication, we’re introducing you to the faces behind our schools.
We are thrilled to start this series with Mrs. Vettraino-Stott, our talented Music and Orchestra teacher at AJHS. Whether she’s leading a rehearsal or helping a student master a new piece, her commitment to excellence helps our students find their own rhythm. 🎵
Get to know Mrs. Vettraino-Stott and stay tuned as we feature more staff from across the district!
🐾We are so glad to partner with the Homegrown Therapy Dog team. From reading sessions with students to spreading smiles at district events, these incredible pups (and their dedicated owners, including some of our own staff!) bring so much joy to our community.
Want to be part of the magic? ✨
Homegrown Therapy Dogs is looking for new members! If you’ve ever thought about training your dog to become a certified therapy animal, now is your chance. A new training class is launching next week for D102 staff, families, and community members.
🗓️ Join an Informational Meeting:
Learn more about the program and how to get started at one of these upcoming sessions:
Monday, January 12 @ 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday, January 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Questions? Reach out to Pritchett’s very own Melissa Fasuna at: 📧 homegrowntherapydogs@gmail.com
❄️ Winter Break is officially here! ❄️
It’s time to trade in the backpacks for blankets and the pencils for hot cocoa. We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a safe, restful, and wonderful holiday season.
🗓️ Reminder: School is now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone back in schools when classes resume on Tuesday, January 6.
Enjoy the break! ☃️✨
It’s time to trade in the backpacks for blankets and the pencils for hot cocoa. We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a safe, restful, and wonderful holiday season.
🗓️ Reminder: School is now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone back in schools when classes resume on Tuesday, January 6.
Enjoy the break! ☃️✨
From the field to our plates! 🌾🍞
This week, our little bakers-in-training explored the journey of bread! We read "From Wheat to Bread" and "Bread Comes to Life" to learn how tiny seeds turn into our favorite sandwiches. 📖✨
The highlight? Our hands-on lab! The children used a mortar and pestle to grind real wheat kernels into flour. 🥣 It was amazing to watch their faces as they heard the "crunch" and saw the transformation happen right before their eyes! 🧑🍳
Nothing beats connecting books to the real world through sensory play!
#EveryDayEveryStudent
This week, our little bakers-in-training explored the journey of bread! We read "From Wheat to Bread" and "Bread Comes to Life" to learn how tiny seeds turn into our favorite sandwiches. 📖✨
The highlight? Our hands-on lab! The children used a mortar and pestle to grind real wheat kernels into flour. 🥣 It was amazing to watch their faces as they heard the "crunch" and saw the transformation happen right before their eyes! 🧑🍳
Nothing beats connecting books to the real world through sensory play!
#EveryDayEveryStudent
Mrs. Wyer’s kindergarten class brought the book, "We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt", to life with an exciting classroom adventure! 👏
They managed to get this fun activity in just before Thanksgiving break and the snow arrived! 🦃❄️ The children navigated obstacle courses 🏃♀️ and collected their own leaves. The best part? They had to rush back to escape the (fake!) skunk! 💨🦨
They finished by adding their beautiful collected leaves to a class tree display. 🌳🖼️ What an engaging way to learn storytelling and follow directions! ✅
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
They managed to get this fun activity in just before Thanksgiving break and the snow arrived! 🦃❄️ The children navigated obstacle courses 🏃♀️ and collected their own leaves. The best part? They had to rush back to escape the (fake!) skunk! 💨🦨
They finished by adding their beautiful collected leaves to a class tree display. 🌳🖼️ What an engaging way to learn storytelling and follow directions! ✅
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Reminder! No school November 24-28. All offices will be closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
🧠🧸 The Power of Play was on full display at Early Childhood's latest Family Event! 🚀
Parents kicked off the morning with an insightful session, learning about the vital role different types of play have in fostering cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth. What a fantastic way to support our little learners! 🌱
Then, the students took over, diving into incredible play stations! They explored with large cardboard boxes, creative loose parts, exciting sensory messy play, and imaginative dramatic play setups. It was a day of open-ended exploration and pure joy! 🎉
Thank you to all the amazing families who participated! ❤️
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Parents kicked off the morning with an insightful session, learning about the vital role different types of play have in fostering cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth. What a fantastic way to support our little learners! 🌱
Then, the students took over, diving into incredible play stations! They explored with large cardboard boxes, creative loose parts, exciting sensory messy play, and imaginative dramatic play setups. It was a day of open-ended exploration and pure joy! 🎉
Thank you to all the amazing families who participated! ❤️
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
This Saturday, November 15th, marks the official date we recognize the immense commitment of our D102 School Board! We extend our deepest gratitude to these dedicated volunteers who provide invaluable leadership and insight, ensuring the success and well-being of our entire learning community. You certainly make a #D102Impact
Superintendent McIntyre acknowledged their partnership at the November 11 meeting by presenting each member with an official D102 staff jersey! Now, our Board proudly wears the same gear as all D102 employees throughout the district.
Thank you, D102 Board of Education, for your service! 🍎
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Superintendent McIntyre acknowledged their partnership at the November 11 meeting by presenting each member with an official D102 staff jersey! Now, our Board proudly wears the same gear as all D102 employees throughout the district.
Thank you, D102 Board of Education, for your service! 🍎
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Reminder! No school on Friday, November 7.
Staff had a blast getting into the spooky spirit and dressing up today, all for our amazing students!. Check out these photos of our amazing staff showing off their creative costumes! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Reminder! No school tomorrow, October 20.
Reminder! No School tomorrow, October 2.
🎨🖐️ Mrs. Colvin’s early childhood class had a blast with a multi-sensory prewriting activity using shaving cream and music! This fun, hands-on experience helps build the FUNdamental skills for writing readiness in an engaging way. Learning has never been so creative! 🎶✍️. #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
Reminder! No school today - Tuesday, September 23.
🌟 Exciting News from MERIDIAN EARLY CHILDHOOD! 🌟
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✅ Highly Qualified Staff
✅ Strong Curriculum & Enrichment
✅ Engaging Play-Based Learning
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🎉 Spots available starting November 1, 2025!
Register now and let the fun begin!
📞 Call us at 847-955-3501
🌐 Visit www.d102.org/o/melc
Join the Meridian Early Learning Center family today — where learning and play go hand in hand! 🐴✨
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🐴✨ Mrs. Seidler gathered her early childhood students on the carpet for a very special class meeting to introduce the Mighty Mustang program!
This exciting new initiative encourages our Mustangs to be safe, work together as a team, and take care of their school. Throughout the day, students earn tickets for showing these positive behaviors, dropping them into a special box for a weekly drawing.
When a student’s name is drawn, they become the week’s Mighty Mustang, a shining role model for everyone in the class! 🌟
This fun and motivating program is already helping build a caring, supportive classroom community while celebrating great choices. Go Mini Mustangs! 🎉💙 #D102Impact #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
This exciting new initiative encourages our Mustangs to be safe, work together as a team, and take care of their school. Throughout the day, students earn tickets for showing these positive behaviors, dropping them into a special box for a weekly drawing.
When a student’s name is drawn, they become the week’s Mighty Mustang, a shining role model for everyone in the class! 🌟
This fun and motivating program is already helping build a caring, supportive classroom community while celebrating great choices. Go Mini Mustangs! 🎉💙 #D102Impact #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Today we celebrate our incredible Technology Department! 💻📱 Their hard work and dedication have made rolling out new iPads seamless, troubleshooting smooth for both staff and students, and keeping our systems running perfectly. Huge thanks to our technology professionals for making a real #D102Impact on everyone’s learning experience! 🚀 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 What a fantastic start to the school year! The PTO’s Back to School Dash and D102 Wellness Committee brought everyone together with local vendors around the new track, plus face painting, balloon artists, axe throwing, soccer, and games on the field. ⚽🎈🏹
Thanks to food vendors and D102’s Wellness Committee for fresh fruit and fun hula hoop contests that kept everyone energized! A huge thank you to all attendees, vendors, participants, and especially the PTO for making this event so memorable. Here’s to a great year ahead! 💙✨ #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Thanks to food vendors and D102’s Wellness Committee for fresh fruit and fun hula hoop contests that kept everyone energized! A huge thank you to all attendees, vendors, participants, and especially the PTO for making this event so memorable. Here’s to a great year ahead! 💙✨ #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 Exciting news from AJHS! On Tuesday, community stakeholders proudly cut the ribbon to officially open our brand-new gymnasium, a community achievement made possible by the passing of the referendum and incredible support all around. This new space will have a lasting #D102Impact on our entire D102 community.
Superintendent McIntyre even shot some hoops after the event while AJHS Catalyst club members gave tours of the renovated spaces throughout the school.
A huge THANK YOU to our Board of Education, staff, students, community members, Village of Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove Park District, Nicholas and Associates, and Wold Architects and Engineers. Your dedication brought this #BrightFuture goal to life for our students. Here’s to many great moments ahead in our new space! 🏀 #EveryDayEveryStudent
The Early Childhood team at Meridian-EC is all smiles, enjoying the first few weeks back to school! 🌟😊
#D102 #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
#D102 #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
