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! ☃️✨
Step back in time with Mr. Teplinsky’s 5th graders! 📜
Our students didn't just read about history this week—they lived it through an immersive Discovery colony simulation.
Working in teams, these young pioneers established their own settlements, facing the same high-stakes survival choices as the very first colonists. From choosing defensible land and budgeting limited resources to negotiating trade deals and alliances with neighboring groups, they experienced the complexities of building a society from the ground up. 🤝🌾
Beyond the history books, our students sharpened essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, strategic planning, and teamwork. 🧠✨ By navigating unexpected hurdles and working together, they proved that the best way to understand the past is to build it ourselves! 🏗️🇺🇸 #D102Impact #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
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
Check out the stunning work from Mr. Soto’s Art Encore class! 🤩🌟
Students recently wrapped up an impressive, multi-step project where they moved beyond simple drawing and dove into complex design techniques like collage, stripes, weaves, and notches. ✂️🧵
These pieces aren't just art—they're dimensional, layered compositions requiring meticulous planning and creative integration of elements. We are so proud of the skill and craftsmanship displayed by our emerging artists! 👏🙌
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Meridian parents and students had an awesome evening discussing the 2026 Bluestem Award nominee, "Better With Butter" by Victoria Piontek! We talked about Marvel and her amazing emotional support fainting goat. 🤯
The night got even better with a surprise visit from the D102 Therapy Dog teams! 🐶 They shared how therapy animals help manage anxiety and bring comfort. Huge thanks to Mrs. Zucker, Meridian’s librarian, and the wonderful D102 Therapy Dogs for a fantastic family night! ❤️ #D102 #ImpactD102
Our incredible Meridian Student Ambassadors hosted a cereal box collection drive for the Vernon Township Food Pantry and collected a grand total of 121! 🎉
They celebrated their success with an EPIC cereal box domino fall event in the Meridian gym. The Ambassadors helped load up the Vernon Township truck, making a #D102Impact ensuring the food pantry has a fully stocked cereal selection. So proud of our thoughtful, creative student leaders! 💙💛 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Students in Mrs. Solvsberg and Ms. Campbell's classes completed writing pieces about personal identity! They explored what shapes them as individuals, connecting their self-discovery directly to essential storytelling skills. 🧠
Our young writers crafted incredible narrative pieces, focusing on the five core elements of a great story: Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict, and Theme. It's amazing to see them connect their personal journeys with masterful writing! 🎉 #102Impact #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Reminder! No school today - Tuesday, September 23.
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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
