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Welcome to D102, Lexi Robinson! Joining us as the new Associate Principal at Pritchett, Lexi brings a wonderful passion for leadership and community to District 102.

"My favorite part of education is the connections with students and staff, seeing the smiles on faces when they learn something new."

Help us give a warm welcome to Lexi! 🏫✨

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about 16 hours ago, District 102
Alexis Robinson new staff bio:
Welcome to the team, Monica Tauber! Joining us as a speech-language pathologist at Tripp and AJHS, Monica brings a wonderful dedication to supporting our students in District 102.

"The welcoming and kind-hearted team has made me excited to become part of the D102 community!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Monica! 🗣️✨

#NewToD102
1 day ago, District 102
New Staff Bio
Bus Safety First in D102! 🚌
Safety on the ride to and from school is always a top priority! Across all of our schools, our students participated in annual bus evacuation drills to practice key safety procedures.

Thanks to our staff and drivers for guiding our students through these important drills!

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Committed2D102
2 days ago, District 102
Students on the bus with the driver listening to safety tips.
Bus driver talking to students on the
Girls hopping off the back of the bus for a drill.
Boy hops off of back door of bus.
Welcome to D102, Kristina Vezmar! Joining us as the new music teacher at Pritchett, Kristina brings a wonderful passion for music and learning to District 102.

"I am most excited to start my teaching journey in such a tight-knit and supportive school district and community!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Kristina! 🎶✨

#NewToD102
4 days ago, District 102
Kristina Vezmar headshot photo and quote: Welcome to the team, Kristina Vezmar! Joining us as the new music teacher at Pritchett, Kristina brings a wonderful passion for music and learning to District 102.  "I am most excited to start my teaching journey in such a tight-knit and supportive school district and community!"
First Week Vibes: 10/10! 🎒✨
It's official - ALL D102 students are back in school!
4 days ago, District 102
5 girls standing by the railing.
2 boys working on math.
Dr. MOreland doing the PES promise.
3 girls working on the floor.
2 girls doing a math project.
2 boys writing on the board.
2 boys eating lunch and talking.
Teacher walks with student.
TES students raising their arms up.
2 girls doing a math problem.
Welcome to D102, Angelina Hernandez! Joining us as a first-grade Spanish dual language teacher at Tripp School, Angelina brings a wonderful passion for language and learning to District 102.

"I love watching children grow and learn with enthusiasm and curiosity, and I value being part of such a supportive team environment."

Help us give a warm welcome to Angelina!✨

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5 days ago, District 102
New staff member Angelinan Hernandez. Photo with quote: "I love watching children grow and learn with enthusiasm and curiosity, and I value being part of such a supportive team environment."
Welcome to D102, Jessica Cipicchio! Joining us as a new special education teacher at AJHS, Jessica brings a wonderful enthusiasm for inspiring young minds in District 102.

"I love seeing students' curiosity light up when complex concepts click, using junior high energy to make learning relevant to daily life."

Help us give a warm welcome to Jessica! 🌟📚

#NewToD102
6 days ago, District 102
Jessica Cipicchio headshot and quote: "I love seeing students' curiosity light up when complex concepts click, using junior high energy to make learning relevant to daily life."
Welcome to D102, Claire Fraser! Joining us as a social worker at Pritchett and Early Childhood, Claire brings a wonderful dedication to supporting our youngest learners in District 102.

"My favorite part of working in education is building meaningful connections with young people to inspire them to reach their full potential, and I am thrilled to join such a kind, welcoming school community."

Help us give a warm welcome to Claire! 💙✨

#NewToD102
7 days ago, District 102
New staff photo of Claire Fraser and a quote: "My favorite part of working in education is building meaningful connections with young people to inspire them to reach their full potential, and I am thrilled to join such a kind, welcoming school community."
Welcome to D102, Maddie Dillon! Joining us as a new special education teacher at AJHS, Maddie brings a strong passion for supporting student success to District 102.

"I love watching my students grow throughout the year and am excited to meet the school's staff and families."

Help us give a warm welcome to Maddie! 🌟📚

#NewToD102
8 days ago, District 102
New teacher, Maddie Dillon Headshot photo with quote: "I love watching my students grow throughout the year and am excited to meet the school's staff and families."
What an incredible turnout for our 1st through 8th Grade Meet & Greet events! Our students showed commitment as they dropped off supplies, reconnected with classmates, and met their new teachers. 🏫💙

Huge thanks to our families and staff for making the event a success. We are so excited to kick off an amazing year ahead! 🌟

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
8 days ago, District 102
Teacher giving high five to student.
STudent giving a thumbs up by a locker.
Mom and daughter unpacking supplies at a desk.
Teachers pointing to the back to school sign.
STudent holding supplies by a panther decal.
mom and daughter standing at a desk smiling.
Dr. Moreland walking with a family down the hallway.
Father and daughter holding supplies standing in hallway.
Teacher showing a student her desk.
What an exciting morning at our Early Childhood and Kindergarten Meet & Greet! Our youngest students were able to see their new classrooms, meet their amazing teachers, and drop off their supplies. Some even completed a special classroom scavenger hunt to explore their new spaces! 🧩🖍️

We are so excited to officially welcome our littlest learners for their very first day of school tomorrow, August 25! 🌟

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
9 days ago, District 102
Parent and mom doing a scavenger hunt.
Student organzing his supplies
Student pointing at a screen.
STudents drawing a picture of themselves.
Teacher standing with a dad and two students.
STudent standing with his parent in a classroom.
Student standing with his mom and teacher.
2 students (boy and girl) hugging.
Dad and son sitting at a table writing with a marker.
Girl smiling in her new classroom.
What a great first 2 days of school! Everyone across D102 is so excited and fully committed to making this an amazing year together.

We couldn’t help but jump on the "kinda chic" trend to show off a few moments from our incredible first two days!

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102.

12 days ago, District 102
Photo of a boy getting off the bus.
PIc of a girl organizing school supplies.
Photo of student organizing her locker
Photo of Dr. Moreland with a mom and student
Photo of students talking to the busses.
Photo of a girl wearing a dress with pencils.
Photo of 2 teachers standing together in matching shirts.
student showing a mom and classmate around.
4 students
Students sitting at a table in new construction.
District 102 officially unveiled our guiding theme for the school year: COMMITMENT.

Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, introduced this central focus as our shared promise to our students, colleagues, and community. Commitment is the quiet, unshakeable decision to stay the course through the persistent work of showing up each day to shape a meaningful future. 🧠🌱

To bring this focus to life, every staff member was given molding clay to craft a personal token as a lasting reminder of their dedication. Working with clay teaches us to collaborate, build on what we know, and embrace mistakes as part of the process. 🧱🎨

Superintendent Dr. McIntyre emphasized that, much like an artist molding a masterpiece, our daily choices actively shape our new Strategic Vision into reality for every learner. 🌟🦅

Join us in committing to another extraordinary year of growth and connection! 💙💛

Drop a 👏 in the comments if you are ready to commit to a great year!

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
13 days ago, District 102
3 teachers standing with their clay creations.
Teacher working on her clay creation.
Teacher holding 2 clay cars.
teacher holding her clay person.
Teacher holding a D102 clay creation.
2 teachers holding their commitment pins.
2 teachers holding their clay creations.
2 teachers holding clay and smiling.
Teacher holding a PES library creation.
2 teachers holding a plate with clay creations.
Fired Up for an Incredible Year Ahead! 🚀🍎
Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. McIntyre officially welcomed our entire District 102 staff back to kick off the new school year with energy, inspiration, and shared purpose! 🌟

Dr. McIntyre was joined by Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, as they celebrated the official launch of our new Strategic Plan—a bold vision shaped by our community’s feedback. They also highlighted the remarkable learning and growth of our students, alongside the extensive summer construction work completed at Meridian School to enhance our learning environments. 🏫🔨

Board of Education President Jordan Sklansky shared appreciation for our staff and community's unwavering commitment to educational excellence. PTO Co-President Paula Carter also took the stage to thank our team for their tireless dedication to our students year after year. ❤️👏

Staff spent the remainder of the day collaborating in team training sessions focused on curriculum and assessment, making sure every classroom was ready to inspire our learners in the days ahead! 📚💡

Together, we are ready for a phenomenal year of growth, connection, and success. Welcome back, D102 family! 🎉💙💛

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
14 days ago, District 102
Dr. McIntyre standing in front of the staff.
Teachers sitting and listening to Dr. M.
3 teachers sitting at a table reviewing data.
Board President Sklansky speaking in front of the staff.
Dr. Sostak speaking in front of the staff.
Teachers sitting at a table listening.
3 teachers sitting at a table working.
Entire staff sitting and listening to Dr. McIntyre
The hallways are quiet... a little too quiet. 🤫✨

Our glowing neon stick-people are doing their best to fill in, but let’s be honest: these classrooms aren’t the same without the energy and smiles from our D102 students!

We miss them so much, and we can’t wait to bring these rooms back to life.

The wait is almost over. The first day of school for grades 1-8 is NEXT WEEK, Thursday, August 20! The first day of school for EC-K is Tuesday, August 25.

See you all soon! ✏️📚✨
19 days ago, District 102
First day of school of school message
Glow stick people in a dark classroom.
Stick figures moving boxes.
Glow stick people using their locker.
Glow stick person sitting in a dark classroom.
Glow stick people in a classroom.
Glow stick people standing in a classroom.
Glow stick people standing in a hallway.
Welcome to the D102 Family, New Staff! 🚌🍎
School is just around the corner and we are officially back in action for another fantastic year! Today, we welcomed our incredible new staff members to District 102. 🎉

It was an action-packed day of all things D102, featuring orientation sessions and a district-wide bus tour that gave our educators an inside look at our wonderful schools. 🏫✨

Drop a comment below to give our incoming teachers and staff a warm D102 welcome as they get ready for an amazing year ahead! 💙💛

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
26 days ago, District 102
Staff members in front of the bus.
Staff riding a bus.
Dr. McIntyre presenting to the group.
Staff members talking to one another in the lunchroom.
Staff mingling in the lunchroom.
Staff members talking and smiling.
Staff standing in the front speaking to the group.
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year in District 102! ☀️🎉

Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹

This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.

We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
3 months ago, District 102
Photo montage.
Students signing a yearbook.
boy cheering.
Kids smiling making peace sign.
Boy in photo frame.
STudents in a parade.
STudents by lockers, cleaning.
Students in line in red.
2 girls hugging.
Teachers smiling and holding a sign.
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year in District 102! ☀️🎉
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹

This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟

Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.

We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
3 months ago, District 102
STudents standing with yearbooks signing.
STudents cleaning out their lockers.
STudents standing in a line for field day.
Girls standing with their arms around each other.
Students smiling at an assembly.
STudent in a "next stop, kindergarten" sign.
STudent cheering.
Students cheering and walking down the halls.
Colorful Celebrations: D102 Wins BGPD Coloring Contest! 🎨👮‍♂️
We are so proud to announce that several of our talented elementary students took home first-place honors in the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s annual coloring contest! 🏆✨

Congratulations to all of our creative winners! Thank you for representing D102! 🎉🖍️

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
3 months ago, District 102
Students standing with Officer Diaz.
Student standing with Officer Diaz and her coloring page.
Dive Into Summer Reading! ☀️📚
Our amazing D102 librarians have put together a fantastic list of summer reading suggestions to keep our students learning and imagining all break long! 🧠✨

Resources are conveniently listed by grade level, making it easy to find the perfect book for your child. Keeping up with reading over the summer is a wonderful way to foster Continuous Learning while having fun! 🏝️📖

Happy reading, D102! 🏖️🕶️

🔗https://tinyurl.com/D102reading

#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
3 months ago, District 102
Summer reading info graphic