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. 💙

Today we welcomed Adam Peterson for a school assembly sponsored by our PTO! He TOLD us a story (that he wrote) and helped our Tripp Tigers write their OWN story! We learned about Be Nice. Be Kind. Be The Yellow. We will continue to work to be the YELLOW in the lives of others.

🍁✨ 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! 🍂🦃

🎨💖 Our amazing student council members at Tripp got creative, coloring beautiful pictures for Fill a Heart 4 Kids! These heartfelt masterpieces will be attached to Thanksgiving food boxes, spreading love and joy to homeless and at-risk children. 🦃🍽️ A small act of kindness that makes a BIG impact! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

It's time to celebrate our incredible substitutes who step in and step up, ensuring learning never skips a beat. 💡 Your dedication, adaptability, and heart make a lasting impact on students’ lives. 🏫 Thank you for all you do! 💙 #D102 #EveryStudentEveryDay

As American Education Week comes to a close, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible educators, students, and families who make learning a priority every day. Together, we’re building a brighter future—one lesson, one conversation, one step at a time. Thank you to everyone who supports the power of education! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🌟 Today, Tripp's kindergarteners gathered for a heartwarming Foodless Feast! 🌟 The morning was filled with poetry, songs, and creative placemats showcasing what they’re grateful for. As a special highlight, they celebrated their generous donations to the Buffalo Grove food bank. 🥫❤️ This was such a beautiful way to come together as a grade level and reflect on gratitude. A huge thank you to the incredible kindergarten team for making this memorable experience possible! 💛👏 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎉 Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our schools run smoothly. These professionals include clinical service, maintenance, food service, health and student services, paraeducators, technical service, and transportation workers. 📚👏 Let's show our appreciation! Share your gratitude in the comments below or give a shoutout to someone who’s made a positive impact in your school community.

🌟We are thrilled to announce a new quarterly recognition program celebrating students from grades K-8 who exemplify the qualities outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate! 🌟 Each quarter, principals and teachers from every school will select five outstanding students who demonstrate these key competencies. At last week’s school board meeting, Board President Jordan Sklansky had the privilege of presenting certificates to our first group of honorees! 🏆 Congratulations to these amazing students for their hard work and dedication! We can't wait to recognize even more inspiring students in the quarters to come. 💙 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎉Let's celebrate D102's School Board Members! They are dedicated leaders who guide our schools with vision, compassion, and commitment. Their hard work ensures that every student has the opportunity to succeed. 🌟 Thank you for your service and for making a lasting impact on our community! 🙌💙 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #SchoolBoardMembersDay

💛 Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Today, our students and staff came together across the district to celebrate kindness by wearing their brightest yellow! 🌞 Each letter in YELLOW represents a key part of what kindness is all about: ✨ Y is for You—kindness starts with each of us. ✨ E is for Engage—connecting with others with an open heart. ✨ L is for Listen—taking time to truly hear one another. ✨ L is for Learn—about one other. ✨ O is for Offer—lending a hand whenever we can. ✨ W is for We—because kindness is something we build together. By wearing yellow, we’re raising awareness that kindness can brighten our community. 🌼 Be nice. Be kind. Be yellow. 💛 #BeYellow #KindnessDay #ChooseKindness

Good morning! As a reminder tomorrow is Early Dismissal AND Kindness Day! Students will be dismissed at 2:00pm. If you have a change in transportation please send a note to school or call the office before 12:00pm at 847-955-3600. In honor of Kindness Day students are invited to wear YELLOW. Have a great day! Tina Schenk

✨ Shoutout to our amazing School Psychologists! ✨ Every day, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, families, and team. You’ll find them diving into data, guiding solution-focused conversations, and standing by families during critical moments. Their expertise drives our decisions and helps us keep D102 moving forward, together. Thank you, School Psychologists, for all that you do! 💙📚

Art to Remember 11/22 deadline for families to order personalized keepsakes 12/12 orders will be delivered Tripp School is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember that gives you the opportunity to purchase keepsake items with your child's artwork on them. Proceeds benefit D102 PTO and the art programs at Pritchett and Tripp! Just head to ArtToRemember.com and search for your child’s name, enter their online order code, or upload artwork from home and start shopping!

Congrats to the winners of our character tissue box contest! Some stories featured were Mercy Watson, The Magic Treehouse, and the Wild Robot. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!

District 102 had another successful Safety Night! Parents attended a Stop the Bleed training and attended sessions on topics such as suicide prevention, building healthy home routines, child CPR, and more. Officer Diaz presented about safety at home and school. Families who attended were entered into a free raffle to win *huge* gift baskets containing family games, books, and craft activities!