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August 29, 2025
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As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, we reaffirm that the safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority across all Skokie 73.5 schools.
To support a safe and prepared learning environment, our district has adopted ALICE as an options-based response to violent critical incidents. Each of our schools has updated its crisis plan in close collaboration with the Skokie Police Department to ensure alignment with best practices. These protocols are practiced in an age-appropriate manner at all three of our buildings.
Throughout the year, we conduct regular safety drills to ensure students and staff are prepared to respond confidently in an emergency. These include:
- Three fire drills
- One severe weather drill
- Bus evacuation drills
- A law enforcement-led drill within the first 90 days of school
We also encourage students to speak up if they see or hear anything concerning, if you see something, say something. One of the most effective ways to maintain a safe school environment is by helping students feel connected, supported, and engaged, both inside and outside of school.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers also play an important role. We ask you to follow the same principle: if you see something, say something. If you observe suspicious activity or become aware of a potential safety concern in your neighborhood, please contact 911. The Skokie Police Department remains in close communication with our district, allowing us to keep families informed about any relevant safety matters.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe, supportive, and welcoming for every student.
Sincerely,
Dr. Charles Kyle
Superintendent
Skokie School District 73.5
NEW! ZOOM PHONE SMS
This year, Skokie School District 73.5 moved to a new phone system using Zoom Phone. One benefit of this system is that your child’s teachers and staff now have more flexibility in how they can connect with you. In addition to phone calls and email, your child’s teacher(s) may also use text messaging as another convenient way to share updates. This is an added option for communication — not a replacement for the ways you already connect with your child’s teacher.
- All district text messages will come from numbers beginning with 847-676-XXXX or 847-673-XXXX or 847-324-XXXX.
- There are numbers in this range that are not assigned to the district. If you are ever unsure whether a text is really from your child’s teacher or school, you can cross-check the phone number in the Staff Directory on our district website or call the main office directly.
You always have control over these messages...
- To stop receiving texts from a school staff member, simply reply STOP.
- If unwanted messages continue from a district number, please contact your school or the district office to speak with an administrator.
- For texts that do not come from a district number, you can forward them to 7726 (SPAM) to report them.
This system follows federal regulations that protect your privacy and ensure you can opt out of school text messages at any time.
BUILDING 73.5
HELP DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OUR SCHOOLS!
Last spring, more than 100 community members came together during the Building 73.5 workshops to discuss our aging, overcrowded schools and begin shaping a plan for the future of Skokie 73.5. This fall, we are coming back together to continue that process and take the next steps toward stronger schools. Families, staff, and neighbors are invited to join the conversation, share ideas, and help guide priorities.
Session 3: Building for Tomorrow: Big Picture Decisions and Funding Pathways
October 16, 2025
John Middleton Elementary Gym
8300 St. Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Session 4: Your Voice, Your Schools: Evaluating Specific Options for Building Improvements
November 10, 2025
John Middleton Elementary Gym
8300 St. Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Visit sd735.org/building735 to register to attend. Registration is not required, but RSVPing HERE will be helpful for planning.
BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES
Our educational partners at District 219 invite the community to gather for BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES to help guide D219's work for the next five years. This is your chance to share thoughts and insights to help guide the District 219 strategic plan. Two events are scheduled in September. Please join the community on a date that works for your schedule.
Registration is not required for the community events, but please complete this RSVP form if you are interested in attending to support D219's planning efforts. Registrants can also use the form to request language support or accommodations.
If you are not able to join a community meeting, you can still provide your feedback. District 219 will share a community survey after the events.
Wednesday, September 17th
Niles North High School
9800 Lawler Av, Skokie, IL 60077
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 18th
Niles West High School
5701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
6:00-7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE MONITOR
Our Attendance Monitor system, introduced at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, allows parents to report student absences online from the convenience of a computer, tablet, or mobile phone through the PowerSchool Parent Portal website. If it's new to you this year, please print or save this guide for reference!
Guardians who do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account must call the school before 8:00 a.m. to report a student’s absence:
- At Meyer: call 847-673-1223, ext. 2
- At Middleton: call 847-673-1222, ext. 2
- McCracken: call 847-673-1220, ext. 2
Learn how to use Attendance Monitor in the Parent/Guardian Guide on our website. The Guide also includes translation options, a quickstart guide to print and save, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
STUDENT SERVICES
Niles Township District for Special Education offers developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 who live in the following school districts: 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 73.5, and 74. Screenings are offered once a month during the 2025-2026 school year. Check THIS FLYER for dates and details.
NTDSE also offers a schedule of events for parents and families. Check their ONLINE CALENDAR for details and registration information.
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS & FAMILIES
CLICK OR TAP TO REGISTER FOR PARENTS IN SCHOOL PROGRAM
CLICK OR TAP TO REGISTER FOR ELL CENTER CLASSES
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT
Welcome Back! The 2025-2026 school year is already off to a wonderful start! With smiles, excitement, and open arms, educators across the district welcomed students into our schools. Both building relationships and launching academics are a major focus for us during these opening days of the school year–critically important elements of building welcoming spaces in our schools where all students know and feel like they belong. We encourage you to ask your student about both kinds of activities from your students over the coming days!
K-5 Literacy Programming
Last spring, Skokie 73.5 adopted Collaborative Literacy, our new K-5 literacy program, after a committee of teachers from across the district spent the 2024-2025 school year assessing our students’ needs, assessing eleven programmatic options, and piloting two of them—ultimately selecting Collaborative Literacy. Collaborative Literacy is comprised of two major components: Being a Reader and Being a Writer. Together, the program gives our Skokie 73.5 K-5 students a comprehensive learning experience with Illinois State Standards for reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
This past summer, 47 general education, multilingual, and special education teachers engaged in formal professional learning, planning, and preparation for implementation this school year. We are excited to share that implementation of Collaborative Literacy in our K-5 classrooms is off to a wonderful start!
For more general information about Collaborative Literacy, feel free to explore this informational video. If you have specific questions about your child’s learning experience, please contact your child’s teacher and/or refer to their regular communications.
Benchmark Assessments. Over the next month, we will begin administering certain formal benchmark assessments in some of our classrooms at Meyer, Middleton, and McCracken. These assessments capture a clearer picture of our students' skills growth–namely in reading and math. We use the results of these assessments in order to identify students’ needs, modify our instruction to best meet students’ needs, and connect students with additional supports when needed. Each school will provide more specific information about the assessments used in their classrooms. If you are curious about the different assessments we use in Skokie 73.5, why we use them, and what we do with the results, visit our informational site to learn more: SD735.org/cia/assessments.
PTO NEWS
Join the next PTO MEETING via Google Meet on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Click HERE to join the meeting.
Start out the school year with Meyer, Middleton, and McCracken gear! Shop the back to school sale for 25% off. A portion of sales go to the PTO to help fund events, equipment, and wish-list items for our schools. Click or tap the school link to place your order!
STOCK THE STAFF LOUNGES! Let’s give our awesome staff a boost to start out the year! School staff lounges could use K-Cups, hot chocolate and tea, and individually wrapped snacks (chips, etc.). Donations can be sent to school in kids’ backpacks or dropped off at any school front office. Feel free to use the links below for ordering or additional ideas on what to donate. Thank you!
Content posted on the PTO website is managed by the PTO
Visit district735pto.org and get to know your PTO!
Questions about this calendar or events? Please email [email protected].
DISTRICT DATES
AROUND TOWN
~Ms. Beatrice, Middleton Art Teacher
We had a great first day for Kindergartners on Tuesday, August 26th. In their classrooms, Kindergartners are getting to know their teachers and classmates, and are learning our rules, routines, and procedures, here at Meyer. We have had a wonderful week!
See more photos from the first day of Kindergarten in our "First Day #2" gallery!
KINDERGARTEN DRIVE-THRU REMINDERS
Please help us keep the Drive-Thru running smoothly with these reminders:
- Enter the Drive-Thru going north on Kildare. If you need to, circle around the block to go north on Kildare, so that you are taking a right turn into the Drive-Thru (and not a left turn).
- Stay in your cars at all times, so we can keep the line moving. There is no parking in the Drive-Thru lane.
- Do not pass other cars in the Drive-Thru unless directed by a staff member to do so. The Drive-Thru is one way (going east) and one lane.
- Teach your child to buckle and unbuckle themselves on their own. If your child still needs your help, please park your car and walk to the door, instead of using the Drive-Thru.
- In the morning, please have your child wait in the car until a staff member comes to open the car door. Do not have students exit the car on their own.
Thank you for helping us keep our Shining Stars safe!
SEESAW
Seesaw is a great way to stay connected to Meyer School and your child’s teacher. Teachers can send messages, share student work, and post photos through this website and app. If you have not signed up for Seesaw yet and would like to set up your account, please contact your child’s teacher.
SAVE THE DATE: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
The Meyer Back-to-School Night will take place on Thursday, September 18th at Meyer School. Your child's classroom teacher will hold a teacher session with important information about the classroom, and the principal, Dr. Helen Wei, will share information about Meyer School in the all-school principal’s session. This is an adults-only event. Please follow the schedules below:
Preschool parents/guardians attend 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- 6:00-6:30 Preschool Teacher Sessions (classrooms)
- 6:30-7:00 Principal’s Session (Gym)
Kindergarten parents/guardians attend 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- 6:30-7:00 Principal’s Session (Gym)
- 7:00-7:30 Kindergarten Teacher Sessions (classrooms)
We look forward to seeing you there!
FALL ASSESSMENTS
Every year in the fall, we use formal assessments to understand students’ early reading and math skills. This information helps teachers plan lessons, to identify students who need extra help, and to monitor student growth. These assessments are conducted one-on-one with a teacher. We will be assessing our Kindergarten students in early literacy and math skills, for teaching and learning purposes, September 8th-12th. For more information on assessments we use in the district for each grade level, please go to SD735.org/cia/assessments. If you have questions about these assessments, please contact your child’s teacher or our school psychologist, Dr. Kristen McCann, at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
MEYER DATES
GET READY!
We are looking forward to the first day of Preschool on Tuesday, September 2nd. Preschool families, please review the arrival/dismissal information prior to the first day of school. We’re excited to get started!
Mark your calendars! Meyer’s Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th during the school day. Flyers with more details will be sent home as we get closer to the date.
Welcome Back! A big bulldog welcome to all Middleton students and families to the 2025-2026 school year! We are grateful to get started on another year of learning and growing together. Beginning last week with supply drop off on Friday, we have felt the excitement and energy your children bring into Middleton. Their joy brings our school to life, and we’ve missed them! Our students have been busy this week seeing old friends, making new ones, and reacquainting themselves with our Bulldog Expectations. We cannot wait to see where we go together this school year!
During our first week of school, Middleton students participated in:
- Bulldog Expectations learning stations to practice following Bulldog Expectations in different spaces around the building. These rotations include spaces like the bathrooms, hallways, lunchroom, recess, and the nurse’s office. Rotations are facilitated by administrators and support staff, and help students know what is expected of them as a Middleton Bulldog.
- Today, students participated in a welcome assembly that highlighted their role in creating a welcoming and safe school environment for everyone.
- Review in class with teachers of all of the routines at Middleton school that will set them up for a successful year!
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL REMINDERS
We appreciate your patience as students, staff, and families practice our new arrival and dismissal procedures. We are grateful to the Skokie Police Department for their partnership in helping us think through the separation of car drop-off and pick-up from buses.
CAR RIDERS
- Stay in your car and pull all the way up on Madison. Please do not let students out of cars until you are near a cone and there is no space in front of you.
- Follow the car in front of you into the drop off inset and back out at the end. Staying in one line will help keep everyone on the street safe.
- Do not park at the school across the street and walk to get your child. That is not Middleton property, and we want to make sure we are being good neighbors.
- Cross streets at corners. Especially along Madison, it is not safe to cross in the middle of the street where cars are doing drop off and pick up. There are crossing guards at St. Louis & Madison and Central Park & Madison.
- Only let students out on the sidewalk side of the street. We know there are sometimes carseats in the way; please move the front passenger seat, or have your child crawl over or under. Students should never be entering or exiting vehicles on the street side. All adults need to stay in cars in order to facilitate an efficient drop-off/pick-up line.
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: We are aware that the Village of Skokie has several road construction projects going on right now in the neighborhood around Middleton, in particular along Madison and down Kimball. We will reach out if any of our arrival/dismissal routes change.
We are currently routing the car lane down Trumbull to Madison as an alternative to Kimball. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
BUS
- In this first week of school, we are working hard to make sure students get to the right bus lines and are all accounted for. You can help by contacting [email protected] if you are changing your child’s dismissal.
- Some of our bus routes have changed, and we appreciate your patience with these changes. We are aware of some construction in the neighborhood, and will alert bussers if routes need to be altered due to construction.
WALK UP PICK UP
- If you are walking your student along Drake Alley towards school, please do not use the east sidewalk along the house. All of our buses are pulled up in the Drake Alley circle, and no one should be walking through the circle drive at any time.
- If you are walking to pick up a student, please meet on the grass near the basketball blacktop outside of Door 5.
RUNNING CLUB, ROBOTICS, EnrichMD
Middleton offers many enrichment programs and club options.
- 3rd-5th grade Running Club is currently open for registration through Tuesday, September 2nd, and begins on Thursday September 4th. SIGN UP HERE!
- Robotics Competition Team is currently handing out permission slips in STEAM to interested 4th and 5th grade students. If you have misplaced yours or have questions, please reach out to Mr. Pratt or Ms. Maa.
- EnrichMD is our full enrichment program that runs classes once a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This year’s fall session will run 10 weeks, from September 29th to December 11th. Watch for the Enrichment Brochure and signup information in the coming weeks.
FALL ASSESSMENTS
Middleton students will participate in benchmark testing three times per year: in the fall, winter, and spring.
- Students in 2nd-5th grade will participate in the MAP test for Reading and Math on Wednesday, September 3rd and Thursday September 4th.
- Students in 1st-5th grade will participate in CBMreading and math assessments the following week as well.
- Students who are absent on testing days will participate in make-up testing sessions on Friday, September 5th and the following week.
Thank you for encouraging your child by making sure they get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time with a charged iPad or Chromebook.
MIDDLETON GARDENS
What’s New in the Gilbert Garden and Prairie Garden. The Middleton Garden had a busy summer! The raspberries and tomatoes are coming in beautifully, and the pumpkins students planted are ready to go! Each 1st and 2nd grade class will get to pick a pumpkin from the Middleton garden to do some exploring with. Thank you to the parents and staff who have spent time caring for the garden spaces over the summer: special shoutouts to Erin Gregg, Tim Peng, Margaret Page, Rachel Van Hoose, and Betsy Seff for your work and support! We look forward to sharing future updates and opportunities to get involved! If you haven’t visited, stop by and take a peek along St. Louis and Madison to see the Gilbert Garden, and when you are in the building, take a walk through the courtyard native pollinator garden.
MIDDLETON DATES
Save the date for Middleton’s Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 17th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families are invited to hear from administration, support staff, and classroom teachers; see spaces in the building and mingle with one another. Teachers and staff are looking forward to sharing important information with families and making positive connections in support of your child's academic and social emotional growth. More information will be shared with families about this event in the coming weeks.
LIBRARY MESSAGE
Important Middleton Library Information! Each week, students will visit the library with their class to check out books. First grade students can borrow two books at a time and keep them for one week. Second through 5th grade students can check out two books at a time and keep them for up to two weeks. Students can only check out new books on their library day. Students must return a book to check out a new one.If a book is severely damaged or lost, it costs $15 to replace. Happy reading!
MIDDLETON GRANDFRIENDS
Middleton's Grandfriend's Program seeks to foster meaningful connections between our students and community members by bringing the generations together. Through storytelling, shared experiences, and mentorship, we aim to create a supportive and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow with the guidance of their grandfriends. We believe in the value of intergenerational relationships and the unique wisdom and compassion that community members can offer. Our mission is to enrich the lives of both our students and volunteers, building a stronger, more connected community. Email Joanna Szalewski at [email protected] or Kim Scurek at [email protected] if you wish to volunteer with students and support classroom needs.
Greetings and welcome to all of our students and families to a brand new 2025-2026 school year at McCracken Middle School! We are fortunate to continue to serve the students, staff, and families in our wonderfully diverse Skokie 73.5 community! Our students have been busy this getting reacquainted with classmates and the school environment. We have had a tremendous start to the school year and are looking forward to a successful year ahead. Go, Hornets!
During our first week of school, McCracken students participated in:
- a welcome assembly that highlighted the importance of creating a welcoming and safe school environment with equitable learning experiences to maximize growth and achievement.
- Advisory programming that included orientation to our new school year, advisory team building activities, and a review of our student handbook.
- a comprehensive review of social and emotional support services and resources available to students at McCracken.
- PBIS learning stations to practice the “Buzz Behavior” expectations we have throughout our building, allowing students to be successful this year! This included a rotation facilitated by administration focused on student behavior, anti-bullying and anti-hate speech outlining the importance of respect, tolerance, and inclusion as well as providing a clear understanding of the consequences of engaging in this behavior.
McCRACKEN REMINDERS
Arrival/Dismissal Safety
Please help us to keep our students, staff, families and visitors safe by following our arrival and dismissal procedures. Parents and guardians who drive their student(s) to or from school must use the Circle Drive off of East Prairie Road.
- Parents and guardians must enter the Circle Drive near the south entrance on East Prairie Road, staying on the right side of the drive for pick-up or drop-off (leave the outside lane open to exiting cars at all times). Do NOT drop off or pick up your student in the left lane.
- The Drive-Thru is for right lane drop-off and pick-up only. Do not park in the Drive-Thru lane. Please help to keep our students and staff safe at all times!
- Drivers should NOT enter the Circle Drive coming north off East Prairie. Please enter the drop off or pick up line driving south on East Prairie Road.
- Students may NOT walk through the back parking lot for any reason due to traffic.
- Students must exit school property immediately following dismissal and may not stay to congregate with peers outdoors unless involved in an extracurricular activity.
- Crossing guards are available to assist students crossing Oakton Street and Crawford Avenue and also on East Prairie Road and Warren Street.
- Students may NOT cross the street at East Prairie Road and Oakton Street unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. There is no crosswalk or crossing guards at this intersection and there is a high volume of traffic.
Before and After School
- In the morning, students have the option to enter the building between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m. through the main entrance (Door 1) to purchase breakfast in the cafeteria or report to the Learning Center to work quietly on assignments.
- Students are discouraged from arriving prior to 7:30 a.m. unless they have a scheduled activity to attend. Outside student supervision begins at 7:30 a.m.
- At 7:50 a.m., the first bell rings and all students may enter the building and go to their lockers and proceed to their Advisory class.
- School starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students are expected to be in their advisory class by 8:00 a.m. Students entering after this time will be marked tardy.
- In the afternoon, students are dismissed at 2:57 p.m. except for Tuesdays, when they are dismissed at 1:57 p.m.
- The Learning Center is open after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 until 3:55 p.m. for students who want to work quietly on assignments.
After School Communication
Please remind your student to check in with you after school about any extracurricular activities they are planning to participate in at McCracken. We have a wide variety of clubs and activities for students to choose from throughout the school year. Middle School students are expected to communicate their plans with families and caregivers and arrange for their specific transportation plan. Students have the option to walk, ride the Activity Bus. and/or get picked up depending on the timing of the activity and comfort level of our families. Please communicate and confirm this plan with your child to arrange for safe passage home after school.
Activity Bus
McCracken offers an activity bus for our students who participate in after-school activities. Some important notes about our activity bus:
- The activity bus runs every day after school.
- On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the activity bus boards at 3:55 p.m. in the bus alley.
- On Tuesday (early 2:00 p.m. release day), the activity bus boards at 3:00 p.m. in the bus alley.
- The activity bus runs a limited route that will differ from the morning and afternoon routes and stops. Families can view the stops HERE. All students riding the activity bus need to know what stop is the closest and best stop for them. Students should review this route plan with their families before riding the activity bus.
- Many of our clubs/activities end at 3:55 p.m. Some of our activities run beyond 3:55 p.m. and students participating in these activities should not plan to take the activity bus home. Please arrange for alternate transportation home.
- There is an annual $25 Activity Bus Fee for students to ride the activity bus. Payment is due no later than October 15th. Payments can be made through RevTrak. Once the payment has been received, students will receive an activity bus pass.
PURPLE PRIDE WEEK
McCracken students will be participating in benchmark assessments three times per year (fall, winter, and spring). Next week is Purple Pride Week at McCracken! Your student(s) will have the opportunity to show us what they know by doing their best on a variety of assessments.
MAP test for Reading and Math on Wednesday, September 3rd and Thursday, September 4th. On Friday, September 5th, all of our 6th graders and some of our 7th and 8th graders will be taking the CBMreading assessment. This year, our CBMmath assessment will be taking place in math classroom. Students who are absent on testing days will participate in make-up testing sessions the following week.
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your student(s) by making sure they get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at McCracken on time during Purple Pride Week with a charged Chromebook.
Thanks, as always, for your support of Purple Pride Week! If you have any questions about assessments, feel free to connect with Mr. Marty Behm, Assistant Principal, at 847-676-8234.
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING
Here at McCracken, we are proud to offer a variety of student athletic and enrichment programs. These programs allow students to exercise their strengths, tackle areas of growth, and socialize with peers. Be sure to sign your student up for one of our great extracurricular clubs or activities at McCracken! Review the MC Extracurricular Activities 2025-2026 Slideshow for more information. Updated registration and fee information will be available in September. More information will be shared with families soon!
Remember to check with the nurse to be sure we have a copy of your current physical and athletic permit, which are required for tryouts. Students will not be allowed to participate in tryouts without all of the required forms submitted. School nurses will also accept an Illinois state physical form or sports physical form, both of which are available through a physician. Please review the required health forms on our website’s Health Services page. Payment should be submitted to school offices after tryouts.
McCRACKEN DATES
Save the Date: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
The McCracken Curriculum Information program is scheduled to occur on Thursday, September 11th from 6:00-7:30 p.m Families will have the opportunity to come to McCracken to view administrative and grade level presentations from advisory and content area teachers. Some of the topics will include team practices, contact information, curriculum guidelines, grading practices, and academic support available for students at McCracken. Teachers and staff are looking forward to sharing important information with families and forming positive partnerships to support their child’s academic and social and emotional learning and growth. More information will be shared with families about this event next week.
McCRACKEN GAMES
District Priorities
WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. We will welcome and engage staff, students, families and community members in our schools.
HIRING & RETENTION. We will recruit, hire, and retain a diverse workforce and improve our human resource processes, procedures, and materials.
INFRASTRUCTURE & FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. All financial decisions and investments will meet the needs of our diverse learners and staff and promote academic and social growth. We will provide a safe, inclusive, flexible, and innovative space for teaching, learning, and growing.
TEACHING & LEARNING. All students will engage in learning experiences that are cohesive and articulated across PreK-8, flexibly designed to engage all learners and leading to rigorous outcomes for all. We will be a future-focused, real-world learning environment that is responsive, accessible, and meaningful for all. We will become a model district on the use of data for making instructional, curriculum, and programmatic decisions.
Equity Mission Statement
WE BELIEVE that inclusivity and belonging is the foundation for equity.
ALL CHILDREN CAN LEARN, at high achievement levels, when equity is infused into every aspect of education.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE the systemic inequities present in school systems and recognize the impact they continue to have on marginalized communities.
WE COMMIT to teaching, learning, and growing in order to identify and dismantle inequitable systems and to create a community where barriers are removed so that everyone can reach their full potential.
WE BELIEVE that students succeed when they can see themselves represented in our staff, curriculum, opportunities, and our shared environment. We accomplish this through professional development, curriculum revision, community engagement, and systems evaluations.
WE RECOGNIZE the need to teach our students to identify the origins of unjust systems and empower them to use their critical thinking skills and agency to responsibly disrupt the policies and practices that perpetuate inequalities.
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