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SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
Early Edition: 2025-AUG-20
Highlights from “Skokie73.5 Days of Summer 2025,” staff and teacher work over summer break, what's new, what's next, dates to know, and meal menus for the first week of school.
2025-AUG-29
Superintendent’s safety message, Zoom Phone SMS, Building 73.5 fall sessions, D219 Building Bright Futures, Attendance Monitor, NTDSE developmental screenings, ELL Center classes, K-5 literacy programming, benchmark assessments, Coffee with the Superintendent, PTO spiritwear sales, first days of school photos, arrival & dismissal safety reminders, enrichment & extracurricular programs, upcoming back to school nights, McCracken Activity Bus and athletic games calendar, public meetings, dates to know, events around town…
2025-SEP-05
Meet the Superintendent event next week, Building 73.5 fall community engagement sessions, benchmark assessment information, ELL Center programs, PTO meeting and spiritwear sale, Back-to-School Night events at all three schools, Meyer Preschool first day photo highlights and Kindergarten Enrichment, Middleton White Pines info meeting and digital art portfolios, McCracken reminders and 8th Grade PreACT 8/9 assessment information, public meetings, dates to know, events around town, and lots of photos!
2025-SEP-12
Meet the Superintendent and Leadership Academy highlights, Building 73.5 fall community engagement sessions, Parent-Teacher Conferences, PTO call for Fall Fest volunteers and Stock the Staff Lounges, McCracken Back to School Night presentations and extracurricular programming update, save-the-dates for Meyer and Middleton Back to School Nights, picture day, and Middleton 5th Grade White Pines information meeting; Meyer Enrichment registration for kindergarteners, fun photos from around the district and schools, lost and found locker, dates to know, events around town, and so much more…
2025-SEP-19
Coffee with the Superintendent highlights and additional dates, Parent-Teacher Conference information, PTO call for volunteers and Family Night with the Chicago Wolves, school picture days, Meyer Back to School Night presentation and PBIS highlights, Meyer Parent Leaders Socktoberfest planning, Middleton PJ & Stuffy Day highlights, Back to School Night presentations, Gilbert Garden cleanup day, literacy staff professional learning, lost and found items, McCracken “Start with Hello Week” and upcoming author visit, athletic games calendar, dates to know, events around town….
2025-SEP-26
Coffee with the Superintendent dates, Parent-Teacher Conferences, picture days, PTO meeting and upcoming events; Meyer Socktoberfest, ABC Penpals, PBIS Family Connection; Middleton Pride Paws, Symphonic Band Performance, Garden Cleanup Day, lost and found; McCracken All School Read book author visit highlights, McCracken-specific conference sign-up information, enrichment programming, dates to know, events around town, more….
2025-OCT-03
Last call for Parent-Teacher Conference registration, upcoming Building 73.5 community workshops, Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting and potluck, PTO events and monthly meeting, ELL Center programs, lost and found updates, Meyer Socktober collection and Socktober Social event, Middleton Bulldogs “Together” art installation, PBIS on the playground, GIlbert Garden cleanup and Garden Club fundraiser, McCracken picture day, Student Council elections, extracurricular spectator guidelines, Illinois-ACDA Jr. Honors Chorus highlights, events around town….
2025-OCT-10
Building 73.5 fall community workshops, BPAC meeting and potluck, PTO events; Meyer Socktober events, PBIS “ears are listening,” science and literacy photos; Middleton Pride Paw incentive, White Pines reminder, assessment mailing, dressing for outdoors, Garden Club Fundraiser; McCracken clothing drive, girls basketball tryouts, Symphonic and Concert Band performance highlights, public meetings, events around town….
2025-OCT-17
Building 73.5 update and CES3 presentation, student and staff flu clinic, PTO events and family night at the hockey game, Meyer Socktober activities and math learning, Middleton Running Club 5K and Garden Club Shake Shack fundraiser, McCracken student communication expectations and girls basketball tryouts, public meetings, events around town, photos, and more….
2025-OCT-24
Building 73.5 session change and upcoming survey, student flu clinic registration, PTO events, school picture retakes, Meyer Socktober sock collection and social, outdoor recess and emergency clothing reminders, Middleton Running Club 5K and Musical parent information meeting, McCracken Red Ribbon Week and winter clothing drive, calendar dates to know, events around town, neighborhood news, photo highlights, and more….
2025-OCT-31
McCracken EXEMPLARY ISBE School Report Card designation, community support during government shutdown, immigrant protection resources, Building 73.5 update, flu clinic registrations due Monday, PTO meeting on Monday, picture retakes, outdoor recess weather and clothing reminders, Meyer Socktober wrap-up, Middleton author visit and 5K highlights, McCracken Musical ticket sales and PBIS updates, neighborhood news, more….
2025-NOV-07
Community support and immigrant protection resources, Building 73.5 survey and video greeting from Superintendent Kyle, BPAC meeting, Fall Community Digest, Meyer Gratitude Tree and “Principal for a Day” highlights; Middleton pumpkin contest winners, author visit, yearbook cover contest, 5th Grade Math Family Challenge, drop-off and pick-up reminders; McCracken Musical ticket sales, “Buzzworthy News from the Hive,” neighborhood news, dates to know, and so much more….
2025-NOV-14
Community Opinion Survey and Building 73.5 update, #ThankABoardMember messages from students, winter weather info, PTO meeting and upcoming Dengeos DineOut fundraiser, Meyer vision & hearing screenings, drive-thru and arrival/dismissal reminders, Middleton Pride Paw update, meal/snack reminders and Frozen Jr. cast info, McCracken Musical performance this weekend, a peek into the STEM lab, McCracken games calendar, neighborhood news, dates to know…
2025-NOV-21
Community Opinion Survey final days, district and school office holiday hours, PTO meeting; Meyer vision-hearing screenings, Coins for Kindness, PBIS Family Connection; Middleton benchmark testing, social emotional learning connections, Pride Paw update; McCracken Purple Pride, Choir Festival highlights, Hornet Hangout, Crafternoon for a Cause; photos, public meetings, neighborhood news, events around town…
2025-DEC-05
Community Engagement Session 4 info and RSVP, Trimester 1 report cards, PTO Dengeos Dineout and spirit wear sales, cold weather snow gear reminders, Meyer Coins for Kindness and PBIS Family Connection, Middleton Food Pantry Donation Drive wrap-up, Social Emotional Learning Corner, winter concerts, yearbook orders, McCracken Purple Pride Week, Hornet Hangout and Hornet Hive, student communication expectations and support, public meetings, athletic games, neighborhood news, so many photos and dates to know…
Trimester One report cards, note from the nurses, PTO Dengeos fundraiser and school spirit wear sales, emergency school closing information; Meyer Coins for Kindness wrap-up and upcoming save-the-dates; Middleton fine and performing arts highlights, “the week before break!” activities, cold weather clothing and arrival/dismissal reminders; McCracken cold weather arrival, dismissal, outerwear reminder, Hornet Hive Student Assembly, student reading panel; neighborhood news and events around town, more…
District and school office holiday hours, Building 73.5 updates from CES 4, upcoming survey for caregivers of diverse learners, “6 7” Day recap, PTO news and spiritwear sales, Meyer save-the-dates and Kindergarten Enrichment, Middleton Bulldog assembly and STEAM highlights, McCracken concerts and MLK Jr. Day of Service, supporting student attendance, neighborhood news, dates to know…
Diverse learners survey and student dental exams, Meyer Family Fun Night, Preschool Open House for new families, kindergarten ACCESS testing and after school enrichment, Middleton After School Nature Club at Emily Oaks, yearbook sales, arrival/dismissal reminders, 4th-5th grade Red Carpet Party and call for volunteers, McCracken band festival, MLK Jr. Day of Service, 8th grade important dates and events, attendance and cold weather reminders, PTO and Board of Education meetings, Lead-Safe Cook County information, neighborhood news, dates to know…
School year calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, transportation plan update, introduction to NEW Diligent Community Board of Education meeting platform, Diverse Learners Survey, ACCESS testing, community digital wellness parent presentation, student dental exams, PTO news and Middleton Book Fair call for volunteers, attendance and tardy reminders; Meyer Family Fun Night, preschool open house, kindergarten enrichment registration extension; Middleton "Building Healthy Relationships” program information, yearbook sales; McCracken MLK Jr. Day of Service, 8th grade graduation communication and important dates, events around town, neighborhood news…
Parent-Teacher Conference registration, BPAC meeting, “Growing Up in Public” digital wellness parent presentation, student dental exams, outdoor recess/warm outerwear reminders, Meyer Preschool open house for new families, Middleton Book Fair and Bulldog bowling in P.E., McCracken 8th grade graduation communication and important dates, MLK Jr. Day of Service photo highlights, events around town and warming center map, neighborhood news, dates to know…
Parent-Teacher Conference registration, BPAC meeting, Summer School, Preschool Open House, Kindergarten Registration for NEW students, 2026-2027 SPACE programs at Meyer, Middleton book fair and yearbook sales, McCracken Social Justice Club Market fundraiser, spelling bee, and 8th grade graduation information, events around town, neighborhood news, dates to know…
Parent-Teacher Conference registration closes on Tuesday, Summer School emails, 5Essentials Parent Survey, Diligent Community Board of Education meeting information and upcoming meeting, Annual BINGO Night, PTO events and volunteer opportunities, preschool registration for new families, kindergarten registration; Middleton Dance Party highlights and morning announcements, 5th grade math challenge, Book Fair, lost and found; McCracken World Read Aloud day highlights, Black History Month, spelling bee, 8th grade graduation communication and Hubs fundraiser, neighborhood news, events around town…
5Essentials Parent Survey, Summer School registration reminder, BINGO Night save-the-date, Student Services resources, NTDSE Timely and Meaningful Consultation information and registration, PTO events and volunteer opportunities, preschool and Kindergarten registration information, Kindergarten 100th Day of School celebration, Middleton Kindness Day and Community Volunteers, McCracken Black History Month observances, 8th Grade Graduation information and PTO fundraiser opportunities, yearbook sales, events around town, neighborhood news…
5Essentials Parent Survey, Summer School registration reminder, UPDATED student dental exam info, BINGO save-the-date, upcoming PTO events and volunteer opportunities, Taste of 73.5 info and invitation to host a booth, Board of Education Multilingual Learners workshop, Meyer Family PJ Dance Party, Middleton Enrichment and 1st-2nd Grade Running Club registration, McCracken 8th Grade PTO fundraiser and important dates to know, yearbook sales, so many photos, events around town, neighborhood news…
NEW “days-in-the-district” photo slider, 5Essentials Parent Survey needs your feedback! Summer School registration ends next week, student dental exams, BINGO night, PTO events and volunteer opportunities, public meetings, yearbook sales, Meyer Black History Month activities and artwork, Family PJ Dance Party; Middleton SPACE program for 2026-2027 and Enrichment photo highlights; McCracken 7th Grade History Fair, 8th Grade end-of-year celebration fundraisers and important dates to know; school spirit wear sales, neighborhood news and events around town…
5Essentials Parent Survey final week for feedback, Special Education Parent Office Hours, SOAR Art Exhibit, new student pre-registration, PTO events and Chicago Stars soccer outing; Meyer PJ Dance Party and Friendship Day highlights, upcoming author’s visit and Kindergarten Music “Informances”; Middleton spring learning fair and Black History Month activity highlights; McCracken Market fundraiser, Hornet Hangout and Spirit Week, 8th Grade dine-out fundraisers and graduation communication; neighborhood news and events around town….
Personnel update and parent meetings, Tuesday e-Learning information, 5Essentials Parent Survey THANK YOU!, SOAR Art Exhibit and preview gallery, Trimester 2 report cards, PTO meeting, events, and Taste of 73.5; Meyer lost and found, author visit, Kindergarten Music Informances; Middleton Trimester 2 assembly, March Madness book bracket, spring learning fair; McCracken music updates, Camp MacLean save-the-date, Hornet Hangout, All School Read voting, Paws for Patrick visit, 8th Grade graduation information and dine-out fundraisers; yearbook sales, public meetings, neighborhood news and events around town….
Personnel update and third parent meeting, Trimester 2 report cards, BINGO Night reminder, PTO events and Taste of 73.5, Enrich MEYER registration and author visit, Middleton on-time attendance info and “Blooming Together” learning fair, McCracken Robotics team update and Camp MacLean registration, photo highlights from our classrooms and schools, neighborhood news, events around town….
SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
Early Edition: 2024-AUG-18
Highlights from “Skokie73.5 Days of Summer 2024,” staff and teacher work over summer break, who's new, what's new, what's next, dates to know, and meal menus for the first week of school.
2024-AUG-23
Superintendent’s greeting, Attendance Monitor, school board election dates, back to school nights & fall assessments, school grounds & garden updates, 5th Grade White Pines Info Night, McCracken extracurricular programming & games schedule, PTO info & meetings, photos.
NTDSE developmental screenings, ELL Center parent classes, Attendance Monitor, school board election dates; school drive-thru and arrival/dismissal safety reminders; back-to-school nights, Meyer Seesaw signup and fall assessments, Middleton Enrichment and 5th Grade White Pines information night, McCracken activity bus and athletic game spectator guidelines, PTO and Cub Scouts info, dates to know.
Superintendent’s message, power outage summary, Arts in Education Week, Student/Family Handbook; Meyer Back to School Night; Middleton Curriculum Night presentations, Back to School Night save the date, rescheduled White Pines Information sessions; McCracken Curriculum Night presentations, athletic game rescheduling, orchestra registration; public meetings, dates to know.
2024-SEP-13
Student fees and program registrations, NTDSE Play & Learn preschool group, Meyer Parent Leaders meeting and family meetup, school pictures, and Fall Enrichment for Kindergarteners; Middleton Pride Paw kick-off, in-person White Pines Info Q&A and Back to School Night, drop-off and pick-up reminders, Artsonia online art portfolios; McCracken Multilingual Book Cafe and “Teen Book Chat with Churros” at Skokie Public Library; Latinx student club, activity bus registration, and school snacks; 8th grade PSAT information and 8th grade save the dates.
2024-SEP-20
Parent-Teacher Conferences, fall assessments, ELL Center Parents in Schools Program, school board election dates, Niles North Tutoring Club; Meyer PBIS kick-off, kindergarten enrichment, Socktober sock donation; Middleton Back to School Night slides, Pride Paw update, evacuation drill, Bulldog Garden newsletter; McCracken All School Read, Concert Band recognition, Multilingual Book Cafe, Latinx student club, BuzzBot Robotics team application, 8th grade PSAT information and save the dates; upcoming public meetings, events around town.
2024-SEP-27
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Illinois Resource Center family information meetings, PTO “stock the staff lounge,” Meyer Socktober festivities; Middleton Enrichment, Pride Paw update, Symphonic Band performance, safety drills, 5th grade recess update; McCracken Picture Day, school evacuation drill, additional Parent-Teacher Conference information for McCracken families, 8th Grade PSAT information and save the dates, events around town…
2024-OCT-04
Student flu clinic registration, final days to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, upcoming Board of Education and PTO meetings, Family Night at the Chicago Wolves hockey game, Meyer Parent Leaders meeting and Socktober fun, Middleton Picture Day and White Pines registration/payment, McCracken teacher fellowship and highlights from Honor Choir and All School Read; picture retakes, Girls Basketball tryouts, upcoming author visit; events around town…
Facilities Planning Engagement Team, Coffee with the Superintendent, student flu clinic registration, PTO events; Meyer Parent Leaders meeting, call for Socktoberfest volunteers, kindergarten apple tasting; Middleton Bike Survey, garden news, last call for 5th Grade White Pines registration and payment; McCracken music department recognition, Girls Who Code, tech crew for fall musical, author visit, girls basketball tryouts; news and events around town…
2024-OCT-18
Coffee with the Superintendent, Facilities Planning Engagement Team meeting invitation, student flu clinic registration, Girls Lead Program, Business Office update, Meyer Socktoberfest and student picture retakes, Middleton bicycle survey and student picture retakes; McCracken Futures Unlimited, Girls Who Code, Hornet Hangout, student picture retakes, 8th Grade PSAT information update, PTO events, dates to know…
2024-OCT-25
Facilities Planning Engagement Team meeting invitation, student flu clinic registration, PTO Fall Fest and events, fall classroom celebration reminders, Meyer Bookmobile visit and Socktober wrap-up, Middleton Bike Survey feedback request and musical parent information meeting, McCracken concert highlights and Futures Unlimited registration, dates to know, events around town…
2024-NOV-01
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), health message from the nurses, facilities planning, PTO Fall Fest, picture retakes and discount on orders, Meyer gratitude tree and PBIS family connections, Middleton Musical parent meeting, McCracken Musical information and ticket sales, Daylight Saving Time reminder, NO SCHOOL November 4 and 5, dates to know…
2024-NOV-08
National STEM/STEAM Day, BPAC meeting, NTDSE Parent Group and Developmental Screenings, PTO meeting and Fall Fest, Meyer vision/hearing screenings and dressing for outdoor recess; Middleton voting day, Lost & Found, picture retakes; McCracken Musical ticket sales, vaping info & resources, SEL resources, 8th Grade PSAT update; Board of Education meeting, dates to know...
2024-NOV-15
National School Psychology Week, Coffee with the Superintendent, public meetings, #ThankABoardMember, PTO spiritwear sales and Fall Fest photo highlights, Meyer fall classroom celebrations and Coins for Kindness, Middleton drop off & pick up reminder and teacher “Pineapple Day,” McCracken “Paws for Patrick” visit and vaping information for families, PBIS and SEL updates, video highlights, dates to know….
2024-NOV-22
District and school office holiday access, benchmark assessments, Board of Education workshops, Illinois Report Card, PTO spiritwear sale & Dengeos dine out fundraiser, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; Meyer Coins for Kindness, PBIS “space bubble,” kindergarten ABC Project and phonics activity; Middleton author visit, Hot Cocoa Celebration and Winter Gear Drive, lost and found, PBIS “recognizing feelings,” Garden News; McCracken fall musical wrap-up, Social Justice Club book club, Meet a Changemaker, dates to know, events around town….
2024-DEC-06
Coffee with the Superintendent, message from our nurses about excused absences, NTDSE Early Childhood Parent Event and Developmental Screenings, Trimester 1 report card information, PTO spiritwear sale & Dengeos fundraiser, upcoming public meetings, winter benchmark assessments, PBIS Family Connections, Meyer Coins for Kindness, playground reminders, dressing for outdoor weather; Middleton Lost & Found and winter classroom celebration; McCracken Social Justice Book Club, debate club, cheerleading tryouts; dates to know, events around town….
2024-DEC-13
Trimester 1 Report Card information, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile returns, PTO spiritwear sale & Dengeos fundraiser, upcoming public meetings, PBIS Family Connections, author visit highlights, lost & found reminders, Meyer Coins for Kindness and Meyer Mart, Middleton Garden News, McCracken winter break countdown and boys basketball tryouts, save the dates, events around town, and so much more….
2024-DEC-20
Food pantries and programs during winter break, district and school office holiday access, PTO spiritwear sales, Skokie warming centers, Meyer Mart and Kindergarten Enrichment, Middleton Family Involvement Survey and Warming Hearts thank yous, McCracken MLK Jr. Day of Service & Food Drive and 8th Grade information updates, cheerleading and boys basketball tryouts, save the dates, events around town, photo highlights, and more….
2025-JAN-10
Facility & Infrastructure Community Meeting, NTDSE Family & Community Events, PTO meeting and call for volunteers, ACCESS testing, attendance reminders, Meyer Family Fun Night & Kindergarten Enrichment, Middleton family reading night & Emily Oaks winter nature program, McCracken MLK Day of Service & Food Drive and UPDATED 8th Grade Information, public meetings, dates to know, events around town, and more….
2025-JAN-17
Facilities & Infrastructure Community Meeting, Coffee & Conversation with the Superintendent, ACCESS testing, Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting, Meyer Parent Leaders (MPL) meeting and PBIS Family Connections, Middleton Cozy Reading Night, McCracken MLK Jr. Day of Service & Food Drive, 8th Grade Celebration Planning Committee, public meetings, dates to know, events around town….
2025-JAN-24
Facilities & Infrastructure Community Meeting, Coffee & Conversation with the Superintendent, Parent-Teacher Conferences, potential mass deportation information, BPAC meeting, PBIS Family Connections, attendance reminders, Meyer Movie Night and Preschool Vision+Hearing Screenings, Middleton drop-off/pickup reminder, McCracken Arrival/Dismissal Safety information, BuzzBots Robotics win, 8th Grade Popcorn Fundraiser and graduation pictures, PTO Portillo's fundraiser, public meetings, events around town….
2025-JAN-31
Immigrant Protection Resources, Parent-Teacher Conferences, BPAC meeting, emergency preparedness at home, NTDSE family events, PBIS Family Connections, Notice of Public Hearing; Meyer Movie Night, Preschool Open House for new families, 2025-2026 SPACE programs; Middleton Cozy Family Reading Night photos, enrichment registration, book fair, important reminders about student dismissal changes and devices in school; McCracken Spelling Bee, updated 8th grade graduation information, games schedule; PTO news and updates, events around town….
2025-FEB-07
Facilities & Infrastructure Community Meeting, Parent-Teacher Conference registration, dental exams for students, public meetings, PTO regular meeting and Portillo’s fundraiser, Preschool Open House for new families and registration for the 2025-2026 school year, Middleton Book Fair and winter/spring Enrichment registration, McCracken tech crew opportunity and Random Acts of Kindness Day Cookie Drop, updated 8th grade information and important dates to know, events around town….
2025-FEB-14
Village of Skokie water main break and emergency notification resources, dental exams for students, PBIS & social-emotional resources, PTO news and meeting date change, Meyer Preschool Open House for new families and Preschool registration dates; Middleton Enrichment registration and Book Fair make-up day, McCracken academic resources and 7th grade History Fair, 8th grade graduation notes, classroom activity photos, events around town….
2025-FEB-21
Upcoming public meetings and Board of Education workshop, proposed changes to U.S. Department of Education, PTO Taste of 73.5 information and registration; Meyer Preschool Open House for new families, preschool registration dates, and “We Read Together” at Skokie Public Library; Middleton SPACE information for 2025-2026, McCracken yearbook sales and 7th Grade History Fair highlights, Village news and events around town….
2025-FEB-28
BOE Workshop and upcoming public meetings, 5Essentials Parent Survey, SOAR Art Exhibition, PTO “stock the staff lounge” call for donations; Meyer Preschool registration and developmental screenings; Middleton 1st Grade “soft start” arrival; McCracken concert highlights, international garden news and call for experts, 8th grade fundraising updates, yearbook sales; photo highlights, news and events around town…
2025-MAR-07
Superintendent Search survey and focus groups, 5Essentials Parent Survey, Facilities & Infrastructure Community Meeting, NTDSE Timely & Meaningful Consultation meeting, BPAC Spanish Literacy Night, BINGO Night, PTO “stock the staff lounge,” Meyer Preschool registration and developmental screenings, Middleton Running Club & Dengeos fundraiser, McCracken “Hornet Hangout” Spirit Week & band concert highlights, SOAR Art Exhibition, events around town….
2025-MAR-14
Superintendent Search focus groups and survey, Coffee with the Superintendent, 5Essentials Survey, BINGO Night, Trimester 2 Report Cards, upcoming assessments, PTO Taste of 73.5; Meyer Kindergarten registration, Preschool registration and developmental screenings, PBIS Family Connection; Middleton yearbook pre-order, Running Club, Musical fundraiser; McCracken Camp MacLean info, Social Justice Club fundraiser, band and choir highlights, All School Read voting, yearbook orders, 8th grade graduation information….
2025-MAR-21
Superintendent Search Survey, Trimester 2 report cards, 5Essentials Parent Survey, Facilities & Infrastructure Coordination Meeting, April 1 e-Learning Day, BINGO Night, upcoming assessments, PTO Taste of 73.5; Meyer Story Night and Pajama Day, Spring Enrichment, kindergarten registration for new students, music “informances”; Middleton yearbook pre-orders, Running Club, P.E. Wall of Fame; McCracken Robotics Team competition, yearbook orders, Camp MacLean reminders, 8th Grade end of year celebration update, photo highlights, events around town, and more….
2025-APR-04
Superintendent Search Survey continues until 11:59pm, Building 73.5 school improvement plan, NTDSE developmental screenings, K-5 literacy programming, kindergarten registration, BINGO Night highlights, PTO Taste of 73.5 this weekend, Meyer Story Night and Children’s Book Drive, Middleton “recess refresh” and IAR assessment, McCracken 8th grade parent updates, Camp MacLean reminders, IAR assessment, 6th grade author visit, April Show-ers open house, McCracken Garden call for expertise and volunteers, events around town, and so much more…
2025-APR-11
Board of Education presentation of Superintendent Search Leadership Profile and survey results, Building 73.5 update and Community Engagement Session information, Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) for grades 5 and 8, PTO meeting and event highlights, Staff Appreciation Week events, Bernie’s Book Bank drive, PBIS family connections, Meyer Parent Leaders (MPL) meeting, Middleton save-the-dates and Assyrian Club Akitu Table, McCracken April Show-ers open house and Garden Club Plant Sale, district and school dates to know, events around town….
2025-APR-18
Superintendent Search leadership profile and survey results, Building 73.5 Community Engagement Session 1, Summer School information, PTO news and staff appreciation week plans, Meyer Showcase and Scholastic Book Fair, Middleton save the dates and McNally Park reminders, McCracken “On to 6th Grade” and Illinois Science Assessment, photo highlights, events around town, and much more….
2025-APRIL-25
Building 73.5 update and thank you, updated 2025-2026 school calendar, Summer School, PTO Staff Appreciation events and opportunities; Meyer Showcase and book fair, Middleton Musical and Fitness Night save-the-date; McCracken Unite Against Racism, Specials class selection for 7th and 8th graders, Purple Pride Week, Garden Club Plant Sale; photo highlights, dates to know, events around town….
2025-MAY-02
Building 73.5 Community Engagement Session #2, BOE reorganization meeting, spring benchmark assessments, PTO Staff Appreciation Events & Middleton Chicago Bears “Mini Monsters Clinic” (volunteers needed!); Meyer Kindergarten music “informances” & “On to 1st Grade” parent event, End-of-the-Year Bash & Toy Swap; Middleton community social studies presentations, save the dates, Lion King Jr. musical; McCracken “On to 6th Grade” parent information night, Camp MacLean reminders, Garden Club Plant Sale; district & school dates to know, events around town…
2025-MAY-09
Building 73.5 Community Engagement Session #2, technology advisory, Summer School reminder, SchoolKIDZ supply kit orders, BPAC Urdu Literacy Night and Potluck, Bilingual Education Award, Project Lead the Way designations, Board Meeting update, Meyer “On to Kindergarten” and End-of-the-Year Bash, Middleton yearbooks and Running Club 5K(ish), McCracken “On to 6th Grade” digital resources and Camp MacLean reminders, photo highlights, dates to know, events around town…
2025-MAY-16
Building 73.5 Community Engagement Session #2, Summer School reminder, SchoolKIDZ supply kit orders, food pantries and programs during summer break, PTO board member elections; Band performance highlights, Meyer End-of-the-Year Bash and toy swap, On to Kindergarten; Middleton 1st-2nd Grade 5K(ish), Chicago Bears Mini Monsters program, end of year countdown; McCracken On to 6th Grade online resources, 8th Grade graduation updates, No Referral Challenge, Orchestra concert invitation; photo highlights, dates to now, events around town…
2025-MAY-23
Building 73.5 update, SchoolKidz supply kits, food pantries & programs during summer break, Illinois Summer EBT Program; PTO spirit wear sales, board member invitation, email list sign-up; Meyer JumpStart Kindergarten, 2025-2026 SPACE programs, save the dates; Middleton end of year countdown and event photo highlights; McCracken graduation updates, last day of school activities, garden photos; dates to know, events around town….
2025-MAY-30
Interim Superintendent’s greeting, SchoolKidz supply orders, report cards; food pantries, programs, and library lunches for kids; PTO spirit wear sales, public meetings, save the dates, Meyer and Middleton extended care programs for 2025-2026; Meyer Kindergarten registration, social/emotional resources for summer, JumpStart Kindergarten; Middleton Mini Monsters program highlights; McCracken graduation highlights, last day of school activities, “On to 6th Grade survey,” All School Read title, events around town….
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
2023-AUG-23
Superintendent’s welcome, behavior response protocol, health forms, benchmark assessments, Meyer party on the playground and curriculum night, Middleton dismissal information, McCracken orchestra and PSAT information....
2023-SEP-01
Skokie's Village Seal Community Survey, 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbook, McCracken curriculum event, upcoming 5th Grade White Pines outdoor education trip, Meyer Parent Leaders....
2023-SEP-08
Family Connections, Student Services news, PTO meetup and spirit wear sale, Meyer Parent Leaders, Middleton Portillo's fundraiser, McCracken Curriculum Night presentations and Orchestra info, McCRACKEN GAMES calendar....
2023-SEP-15
Parent-Teacher Conference information, Meyer Enrichment programs and Parent Leaders events, Middleton Artsonia portfolios, McCracken games calendar and Girls Who Code sign-up, PTO news and Book Fair support....
2023-SEP-22
Parent-Teacher Conference registration, Niles Township Clothing Center support for families in need, Meyer Parent Leaders Family Meet-up, Middleton Book Fair, McCracken attendance and safety notes, Niles North tutoring, PTO welcomes you....
2023-SEP-29
Coffee & Conversation with the Superintendent, Parent-Teacher Conference final sign-up days, Meyer Socktober fun and arrival/dismissal safety notes, Middleton readers, McCracken All School Read highlights....
2023-OCT-06
Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Hightower, flu vaccines for students, Meyer Socktober activities, many Middleton photos, McCracken PJammin fundraiser, PTO events....
2023-OCT-13
Updated school calendar, PTO Fall Fest, Coffee with the Superintendent, Meyer Parent Leaders meeting, Middleton news, McCracken Girls Basketball tryouts...
2023-OCT-20
Coffee & Conversation with the Superintendent, student flu clinic signup, Meyer Socktoberfest, Middleton Digital Citizenship Week, McCracken 8th grade PSAT information, PTO Fall Fest highlights...
2023-OCT-27
Fall celebration information, Coffee & Conversation with the Superintendent sign-up, Meyer vision and hearing screenings, Middleton White Pines highlights, McCracken Spotlight on Success and 8th grade PSAT, PTO news...
2023-NOV-03
School picture retake dates, Meyer Socktober wrap-up, Middleton STEAM Challenge, McCracken Musical and ticket sales, PTO calendar of meetings and events....
2023-NOV-10
District Office holiday access, StarNet family events, Meyer safety reminders, Middleton 5K photos and Family STEAM Challenge, this weekend's McCracken Musical, important information about dogs in public areas, PTO news...
2023-NOV-17
District & school office holiday access, December Coffee with the Superintendent, BPAC & StarNet events, end of trimester information, Thanksgiving food distribution, Meyer Coins for Kindness, Middleton VR space exploration, McCracken therapy dogs, PTO news...
2023-DEC-01
Support for families experiencing homelessness, benchmark assessments, Meyer PJ Day, Middleton yearbook pre-orders, McCracken cheerleading tryouts and choral exchange concert, attendance reminders, photos, PTO news....
2023-DEC-08
Report card and benchmark assessment information, Medicaid renewal reminder, Meyer Coins for Kindness, Middleton Community Week (and a really full Lost & Found!), McCracken Purple Pride Week and Cheerleading tryouts, news from the Bands....
2023-DEC-15
Report card delivery information, lost+found items, fall Community Digest, Meyer Coins for Kindness wrap-up, Middleton STEAM Challenge results and Community Week, McCracken Made Pop Up Market and Niles North Curriculum+Activities Night....
2023-DEC-22
Winter Break office hours and availability, English Learner Toolkit, NTDSE events, Meyer Mart highlights, winter Enrichment information, Middleton and McCracken concert highlights, 8th grade Curriculum and Activities night, and tons of photos....
2024-JAN-12
Birth to Five Illinois Survey, ACCESS testing, Meyer Winter Enrichment, Middleton student council dance party, 8th grade upcoming important events, MLK Day of Service cancellation due to weather forecast...
2024-JAN-19
ACCESS testing, Meyer Movie Night and arrival/dismissal safety reminders; Middleton Glow Dance and PTO request for volunteers, EnrichMD update, yearbook orders; McCracken Food Drive and 8th grade events....
2024-JAN-26
Parent-Teacher Conferences, February BPAC meeting, in-school dental exams for students, Meyer Preschool Open House for new families, Middleton SEL newsletter, McCracken Food Drive and HUB's dine out fundraiser....
2024-FEB-02
UPDATED Parent-Teacher Conference details, Earned Income Tax Credit information, in-school dental exams, "Bo Bo" the Meyer singing coach, Middleton Enrichment, McCracken Food Drive and February attendance incentive, PTO meeting, save the date for BINGO NIGHT....
2024-FEB-09
Property Tax Relief Grant information, Bingo Night call for volunteers, World Read Aloud Day photos, Meyer Preschool Open House, Middleton assessment packets and Enrichment reminder, McCracken attendance incentive, Taste of 73.5...
2024-FEB-16
Skokie73.5 BINGO NIGHT, Coffee+Potluck co-hosted by Superintendent Hightower and the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee, Parent University, Caring Hearts Classroom Drive, Multilingual Books for Middle School Students, Meyer Preschool Open House and upcoming Music "Informances," Middleton Enrichment update and news from the fish tank, McCracken author visit and Camp MacLean information, PTO news and events....
2024-FEB-23
BINGO Night, e-Learning survey, Coffee+BPAC potluck, Taste of 73.5, Caring Hearts, Meyer Preschool program, Middleton EnrichMD reminder, McCracken History Fair and Multilingual Library Project, PTO news...
2024-MAR-01
Coffee+BPAC potluck signup, e-Learning and 5Essentials surveys, IAR and summer school, Preschool registration, Middleton attendance calls, McCracken History Fair and Hornets Hive, Caring Hearts, PTO news....
2024-MAR-08
BOE Equity Committee Survey, SOAR exhibit, IAR testing, 5Essentials survey, Meyer parking reminders, Middleton 1st-2nd grade Running Club, McCracken All School Read and yearbook orders, news from the PTO....
2024-MAR-15
e-Learning on March 19th, 5Essentials Survey, Parent University, Taste of 73.5 update, Meyer Parent Leaders meeting, Kindergarten registration, Meyer-Middleton author visit, Herm's DineOut, McCracken Robotics Tournament...
2024-MAR-22
Spring break office staff availability, Coffee with the Superintendent invitation, Meyer kindergarten Spring Enrichment, Middleton eclipse art and 3rd Grade Concert highlight, yearbook orders, NEW 8th Grade graduation information, Taste of 73.5....
2024-APR-05
Coffee with the Superintendent, Parent University, Meyer Family Fun Night, Middleton DineOuts and Literacy Night, McCracken "On to 6th Grade" and 5th grade visit, Camp MacLean survey, April Show-ers, PTO meeting, Taste of 73.5....
2024-APR-12
Photos from the solar eclipse, PTO Taste of 73.5, BOE meeting, Meyer Showcase and Book Fair, Middleton Musical ticket information and Literacy Night Book Swap, McCracken April Show-ers and Book Fair...
2024-APR-19
Bring a Kid to Work Day, Summer School information, Parent University, Meyer Showcase and Book Fair, Middleton Literacy Night, McCracken Book Fair, Illinois Science Assessment, graduation information....
2024-APR-26
Public meeting dates, registration for returning students, PTO staff appreciation activities, Meyer Showcase and Book Fair, Middleton Literacy Night, McCracken "On to 6th Grade" and April Show-ers highlights...
2024-MAY-03
Summer school registration, upcoming public meetings, PTO staff appreciation events, Meyer spring assessments and kinder music program, Middleton fitness night, McCracken Purple Pride Week and "On to 6th Grade"....
2024-MAY-10
Dogs on school and park grounds, SchoolKidz supply kit orders, Meyer End-of-Year Bash, Middleton 5th Grade Farewell and library news, McCracken plant sale, Camp MacLean reminders and 8th grade graduation information, PTO news....
2024-MAY-17
Final 8th grade graduation notes and Camp MacLean highlights, Middleton countdown and 5th grade farewell, Meyer End-of-Year Bash and On to Kindergarten, SchoolKidz supply sales, district traffic study, public meetings, PTO elections....
2024-MAY-24
Summer EBT benefits, SchoolKidz supply kits, Meyer Early Bird sign-up and JumpStart Kindergarten, Middleton 5th grade farewell and garden news, McCracken "no referral challenge" and graduation reminders, PTO elections....
2024-MAY-31
Report card information, SUN Bucks, summer meals and summer reading; 5th grade farewell and 8th grade graduation, SchoolKidz supply kits, Middleton garden volunteer days, thank yous and congratulations, a video, and tons of photos!
