🌟 HAPPY HR PROFESSIONALS DAY 🌟 At Cicero District 99, we're proud to celebrate the incredible team of Human Resource professionals who support and strengthen a district of more than 1,700 employees every single day. Behind the scenes, this small but mighty group carries out a wide range of responsibilities that keep our district thriving: ✅ Guiding recruitment efforts and representing D99 at job fairs to bring in the best talent ✅ Partnering with universities and colleges to shape the next generation of educators ✅ Supporting staff with PD, licensure, and continuing education opportunities ✅ Providing assistance with FMLA, accommodations, and employee well-being ✅ Managing employee onboarding to ensure new team members feel welcomed and prepared ✅ Leading mentorship programs that help staff grow and succeed in their careers Their work is more than paperwork and processes — it's about people. Every day, they help build an environment where teachers, staff, and administrators can focus on what matters most: serving students and families with excellence. To our HR team: Thank you for your tireless efforts, your commitment to fairness and compliance, and your dedication to creating a supportive workplace for all. Your impact reaches every classroom, every office, and every student in District 99. 👏 Let's take a moment today to celebrate their essential work — and if you're interested in joining our team they're always here to help: cicd99.edu/jobs #WeMoveForwardTogether #AvanzamosJuntos #HRProfessionals

What exciting day!! Our new teachers from Spain and Puerto Rico got to meet their principals and asst. principals today… while enjoying a Chicago style lunch of Italian beef and sausage! Welcome to Cicero District 99!! 😃⁦@D99Cicero⁩

We are so ready for a fun day… can’t wait to learn some great new ideas to implement into our mentoring program! 😃💡 ⁦@D99Cicero⁩

👩‍🏫 HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE HEART, SOUL, AND SUPERPOWER OF OUR SCHOOLS 🍎 This week, Cicero District 99 proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the incredible work, passion, and heart that or educators pour into every single day. Every day, before the bell rings, teachers are already thinking about your child: 📚 Crafting engaging lessons 🧠 Differentiating instruction for 25+ unique learning needs 📝 Grading assignments late into the night 💡 Finding creative ways to spark curiosity ❤️ Supporting students through challenges—academic, emotional, and personal They're counselors when a student walks in with heavy eyes. They're coaches when confidence is running low. They're cheerleaders when a student finally "gets it." They're lifelong learners constantly adapting to new methods, technologies, and standards. They are defenders of potential — sometimes believing in students even before they believe in themselves. And when the day ends? They plan, call parents, collaborate with colleagues, mentor new teachers, and attend meetings — all while thinking about how to do it even better tomorrow. It's not just a job. It's an act of love repeated daily. 👏 This week, and every week, we say: "Thank you for showing up, for standing in the gap, and for being role models, advocates, and dream igniters." What would we do without teachers? We don't even want to imagine it! To all our educators at Cicero District 99 — thank you for being the heartbeat of our schools. Your impact echoes for generations! #WeMoveForwardTogether #AvanzamosJuntos #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

Learning about the many supports that are offered through the District 99 Coaching Staff... After a "Speedy PD" round of intros to the multiple facets of coaching, our Mentees know who to reach out to for whatever needs they may have! Coaching is magical! @D99Cicero 😃🪄

Our mentors are having a great time as they reflect on having grown "snow" much so far this year!! ☃️❄️😄 What a great group! #MentorsAreAwesome #MovingForwardTogether #AvanzamosJuntos @D99Cicero @west40ISC Our partnership with West 40 makes our meetings extra special!