📅 ONE WEEK AWAY! Join Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell and the Board of Education for Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205's annual State of the District! Hear about our district's accomplishments, ongoing initiatives and what's ahead for D205! 📅 Thursday, October 29 ⏰ 7 p.m. 📍 York Community High School #WeAreD205

Happy Illinois Principal Appreciation Week! 💙 We're recognizing Michael Boraz at @SandburgD205! Thank you for your dedication to our students and the positive impact you make on the Sandburg community each day! 👏 #WeAreD205

🏫 It's America's Safe Schools Week! The safety of our students and staff remains a top priority in District 205. Watch the video below to learn more about our Safety Committee and visit our website for additional information about school safety. 🔗 vist.ly/5p7xy #WeAreD205

What a way to wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 The Latinos Unidos Club from @YorkD205 brought music, dance and culture to @ChurchvilleD205 with a special performance on the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month! #WeAreD205

🎭 It's opening night for @YorkD205 Drama! Come support York's talented performers as they take the stage for their fall play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead! 🎟️ Tickets: yorkdrama.org | York students get in FREE with their school ID! Showtimes: Thursday, Oct. 15 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 – 2 p.m. 📸: York Drama

This week, we recognize OCD Awareness Week! 💚 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects people of all ages. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and encourage greater understanding and compassion. Together, we can help create a supportive and inclusive community where everyone feels seen, valued and understood. #WeAreD205

🎉 Tracey Lukritz is our newest Excellent Educator! She has been with District 205 for 13 years! One of her favorite parts of the job is watching her students grow from kindergarten through fifth grade. Thank you for all you do for our students, Tracey! 📺: vist.ly/5na8w #WeAreD205 | @FieldD205

All District 205 schools and administrative offices are closed today. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow. #WeAreD205

A sweet lesson in kindness took flight at @SandburgD205! 🍫🪂 Inspired by Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot, @EdisonD205 5th graders visited Sandburg for a special parachute drop featuring parachutes created by Sandburg 7th grade PLTW students! A big thank you to the Elmhurst Fire Department for using its ladder truck to bring this lesson in kindness to life! #WeAreD205

A look back at a great night for @YorkD205 Special Olympics Volleyball! A few weeks ago, we celebrated our seniors and recognized their hard work and dedication to the program. Thank you to our student-athletes for the memories and for making York proud! #WeAreD205

Students across the district started the day on the move for Walk & Roll to School Day! 🚲👟 What a great way to start the school day! #WeAreD205

Getting active and having fun! @HawthorneD205 Cardio Club is giving our students a great way to get moving, build healthy habits and enjoy some time with friends! #WeAreD205

🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! This week is an important reminder to practice fire safety at home, at school and throughout our community. #WeAreD205

Keep an eye out for a familiar D205 face along the Kennedy! @JacksonD205 third grader Dominic Scheitel is featured on a GiGi’s Playhouse mural, sharing a message of acceptance, kindness and inclusion during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 📰: vist.ly/5ku4x #WeAreD205

Happy National Custodial Workers Day! Thank you to our incredible custodial staff for the care, hard work and dedication you bring to our schools each day. #WeAreD205

October is Dwarfism Awareness Month, an opportunity to celebrate individuals with dwarfism and help build greater understanding, inclusion, and accessibility in our communities. This year’s theme, “Don’t deny. Embrace.” reminds us of the importance of embracing differences, challenging misconceptions, and ensuring everyone feels seen and valued. In Elmhurst D205, we are proud to recognize Dwarfism Awareness Month as we continue Supporting All of Us for Each of Us and creating a community where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported. #WeAreD205

👀 Keep an eye out! The latest edition of Community Connections is coming soon! Inside this issue: 🔵 District 205’s Financial Strength 🟢 New Educator Academy 🟢 Institute Day 🟠 Students Explore Healthcare Careers #WeAreD205

Student voice in action! 🎤 In the latest episode of Hall Pass, Dr. Campbell visits @JacksonD205 to hear directly from fourth-grade students about how they helped develop shared expectations for their school community. From sharing ideas to working across grade levels and voting, these students are learning what it means to lead, collaborate, and make their voices heard. 🎧 Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Podbean. 👉 Explore all viewing and listening options: hallpass.vista.page #WeAreD205

🏥 Hands-on learning in action! @YorkD205 students explored careers in healthcare through the KidsMatter Springboard Series, gaining real-world experience with CPR, operating room procedures, medical equipment and more. The experience gave students an inside look at the many pathways available in healthcare while helping them build confidence in their futures. 📺: vist.ly/5k8di #WeAreD205

The @YorkD205 Homecoming Pep Rally did not disappoint! #WeAreD205