Summer Wishes

We wish you a safe and enjoyable summer with family and friends. Please visit the school and District 35 websites during the summer break for updates and information. We will resume our weekly email news on Monday, August 22nd. Enjoy the summer days ahead!

The District 35 Administrative Team

Welcome Mrs. Betty Weir!

We are pleased to announce the Board of Education has approved the appointment of Mrs. Betty Weir as the district’s Director of Professional Learning.

Betty joins us from The Winnetka Public Schools where she has most recently served as the Principal of The Skokie School. She brings with her a familiarity with our local area and a passion for collaborative learning opportunities. Colleagues describe Betty as viewing education as a life-long pursuit and she inspires those around her to grow and strive for continuous improvement. Mrs. Weir will assume her new role on our administrative team on July 1st and we look forward to her contributions as we address our strategic priorities across the District 35 schools.

Purchase School Supplies!

The PTO’s annual online school supply sale is OPEN. Use order code: GLE201 and click here to order. Shop online and save time. Each pack contains exactly what the school supply list requests. The supply pack ordering is extended to 7/4. All supplies will be delivered directly to your home in August.

2022-23 Bus Registration

If you are interested in registering for bus transportation for the 2022-2023 school year, please click here for registration and payment details. To register and pay online for bus service for next year, please visit our Family Access site.

Please register by July 6, 2022, to avoid a $50 late fee.  To/from Park District ONLY registrations received after August 10, 2022, will be processed as quickly as possible with no guarantee of ridership start date.

If you require further information on the busing program, contact Mrs. Gayle Stone in the Glencoe School District Business Office at 847-835-7800.

COVID Health Protocols

Please continue to support us as you monitor your child daily for symptoms. If your child has symptoms, please keep them home and complete a COVID test to return to school. Effective March 22nd, due to the LOW COVID-19 Community levels and updated IDPH guidance, we are approved to use antigen or PCR tests (including HOME tests) to clear a symptomatic individual to return to school. Antigen tests are available in our school nurse offices should a child or staff member exhibit symptoms during the school day. We can accept a PCR test (including a rapid PCR) or an Antigen test. If using a home test, please provide an image of the test result including the date and name of the individual tested to your school nurse.

Summer Explorations Registration is Open!

Online registration for Glencoe School District 35 Summer Explorations 2022 is now open!  Summer Explorations 2022 runs from June 13th to July 8th, with classes running from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M

Visit http://summerschool.glencoeschools.org to register your child(ren) for engaging classes. If you have questions, please contact Ben Baird at 847-835-7803, or bairdb@glencoeschools.org.

Updates in District 35

Effective Monday, February 28, 2022: District 35 schools will be a mask optional environment for all, aligned with the CDC guidance. District 35 buses and school transportation will now also be a mask optional environment.

We thank our parents and staff for the care, patience, and partnership you have shown throughout all phases of this pandemic. We ask for your ongoing partnership to ensure that our schools remain welcoming and safe environments for all students to learn and thrive regardless of personal masking decisions. As we navigate this next phase, District 35 will lead with respect and empathy.

Parent Communication on Health Protocols:
- February 27th update to staff and families
- February 22nd update to staff and families

TrueNorth 804

Our district is a member of TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804. We share resources with 17 other school districts in our region so that we can provide every student the opportunity to learn and reach their full potential. Through TrueNorth, our students can access academic and behavior support, and our staff can engage in high-quality professional learning that impacts student growth here in District 35. TrueNorth (formerly NSSED, or Northern Suburban Special Education District), is committed to the possibilities in every learner, every day. Please visit truenorth804.org to learn more about the cooperative and watch an introduction video.

Safe Routes to Schools

We are excited to see so many students biking or walking to school again. Please view the Safe Routes to Schools information here to be aware of crossing guard locations, stop signs, and recommended routes for our students. Please also be mindful of the helmet law in Glencoe - all children under the age of 16 must wear a helmet while on a bicycle, scooter, or skateboard. Thank you for your support of this critical safety measure.

Directory Information

The school district may release directory information which includes:

Student Name
Address
Grade level
Birth date and place
Parent(s)/guardian(s) name and address
Period of attendance in school

Additionally, student pictures without identifying information may be posted on the district web page with informational pieces. Any parent(s)/guardian(s) may prohibit the release of any or all of the above by delivering a written objection to the Building Principal.