School District 54

10/21/2026

Digital Citizenship Week Day 3: Be Engaged! 🌟 Use technology as a force for good—help others, tackle real-world problems, and make our digital community a positive place for everyone.

10/20/2026

Digital Citizenship Week Day 2: Be Informed! 📰 Always double-check facts, evaluate source accuracy, and think critically about social media content before sharing.

10/19/2026

Thanks to our friends at Schaumburg Township for hosting their annual Coats for Kids winter clothing drive for District 54 students. This week only - new coats, snow pants, hats, gloves and winter boots can be dropped off at the Township, the Schaumburg Township District Library and other locations. Visit https://schaumburgtownship.org/annualevents to learn more.

Winter may still feel a little ways off, but it’s never too early to help a child stay warm.

Our annual Coats for Kids winter clothing drive is back October 19-23! While you’re shopping for yourself or your family, consider picking up a new coat, snow pants, boots, hat or gloves for a School District 54 student. We’re collecting new winter gear in all sizes to help local students stay warm this winter.

Drop-off locations and hours are available at schaumburgtownship.org/annualevents

Thank you for helping make winter a little warmer for local kids!

10/19/2026

Today, District 54 joins school districts from across the nation in celebrating Digital Citizenship Week, a week designed to empower students to think critically, behave ethically and use digital devices and platforms safely. While teachers and staff help guide students to make good choices all year long, we participate in to remind students about the importance of being a good digital citizen.

Today’s reminder is Be Inclusive online! 🌐 Keep an open mind to diverse perspectives and treat everyone with kindness, respect, and empathy in all your online interactions.

10/16/2026

This issue of School District 54's Visions Newsletter includes a celebration of two Unified National Banner schools, news from tonight's board meeting, a preview of Digital Citizenship Week, a link to the SEA/SEEO Craft and Vendor Fair Nov. 7 and more. - https://mailchi.mp/sd54/school-district-54s-october-2026-visions-newsletter-5756417

10/15/2026

Thanks to the Daily Herald for featuring Thomas Dooley Elementary School Music Teacher Rhonda Conrad as one of their Top Teachers. We couldn't agree more!

https://www.dailyherald.com/20261014/education/passion-and-heart-music-instructor-at-schaumburgs-dual-language-dooley-school-among-suburbs-top/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU9t0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6aHXN4oISPSxzwTkDwVQjCuQ9XeyH0RiquaWaGHkM_1QXQHndbdDpytFvUvA_aem_NdW3dumRwqbEoM3eoAxM1A

Though not a Japanese speaker herself, music teacher Rhonda Conrad feels a responsibility to include Japanese songs in almost every singing concert she plans at Dooley Elementary School in Schaumburg....

10/14/2026

🎸 Talk about the ultimate wake-up call! As our Lakeview Lions arrived at school this morning, they were welcomed with an unforgettable, high-energy surprise performance right at the front doors from the incredibly talented Palatine High School Mariachi Band! 🎶

A HUGE thank you to the amazing student musicians from Palatine High School and their extraordinary director. What a wonderful way to wrap up celebrations at Lakeview Elementary School.

10/14/2026

Stephanie Mamakos didn’t plan to follow in her mom’s footsteps as a District 54 educator. Instead, she got a degree in interior design and worked in that industry for years, but something was missing.

“My dad always said, when you get a job make sure it’s something you love because you’re going to spend most of your day there.”

So, Stephanie returned to school for an education degree, and now drives to work excited about the day ahead. Her dedication to her Enders-Salk Elementary School students is what makes her this week’s .

💙 Best part of this job?
The students. I get to work with all these wonderful people who are kind and so hard working.

💡 Advice you always give your students?
Let’s not focus on perfection, let’s focus on progress. I want them to celebrate the things they are good at and also to embrace their mistakes and know what they need to work on.

📗 Book you recommend to students?
I love books by Chris Van Allsburg, author of The Polar Express and The Stranger. His writing is different, and his illustrations are great. I love anything with a good twist.

😯 Something your students would be surprised to learn about you?
That I’m actually shy. One of the things I tell them is that I try to put myself out there and they should too.

🎉 Favorite part of the school day?
The opportunity to work with them in small groups, so I can give them 1-to-1 support.

🗒️ School supply you can’t live without?
My planner. I still use a paper planner to track things.

😊 Something that always makes you smile?
I feel like I'm smiling every day because my class is so funny. I also love when they tell me something personal. It means a lot to me that I’m a person that they want to share something with about activities outside of the academic day.

🏫 Favorite subject when you were in school?
It always depended on my teacher. I had two teachers I really loved and they were both great story tellers.

🤔 One thing you wish every student knew?
How much I care about them. I hope they know how amazing they are and how much they are capable of achieving.

We are excited to introduce you to the people who are making a difference in the lives of children through the weekly . Who will be next?

10/10/2026

In honor of World Mental Health Day today - District 54 wants to introduce you to a new resource on our website.

This summer, District 54 created an Assistance and Support web page, filled with additional community resources provided through Schaumburg Township, local villages and other agencies. Check it out at sd54.org/page/assistance-support.

The well-being of District 54 students and staff is a top priority. All District 54 schools have full-time social workers and psychologists on staff, and families can also reach out to them for resources and assistance.

10/09/2026

Reminder - District 54 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.