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Community Consolidated School District 21

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CCSD21 is a community of schools dedicated to inspiring curiosity, supporting growth, and celebrating the unique strengths of every learner.

We proudly serve families across six communities and believe in learning that lasts a lifetime. Community Consolidated School District 21 is proud to serve students and families in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Prospect Heights and Wheeling. From Pre-K through eighth grade, our schools are places where students learn, grow and build connections with the people and communities around them. After eighth grade, our students continue their education at Buffalo Grove High School or Wheeling High School through Township High School District 214, depending on where they live. We’re proud to be part of these communities and to support our students from their earliest school experiences and beyond.

10/31/2026

Foolish mortals, beware! The spirits are stirring, the ghosts are gathering and Halloween night has arrived!

From all of us at District 21, we wish you a FRIGHTFULLY delightful Halloween! May your evening be filled with ghostly giggles, happy haunts and just the right amount of spooky fun. Remember, there's always room for one more... trick-or-treater!

And one final friendly reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight! Be sure to turn your clocks BACK one hour before retiring. You'll be rewarded with an extra hour of sleep.

Happy Halloweeeeeeeeeen!

10/30/2026

The 2026 Illinois Report Card is here, and we’re proud to celebrate six District 21 schools that earned an Exemplary designation – the highest designation possible!

Congratulations to Cooper, Kilmer, Longfellow, Poe, Riley and Tarkington!

Three additional schools earned Approaching Exemplary designations, the second-highest designation: London, Frost and Whitman.

And three schools earned Commendable designations: Holmes, Field and Twain.

As an early childhood school, Hawthorne is not included in the Illinois Report Card designation system and does not receive a school designation.

This year's report card also marks a redesigned accountability system from the Illinois State Board of Education, incorporating multiple measures of school performance, including student achievement, academic growth, English learner progress, attendance and school climate.

Behind every designation are students putting in the work, educators making a difference and families partnering with our schools. We're proud of all 13 of our school communities and remain committed to our mission to maximize the achievement and honor the uniqueness of every student, every day.

Congratulations to our entire District 21 community!

Read our full story to learn more about the redesigned accountability system and what these designations mean for our schools: https://bit.ly/4z9kFW9

10/29/2026

🎓 Calling all District 21 alumni!

We invite you to come back and see how D21 continues to support our students, families and community with a special tour of the District 21 Health Center.

Join us on Tuesday, November 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the District 21 Community Service Center and Administrative Offices (959 W. Dundee Road) to learn more about the Health Center, explore its services and see how this important resource is making a difference in our community.

Please RSVP by November 2 using this form: https://bit.ly/4yrR89z

We look forward to welcoming our D21 alumni back home!

10/27/2026

Reminder: No school for students tomorrow, Oct. 28!

Wednesday will mark an Institute Day for D21 staff, meaning students will not attend school that day.

Institute Days give our educators and staff dedicated time for professional learning, collaboration and planning to strengthen instruction and better support student learning across the district.

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Thursday!

10/24/2026

What a beautiful day for Whitman’s Trunk or Treat!

Perfect weather, creative decorations and plenty of Halloween fun made for a fantastic day of community and celebration!

A big thank-you to the Walt Whitman Elementary PTO for planning such an incredible event and to all the families, volunteers and vendors who came out to make it special. We’re grateful for the time, creativity and enthusiasm everyone brought to this wonderful D21 tradition!

Thank you for making it a spooktacular day for our Whitman community!

10/23/2026

Building skills. Solving problems. Learning by doing.

Students at Holmes Middle School spent several days last week putting their skills to the test in Project Lead the Way's "Building for the Future" unit!

Working with a single 2x4, students measured, cut and nailed together miniature wall frames featuring three studs sandwiched between a top and bottom plate. With their teacher offering some guidance along the way, Hornets took the lead on planning and construction, figuring out what worked, adjusting their strategies when it didn’t and learning through trial and error.

It's hands-on learning that builds more than walls. Students are developing problem-solving skills, practicing precision and discovering the value of persistence when tackling a real-world challenge.

10/23/2026

Happy Principal Appreciation Day!

Today, we’re celebrating our 13 amazing school leaders and the many ways they support our students, staff and families. Their leadership helps create welcoming school communities, empowers teachers and gives students opportunities to succeed every day.

Thank you for the dedication, compassion and leadership you bring to District 21. Your impact reaches every classroom, every school and every member of our community. We’re lucky to have you leading the way!

10/23/2026

Make dinner plans that give back! Join us on Monday, October 26, for a fundraising event supporting District 21.

Whether you're stopping by for ButterBurgers, Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or a Concrete Mixer, Culver’s will donate 25% of all group sales to support our schools!

Participating Locations:
📍 Culver's of Buffalo Grove: 450 McHenry Rd
📍 Culver's of Northbrook: 4105 Dundee Rd

Dine in, drive-thru or carry out, whichever is easiest for you! You must show the fundraiser flyer (digital or printed) when placing your order so District 21 gets credit.

We hope to see you there!

10/22/2026

Big discoveries are growing in the full-day preschool classroom at Whitman Elementary School!

Our youngest learners are kicking off an investigation into plants, exploring nature through hands-on sensory activities and getting ready to create their own nature-inspired art. They also planted beans and will watch them grow in their classroom window, giving them a front-row seat to the wonders of nature!

Through experiences like these, our preschoolers build curiosity, practice observation skills and discover how the world around them grows and changes. We can’t wait to see what sprouts next!

10/21/2026

: A lasting impression at Tarkington Elementary School!

One of Tarkington's stairwells is home to a colorful handprint mural that dates back to 1996 – a piece of school history that has been leaving its mark for nearly 30 years!

And here’s the best part: Among the handprints is one belonging to a parent of a current Tarkington fifth grader. Talk about a full-circle moment! What began as a small piece of school life decades ago now connects generations of the Tarkington community.

Some things change over the years, but the connections that make a school special have a way of sticking around.

Address

959 W Dundee Road
Wheeling, IL
60090

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18475378270

Website

http://www.ccsd21.org/

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