The Winnetka Public Schools District 36

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District 36 serves students in grades K-8.

For decades, the Winnetka Public Schools have led the nation in progressive education and served as a model for educators who value the development of the whole child.

11/04/2026

From honoring our school leaders during Principal Appreciation Month in October to wrapping up Safety Month, enjoying Halloween festivities, 🎃🐈‍⬛👻 the Butterfly Migrations 🦋 and Washburne Autumnfest, our schools have been filled with meaningful learning experiences, fun activities & beloved Winnetka traditions this fall. 🍁🍂

Thank you to Winnetka teachers, staff and families who help make each season special in our schools! 💚

10/31/2026

Halloween safety tips from our Therapy Dog, Winnie! 🐕🎃💜 Wishing all of our families a safe, sweet and spooky day.

10/31/2026

HALLOWEEN (Pt. 2) 🎃🕸️👻🫧☠️✨🕷️💜

10/31/2026

10/28/2026

A few highlights from recent weeks in Winnetka:

Learning in action through literacy, math, art and professional learning. 💡

Our incredible Early Childhood team with Mr. Finnerty and Winnie, our Therapy Dog. 🐕

Students and staff wearing orange, the national color of bullying prevention, to show their commitment to kindness, inclusion and belonging during Unity Week. 🧡

Spooky season fun! 🎃

10/21/2026

It’s Principal Appreciation Week! We 💚 our Winnetka Principals. As always, students best articulate what it is that makes them special.

10/19/2026

Dr. Tess received a lesson in symmetry from this studious young scientist preparing for the Butterfly Migration. 🦋🥹

10/19/2026

Students singing Happy Birthday to newly hatched monarchs!
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Our annual butterfly migration is a beloved Winnetka tradition spanning more than 40 years. Rooted in Progressive Education, this is a beloved experiential and meaningful learning opportunity for our Kindergarteners, weaving together literature, math, science and the arts.

Throughout the study, students explore the life cycle of butterflies by caring for chrysalises, investigating butterfly habitats, studying migration patterns and creating hand-painted wings. The experience culminates each fall in a colorful “migration” to Mexico, celebrating curiosity, creativity and creating core memories for our students and families.

10/16/2026

The Kindergarten Butterfly Migration: a Winnetka tradition for over 40 years. 💛🧡🖤

Address

1235 Oak Street
Winnetka, IL
60093

Opening Hours

6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+18474469400

Website

http://www.winnetka36.org/

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