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D181 Winter/Spring Preschool Screenings Set

Community Consolidated School District 181 will continue conducting preschool screenings during the 2012-13 school year, slated for February 1, Mach 1, April 5 and May 3 at Oak School.

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D181 Administrators Earn National Awards

Community Consolidated School District 181 Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Dr. Kurt Schneider and Director of Communications Bridget McGuiggan have each been honored with national awards.

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Elm Students Enjoy Diverse Holiday Celebrations

On December 14, Elm School second graders enjoyed a sampling of eight cultures’ holiday celebrations.

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Hinsdale Middle School Students Create Snowflakes for Sandy Hook

Students at Hinsdale Middle School (HMS) joined peers around the country in participating in Snowflakes for Sandy Hook.

D181 Schools Honor Inclusive Schools Week

As part of National Inclusive Schools Week, P.E. teachers at several District 181 schools led activities that incorporated adaptations based off of the Paralympics.

Madison School Donates Gifts to HCS Family Services

On December 5, students from Madison School’s Kids Care Club sorted more than 200 holiday gifts for 18 local families in need.

Madison School, Hinsdale Central Students Partner in Read 2 Lead Program

Madison School students completed an eight-week program that pairs the students in first through fifth grades with a Hinsdale Central High School student as part of the Read 2 Lead program.

D181 Schools Support Hurricane Relief Efforts Through Shell Art

Several District 181 schools participated in a fundraising collaboration called “Seashells for NJ Shores” to raise money for organizations assisting in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

School District 181 Shares Important Dates Regarding April Board Election

School board candidate petitions must be filed no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 17. The closing date of the petition filing is now 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26.

District 181 Schools Welcome Noted Children's Authors

4th and 5th grade students at Elm, he Lane, Oak, and Monroe Schools recently enjoyed a visit from authors Dan Gutman, Jon Scieszka, and Jeramey Kraatz.

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