district 65 parent portal

How do I Register my child for school in District 65?

Infant / Toddler & PreK Click this button to register students ages 0-5 in District 65’s JEH Early Childhood Program. Kindergarten Students Click this button to register new, incoming students for kindergarten. Children must be five years-old on or before September 1 to register for kindergarten.

When does kindergarten registration open in District 65?

District 65 kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens on Monday, December 6, 2021. The registration team will provide prospective parents/guardians with two virtual Kindergarten Information Sessions, available in English and Spanish, that share an overview of the enrollment process.

What is District 65 doing to help our community recognize trauma?

Because of this, we are providing our community with helpful resources to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in children and youth. On December 13, District 65 will host a public hearing to receive public comment on the District’s proposal to allow for up to (2) Full-Day School Improvement Days per school year for a maximum of five years.

AVID for Rising 6th Graders

District 65 offers the AVID program as an advisory elective option for sixth graders in the fall for Chute, Haven, and Nichols Middle Schools. AVID focuses on preparing students for academic success in high school with an eye on executive functioning, reading, writing, and communications skills.

Student Assignment Planning Update & Scenarios

Our Student Assignment Planning (SAP) process led by Sarita Smith, Director of Student Assignments, in collaboration with our community-based SAP Committee is moving full steam ahead with the goal of presenting recommendations to the School Board at the March 14 Regular Board Meeting.

College Financial Planning for Middle School Families

All D65 middle school families are invited to attend a free virtual presentation on College Financial Planning on Thursday, February 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. There will be one presentation in English and a separate presentation in Spanish.

Alternate COVID-19 Testing Options

When there are unexpected or planned school closures (such as an E-Learning Day or non-attendance day), SHIELD is unable to reschedule testing for students and staff on another date. While testing will resume the following week, our team has been working to identify alternate options.

Update: Outdoor Masking Requirement

We have made the decision, in consultation with our medical advisors and local health department, to lift outdoor masking requirements for the time being. This will go into effect on February 14, 2022.