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Waukegan Public Schools Summer School Information 2025
04/24/2025
Planning for Waukegan Public Schools’ 2025 Summer School programming is being finalized, and parents of eligible students should soon hear from their child’s school about summer options. Summer School for grades preK-12 will run from June 3 to June 26, 2025.
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WHS Music Program Ranked 3rd in Illinois
04/23/2025
Waukegan High School’s music program has once again finished its competition season ranked as one of the top programs in Illinois. Students in the band, choir and orchestra combined for a 3rd place finish among all Illinois High School Association Class AA schools.
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World Premiere of Un Solo Pueblo – May 1
04/22/2025
Join us for the world premiere of Un Solo Pueblo – a vibrant and emotional new work for concert band by award-winning Colombian composer Dr. Rubén Darío Gómez – on the WHS Spring Band Concert, Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This powerful piece celebrates the unity of Latin communities across the U.S. and beyond, offering Latin background musicians a chance to reconnect with their roots through music. Come experience this unforgettable night of music, culture, and celebration!
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WHS Presents "The Addams Family" April 24-26
04/21/2025
Waukegan High School’s Fine Arts Department will debut its production of "The Addams Family" musical April 24-26 in the Trapp Auditorium of the Waukegan High School-Brookside Campus.
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Notice of April 22 Board Meeting
04/19/2025
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Closed Session will occur in Room 120.
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Returning Student Registration Deadline April 30
04/16/2025
The registration deadline for the 2025-26 school year is quickly approaching, and families have until April 30, 2025 to complete the process.
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Final Kindergarten Registration Event is May 3
04/15/2025
Waukegan Public Schools' new student Kindergarten registration event originally scheduled for April 26 for families new to the District has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 3.
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Two-Way Dual Language Program Information Session - April 29
04/14/2025
There’s still time for families to explore enrollment in our District’s Two-Way Dual Language program for the upcoming school year. To help parents learn more about the program, our District is hosting another informational meeting on Tuesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. at Oakdale Elementary School, 2230 McAree Road.
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Notice of April 15 Board Meetings
04/12/2025
A Special Session Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to discuss specific personnel performance - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The meeting will be in Closed Session beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 120 at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Public comment will precede the closed session in Room 120. The meeting will precede the Board's regular monthly committee meetings.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration May 8
04/11/2025
Waukegan Public School’s Family and Community Engagement Department will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, May 8.
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Kindergarten Registration Information For Fall 2025
04/10/2025
Waukegan Public Schools has begun registering incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents of children who will turn 5 years old prior to September 1 can begin registering for the fall, depending on their current enrollments. See below for information on various timelines.
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District 60 to Host Parent to Parent Special Education Network Meeting
04/09/2025
District 60’s Diverse Learners Department Parent to Parent Special Education Network support group will meet on Tuesday, April 22 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave.
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WAUK-PAC Presents Moana Jr. April 11 and 12
04/08/2025
District 60’s K-8 theater program, the Waukegan Performing Arts Company (WAUK-PAC) will debut its next production, Moana Jr., in April. 90 Waukegan students representing 10 elementary and 5 middle schools make up the cast and crew of the production.
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2025 Elementary Art Show at the Waukegan Library
04/07/2025
Waukegan Community Unit School District #60’s annual Elementary Art Show is now open at the Waukegan Public Library and will run through April 30.
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Notice of April 7 and April 8 Board Meetings
04/05/2025
The Board of Education for Waukegan Public Schools will meet in a Special Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm in Room 120 at Lincoln Center. A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session.
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2025 Middle School Music Festival - April 15 & 16
04/04/2025
Waukegan Public Schools’ annual Middle School Music Festival is right around the corner! The popular event will be hosted on Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16 at the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan.
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Student Board Member Search 2025-2026
03/31/2025
The Waukegan Community Unit School District Board of Education is seeking two students to serve as Student Board Members for the 2025-2026 school year. Any student who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior next year is eligible to apply.
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School Meal Program Update & Federal Policy Changes
03/31/2025
We know many of you have questions following the recent presidential executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. While the full impact and implementation of this decision remain unclear and are likely to take time, we want to assure our community that we are closely monitoring developments. We will continue to rely on guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education, which has been a strong and consistent ally through these changes. As we learn more, we will keep our families informed.
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5Essentials Survey Deadline Approaching
03/25/2025
District 60 staff, students, and parents have until this Friday, March 28 to complete this year’s statewide 5Essentials survey! Click here to take the survey.
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Happy Spring Break!
03/21/2025
Spring Break is finally here, and I wanted to take a moment to send my best wishes for a peaceful and refreshing break. Whether you’re traveling, diving into your favorite hobbies, or simply taking some time to relax at home, I hope this time away brings you joy and relaxation.
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Spring Break Meal Distribution March 24
03/20/2025
Waukegan Public Schools will host a free meal distribution event for families during Spring Break on Monday, March 24 at the Waukegan High School-Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Meals will be available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Families can pick up food by driving up to door 25, which is located at the back of the Brookside Campus. Families will be asked to stay in their cars, and students are not required to be present to pick up meals.
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Returning Student Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
03/17/2025
Registration is now open for all returning Waukegan Public Schools students in grades Kindergarten through 11. Parents must complete the online registration process through the Parent Portal. To access registration, log in to Parent Portal and click on "More" to find the Online Registration link.
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Notice of March 18 Board Meetings
03/15/2025
A Special Session Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to discuss personnel - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The meeting will be in Closed Session beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 120 at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. A brief open session will follow in the Board Room at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will precede the Board's regular monthly committee meetings. On March 18, 2025, the regularly scheduled Student Achievement and Operation Services Committee meetings will held in the Lincoln Center Board Room.
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New Kindergarten Registration event March 15
03/13/2025
District 60 will host its first of three (3) New Kindergarten Registration events for families not already registered in Waukegan’s EPIC preschool program this Saturday, March 15. The event will run from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Whittier Elementary School, 901 N. Lewis Avenue. Parents planning to attend these registration events are asked to please make an appointment at: https://wpskinder.youcanbook.me/
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WPS Youth Summit Postponed – New Date Coming Soon!
03/12/2025
To ensure maximum student voice, engagement, and participation across all district activities, we are postponing the WPS Youth Summit: You Belong: Building Brilliance and Breaking Barriers to a later date. Due to scheduling conflicts with other events, we want to provide all students with the best opportunity to attend and fully experience this impactful event.
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District 60 Earns Meritorious Budget Award for 2024-2025
03/12/2025
For the eighth consecutive year, Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 has been recognized with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the 2024-2025 budget year.
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Upcoming Two-Way Dual Language Program Information Session
03/11/2025
Families interested in learning more about our District's Two-way Dual Language program will have another opportunity to do so during our next informational meeting on Tuesday, March 18, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Glenwood Elementary, 2500 Northmoor Ave.
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Spring Break Meal Distribution - March 24
03/10/2025
Waukegan Public Schools will host a free meal distribution event for families during Spring Break on Monday, March 24 at the Waukegan High School-Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Meals will be available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Families can pick up food by driving up to door 25, which is located at the back of the Brookside Campus. Families will be asked to stay in their cars, and students are not required to be present to pick up meals.
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Notice of March 11 Board Meeting
03/09/2025
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. Closed Session will occur in Room 120.
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Illinois 5Essentials Survey Open Until March 28
03/07/2025
District 60 families, staff, and students have the opportunity to provide feedback on how to enhance their school by taking part in the 2024-25 statewide 5Essentials survey, which focuses on school climate and learning conditions. The survey can be accessed here.
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Important Information on Upcoming State Assessments
03/07/2025
State assessment season begins this month, and we want to share important information about the upcoming Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) for students in grades 3-8. These assessments are required annually by the Illinois State Board of Education and help measure student progress in key subject areas.
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Kindergarten Registration Information For Fall 2025
03/06/2025
Waukegan Public Schools has begun registering incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents of children who will turn 5 years old prior to September 1 can begin registering for the fall, depending on their current enrollments. See below for information on various timelines.
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Waukegan Schools Youth Summit March 5
03/04/2025
Waukegan Public Schools is excited to host the WPS Youth Summit, a day of inspiration, learning, and opportunity for students to take charge of their future. This engaging event is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, whether they’re preparing for college, exploring career options, or looking to grow as leaders.
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Fire Safety Parent University on March 13
03/03/2025
District 60’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) department will host a Parent University event on Thursday, March 13 focused on fire safety.
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Diverse Learner Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) Program Begins in March
02/27/2025
Waukegan Public Schools’ Diverse Learner Department will host a series of virtual special education training sessions this spring, as part of its Parent Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program. PAL is a free eight-week training program from the Family Resource Center on Disabilities that is designed to help parents navigate the special education process in Illinois.
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Immigration, Safety, and Our Students’ Rights
01/22/2025
We understand the current climate in Washington D.C. can be unsettling for our families. We want to assure you that our priority in Waukegan Public Schools remains to create a safe and supportive environment for all our students, families, and staff. While we must comply with federal law, we will continue to work to ensure that families can feel safe sending their children to school.
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Reviewing Student Outcomes
10/18/2024
Earlier this week our District publicly presented important information related to both our End of Year (EOY) student data from the 2023-2024 school year, as well as Beginning of the Year (BOY) student data for 2024-2025.
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Notice of October 15 Board Committee Meetings
10/12/2024
On October 15, 2024, the Student Achievement and Operation Services Committee meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. No formal Board action will be taken during the meetings.
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Auditions for WAUK-PAC’s Frozen Jr.
08/15/2024
District 60’s K-8 theater program, the Waukegan Performing Arts Company (WAUK-PAC) is holding auditions for its next production, Frozen, next week. Auditions will be held at Cooke Magnet School, 522 Belvidere Road, on Thursday, August 22 from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All K-8 students are welcome to audition.
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Professional Learning Days Schedule 2024/2025
07/16/2024
Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools are again participating in Professional Learning Days this school year. These days will allow for additional professional development opportunities for staff members and will result in altered bell schedules on these days.
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Important Policy Updates on Promotion and Grading
06/06/2024
Last week our Board of Education voted to approve updates to two important policies that impact students academically. The most significant policy is the re-introduction of our promotion/ retention policy, which affects how students move from grade to grade each year, based on academic performance. Below are more details on this policy, as well as more minor changes to our grading policy. Please take a moment to read up on these changes, and be on the lookout for more information on these policies in the near future.
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Auditions for WAUK-PAC’s Seussical Jr. May 16
04/25/2024
District 60’s K-8 theater program, the Waukegan Performing Arts Company (WAUK-PAC) is holding auditions for its next production, Seusseical Jr. next month. Auditions will be held at Cooke Magnet School, 522 Belvidere Road, on Thursday, May 16, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All K-8 students are welcome to audition.
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New Kindergarten Registration Event March 9
03/07/2024
Parents new to District 60 looking to enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year still have time to reserve a time slot to complete the registration process during one of our upcoming New Kindergarten Registration events.
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Notice of November 21 Special Board Meeting & Committee Meetings
11/18/2023
A Special Closed Session Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, for the purpose of discussing negotiations and litigation. The meeting will be in Closed Session beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 120 at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. No official Board action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting will precede the Board's regular monthly committee meetings. On November 21, 2023, the regularly-scheduled Student Achievement and Operation Services Committee meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room.
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New Facility Scheduling and Work Order Software
06/01/2023
Waukegan Public Schools is excited to announce we will soon be rolling out a new facility scheduling and work order software. Later this summer FMX will officially replace SchoolDude. Our district-wide launch will take place in August.
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