The District 25 Dish
February 6 , 2025
A Message from Dr. Brian Kaye, Superintendent
Dear District 25 Families,
As we begin this month, I want to take a moment to acknowledge recent conversations surrounding executive orders and their potential impact on education at the federal level. Understandably, these actions have raised questions about what they mean for our district, our classrooms, and most importantly, our students.
At this time, our commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment remains unchanged. The instructional practices and curriculum in District 25 continue to align with Illinois state standards and district policies, ensuring that all students feel valued, respected, and supported. As always, we will carefully monitor any federal directives and work with the Board of Education to assess any potential implications for our schools.
These current executive orders do not require school districts to make any immediate changes. We will communicate with the Board of Education if we believe any directives would impact classroom-level education. Currently, there have been no changes to federal legislation, regulations, or funding that would warrant a local response, and all Illinois state laws remain intact.
Please know that we remain steadfast in our mission to provide a high-quality education that prepares every student for success, regardless of shifting political landscapes. We appreciate your trust in our schools and will keep you informed of any updates.
Thank you for your partnership in making District 25 a place where every student belongs and thrives.
Together Today 2 Transform Tomorrow,
Dr. Brian Kaye
Superintendent
District needs 99 more staff/families to join district-wide for each school to get their $2500 grant!
Pre-registration for new families in the District has opened for the 2025-2026 school year! Click this link to learn more and pre-register.
This school year, our Food & Nutrition Services Department introduced a new menu platform for viewing our menu. Visit myschoolmenus.com or download the app using the QR codes to have menu, nutrition and ingredient information at your fingertips.
Please click here for more information on how to access the menu, how to order lunch, meal pricing, and more!
The District also participates in the USDA funded National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. These programs offer free and reduced-priced meals to eligible families. For information on how to apply for free and reduced-priced meals, you can check out our website here or download the application here.
At the December 10, 2024 Board Meeting the District 25 Board of Education approved the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
To view that calendar, please click here.
Para ver ese calendario, haga clic aquí.
*Please note: The one page calendar was updated this past week. The October date for Middle School | Progress Reports Issued needed to be corrected. It is now correct.*
Link Together Coalition
Working with D25: South and Thomas middle schools are provided with prevention initiatives that are targeted at youth to empower them to be drug and alcohol free.
Lets Talk More: In the past year, 52% of Wheeling Township high school students answered YES that their parents/ guardians have talked to them about not using alcohol. See attached PDF below to learn more.
For more information and resources, visit our Parent Academy page.
GPS Parent Series
District 25 is a partner in the Link Together Coalition which gives our community access to the Glenbard Parent Series. Please check out the various Glenbard Parent Series presentations that work to engage top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal of strengthening our communities. Programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. 20
Duncan Kirkwood - Live Life Well Week
The Critical Skills to Unleash Perseverance, Passion and Purpose
When: February 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Learn more: Link
Sarah Ward and Dr. Jessica Minahan
Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Executive Function Skills
When: February 27, 2025 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Learn more: Link
Care Solace is a free, confidential 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service. Call (888) 515.0595 or go to caresolace.com/site/northcook to complete a brief screening to be matched with a provider. Available for students, families and staff.
For more resources, visit our parent academy page: www.sd25.org/ParentAcademy.
District 214 Community Education
Learn more about adult education offered by District 214!
Click here to learn more: https://www.ce.d214.org/
🌟🔍 Escape Room Energy in the Thomas LMC! 🧩🕵️♀️
Middle schoolers put their teamwork to the test as they cracked puzzles, uncovered clues, and raced against time to find the runaway gnome! 🪄🎩 With every riddle solved and lock opened, their excitement (and detective skills) leveled up!
🚪✨ Did they free the gnome? Oh, you better believe it—AND had a blast doing it! This is next-level library fun, turning books and brains into the ultimate adventure! 📚💡
A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers and staff, who are always finding creative and engaging ways to inspire and challenge our students. From the classroom to the LMC, they turn learning into unforgettable experiences!
Drop a 🕵️♂️ if you’d crush this puzzle challenge or a 🎉 to give these students (and their teachers!) a round of applause!
🌿 Wednesday Wellness: Strengthening the Meta-Moment! 🌿
Across Arlington Heights School District 25, our teachers are dedicated to supporting students’ social-emotional learning in meaningful ways. One example is at South Middle School, where students are building emotional resilience through the Wednesday Wellness!
Each month, through the announcements, South highlights a Wellness Tool—a simple, independent strategy students can use in class when they’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
💡 How it Works:
✅ The entire building focuses on the same tool for the month.
✅ Every Wednesday, students get a reminder during announcements.
✅ Teachers display a visual poster in their classrooms.
✅ Educators look for authentic moments—before a test, quiz, or presentation—to encourage practice.
February’s tool is already in action! This is just one of the many ways our district is prioritizing student well-being. 💙
🎉 Gators Care in Action! 🐊❤️
Greenbrier’s Gators Care week wrapped up in the best way possible—228 cereal boxes donated to the local food pantry AND an epic domino-style grand finale! 🥣👏
Throughout the week, our gators showed what it means to serve with heart:
💙 Teaming up to make blankets for Phil’s Friends @philsfriends 🛌
🎨 Creating kindness rocks to spread positive messages 🌎
✉️ Writing letters to brighten the days of nursing home residents 💌
A HUGE thank you to the GB PTA, administration, teachers, students, and families for making this week so special. Your kindness leaves a lasting impact!
Drop a 💚 in the comments if this made you smile—happy weekend, everyone! ✨🎊
Berman Firsties
1st Grade Teacher Ivy
"Some of us are still holding on to the college football season! 🏈 ☘️💚 or Michigan BLUE 🏈💙💛 " #d25itspersonal
Maria Goldstein
Tech Facilitator
"DrydenPTA you warmed our hearts and souls today. Thank you for the delicious soups with all the fixings! 🥣 We know how much time and care it took to make them and are very grateful!"
Arlington Heights School District 25
Website: www.sd25.org
Location: 1200 South Dunton Avenue
Phone: (847) 758.4900
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsd25
Twitter: @ahsd25
Instagram: @ahsd25social