Around the District: December
December, 2011 Edition Gingerbread Junction a treasured tradition More than 800 people recently attended Gingerbread Junction, the popular annual craft show that was celebrating its 30th anniversary at...
View ArticleImportant ACT Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS TAKING THE ACT: Beginning this year with the Class of 2013, students taking the PSAE will no longer take the ACT writing section. Students seeking admission to...
View ArticleDistrict 204 High Schools Named Grammy Semifinalists
The Grammy Foundation has announced that Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley, and Waubonsie Valley High Schools are among the 125 schools nationwide that have been selected as Grammy Signature Schools...
View ArticleScience Fair Judges Needed
District 204 needs judges for the 2012 District Science Fairs. Judges do not have to work in a scientific field, but it is helpful if judges understand how a Science Fair works. Having a degree in...
View ArticlePoints of Pride, 01.11.12
High Schools Named Grammy Semifinalists The Grammy Foundation announced that Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley, and Waubonsie Valley High Schools are among the 125 schools nationwide that have been selected...
View ArticleAfter School Activities for Thursday, January 12
The majority of athletic and after school activities throughout District 204 are still scheduled as planned for Thursday, January 12. A few schools have canceled after school activities today due to...
View ArticleClow and Gregory Storytellers Represent District #204
This evening at the Naperville City Council Meeting a proclamation was presented to Anderson’s Bookshop beginning the 2012 Naperville READS program. Since 2001, Naperville READS has sought to promote...
View ArticleWeather Cancelations for Friday, Jan. 20 UPDATED
Due to the weather, all after-school activities and events in all District 204 schools are canceled for Friday, January 20. This includes all building rental events scheduled for this evening. To allow...
View ArticleResidency Verification Process
As part of Illinois School Code, school districts are required by law to ask parents for proof of residency. District 204 has recently placed a greater emphasis on this area and is taking a proactive...
View ArticleAround the District: January
January, 2012 Edition It adds up to fun at math night The common denominator was fun at Family Math Night at Longwood Elementary School. More than 100 parents, first- and second-graders and siblings...
View ArticleMessage from Health Services on Tdap Vaccine
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently informed school districts of a new requirement impacting next year's sixth and ninth grade students. Beginning this fall, all students entering sixth...
View ArticleDist. 204 Schools Receive Academic Excellence Award
The Illinois State Board of Education and Northern Illinois University announced that 17 District 204 schools received the Academic Excellence Award as part of this year's Illinois Honor Roll. District...
View ArticleDistrict 204 Preschool Information
Indian Prairie School District 204’s Prairie Children Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Prairie Children Preschool offers early childhood education for children...
View ArticleMessage on Feb. 13 Community Drug Forum
Dear Community Members, We are sending this joint message to inform you of an important community meeting taking place on February 13. The topic will be drugs in our community. We are asking for...
View ArticlePoints of Pride, 02.10.12
Student Invited to White House Waubonsie Valley High School student Michelle Woods traveled to Washington DC to attend the second White House Science Fair hosted by President Obama. She was invited as...
View ArticleSuperintendent's Budget Message Feb. 13
Dear District 204 Community, I shared with you in December that planning for our 2012-13 budget was challenging as we need to cut $8.6 million to achieve a balanced budget for next year. This is in...
View ArticleSuperintendent's Budget Message, Feb. 28
Dear District 204 Community, At Monday night's Board of Education meeting, we continued discussing the need to reduce next year's budget. As previously shared with you, in order to achieve a balanced...
View ArticleAround the District: February
February, 2012 Edition Ellis Island revisited The year was 1910 and thousands of immigrants were arriving in the United States seeking a better life. Their first stop was Ellis Island. In February, 350...
View ArticlePoints of Pride, 03.08.12
Students to Perform with Navy BandThree District 204 students have been selected to perform with the U.S. Navy Band on March 14 at Wentz Hall on the campus of North Central College. The students...
View ArticleSuperintendent's Budget Message, March 13
Dear District 204 Community, At Monday night's board of education meeting, we continued our budget discussions. Included in the conversation was an interesting comparison of our revenues and expenses...
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