District 35 invites local businesses and organizations to participate in the 8th Grade Career Exploration Day on Friday, January 10th at Central School. This event aims to provide hands-on experiences for 230 students with over 30 booths representing various career pathways. We welcome volunteers to run booths and encourage you to spread the word; please complete this form by Friday, December 6th, if you’re interested.

Learn more details in our FAQs.

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School

In coordination with the Glencoe Public Safety Department and the Sustainability Task Force, we offer designated routes for students to travel to school safely. 

Glencoe School District 35 is recommitting to its existing policy aimed at boosting student engagement by minimizing digital distractions.

The Away for the Day initiative requires that all personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, be stored in lockers during school hours, except when needed for medical reasons.

This policy, integral to the district’s mission of Growing Every Heart and Mind is designed to foster a focused learning environment free from the interruptions of digital devices.

“Reinforcing this initiative helps minimize distractions and allows our focus to remain on priority learning. We seek to foster classrooms where resilience, empathy, and authentic social interaction are the focus for student development,” explains Dr. Catherine Wang, Superintendent.

As the new school year begins, the district has prioritized clear expectations surrounding the renewed commitment to Away for the Day. Glencoe District 35 looks forward to reporting on the benefits of this initiative to the community at-large, ensuring that both students and parents understand and support the enhanced learning environment.

The following Monday dates are finalized for a one-hour early release from the schools:

• September 16, 2024

• November 18, 2024

• January 13, 2025

• March 10, 2025

Dismissal Times:     
South School @ 2:00 pm     

West School @ 2:15 pm      

Central School @ 2:25 pm

D35 On-the-Go, our District 35 podcast that gives parents bite-sized insights into our schools, staff, and information to support a stronger connection between our schools and home. We look forward to sharing this new option and gathering feedback from our families in the new school year.

2024-25 School Year Calendar

The 2024-25 School Year calendar was approved by the Board of Education at the January BOE meeting.