School Starts Smoothly

Center Cass Schools opened yesterday! Parents were smiling and most children were also smiling. Buses ran on schedule and safely delivered kids to and from school without a hitch. The buildings were full of the energy and buzz of young learners back in their classrooms ready for another year of learning. Already it is calming to be back in the groove educating youth for a life in the future!

Open House – Monday August 24th

All Center Cass School District 66 schools will hold an Open House on Monday, August 24th from 9:00 until 11:00 am. Students and parents are invited to come and bring school supplies as well as meet teachers and visit classrooms. Information regarding hot lunch, bus routes and Market Day will be available at all buildings.

Normal class schedules begin on Tuesday, August 25th. School buses will operate on their normal schedules and BACC will be open. We are looking forward to the wonderful school year and look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Downers Grove South Marching Mustangs

Center Cass SD 66 is pleased to host the annual summer marching band camp for the Downers Grove South High Marching Mustangs. Camp begins today and run through Friday night! About 130 students and directors will spend the week perfecting their marching routine for upcoming competitions this year. It is great to come out and see these hardworking musicians and teachers working so hard for a common goal. It is uplifting to see our young people (many of whom are graduates of Lakeview Junior High) involved in such a wholesome team activity. Community is invited to visit each evening rehearsal beginning at 6:00 pm and watch the show progress through the week. Friday evening the band will host of picnic for parents and community about 5:00 pm followed by a performance of the new show. Come on out!

The School Year is Almost Here!

Registration has been completed and we are expecting about 1150 students to begin the new school year on August 24th. A late registration day will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at Prairieview School between 8:00 and noon.

Teachers return on Thursday, August 20th for two days of in-service and meetings. Open House will be held on Monday, August 24th from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Full day classes begin on Tuesday, August 25th. Bus routes will be available during the Open House.

See you soon.

School is Just Around the Corner

Summer has flown quickly this year. It is hard to believe that Registration Day is already here and soon we will hear the patter of feet and excited voices as children return to their classrooms. Custodians and administrators have worked hard this summer to prepare for the return of our students. Buildings have been thoroughly cleaned for the start of the new school year. Teachers have been receiving training in the use of Mimio Boards which we hope to add to all classrooms over the next couple of years.

It will be good to return to the normal rhythm of life at school in a couple of weeks. Most of us thrive on the constant beat of students learning and renewed life about the buildings. Remember the following important dates:

Registration, August 5, 2009, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Prairieview
August 12, 2009, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Prairieview
Late Registration, August 18, 2009, 8:00 am to noon @ Prairieview
Teacher Institute, August 20-21, 2009
District Open House, Monday, August 24, 2009
First Day of Classes, Tuesday, August 25, 2009

See you soon!