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Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.
East Maine School District 63 offers a rich learning environment and multicultural perspective to more than 3,600 students in the diverse communities of Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Park Ridge, and Morton Grove. Committed to teaching excellence that provides all students with the specific opportunities they need to succeed and thrive, District 63’s five elementary schools, middle school, preschool, and afterschool programs foster each student’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth and achievement.
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Success Without Boundaries
Our mission is to empower all students to succeed in a changing world.
We prioritize academic, social, and emotional growth to ensure every student thrives in and out of the classroom.
With 80% of students speaking multiple languages, our multicultural environment prepares global citizens for a connected world.
Instruction is tailored to individual strengths and learning styles because no two students journey to success the same way.
Over 98% of our special needs students are successfully served within their own community schools through robust support.
Our English Language Learners don't just keep up; by 6th grade, their literacy scores frequently exceed state standards.
Our enrichment programs go beyond the bell, offering everything from competitive sports to STEM and Schuler Scholar access.
From free adult ELL classes to our community Marketplace, we provide the essentials families need to support their learners.
We build strong bridges with local businesses and agencies to create a network of support that benefits every household.
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October 30, 2026
Happy Halloween! / East Maine Update for October 30, 2026
Happy Halloween, District 63! We want to wish everyone in District 63 a safe and Happy Halloween! Winter Card Contest Deadline Coming Up! 🚨 The deadline to submit your Winter Card Contest entries i...
October 28, 2026
Early Dismissal on November 12
Students in grades K-8 will be released early on Thursday, November 12Elementary School Dismissal: 10:55 AMGemini Dismissal: 11:25 AMThere is NO Morning or Afternoon preschool on early dismissal d...
October 28, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conference Registration Now Open
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences: Online Appointment BookingFall Parent-Teacher Conferences take place on November 11, 19, and 20, and we encourage you to take advantage of this chance to connect wi...
October 26, 2026
63 Cares Drive
Starting November 2, District 63 is hosting the 63 Cares Drive to support the FRC Marketplace food pantry and community closet. Please bring non-perishable food, new clothing, toys, and/or toiletri...
October 22, 2026
Board of Education Meeting - November 5
When: November 5 at 7 p.m.Where: District 63 Educational Service Center Can't make it? Stream it live by visiting our website.
October 21, 2026
Daylight Savings Ends Nov. 1
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1!
October 16, 2026
Fall is in the Air / East Maine Update for October 16, 2026
Gemini's Fall Play to Debut October 22 Hungry for hilarity, but short on time and tight on a budget? Check out Gemini's Fall one-act play, Fast Food, debuting October 22! FULL SHOW SCHEDULE Thursda...
