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About East Maine D63
District Mission
Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world...
Vision 2030
Fulfilling the Promise of Public Education
Strategic Plan
Our roadmap to helping students achieve success without boundaries.
District 63 in 63 Seconds
East Maine School District 63 helps students, families, and staff achieve success without boundaries.
News & Announcements
![D63 Families: Share Your Feedback]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743696142/emsd63org/hlmzw4pfpj0lvoat6ssk/FamilySurvey2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743696142/emsd63org/hlmzw4pfpj0lvoat6ssk/FamilySurvey2025.png","width":500}])
K12 Insight's survey will be emailed directly to families on April 21.
![Board of Ed Artwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688997368/emsd63org/eqoqhliidkwpn84ksfqf/BoardofEducationArtwork.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688997368/emsd63org/eqoqhliidkwpn84ksfqf/BoardofEducationArtwork.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1688997368/emsd63org/eqoqhliidkwpn84ksfqf/BoardofEducationArtwork.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1688997368/emsd63org/eqoqhliidkwpn84ksfqf/BoardofEducationArtwork.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1688997368/emsd63org/eqoqhliidkwpn84ksfqf/BoardofEducationArtwork.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688997368/emsd63org/eqoqhliidkwpn84ksfqf/BoardofEducationArtwork.png","width":1920}])
Tune in or join us on May 1.
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Coming up in April & May! Mark your calendar.
![Spring Orchestra Gala Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744298143/emsd63org/luxewtmljqfgllfhszzt/SpringOrchestraGala.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744298143/emsd63org/luxewtmljqfgllfhszzt/SpringOrchestraGala.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744298143/emsd63org/luxewtmljqfgllfhszzt/SpringOrchestraGala.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744298143/emsd63org/luxewtmljqfgllfhszzt/SpringOrchestraGala.png","width":940}])
Our 4th-8th grade orchestra students will join the Maine East Orchestra on April 28.
![Dr. Alexandra Oreluk Appointed Gemini Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744324170/emsd63org/ptghwejfaggprpweobax/NewPrincipalCongrats.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744324170/emsd63org/ptghwejfaggprpweobax/NewPrincipalCongrats.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744324170/emsd63org/ptghwejfaggprpweobax/NewPrincipalCongrats.png","width":800}])
Dr. Oreluk will step into her new role on July 1.
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Summer Quest enrollment open through April 25.
Upcoming Events
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Family Resource Center
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Gemini Middle School
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8832 W. Dempster
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Gemini Middle School
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Gemini Middle School
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster Street, Park Ridge
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8309 Golf Road, Niles
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8901 Ozanam Ave., Niles
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9401 Hamlin, Niles
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Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
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7969 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles
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10100 Dee Rd., Des Plaines
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster Street, Park Ridge
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Early Learning Center
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Family Resource Center
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2710 Golf Rd., Glenview
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster Street, Park Ridge
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9400 N. Oriole, Morton Grove
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Golf Mill Park, Niles
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Gemini Middle School
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Golf Mill Park, Niles
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Golf Mill Park, Niles
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Golf Mill Park, Niles
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Family Resource Center
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Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
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Maine West High, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, 60018
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Family Resource Center, 9000 Capitol Dr., Des Plaines
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Gemini Middle School
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Family Resource Center, 9000 Capitol Dr., Des Plaines
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Gemini Middle School
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