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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
![Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760535250/emsd63org/itbls7dble321arqivmb/FallParentTeacherConferences2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760535250/emsd63org/itbls7dble321arqivmb/FallParentTeacherConferences2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760535250/emsd63org/itbls7dble321arqivmb/FallParentTeacherConferences2025.png","width":800}])
Sign up today! Conferences begin November 12.
![Elementary School Report Cards Released November 20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761754407/emsd63org/qd86wpfu2vh39dpxwiwp/ElementaryReportCards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761754407/emsd63org/qd86wpfu2vh39dpxwiwp/ElementaryReportCards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761754407/emsd63org/qd86wpfu2vh39dpxwiwp/ElementaryReportCards.png","width":800}])
Check the Parent Portal on that day.
![Early Dismissal Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738593952/emsd63org/z9ir7b2vxl5amumyvgfd/EarlyDismissalGeneral.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738593952/emsd63org/z9ir7b2vxl5amumyvgfd/EarlyDismissalGeneral.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738593952/emsd63org/z9ir7b2vxl5amumyvgfd/EarlyDismissalGeneral.png","width":800}])
Grades K-8 will be released early on November 13. No preschool that day.
![Board of Education Meeting]([{"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 November 13.
![Winter Weather Emergency Closing Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698850163/emsd63org/jxrksot2et7fx2o7dgmg/WinterClosingsGeneral.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698850163/emsd63org/jxrksot2et7fx2o7dgmg/WinterClosingsGeneral.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698850163/emsd63org/jxrksot2et7fx2o7dgmg/WinterClosingsGeneral.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698850163/emsd63org/jxrksot2et7fx2o7dgmg/WinterClosingsGeneral.png","width":940}])
Winter weather is here! Find out what you need to know about building closings.
![We Care 2025: D63's Giving Campaign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760709705/emsd63org/dowaza8sdumxb8zr9lez/2025WECARE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760709705/emsd63org/dowaza8sdumxb8zr9lez/2025WECARE.png","width":500}])
Join us November 1 - December 6 as we care for D63 families in need.
Upcoming Events
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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909 Greenwood Road, Glenview
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8045 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
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Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
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9400 N Milwaukee, Niles
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8488 West Golf, Niles
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
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8832 West Dempster, Niles
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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Feldman Park, 8801 W Kathy Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
Assessing Comprehension & Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) Testing Window Opens: K-8
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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Educational Service Center, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
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Gemini Middle School, 8955 N Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714