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Summer Programs are in Full Swing / East Maine Update for July 10, 2026

Posted Date: 07/10/26 (02:30 PM)
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Summer Programs are Underway!

D63's Summer Learning Programs began on July 6. Check out what our students have been up to!
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2026-2027 Registration is Open for new and returning students, grades K-8 and preschoolers. Visit emsd63.org.

Don't Forget to Register Your Child for 2026-27

The new school year is right around the corner! Don't forget to register your child for 2026-27.

 
Save the Date for 2026 D63 Open Houses on August 24 and August 27.

SAVE THE DATE - 2026 Open Houses

Mark your calendars for our 2026 open houses!

Each elementary school, as well as the Early Learning Center, will hold its open house on August 24, while Gemini's open house will take place on August 27.

We hope to see you there!
Poster announcing 6th Grade Orientation for Gemini Middle School on August 12 from 12-3 PM.

SAVE THE DATE - 6th-Grade Orientation

Have an incoming 6th grader joining the Gemini family this upcoming school year?

Join us on August 12 from 12-3 p.m. for 6th-grade orientation! You will meet your future classmates, receive your new Chromebook and locker, and take a building tour led by our 8th-grade Gem Guides.

We encourage all incoming 6th graders to attend.
 

Free Summer Breakfast Available

Meals are available for any District resident aged 18 or younger - whether or not they attend District schools. Locations listed below:

Family Resource Center
Through August 13 | Mondays - Thursdays
8:25 - 8:45 a.m.
9000 Capitol Drive, Des Plaines

Apollo School & the Early Learning Center
July 6 - 30 | Mondays - Thursdays
8:25 - 8:45 a.m.
10100 & 10000 Dee Road, Des Plaines

Poster announces Free Summer Breakfast at D63 from June 8 to August 13, 8:25-8:45 a.m.
 

Summer Hours & Key Dates

We're well into the summer months. Keep in mind these dates and details:

  • The District Office will be closed on Fridays through July 31.
  • School offices will be closed through Monday, August 10.
  • The 2026-27 school year begins on Tuesday, August 25.
 

Upcoming Events

July 10 - July 24

Friday, July 10

Wednesday, July 15

Friday, July 17
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