Nelson Elementary School offers a rich learning environment and multicultural perspective to more than 445 K-5 students in the diverse communities of  Niles and Morton Grove.

Committed to providing all students with the specific opportunities they need to succeed and thrive, Nelson fosters each child’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth and achievement. Our Nelson Eagles move on to D63's Gemini Middle School for grades 6-8.

Take some time to explore our website, take a video tour, and learn more about Nelson, working to achieve "Success Without Boundaries" for every student.

Optional unobserved SHIELD testing will be available to students beginning the week of August 29. Here's what you need to know:

• If you would like your child to participate, contact your school nurse. You'll be provided with a test kit and instructions; tests will be taken at home.
  
  

• Test samples will be picked up on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (the first pick up day will be August 30). Samples - taken that morning - must be in your school office's collection bin no later than 9 a.m. on those days.
  
  

• Results will be available in 24-48 hours; as was the case last year, no news is good news: the school will contact you if the test is positive.

Help District 63 achieve success without boundaries! D63’s Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a recent vacancy. Interested? Board members must be:

• a United States citizen.
• at least 18 years of age.
• a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.
• a registered voter.

Learn more and apply; deadline for submission is Friday, August 26. Interviews will take place during the weeks of August 29 and September 5 and the individual selected will serve through the next election in April 2023. 

On Tuesday, August 16 the doors of our D63 schools will open to welcome 3,500 PreK-8th grade students - old and new. We're excited to begin another year of learning!

A few last minute reminders:

Be Sure to Register Your Student. Students will not be permitted to attend school unless they are registered.

Attend Your Open House. Check the dates and mark your calendar!

Check Your Student's Bus Information (If Appropriate). Bus stop, time, and number information for most bus-riding students is available on the Parent Portal. If you registered very recently, it might take a few days before the details are posted. 

Review our COVID-19 Protocols. You can find information throughout the year under Health Services Information.

We wish all of our families a fabulous first day and a wonderful year - as all of us here at D63 pursue Success Without Boundaries!

The first day of the 2022-2023 school year for all grades will be a full day on Tuesday, August 16. 

Happy summer! After such a challenging school year, we hope all of our D63 families have a warm and wonderful break - we're looking forward to welcoming everyone back in August. In the meantime, here's some key information - and useful dates: 

Online registration for all new and returning students is open. If you haven't already done so, be sure to register your student(s)!

Mark your calendar for your school's Open House. 

Sign up for Expanded Learning's 2022-2023 Before and After School Programs.

Enjoy all that summer has to offer -- we'll see you soon!

As District 63 moves forward with the 2021-2022 school year, we are guided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - and by our commitment to keep our school buildings open. Click the link below to learn more about how we're keeping our schools safe. Of course, as has been the case since March 2020, decisions are subject to change based on circumstances. 

District 63, Expanded Learning, and buses are mask-recommended environments for students and staff. Learn more and find answers to FAQs.

Visit our Safely Back to School COVID-19 21/22 School Year webpages.

Did you know? If your student had both of their COVID-19 vaccination shots it's easy to upload a copy of their vaccination card into the Parent Portal. Learn more and find step-by-step instructions. 

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On August 16 we opened our doors to all of our students for the first time since March 2020 and we were excited to welcome everyone back. As we navigate this year, our primary goal will be to keep our schools open, and our students and staff safe. A few things to remember:

All students, staff, and visitors are required to wear face coverings inside buildings.

Some schools and grades still have Open Houses coming up - be sure to mark your calendars if this applies to your school or student.

Don't forget to turn in required health forms! If you have a child entering kindergarten or 6th grade - or you're new to D63 - physical examination and immunization records must be submitted in order for your child to attend school. Learn more about the requirements and download appropriate forms. If your Gemini student has been vaccinated for COVID-19, we also encourage you to upload a copy of the vaccination record.

Finally, be sure to bookmark our Back to School webpage and check frequently for updates. You may also visit our COVID-19 21/22 School Year webpages for additional information throughout the year.

Happy summer! After such a challenging school year, we hope all of our D63 families have a warm and wonderful break - we're looking forward to welcoming everyone back in August. In the meantime, here's some key information - and useful dates: 

Online registration for all new and returning students is open. If you haven't already done so, be sure to register your student(s)!

Sign up for Expanded Learning's 2021-2022 Before and After School Programs.

The first day of the 2021-2022 school year for all grades will be a full day on Monday, August 16. At this time, D63 plans to fully re-open schools, reversting to a normal schedule at full capacity. Learn more about COVID-19 health and safety protocols and review the latest updates. 

Enjoy all that summer has to offer -- we'll see you soon!

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open for:

Returning students (entering grades 1-8)
Returning preschoolers
New students (K-8) (students entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021.)

Visit our Registration Page to get started