WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: eLearning Days have replaced emergency ‘snow days’

District 2 now calls eLearning Days when closing schools due to extreme weather. An eLearning Day counts as a regular school day, and does not require the District to use a built-in emergency day at the end of the school year.

5ESSENTIALS: Annual survey allows students, parents and teachers to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions

The 5Essentials survey window is open, and responses from students, teachers, and parents will be collected through Friday, March 31. Students in Grades 4-8 will take the survey during class, while parents and teachers are invited to click the link below to complete the survey.

SEE THROUGH THE SMOKE: Video of January 17 parent presentation on teen vaping available online

Did you miss the District's "See Through the Smoke" Parent education night on teen vaping and tobacco use on January 17?  Don't worry!  The presentation is available to watch online through February 15!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: BSD2 Board approves official 2023-2024 school calendar

Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 16, and the last day of school will be Thursday, May 30, unless emergency days are needed. Other key dates are as follows ...

PROGRESS REPORTS: Second trimester mid-term progress reports will be available January 27

Wednesday, January 18, is the second trimester mid-term. Second trimester mid-term progress reports will be available on Friday, January 27.

PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: Children's emotional language the focus of February 14 presentation

Bensenville School District 2 and Fenton High School's Padres Unidos are partnering this year to present a yearlong parent education series.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Johnson and Tioga Schools to host kindergarten registration on Tuesday, March 7

Incoming kindergarten students will be able to register for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday, March 7, from 3-7 p.m. at TIoga and W.A. Johnson Schools.

BILINGUAL & BILITERATE: Kindergarten parents interested in District 2's dual language program should attend March 2 information night

This will be the program's third class of kindergartners, as the District launched the dual language program at the kindergarten level two years ago. It will expand the program each year through the fifth grade.

JOIN US: We need you to work in District 2

If concern for kids motivates you, and if you're driven by a sense of civic pride, consider applying for one of our open positions, which include teachers, classroom aides, substitutes, bus drivers, lunch and recess supervisors, and crossing guards.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: District 2’s generous spirit shines bright during the holiday season

This holiday season, I would like to reflect on our BSD2 Community’s generous spirit. The selfless giving of our staff and community emphasizes to me how much we care about each other in District 2, and how our presence in each other’s lives is one of the most important presents we can give or receive.

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE: Free English classes offered at two Bensenville locations

College of DuPage is offering free English classes at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Fenton High School, and 9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bensenville Community Public Library. Classes will help students earn reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, improve career opportunities, and prepare for college.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: Giving thanks for a warm welcome from a wonderful community!

Thanksgiving is here, and it is my hope that this holiday finds you with an abundance of blessings to celebrate.

MAKING THE GRADE: The 2022 Illinois Report Cards are available online for BSD2 schools

This year, all three BSD2 schools maintained "Commendable" status based largely upon students' scores on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) completed in the spring of 2022.

MEET DR. McCLUSKEY: District 2's new superintendent steps into the 'Spotlight'

Lights! Camera! Action! Dr. Katie McCluskey recently visited the Village's TV studio to record her first "Spotlight on Bensenville." If you've not yet had the opportunity to meet her, let Lara Schwarz, District 2's Community Liaison, introduce you to District 2's new Superintendent of Schools.

NEED INTERNET AT HOME? Get free service and equipment through Internet Essentials from Comcast

For a limited time, you may be eligible to receive Internet service and equipment at no cost with the Federal Government's Emergency Broadband Benefit. Keep you and your family connected for work, remote learning and everything else you need to do online.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: Together, we can do anything!

Learning and growing together is the key to every successful organization and I couldn’t be more proud of our staff and students and our launch of the school year.

TIME FOR A NEW LOOK: District 2 introduces new "Learning & Growing Together" logo

The logo, which is shown to the left, was chosen earlier this school year in an online survey of students, staff, parents and community members.

FAMILY DIRECTORY: DirectorySpot app will help families connect with each other

District 2, in partnership with its schools’ PTAs, has updated its DirectorySpot online family directory for the 2022-2023 school year. 

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: New policy addresses student absences related to mental and behavioral health 

Parents/guardians may keep a student from school for up to five mental health absences with no need to provide a medical note.

DOLLARS & SENSE: District 2 Board of Education approves 2022-2023 budget

The budget authorizes about $42.9 million of spending, paid for with about $44.2 million in revenue. The projected surplus is about $1.3 million.