Walker Wolverines PTA

The District 65 School Board approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar at Monday’s regular board meeting. The calendar is now available on the District 65 website in English and Spanish. Please note the school calendar for the Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center will be forthcoming. 

Below are some calendar highlights for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Staff Institute Days: August 21 and August 22
• First Day of School (K-8): August 25
• Fall Break: November 24-28
• Winter Break: December 22-January 2
• Spring Break: March 30-April 3
• Last Day for 8th grade students: May 29
• Last Day for K-7 students: June 5

Join D65 families for an afternoon of fun at NU Women’s Basketball! 

NU vs. Nebraska – Sunday, March 2nd @ 2pm

Purchase tickets here for $10.  $5 per ticket goes to the District 65 PTA One Fund to support enriching academic opportunities and community engagement for all District 65 students. Plus, we’ll honor one of our outstanding D65 educators as the “Most Valuable Teacher” during the game.

For any families where this cost is a barrier, NU and the D65 PTA Council can provide tickets at no cost. Please use this form to request free tickets by Friday, February 21.

If you would like to cover the cost of a ticket for someone in need, please donate here and indicate “NU Women’s Basketball Game ticket” in the box for special instructions.

Thank you for supporting our community!

The community is invited to gather together on Thursday evening, January 30 (6:30-8:30) at RPC meeting house.  All 15 candidates running in the District 65 race for board service will be present.  

The below schedule outlines the event (free and public):

D65 Candidate Meet and Greet
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 6:30 PM–9 PM
Reba Place Church
620 Madison St., Evanston

Schedule:

• 5:00 PM: Event Setup and Candidate Access (15 tables for candidates)
• 6:00 PM: Yo Fresh Treats/Sound Check
• 6:30 PM: Neighbors/Candidates Relationship Building
• 7:30 PM: 3-Minute Candidate Introductions
• 8:30 PM: Dr. Michael Nabors’ Closing Remarks
• 9:00 PM: Firehouse Grill Social (optional)

Note: Everyone is invited to this event so please share this invitation with your school communities via email, newsletters, Facebook pages.  
If questions, please reach out to Mr. Dan Coyne at Dancoyne1957@gmail.com. 

Dear District 65 TWI, Dual Language, and Spanish Language Arts parents/caregivers,
As our first class of sixth graders begin District 65’s Dual Language program at Bessie
Rhodes, we are excited to continue engaging with families about plans for future expansion
in the district’s middle schools. The Multilingual Services team is forming a Dual Language Committee as part of Student Assignment Planning (SAP) Phase III. Details were presented at the December 16 Regular Board Meeting (watch recording and view presentation in English and Spanish).

The Committee:

• Will examine data and experiences of the multilingual community to make a recommendation to the superintendent for the next location of the Dual Language Middle School program.
• Will be made up of parent/caregivers of TWI, Dual Language and Spanish Language Arts students; school leaders and staff from D65 TWI schools, middle schools, and Multilingual Services; and subject matter experts.
• Will meet three times in February and March 2025. The kick-off meeting will be held Thursday, February 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the JEH Board Room. Meetings will be held in a way accessible to both English and Spanish speakers.

Learn more about the Dual Language Committee on our SAP III website, Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. January 17, 2025. Apply to be part of the Dual Language Committee

It’s so important that we have a representative group of participants. We value your perspective and strongly encourage you to apply!

Join us on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Palmhouse on Howard for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and community.

Enjoy great food, drinks, and fun, including an open beer and wine bar and mouthwatering bites from Evanston’s own Soul & Smoke.

• Individual Tickets: $120
• Party Pack: Enjoy a discount by bringing a group of 6 for $600!  

Foundation 65 invests in our educators, funding innovative programs that address racial and socioeconomic achievement gaps while creating environments where every student can thrive. By attending My65, you directly support the educators who make a difference for our children every day.

Space is limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot now!

Visit www.foundation65.org/my65-25 to register or become a sponsor.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Any student in D65 can receive warm clothing from Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association (ESCCA). The volunteer-run organization, now in its 94th year, provides new and gently used warm clothing, coats, shoes, boots, undergarments, and more to any D65 student at no cost.

To start the process, parents/caregivers and students are encouraged to talk to their school health office personnel or social worker. Families are then scheduled with an appointment to come select clothing in the ESCCA shop, which is located in the Joseph E. Hill Education Center. Each student goes home with a large selection of warm clothing.

Anyone can help ESCCA fulfill its mission! Please consider:

• donating new or good quality gently-used clothing to the ESCCA bin outside on the west side of the JEH building (1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston) (see donation guidelines)
• making a contribution via the ESCCA website
• volunteering