East Maine School District 63
Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world
Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.
East Maine School District 63 offers a rich learning environment and multicultural perspective to more than 3,600 students in the diverse communities of Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Park Ridge, and Morton Grove. Committed to teaching excellence that provides all students with the specific opportunities they need to succeed and thrive, District 63’s five elementary schools, middle school, preschool, and afterschool programs foster each student’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth and achievement.
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With the Bond Referendum on the November 3, 2026 Ballot, We Aim To:
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Success Without Boundaries
Our mission is to empower all students to succeed in a changing world.
We prioritize academic, social, and emotional growth to ensure every student thrives in and out of the classroom.
With 80% of students speaking multiple languages, our multicultural environment prepares global citizens for a connected world.
Instruction is tailored to individual strengths and learning styles because no two students journey to success the same way.
Over 98% of our special needs students are successfully served within their own community schools through robust support.
Our English Language Learners don't just keep up; by 6th grade, their literacy scores frequently exceed state standards.
Our enrichment programs go beyond the bell, offering everything from competitive sports to STEM and Schuler Scholar access.
From free adult ELL classes to our community Marketplace, we provide the essentials families need to support their learners.
We build strong bridges with local businesses and agencies to create a network of support that benefits every household.
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September 4, 2026
Welcome Back to School! What a great two weeks it's been at District 63! We welcomed our students back to school on August 25, and it has been a pleasure to see our classrooms full again. We're loo...
September 2, 2026
East Maine School District 63 will host community open houses in September at each elementary school that will include a summary of our facility needs, proposed solutions and a school tour. If you ...
September 2, 2026
Students in grades K-8 will be released early on Tuesday, Sept. 15Elementary School Dismissal: 10:55 a.m.Gemini Dismissal: 11:25 a.m.There is NO Morning or Afternoon preschool on early dismissal da...
September 2, 2026
When: Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.Where: District 63 Educational Service Center Can't make it? Stream it live by visiting our website.
August 21, 2026
4 More Days! There are just 4 more days until the start of the new school year! We're ready, are you? See you in a few, District 63! Don't Forget to Register for 2026-27 With the start of the new s...
