Just a Few More Days / East Maine Update for August 7, 2026

Posted Date: 08/07/26 (02:30 PM)

East Maine District 63 Educational Service Center sign with a "Back to School!" chalkboard graphic.

Children pose with crafts in a classroom setting.

That's a Wrap on Summer School!

Our Summer Learning Programs wrapped up on July 30 with lots of smiles, activities, and games!

The programs gave us a glimpse of full hallways at our schools again, and now, we can't wait for August 25! See you in just 18 days, District 63.

Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year, with school starting on August 25.

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

We're just a few days away from the start of the new school year, and now is a great time to register your child for 2026-27!

Visit our website for more information.

If you need assistance, please call the school offices.

2026 D63 Open Houses schedule with school logos and dates.

2026 Open Houses

Our 2026 Open Houses are just around the corner!

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

We hope to see you there!

Announcement for 6th Grade Orientation at Gemini Middle School on August 12 from 12-3 PM.

6th-Grade Orientation is August 12

Are you 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 Chromebooks and lockers, and take a building tour led by our 8th-grade Gem Guides.

We encourage all incoming 6th graders to attend.

An announcement for elementary students and parents states that Chromebooks will stay at school this year.

Chromebook Reminder

A reminder that all elementary student Chromebooks will stay at school this year.

If you require a device to go home with you for the year, please email district411@emsd63.org or call the District office at 847-299-1900 for accommodations.

Announcement: Student schedules go live on PowerSchool on August 18.

Class Schedules Will Go Live on August 18

All student schedules will go live in PowerSchool on August 18.

Please note: Any schedules visible before August 18 are highly likely to change. To ensure you are viewing an accurate, finalized schedule, please wait to log in to PowerSchool on or after August 18.