What's New News Summary

Notice of March 17 Board Meeting

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:57:00 GMT

A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. for Open Session, and 6 p.m. for Closed Session. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Educational Service Center Board Room, 214 Washington Street. Closed Session will occur in Room 112. Note: This meeting is on the third Tuesday instead of the fourth Tuesday, due to Spring Break.

Spring Break Free Meal Distribution on March 20

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Waukegan Public Schools will host a free meal distribution event for families ahead of Spring Break on Friday, March 20, at the Waukegan High School Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Meals will be available from 5 to 7 p.m.

Waukegan High School Jazz Café Returns March 19

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:47:00 GMT

It is that time of year when the Waukegan High School cafeteria transforms into a jazz nightclub for the annual WHS Jazz Café Dinner. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Waukegan High School Brookside Campus Cafeteria A/B. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and guests can enter the building through Door 11.

Returning Student Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year Now Open

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:27:00 GMT

Registration is now open for all returning Waukegan Public Schools students in grades Kindergarten through 11. Parents must complete the online registration process through the Parent Portal. To access registration, log in to Parent Portal and click on "More" to find the Online Registration link. The registration deadline is April 24, 2026. Families are encouraged to complete the registration process before Spring Break to help avoid delays and ensure their information is up to date as we prepare for the 26-27 school year.

Join Us for a Live Update on the District Finances

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:17:00 GMT

You are invited to join us for a YouTube Live event on Wednesday, March 18, where district leaders will provide an overview of our financial outlook, discuss the budgeting process, and explain how we are planning for the year ahead while continuing to prioritize strong support for students and schools.

Notice of March 10 Board Meetings

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:05:00 GMT

On March 10, 2026, the Board of Education will meet for its regular monthly micro meeting. The meeting will be conducted in open and closed sessions beginning at 6 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street. The open session will be held in the Board Room. The closed session will be in Room 112. The Board’s monthly Student Achievement and Operations Services committee meetings will follow the micro meeting at approximately 7 p.m. in the Board Room.

Join Us Saturday for Our Final Family Listening Tour

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:12:00 GMT

We invite families and community members to join us this weekend for the final in-person listening tour, hosted in partnership with our wonderful community partners at Waukegan to College. You do not need to have a child currently enrolled in the Waukegan to College program to attend. All District 60 families are welcome. Saturday, March 7: 1 p.m. – English Session and Spanish Session

Academia 60 Parent Workshop: The Impact of Social Media on Today’s Youth

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:46:00 GMT

Waukegan Public Schools’ Bilingual and Multicultural Department, in partnership with the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), invites families to attend the next session in its Academia 60 Parent Education Series. Families are encouraged to join us for “The Impact of Social Media on Today’s Youth / El Impacto de las Redes Sociales en los Jóvenes de Hoy,” presented by guest speaker Dr. Ferney Ramírez, a psychologist.