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July 2, 2021
The District 128 band program is hosting a car wash on Saturday, July 3 at Independence Jr. High from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The car wash is free with donations accepted! Please sto...
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May 23, 2021
Summer Reading Tips for Parents
By: Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities
Summer shouldn't mean taking a break from learning, especially reading. Studies show that...
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April 16, 2021
Scholastic Article: https://www.scholastic.com/par... 5 Family Reading Goals - Teacher Recommend Want to get the whole family reading more in this year? Creating book goals tur...
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April 13, 2021
https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs... WHY 30 MINUTES? The Research Behind LightSail’s Recommended Daily Reading Time How many minutes per day should students be reading? What is...
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March 12, 2021
On March 10, 2021, the Palos Heights School District 128 Board of Education voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Merryl Brownlow's contract for five more years through June ...
March 5, 2021
District 128 is looking for Substitute Teachers!
Substitutes are needed at all four of District #128 schools: Indian Hill (Preschool & K), Chippewa (Grades 1-3), Navajo (Grade...
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February 22, 2021
Just a reminder that tomorrow (February 23) is a District Institute Day. There is NO SCHOOL for our students.
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February 19, 2021
Click on the following link to view our District 128 News for February - https://mailchi.mp/3d4f6a423343/feb2021
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February 15, 2021
Hello District 128 families. Due to inclement weather and potential hazardous road conditions, all Palos Heights School District 128 schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday,...
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January 29, 2021
Click below to read our most recent newsletter to learn more about what is going on in District 128. Also, check out the great work Sarah Martin is doing to find a cure for ALS. S...
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January 26, 2021
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all Palos Heights School District 128 schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 26 . We expect our school b...
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January 21, 2021
Mark your calendars! District 128 Preschool and Kindergarten registration will take place on March 4, 2021.
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January 8, 2021
REMOTE LEARNING in District 128 will continue through Friday, January 15. Our anticipated return to IN-PERSON LEARNING is Tuesday, January 19. Please check your email for addition...
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January 6, 2021
Palos Heights School District 128 Preschool Screening Monday, January 25, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM for all children 3 - 5 years of age that reside in School District 128. P...
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December 17, 2020
District 128 Families, be on the lookout for your PFA and your school's mascot in Santa's Parade thru Palos Heights! Cheer them on as they pass by!
Thanks to the support of our...
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December 11, 2020
Check out our latest D128 in 128 where we discuss the different communication tools we utilize here in District 128! https://bit.ly/2JYWwin
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December 11, 2020
Remote Learning will continue until December 11, 2020 . Students return to in-person learning on December 14, 2020 .
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November 11, 2020
Dear Navajo Families,
You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from 11/16/20 to 11/29/20 ! All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books,...
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September 27, 2020
https://www.goodstart.org.au/n... Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the shoes of someone else and understand what they are feeling or experiencing. In the early years o...
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September 15, 2020
Student SEL tips from our Social Worker, Mrs. Bring: Email: hbring@palos128.org Title: Getting Back into the Swing of Things
The start of a school year can be a challengi...