Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!
Visit our D76 at a Glance to learn about important information for the 2021-22 school year!
New and Improved Facilities
Meet our New Staff
4th grade teacher at Diamond Lake School. Ms. Groshek received a Bachelors attending the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Ms. Groskeh is looking forward to making connections with all students and staff, as well as growing as an educator.
6th grade Science teacher at West Oak Middle School. Ms. You received a Bachelors attending the University of Iowa. Ms. You is looking forward to working with her new colleagues and students.
K-5 Literacy Coach at Diamond Lake School and West Oak Intermediate School. Ms. Tweed received a Bachelors attending Butler University. Ms. Tweed is looking forward to collaborating and meeting new colleagues.
2nd Grade teacher at Diamond Lake School. Ms. Gomez received a Bachelors attending Grand Canyon University. Ms. Gomez is looking forward to teaching in person this school year.
Physical Education teacher at Diamond Lake School. Ms. Pawlowski received a Bachelors attending University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Ms. Pawlowski is looking forward to meeting the students and getting them exposure to new activities.
Speech Language Pathologist at West Oak Intermediate School. Ms. Gonzalez received a Bachelors attending Augustana College and Masters attending Marquette. Ms. Gonzalez is looking forward to working with the kids and families in District 76 and helping with their communication needs.
8th Grade English Language Arts teacher at West Oak Middle School. Ms. Grubb received a Bachelors attending Illinois State University. Ms. Grubb is excited to begin her first year of teaching and get to know all of the amazing students and staff at the school!
Art and STEAM teacher at Diamond Lake School. Ms. Downing received a Bachelors attending the University of Iowa and a Masters attending Depaul University. Ms. Downing is looking forward to the creation process through STEAM projects.
Pre-K teacher at Diamond Lake School. Ms. Olefsky received a Bachelors attending the University of Illinois and Masters attending National Louis University. Ms. Olefsky is looking forward to teaching our new Diamond Lake students this year.
1st grade teacher at Diamond Lake School. Mrs. Warneke received a Bachelors attending Northeastern Illinois University. Mrs. Warneke is looking forward to collaborating with her team this year.
Music teacher at Diamond Lake School. Mr. Hackl received a Bachelors attending Illinois State University. Mr. Hackl is looking forward to getting to know all the students and staff in the D76 community.
Instructional Technology Coach at Diamond Lake School. Ms. Bischoff received a Bachelors attending the University of Illinois and Masters attending National Louis University. Ms. Bischoff is looking forward to supporting our staff with technology and creating our Innovation Center curriculum.
Physical Education teacher at West Oak Intermediate School. Mr. Carrillo received a Bachelors attending Illinois State University. Mr. Carrillo is looking forward to getting to meet all of my students and to all the fun things we are going to do in P.E this year!
School Social Worker at West Oak Intermediate School. Ms. Pentz received a Bachelors attending Lake Forest College and a Masters attending University of Illinois Chicago. Ms. Pentz is looking forward to meeting her new students, building connections with staff, and helping to create a positive and safe climate/culture.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, September 21: Board of Education Meeting; 7 P.M.
- Wednesday, September 22: PTO Culver’s Dine Out Night; 5-8 P.M.
- Monday, October 4: Late Start for All Students - 90 minutes
- Tuesday, October 5: Board of Education Meeting; 7 P.M.
- Monday, October 11: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday - No School
- Tuesday, October 19: Board of Education Meeting; 7 P.M.
- Friday, October 29: Early Dismissal for Students/Teacher Institute
- Friday, October 29: Dia de los Muertos Event; 6-8 P.M.