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Our Story

A large, multi-story industrial building with a brick facade and rows of windows, set against a cloudy sky in the background.

The first North School was built as a four-room schoolhouse in 1874 at Perry Street and River Road, where Shop & Save is located today. In 1894, an addition expanded the school to eight classrooms.

In 1952, the current North School opened and the old school was torn down about five years later.

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The original four-room North School, circa 1874-1894

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North School students with married teachers John Quincy Adams and May Adams, 1882 or 1883

A large, ornate Victorian-style building with a prominent clock tower stands amidst a wooded landscape, its intricate architectural details and symmetrical design visible against the dark background.

North School with its 1894 addition, photo likely taken circa 1900-1910

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Front of North School in June of 1952

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Mrs. Mellentine's class in 1953

open since 1874

All of the historical information of the CCSD62 schools was generously provided by the Des Plaines History Center. 

Go to their website below to learn more about Des Plaines history!

Des Plaines History Center Website

A large group of children, both boys and girls, standing in front of a brick building, some wearing formal attire while others are in casual clothing.

North School students and teacher, circa 1890s

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North School eighth grade class, 1901

A large group of people, mostly elderly, sitting in a room with ornate furniture and decorations.

Mrs. Week’s fourth grade class, 1905-1906 school year

A group of young children, both boys and girls, sitting and standing in front of a small wooden house-like structure in a classroom setting, with various decorations and artwork visible on the walls behind them.

Miss Hodgins' first grade class in front of classroom play house, 1947

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Miss Hodgins' first grade class, North School, May 8, 1947

A black and white photograph depicting a group of people walking across a suspension bridge in front of a large, ornate brick building.

North School playground in June of 1952

A black and white photograph of a multi-story brick building with ornate architectural details, including arched windows and decorative elements, surrounded by trees and other structures in the background.

North School in June of 1952