What's Happening at north!

North Elementary School's annual multicultural night took on a new and exciting format this year, expanding into a weeklong celebration!

North Elementary School students in the Flip the Trip Club had the chance to meet with Des Plaines CrossFit instructors to learn the importance of staying active, while picking up some maneuvers in the process!

As part of the 'Flip the Trip" Club at North Elementary School, students had the opportunity to learn about mixed martial arts.

Crochet Club is a biweekly recess club for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at North Elementary School.

The North Elementary School Flip the Trip Club had the opportunity to virtually meet Ms. Maggie Hamilton, the "2025 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail."

All of the students at North Elementary are reading the book "The Wild Robot" by Author Peter Brown for the school's "One School One Story" activity.

The "Flip the Trip" Club at North Elementary School took a trip to Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska this week.

North Elementary School's Literacy Enrichment Teacher, Ms. Boscardin, met with the third grade students in Ms. McKelvey's class to work with them on coding.

North Elementary School fourth graders in Mr. Abe Lee's art class learned a new stained glass technique this week.

North Elementary School fifth graders have finished their first Project Based Learning (PBL) unit on economics. 

North School Students benefit from taking on leadership responsibilities and practicing working well with others!

North Elementary School students in Ms. Haber's fifth grade class had the opportunity to watch a rocket launch in person!

North Elementary School fifth graders in Mr. Lisy's class had a chance to speak to New York Times best-selling children's author, Deborah Diesen via Zoom last week. 

For the twelfth year in a row, North Elementary School students participated in the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's "Walk Off for Cancer" fundraiser.

North Elementary School is excited to announce the opening of it's brand new Story Walk!

North Elementary School kindergarteners in Ms. Nicole De Meo's class are having fun during their second week of the 2024-2025 school year.

North fifth graders in Ms. Amy Haber's class recently participated in a fun and informative "wax museum" project. 

The North School Talent Show is an annual tradition put on by North's very own 4th and 5th graders.

North's Flip the Trip Club recently enjoyed a visit from Lurvey Landscape here in Des Plaines.

As part of the Flip the Trip Club, North third graders recently had an opportunity to welcome Emma Marston from the Des Plaines History Museum.

Second grade students in Ms. Stephanie Acuna's bilingual Spanish class enjoyed using Dot and Dash robots to engage in problem-solving and critical thinking activities.

The North Elementary School Dance Club, under the direction of Ms. Natalie Stevens, has been running for about 13 years! 

Students in Ms. Natalie Steven's "Flip the Trip" Club had a chance to Zoom with the one and only Punsxutawney Phil and his handlers the day before Groundhog's Day this year.

Two representatives from the Des Plaines Public Library visited students at North Elementary School last week.

The North Elementary School Choir took a trip around the district earlier this week to spread holiday cheer.

North students who had birthdays during the month of November celebrated in a special way. 

North second and third graders said thank you to veterans with a musical performance in honor of Veterans Day last week. 

A new tree was planted in the field behind North School last week, serving as a welcome symbol to all in the community.

North hosted a kindergarten and first grade outdoor program last Friday on the blacktop behind the school.

This week Des Plaines firefighters came out to North Elementary School in honor of Fire Prevention Week.

Ms. Steffan's second grade class spent time working on a phonics lesson this week.

This week students started a fundraising event to collect for the Rizzo Foundation.

North welcomed 1st-5th grade students back to school this week as well as new Kindergarten students.

Students in Abe Lee's class had some fun with water colors.

Students and staff at North Elementary School celebrated Mardi Gras with a parade earlier this month.

North Elementary School is our largest elementary school here in Community Consolidated School District 62.

On March 2 North welcomed Chicago-based author Megan Prendergast to their school.