School starts Monday, August 17! Before the first day, take a few minutes to review our back-to-school guide for important information on registration, transportation, school supplies, Parent Portal, meals, immunizations, and more. We can't wait to welcome our students back!
https://www.wps60.org/article/3045321
15 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Have you downloaded the new Waukegan CUSD 60 app yet?

Stay connected with the latest District and school news, events, messages, staff directories, lunch menus, and more, all in one place.

Download it today from the App Store or Google Play.
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¿Ya descargaste la nueva aplicación de Waukegan CUSD 60?

Mantente al tanto de las últimas noticias del distrito y de las escuelas, eventos, mensajes, directorios del personal, menús de almuerzo y más, todo en un solo lugar.

Descárgala hoy mismo desde la App Store o Google Play.
5 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Day 1 of Great Beginnings is in the books!
Today, we officially welcomed our newest educators to Waukegan as they begin their journey with District 60. The morning kicked off with special remarks from district and community leaders, along with opportunities for our new team members to connect and prepare for the school year ahead. Welcome to the WPS60 family!
6 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Familiar faces. New places. Over the past several weeks, the Board of Education has approved several new administrative appointments. Many of these leaders are already well known across District 60 and are now stepping into new roles. Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them the very best as they begin this next chapter.
6 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Registration Location Update: Due to road construction near Lyon Magnet Elementary School, today's returning student registration event has been relocated to John Lewis Middle School.

Actualización sobre el lugar de inscripción: Debido a las obras de construcción cerca de la Escuela Primaria Lyon Magnet, la jornada de inscripción para estudiantes que regresan a clases programada para hoy se ha trasladado a la Escuela Secundaria John Lewis.
7 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Day one of returning student registration has begun! Families who have not yet registered their returning students for the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to attend one of our registration events this week. Staff will be available to assist with the process. Read more: https://www.wps60.org/article/3036801
8 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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What an amazing day! Our Back-to-School Resource Fair was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support of our community. 📚🎒 Thank you to our students, families, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for making today so special. Your support helped provide school supplies, valuable resources, and a fun-filled day for our families. Thank you for helping our students start the school year strong. We can't wait to welcome everyone back soon!
17 days ago, Gerardo Gordillo
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Planning to join us at the Back-to-School Resource Fair this Saturday? 🎒

Be sure to review these important event details before you arrive, including parking locations, free shuttle routes, check-in information, and more, to help make your visit as smooth as possible. Click the link below for everything you need to know
https://www.wps60.org/article/3043497
18 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Starting this school year, Student Support Handbook acknowledgment and signature pages will be completed online through Informed K12.

Parents and guardians should watch their email over the next 24 hours for a message with instructions to review and sign the required forms.

Please complete your forms by August 7. Thank you for helping us make this transition to a more convenient online process!
22 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Families new to Waukegan Public Schools are invited to register their children for the 2026-2027 school year at our New Student Registration event on Tuesday, July 21. The event will be hosted from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Waukegan High School Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Ave.

Appointments are encouraged and may be scheduled at: wps60reg.youcanbook.me

To help facilitate the registration process, parents are asked to bring the following documents to the event.

-Child's birth certificate
-Two current proofs of residency (dated within the past two months), such as:
-Water, gas, or electric bill
- Lease agreement
-Mortgage statement
-Illinois driver's license or Illinois state ID


If your proof of residency is in another person's name, a notarized residency affidavit from that individual is required.
Returning families who have not yet completed registration for the 2026-2027 school year will have an opportunity to do so during registration events in early August. More information will be shared soon.
Please contact Student Support Services with questions at 224-303-3603.

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Evento de Inscripción para Nuevos Estudiantes el 21 de Julio
Invitamos a las familias que son nuevos a las Escuelas Públicas de Waukegan a que inscriban a sus hijos para el año escolar 2026-2027 en nuestro evento de Inscripción de Nuevos Estudiantes el martes, 21 de julio. El evento será de 10:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. en el Plantel Brookside de la Escuela Secundaria de Waukegan, ubicado en 2325 Brookside Ave.
Se recomienda hacer una cita, que puede programarse en: wps60reg.youcanbook.me

Para facilitar el proceso de inscripción, se pide a los padres que traigan los siguientes documentos al evento:
- Acta de nacimiento del estudiante
- Dos comprobantes de domicilio actuales (con fecha de los últimos dos meses), tales como:
-Factura de agua, gas o electricidad
- Contrato de alquiler
- Estado de hipoteca
- Permiso de conducir de Illinois o documento de identidad del estado de Illinois

Si su comprobante de domicilio está a nombre de otra persona, se requiere una declaración jurada de domicilio notariada de dicha persona.
Las familias que ya forman parte de la escuela y aún no han completado la inscripción para el año escolar 2026-2027 tendrán la oportunidad de hacerlo durante los eventos de inscripción a principios de agosto. Pronto se compartirá más información.
Comuníquese con el Apoyo de Servicio Estudiantil si tiene preguntas al 224-303-3603.

29 days ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 schools will once again participate in Professional Learning Days during the 2026-2027 school year. These designated days provide additional professional development opportunities for staff and will result in adjusted bell schedules at various schools throughout the year.

View the 2026-2027 Professional Learning Days schedule here.

about 1 month ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Waukegan Public Schools wishes our students, families, staff, and community a safe and happy Fourth of July as we celebrate 250 years of American independence. 🇺🇸
about 1 month ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Today, we celebrated our eighth-grade students whose hard work, perseverance, and determination helped them reach the finish line! 🎓 Congratulations to our students from Abbott, Benny, Juarez, Lewis, and Smith on earning your promotion to high school! 👏 💜 💚 💛 We are so proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to welcome you to Waukegan High School this fall!
about 1 month ago, Gerardo Gordillo
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Today, District 60 honors Juneteenth and recognizes its significance in our nation's history, while celebrating the ongoing pursuit of freedom and opportunity for all.
about 2 months ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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The curtain is about to rise on Annie Jr.
Join the Waukegan Performing Arts Company (Wauk-PAC) as more than 50 District 60 students from eight elementary schools and five middle schools bring this beloved musical to life.
📅 Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
📅 Saturday, June 27 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
📍 Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door, and free for children under 2.
Come support our talented student performers. Tickets: https://our.show/waukpacanniejr
about 2 months ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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🎒 Mark your calendars!

The Waukegan Public Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair returns on Saturday, July 25, and this year will be our largest event yet!

Join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our new location, McCall Elementary School and Bevier Park, for free backpacks and school supplies, community resources, food trucks, a petting zoo, kids activities, haircuts, and more.
about 2 months ago, Waukegan Public Schools
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Our annual Independence Day Parade & Picnic is coming up on Sunday, June 28. Join our Board of Education on the lawn at Lincoln Center for a great, family-friendly experience and a perfect view of the Waukegan Park District’s 2026 American Independence Parade.
2 months ago, Nicholas Alatzakis
This Pride Month, we celebrate the diversity that makes Waukegan stronger, and we are proud to support a school community where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed.
2 months ago, Nicholas Alatzakis
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Free Summer Meals!
All Waukegan children ages 3 to 18 can receive free breakfast and lunch this summer, whether or not they are enrolled in summer school. Children can simply visit one of our meal sites during public meal hours to receive meals at no cost.
The following schools will serve as summer meal program sites this year: Clearview Elementary, Glen Flora Elementary, Washington Elementary, Smith Middle School, Abbott Middle School, and WHS-Brookside.
2 months ago, Nicholas Alatzakis
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That’s a wrap on the 25-26 school year!
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for a great year. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.
3 months ago, Waukegan CUSD 60
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