Congratulations to Ms. Lesley Bracero, an ESL early childhood teacher at Lightfoot Early Learning Center, who was surprised this week as a Chicago Bears Classroom Legend!
Ms. Bracero has dedicated more than 30 years to Waukegan Public Schools. She received a $1,000 classroom grant, Bears gear and tickets to an upcoming game as part of the honor.
Ms. Bracero is the second WPS educator in just two weeks to receive the Classroom Legend recognition. Congratulations, Ms. Bracero!
Ms. Bracero has dedicated more than 30 years to Waukegan Public Schools. She received a $1,000 classroom grant, Bears gear and tickets to an upcoming game as part of the honor.
Ms. Bracero is the second WPS educator in just two weeks to receive the Classroom Legend recognition. Congratulations, Ms. Bracero!
Waukegan Public Schools is proud to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Throughout the month, students and staff across our schools will learn about and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Schools will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in a variety of ways, with activities and celebrations planned throughout the District. Families are encouraged to follow their school’s website and social media pages for information about events and activities happening at their school.
Our celebrations will also include our annual Districtwide Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, October 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waukegan High School’s Brookside Campus. This year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más!” (Together, We Are More!), will bring families together for an evening of music, food, performances, activities, and fun for all ages.
Schools will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in a variety of ways, with activities and celebrations planned throughout the District. Families are encouraged to follow their school’s website and social media pages for information about events and activities happening at their school.
Our celebrations will also include our annual Districtwide Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, October 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waukegan High School’s Brookside Campus. This year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más!” (Together, We Are More!), will bring families together for an evening of music, food, performances, activities, and fun for all ages.
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” Stockman, a social studies and AVID teacher at Miguel Juarez Middle School, who received a special surprise today!
Representatives from the Chicago Bears visited Juarez to recognize Dr. Stockman as a Classroom Legend. She was nominated by her own students, who shared how much she cares for them and the many ways she goes above and beyond to support them.
Dr. Stockman, who has been at Juarez since 2019, received a $1,000 classroom grant, a commemorative Bears football, and an invitation to attend the Bears’ home opener later this month. Congratulations, Dr. Stockman!
Join us for an evening celebrating the culture, traditions, and contributions of Waukegan’s Hispanic community!
Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is Thursday, October 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waukegan High School’s Brookside Campus. Enjoy live performances, dance lessons, Lotería, traditional foods, music from DJ Fito, activities for all ages, prizes, and more!
This year’s theme is “Unidos, Somos Más!” (Together, We Are More!) The event is free and open to all District families.
Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6JuFl33RjpNTU0c-Rf12bjzIxnL11GzCKpdkUJ_rgc9EUTg/viewform
Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is Thursday, October 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waukegan High School’s Brookside Campus. Enjoy live performances, dance lessons, Lotería, traditional foods, music from DJ Fito, activities for all ages, prizes, and more!
This year’s theme is “Unidos, Somos Más!” (Together, We Are More!) The event is free and open to all District families.
Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6JuFl33RjpNTU0c-Rf12bjzIxnL11GzCKpdkUJ_rgc9EUTg/viewform
Happy Labor Day from Waukegan Public Schools!
Today, we recognize the hard work and contributions of workers throughout our community.
As a reminder, all District schools and offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday!
Today, we recognize the hard work and contributions of workers throughout our community.
As a reminder, all District schools and offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday!
Regular attendance is an important part of student success, and we appreciate our families' support in maintaining consistent attendance throughout the school year.
As a reminder, if your child will be absent, please report the absence directly to your child’s school using its designated attendance line, rather than calling the District’s main phone number. This helps ensure the information reaches the appropriate staff as quickly as possible.
Find your school’s attendance line here: https://www.wps60.org/o/wcusd/page/school-directory
As a reminder, if your child will be absent, please report the absence directly to your child’s school using its designated attendance line, rather than calling the District’s main phone number. This helps ensure the information reaches the appropriate staff as quickly as possible.
Find your school’s attendance line here: https://www.wps60.org/o/wcusd/page/school-directory
Strong schools + strong partnerships = stronger futures! 🎓🤝 We’re grateful to connect with the team at Waukegan to College for a principals' luncheon focused on supporting Waukegan families and helping students prepare for their futures.
Waukegan High School co-principals and middle school leaders came together to share ideas, discuss ways to strengthen communication with families, and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration.
When our schools and community partners work together, our students benefit. We’re excited to keep the conversation going and build even stronger pathways to success for Waukegan students!
@Waukegan2College
Waukegan High School co-principals and middle school leaders came together to share ideas, discuss ways to strengthen communication with families, and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration.
When our schools and community partners work together, our students benefit. We’re excited to keep the conversation going and build even stronger pathways to success for Waukegan students!
@Waukegan2College
WHS Homecoming Parade Applications Now Open
Waukegan High School is now accepting applications from all groups and organizations interested in participating in its 2026 Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 2.
Anyone interested in registering a group or organization to participate in this year’s parade can submit their entry here. This year’s Homecoming theme is “Midnight Garden.” The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, September 23, at midnight.
The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., with participants lining up in the main parking lot at the Brookside Campus. Participants should arrive by 4:30 p.m. The parade will follow the same route through the residential streets surrounding the Brookside Campus as in recent years.
Parade application: https://forms.gle/drzSW1Dsdegco384A
We have several recent leadership appointments to celebrate across our District! Congratulations to our new employees and to our current staff members stepping into new roles!
We want to make you aware of an issue affecting some calls to Waukegan Public Schools' main phone number, 224-303-1000.
We have learned that individuals using T-Mobile may receive an automated message when calling this number, indicating that it has been identified as "likely a scam" and recommending that the caller hang up. Please know that 224-303-1000 is the legitimate main phone number for Waukegan Public Schools.
At this time, the issue appears to be limited to T-Mobile callers and affects only our main District number. We are not aware of any issues affecting other District or school phone numbers.
We are working with T-Mobile and our phone system provider to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, T-Mobile customers who need to reach the District's main office can call 224-303-1001.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue. We will provide an update when the problem has been corrected.
Queremos informarles sobre un problema que afecta a algunas llamadas realizadas al número de teléfono principal de las Escuelas Públicas de Waukegan: 224-303-1000.
Hemos descubierto que las personas que usan T-Mobile pueden recibir un mensaje automático al llamar a este número, que indica que se ha identificado como “probablemente una estafa” y recomienda a la persona que llama que cuelgue. Por favor sepan que el 224-303-1000 es el número de teléfono principal legítimo de las Escuelas Públicas de Waukegan.
Por el momento, el problema parece limitarse a los usuarios de T-Mobile y afecta únicamente a nuestro número principal del distrito. No somos conscientes de ningún problema que afecte a otros números de teléfono del distrito o de las escuelas.
Estamos trabajando con T-Mobile y con nuestro proveedor de sistemas telefónicos para resolver el problema lo antes posible. Mientras tanto, los clientes de T-Mobile que necesiten ponerse en contacto con la oficina principal del distrito pueden llamar al 224-303-1001.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniencia y agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para resolver este problema. Les informaremos cuando el problema se haya solucionado.
We have learned that individuals using T-Mobile may receive an automated message when calling this number, indicating that it has been identified as "likely a scam" and recommending that the caller hang up. Please know that 224-303-1000 is the legitimate main phone number for Waukegan Public Schools.
At this time, the issue appears to be limited to T-Mobile callers and affects only our main District number. We are not aware of any issues affecting other District or school phone numbers.
We are working with T-Mobile and our phone system provider to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, T-Mobile customers who need to reach the District's main office can call 224-303-1001.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue. We will provide an update when the problem has been corrected.
Queremos informarles sobre un problema que afecta a algunas llamadas realizadas al número de teléfono principal de las Escuelas Públicas de Waukegan: 224-303-1000.
Hemos descubierto que las personas que usan T-Mobile pueden recibir un mensaje automático al llamar a este número, que indica que se ha identificado como “probablemente una estafa” y recomienda a la persona que llama que cuelgue. Por favor sepan que el 224-303-1000 es el número de teléfono principal legítimo de las Escuelas Públicas de Waukegan.
Por el momento, el problema parece limitarse a los usuarios de T-Mobile y afecta únicamente a nuestro número principal del distrito. No somos conscientes de ningún problema que afecte a otros números de teléfono del distrito o de las escuelas.
Estamos trabajando con T-Mobile y con nuestro proveedor de sistemas telefónicos para resolver el problema lo antes posible. Mientras tanto, los clientes de T-Mobile que necesiten ponerse en contacto con la oficina principal del distrito pueden llamar al 224-303-1001.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniencia y agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para resolver este problema. Les informaremos cuando el problema se haya solucionado.
This weekend, we celebrated the many cultures that make our Waukegan community so special at our Annual Multicultural Fair! Families came together to share food, traditions, music, performances, and more.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day such a meaningful celebration. Take a look at some moments from the event.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day such a meaningful celebration. Take a look at some moments from the event.
Today was a special day at Lewis Middle School as we officially cut the ribbon on the new Kaitlin’s Kitchen! Several years in the making, the new space is named in honor of former Oakdale teacher Kaitlin Schaumberger and was made possible through the incredible support of her family and friends, along with the dedication of the Lewis team, including Principal Molly Schaefer and Botany teacher Mr. Brian Greene.
Kaitlin’s Kitchen will give students new opportunities to take what they grow in the Lewis greenhouse and bring it into the kitchen, expanding their hands-on learning and helping make an already unique program even more robust. Following today’s ceremony, students had the chance to show off the new kitchen and some of their culinary skills for guests.
Thank you to Kaitlin’s family and friends and everyone who helped make this vision a reality. We were also grateful to be joined by so many special guests, including Congressman Brad Schneider and Mayor Sam Cunningham, to help celebrate this exciting new chapter at Lewis.
Kaitlin’s Kitchen will give students new opportunities to take what they grow in the Lewis greenhouse and bring it into the kitchen, expanding their hands-on learning and helping make an already unique program even more robust. Following today’s ceremony, students had the chance to show off the new kitchen and some of their culinary skills for guests.
Thank you to Kaitlin’s family and friends and everyone who helped make this vision a reality. We were also grateful to be joined by so many special guests, including Congressman Brad Schneider and Mayor Sam Cunningham, to help celebrate this exciting new chapter at Lewis.
It’s tomorrow! Join us Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WHS Brookside Campus for our Annual Multicultural Fair!
Enjoy music, dance, international food, and activities for the whole family as we celebrate the many cultures that make up our Waukegan community.
We hope to see you there!
Enjoy music, dance, international food, and activities for the whole family as we celebrate the many cultures that make up our Waukegan community.
We hope to see you there!
The Stopfinder app is now live for the 2026-2027 school year! Parents and guardians should have received an email with information on how to activate their account and get started.
If you did not receive an email or need assistance, please contact our Transportation Department at transportation@wps60.org.
If you did not receive an email or need assistance, please contact our Transportation Department at transportation@wps60.org.
The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway!
There were plenty of smiles, hugs, and excitement across our District this morning as students and staff returned for the first day of school. Here are a few scenes from the start of a great new year!
There were plenty of smiles, hugs, and excitement across our District this morning as students and staff returned for the first day of school. Here are a few scenes from the start of a great new year!
The wait is almost over! 🎉
We can't wait to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another incredible school year.
Be sure to check out this special back-to-school message from Superintendent Plascencia as we get ready for an exciting first day. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
https://www.wps60.org/article/3077480
We can't wait to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another incredible school year.
Be sure to check out this special back-to-school message from Superintendent Plascencia as we get ready for an exciting first day. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
https://www.wps60.org/article/3077480
Welcome back, families! We are excited to share the first edition of the FACE newsletter for the 2026–2027 school year.
Introducing our New OSAA member
Back to School Resource Fair Recap
Community bulletin for upcoming school district and community events
Click here to see the August newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/WPS60FACEAug26
For more information about Family and Community Engagement, visit our F.A.C.E webpage: https://www.wps60.org/page/family-and-community-engagement
Introducing our New OSAA member
Back to School Resource Fair Recap
Community bulletin for upcoming school district and community events
Click here to see the August newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/WPS60FACEAug26
For more information about Family and Community Engagement, visit our F.A.C.E webpage: https://www.wps60.org/page/family-and-community-engagement
What a great way to kick off the 2026-2027 school year! Thank you to the many staff members and students who helped welcome more than 2,000 District 60 employees back to school at the Genesee Theatre today. Their work, both behind the scenes and on stage, helped create a welcoming and inspiring start to the new school year for our staff.
Celebrate Our Diversity! Join the Annual Multicultural Fair 🌍✨
We are launching the school year with a celebration of cultures! Join us for a day of dance, music, international food, and fun activities for the whole family.
🗓 When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Waukegan High School Brookside Campus (2325 Brookside Ave)
How to Win Prizes:
Kids: Wear traditional clothing from your home country for an extra raffle ticket! 🎟️
Families: Volunteer to bring food or decorations for the international tasting to earn two extra raffle tickets! Let us know in the registration form by Thursday, August 13 🍲🎨
This event will be conducted in English and Spanish. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
✅ Please RSVP by August 20 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16n3IgGO54zEVgJApgPk4V1_cMstsLIM2S2FismJwGz0/edit
We are launching the school year with a celebration of cultures! Join us for a day of dance, music, international food, and fun activities for the whole family.
🗓 When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Waukegan High School Brookside Campus (2325 Brookside Ave)
How to Win Prizes:
Kids: Wear traditional clothing from your home country for an extra raffle ticket! 🎟️
Families: Volunteer to bring food or decorations for the international tasting to earn two extra raffle tickets! Let us know in the registration form by Thursday, August 13 🍲🎨
This event will be conducted in English and Spanish. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
✅ Please RSVP by August 20 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16n3IgGO54zEVgJApgPk4V1_cMstsLIM2S2FismJwGz0/edit
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.
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.
