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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
https://www.wps60.org/article/3045321
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!
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
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
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!
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!
