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Chicago Heights District 170 Back To School Guide 2019

It's back-to-school time for District 170 kids, and we've got the tools, dates and info you need to start the year off right.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — The kids go back to school sooner than you think: August 26 for first through eight grades, and September 3 for wee kindergartners. Patch has your back to help you prepare to get them all back to class on the right foot.

New registration information

  • You can now register online at www.teacherease.com
  • Prefer to do it in person?
    • Do it Mon., Aug. 12, from 12 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
    • Or Tues., Aug. 13, from 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 2 p.m.

Proof of residency

Proof of residency is offered by appointment only, and you can knock out registration early, to boot. There are a few days left this week through Aug. 1.

Email your school's secretary to schedule an appointment.
Garfield - dlimon2@sd170.com Grant - emendoza@sd170.com
Greenbriar - tgriffith@sd170.com Highland - kacs@sd170.com
Jefferson - aleon@sd170.com Kennedy - dscott@sd170.com
Lincoln-Gavin - abozic@sd170.com Roosevelt - vzsuppon@sd170.com
Washington-McKinley - jguzman@sd170.com Wilson - ccasarez@sd170.com

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Key dates

Ink these into your calendars.

  • First day of school: Aug. 26 for grades 1 to 8, Sept. 3 for kindergarten
  • Last day of school: June 3
  • Labor Day: Sept. 2
  • Columbus Day: Oct. 14
  • 11 a.m. dismissal: Oct. 22
  • Veteran's Day: Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving: Early dismissal on Nov. 27, off Nov. 28 to 29
  • Winter break: Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, 2020. Early dismissal Dec. 20.

Learn more at the district's calendar.

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