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WELCOME TO Hunting Ridge Elementary School!

YOU BELONG HERE!

Welcome! Home of the Hawks where creating a caring, safe and respectful learning environment is of utmost importance to us. We can't wait to have your students start this school year!

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WELCOME TO Community Consolidated School District 15!

YOU BELONG HERE!

CCSD15 is the second largest elementary school district in the state of Illinois educating over 11,000 uniquely diverse students in preschool through 8th grade across 20 schools.

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Mission & Vision

District 15 Mission & Vision

By leveraging strengths and providing high-quality support, we will honor our diverse learners in reaching their full potential.

Actively engage all learners to believe that they can and will learn.

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Strategic Plan

District 15 Strategic Plan 2024-28

District 15 updated its strategic plan in 2023 to better outline the important work needed to move District 15 forward.

The Strategic Priorities are:
1) Success and Belonging, 
2) Staff Engagement and Retention, 
3) Community and Family Engagement, and
4) Facility Improvements & Moving 15 Forward Transitions.

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THE DISTRICT 15 DIFFERENCE

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FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN

Full-Day = More Time!

Full-day kindergarten allows for more time for math and literacy instruction, more time for free and purposeful play, and more time to build self-esteem, independence, friendships, and trusting relationships with teachers.

FREE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS

Birth-32 months

Free developmental screenings are available for children ages birth through 32 months for families who live within District 15’s boundaries through the District’s Early Intervention Program.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

98% educated in-district

District 15 proudly educates 98% of its students in-district through a variety of offerings both in our schools and at our therapeutic day school, Conyers Learning Academy.

MULTILINGUAL SERVICES

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The Multilingual Department is focused on districtwide efforts to accelerate and celebrate academic language acquisition for our English learners and share the impact of their efforts on student growth.

NEW Literacy Campaign

One D15, Infinite Stories

District 15 is excited to launch a NEW campaign with a monthly focus on promoting & celebrating literacy at home. Join us for fall bedtime stories, winter author visits, and spring reader leader celebrations!

Give Back to Move 15 Forward

Partner with D15!

Serving over 11,000 students across 7 communities, we continue to see an increase in basic needs for our students. Partner with D15 to ensure students have food on the weekends and the supplies they need to be successful in school.

THE FACES OF 15

PROUD TO BE 15

We have a renewed level of excitement, anticipation, and possibilities that accompany a new school year—so much so that this year's theme is #AimHighAchieveHigher!

Aim High Achieve Higher

 

Kristina Orseno

DISTRICT 15 PARENT & LIBRARY INNOVATION TEACHER

Brittany Henry

DISTRICT 15 PARENT & INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR

Mike Carmody

DISTRICT 15 ADMINISTRATIVE COACH

Samantha Ader

DISTRICT 15 PARENT & BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT

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Information about District 15

12,000 Students

Honoring all learners to reach their full potential

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District 15 proudly educates 12,000 uniquely diverse learners across its 20 school buildings.

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2,000 Staff

Join our team!

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Join us, and you'll have a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders.

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20 Schools

District 15 has 20 school buildings and 3 support buildings
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1.7M Sq. Ft.

1,700,000 square feet of property to maintain

Educational Service Center

District 15 has 20 school buildings and three support buildings.

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86+ Languages

District 15 has over 86 languages spoken in the homes of our students

Multilingual

We are focused on efforts to accelerate & celebrate academic language acquisition for our English learners.

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9 Blue Ribbon Schools

Academic Excellence

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9 schools recognized for overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps.

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10,000 Bus Riders

Transporting more than 10,000 students daily
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Free bus transportation for students who live more than 1.5 miles from their District-assigned school.

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