Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62

Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 Official account for Community Consolidated School District 62, educating more than 5,000 Pre-K – 8th There are two middle schools: Algonquin and Chippewa.

Community Consolidated School District 62 serves more than 5,268 Pre-K – 8th-grade students in eleven schools. More than 600 early learning (ages 3-5) students are educated at the Early Learning Center (ELC) at Forest, Rosemont Recreation Center, and the Des Plaines Public Library. The District's 11 schools include:
Iroquois Community School, a year-round school serving kindergarten through 8th gr

ade. Other elementary schools are:
Central, Cumberland, Forest, North, Orchard Place, Plainfield, South, and Terrace. All students advance to Maine West High School. District 62's page is established to provide information about news, achievements, updates, events and activities. This page will be updated often so that our community becomes aware of district news in a timely manner.

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The District 62’s page serves as a way of engaging in a healthy, two-way dialogue with the community. If any of the above-mentioned guidelines are violated, we reserve the right to remove any and all posts.

North is looking good! Preliminary interior work on the existing spaces at North began last week with interior construct...
06/09/2026

North is looking good! Preliminary interior work on the existing spaces at North began last week with interior construction beginning this week!

Check out Central. We are moving right on schedule with preliminary interior work in the current kindergarten rooms, mus...
06/08/2026

Check out Central. We are moving right on schedule with preliminary interior work in the current kindergarten rooms, music and art rooms having just begun. Interior construction will be kicking off strong this week!

Hey D62 students and families! You made it! We wish all of you a wonderful summer break! Enjoy the time off! ICS: We wil...
06/05/2026

Hey D62 students and families! You made it! We wish all of you a wonderful summer break! Enjoy the time off! ICS: We will see you in July! 10-month schools: We will see you in August!

It's a great week in D62 as we celebrate our 8th grade students.
06/03/2026

It's a great week in D62 as we celebrate our 8th grade students.

It's a beautiful night for 8th grade promotion!
06/03/2026

It's a beautiful night for 8th grade promotion!

Check out North Elementary's progress this week!
06/02/2026

Check out North Elementary's progress this week!

Today is National Stand for Children Day. Celebrated every year on June 1, it is a day dedicated to raising awareness ab...
06/01/2026

Today is National Stand for Children Day. Celebrated every year on June 1, it is a day dedicated to raising awareness about issues facing children such as education, healthcare and child care and advocating for their well-being.

Happy Monday D62. Check out Central's progress to date.
06/01/2026

Happy Monday D62. Check out Central's progress to date.

05/29/2026

🚨 Reminder: The Kiwanis Cup is THIS Saturday! 🚨
Calling all students in grades K–8—don’t miss your chance to be part of the 5th Annual Kiwanis Cup! Team up with your classmates and race against students from other local schools in a fun, friendly competition around beautiful Lake Opeka (approximately 1 mile).

✨ Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!
Register ahead of time, or stop by our front desks at Prairie Lakes Community Center or the Administrative & Leisure Center to sign up in person. There will be no day of registration.

🎉 Then stick around for our Family Day event from 9–12 p.m. at the same location!
Enjoy live entertainment, inflatables, food trucks, paddle boating, kayaking, sailing on the lake, and golfing—fun for the whole family!

North is making great progress as well!
05/27/2026

North is making great progress as well!

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777 E Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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