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![Board of Education Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752931002/d47org/k8z28zzkdw6w1fjwlhp1/BOEotherremindersInstaFB6x4in5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752931002/d47org/k8z28zzkdw6w1fjwlhp1/BOEotherremindersInstaFB6x4in5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752931002/d47org/k8z28zzkdw6w1fjwlhp1/BOEotherremindersInstaFB6x4in5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752931002/d47org/k8z28zzkdw6w1fjwlhp1/BOEotherremindersInstaFB6x4in5.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752931002/d47org/k8z28zzkdw6w1fjwlhp1/BOEotherremindersInstaFB6x4in5.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752931002/d47org/k8z28zzkdw6w1fjwlhp1/BOEotherremindersInstaFB6x4in5.png","width":1800}])
Click here for information about the April 20, 2026 board meeting.
![OEN2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776272624/d47org/mkk5dkxp6ifn4n53cttc/OEN2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776272624/d47org/mkk5dkxp6ifn4n53cttc/OEN2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776272624/d47org/mkk5dkxp6ifn4n53cttc/OEN2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776272624/d47org/mkk5dkxp6ifn4n53cttc/OEN2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776272624/d47org/mkk5dkxp6ifn4n53cttc/OEN2026.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776272624/d47org/mkk5dkxp6ifn4n53cttc/OEN2026.png","width":1998}])
Online re-enrollment for returning families for the 2026-27 school year will be available via ParentVUE from Friday, April 24 to Monday, May 4, 2026.
![Zoo field trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776184449/d47org/xbeokemxyy2coeaeo6nt/COVZoo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776184449/d47org/xbeokemxyy2coeaeo6nt/COVZoo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776184449/d47org/xbeokemxyy2coeaeo6nt/COVZoo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776184449/d47org/xbeokemxyy2coeaeo6nt/COVZoo.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776184449/d47org/xbeokemxyy2coeaeo6nt/COVZoo.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776184449/d47org/xbeokemxyy2coeaeo6nt/COVZoo.png","width":2200}])
After reading The One and Only Ivan together as a school, students had the unique opportunity to connect the story to the real world by visiting the Brookfield Zoo.
![LawnCareApplication]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723494967/d47org/kgpcopctuwxsfm4v2cc9/LawnCareApplication.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723494967/d47org/kgpcopctuwxsfm4v2cc9/LawnCareApplication.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723494967/d47org/kgpcopctuwxsfm4v2cc9/LawnCareApplication.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723494967/d47org/kgpcopctuwxsfm4v2cc9/LawnCareApplication.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723494967/d47org/kgpcopctuwxsfm4v2cc9/LawnCareApplication.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723494967/d47org/kgpcopctuwxsfm4v2cc9/LawnCareApplication.png","width":2200}])
A lawn care product application will occur on the grounds of all District 47 schools on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
![Brave the Shave event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774978089/d47org/rx5x7pa8inyodlesa3wg/Bravetheshave.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774978089/d47org/rx5x7pa8inyodlesa3wg/Bravetheshave.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774978089/d47org/rx5x7pa8inyodlesa3wg/Bravetheshave.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774978089/d47org/rx5x7pa8inyodlesa3wg/Bravetheshave.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774978089/d47org/rx5x7pa8inyodlesa3wg/Bravetheshave.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774978089/d47org/rx5x7pa8inyodlesa3wg/Bravetheshave.png","width":2200}])
Bernotas School recently hosted its annual Brave the Shave event, bringing together students, staff, and the broader community to support childhood cancer research.
![Sodexofuture2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773429767/d47org/vzfjpdibr4fezvrutgot/Sodexofuture2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773429767/d47org/vzfjpdibr4fezvrutgot/Sodexofuture2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773429767/d47org/vzfjpdibr4fezvrutgot/Sodexofuture2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773429767/d47org/vzfjpdibr4fezvrutgot/Sodexofuture2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773429767/d47org/vzfjpdibr4fezvrutgot/Sodexofuture2026.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773429767/d47org/vzfjpdibr4fezvrutgot/Sodexofuture2026.png","width":2200}])
Coventry Elementary third-grader Edwin was named the 2026 Future Chef winner for Tío Tacos with a Side of Rice and Beans.
![South Student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772561077/d47org/k2obnw9y8bamacxj6jzf/SouthStudent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772561077/d47org/k2obnw9y8bamacxj6jzf/SouthStudent.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772561077/d47org/k2obnw9y8bamacxj6jzf/SouthStudent.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772561077/d47org/k2obnw9y8bamacxj6jzf/SouthStudent.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772561077/d47org/k2obnw9y8bamacxj6jzf/SouthStudent.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772561077/d47org/k2obnw9y8bamacxj6jzf/SouthStudent.jpg","width":2048}])
Fourth-grade student Aaden at South Elementary led a blanket drive, collecting 20 blankets to support community members in need.
![Ryan and Stacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771360333/d47org/hytz7lzmvhj3wmtpgwft/RyanandStacy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771360333/d47org/hytz7lzmvhj3wmtpgwft/RyanandStacy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771360333/d47org/hytz7lzmvhj3wmtpgwft/RyanandStacy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771360333/d47org/hytz7lzmvhj3wmtpgwft/RyanandStacy.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771360333/d47org/hytz7lzmvhj3wmtpgwft/RyanandStacy.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771360333/d47org/hytz7lzmvhj3wmtpgwft/RyanandStacy.png","width":2200}])
To strengthen support for students and staff, District 47 is making a slight adjustment to its leadership structure. The district is proud to introduce the leaders who will guide the department in this new structure. Dr. Ryan Olson will serve as Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, and Stacy O’Dea will serve as Director of Student Services. Both were board approved on February 17, 2026 and will begin their new roles on July 1, 2026
By The Numbers
12
Schools
1,495
Staff
7,020
Students
63
Languages Spoken
80+
Sports and Activities
15
Support Programs
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio