Dr. Michael AmadeiSuperintendent of schools
#62UNITED
Dear District 62 families and Community,
I hope you and your children have enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all back to the 2026-2027 school year.
If you have driven by our schools, you may have noticed a bit of construction at our sites. This summer and past school year has been a historic one for District 62. We are currently undergoing significant additions and enhancements across the district as we prepare for full day kindergarten. This has been a long-awaited goal for our school district and watching these new and innovative learning spaces take shape is remarkable.
We are already seeing the impact of this investment. This July, Iroquois Community School opened its doors to our very first full day kindergarten classrooms.
We are especially proud of the important steps we have taken to strengthen special education services across our district and expand opportunities for students with disabilities. This year, additional special education services are available across all of our elementary schools, allowing more students to receive the individualized support they need while remaining connected to their home schools and school communities.
As we begin this new school year, we remain committed to creating learning environments where every child feels seen, valued and inspired.
We have also expanded specialized programming to Forest and Orchard Place and are excited to introduce STRIVE (Structured Teaching for Readiness, Independence, Voice & Engagement) as the new name for our former Educational Life Skills program. These changes reflect our continued commitment to building a more inclusive continuum of services where every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities, strong relationships and a true sense of belonging.
Thank you for your support of Community Consolidated School District 62. This is going to be a great school year!
Michael A. Amadei, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Community Consolidated School District 62
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A Few Minutes with Dr. Mike - Podcast
The focus of this podcast series is to engage with YOU: our community. We look forward to sharing our stories about all the extraordinary things happening in our district and giving you insight into what we have in store for the future of Community Consolidated School District 62.
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School Safety & Security
October 20, 2023
Running Time: 24:36
Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
December 20, 2024
Running Time: 24:16
Partnership with the des plaines fire department
May 22, 2025
Running Time: 21:44
The D62 Education Foundation
October 27, 2025
Running Time: 22:31
CCSD62 Five-year Strategic plan
Curiosity • Compassion • Courage
The Board of Education adopted a new five-year strategic plan at the April 15, 2024 meeting.Developing Our Next Strategic Plan
Developed through a collaborative effort that involved District 62 students, District 207 students, staff, Board of Education members, families and community, the newly adopted strategic plan focuses on five key goals:
Our Strategic Plan Goals, Mission, Vision & Core values
GOAL 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Engage all students in learning that leads to academic growth, achievement, and readiness for high school and beyond.
goal 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging culture of learning that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student.
Goal 3: WORKforce
Invest in our diverse workforce to encourage innovation, collaboration, communication, responsibility and accountability.
goal 4: families/community
Cultivate partnerships with families and the community to support and expand learning opportunities for each student.
Goal 5: use of Resources
Make effective and efficient use of resources to maximize educational success for each student, every school and the district.
Our Mission
The mission is about focusing on what is our fundamental purpose; why do we exist?
Cultivate an inclusive, innovative learning environment that inspires students to explore robust academics, advance their potential and to be compassionate lifelong learners.
our Vision
The vision is about what we must become in order to accomplish our fundamental purpose?
Educate resilient, lifelong learners who think critically and solve problems collaboratively as they prepare for their future.
our Motto
The motto is the saying that defines our district and connects us to our stakeholders.
Curiosity • Compassion • Courage
Our core values
Guide our behaviors and actions.
- Safety and Well-being
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
- Curiosity and Innovation
- Collaboration and Communication
- Empathy and Trusting Relationships
- Continuous Improvement and Accountability