Calendars
2024-2025 10 Month School Calendar
Upcoming Events
Orchard Place Student Council Lollipop Sale
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Orchard Place Student Council Lollipop Sale
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Orchard Place Student Council Lollipop Sale
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No School, President's Day
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No School: Emergency Day/Professional Learning Day
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Morning: professional development
Afternoon: parent teacher conferences
Facilities schedule
For School Specific Events (assemblies, sporting events, dances etc.) – Please contact your student’s school directly for details, or visit your school’s website.
For Rental Requests and to check Building Space Availability – Please submit your online request to our Facilities department.
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Orchard Place's Calendar
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February 2025
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Monday, January 27
Tuesday, January 28
Wednesday, January 29
Thursday, January 30
Friday, January 31
Movies in the Corner
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor.
Saturday, February 1
Sunday, February 2
Monday, February 3
Tuesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 5
Thursday, February 6
Friday, February 7
Flick n' Float (Finding Nemo)
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Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Grab your floats and kick back at Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center. Watch Nemo as he travels to get back to his home. The movie begins at 7:00pm.
R: $20/NR: $25 per person
Saturday, February 8
Sunday, February 9
Monday, February 10
Tuesday, February 11
The Maker's Place Event
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
If you like to make stuff, eat snacks, and hang out, come on into the Maker's Place.
We will meet monthly to relax and make something cool.
For ages 9-12.
Registration begins Feb. 4th.
Thursday, February 13
Friday, February 14
Saturday, February 15
Do It Yourself Kits (Grades
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Grades 1-6. Pick up a kit at the Youth Services desk and use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video.
No registration necessary.
While supplies last.
Des Plaines Junior Warriors Softball Registration (K-8)
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Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
In-person registration
Click here for more information: https://www.desplainesjrwarriorssoftball.com/
Click here for more information: https://www.desplainesjrwarriorssoftball.com/
Royal Ball
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Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Hear Ye!
Hear Ye!
Register now!
Come one, come all to the royal event of the season! Royal subjects and their noble escorts are invited to enjoy an enchanted evening of music, dancing, games, and treats.
Lakeview Center, Royal Ballroom
R: $35/NR: $45 per person
Additional children:
R: $25/NR: $30 per child
Each guest must register.
Sunday, February 16
Tuesday, February 18
Morning: professional development
Afternoon: parent teacher conferences
Morning: professional development
Afternoon: parent teacher conferences
Board of Education Meeting
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Forest Elementary School, 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Meeting will be held in the Forest Admin Conference Room.
Wednesday, February 19
Thursday, February 20
Bilingual Parent Meeting
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Forest Elementary School, 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Come meet other bilingual families and get information to support you and your child!
We start with free pizza at 6:00PM and will provide free childcare.
This month the topics include discussion about: EL programs and services in D62, finding information on the D62 website, how to use the parent portal, and updates about parent/teacher conferences, important dates, and free and reduced lunch applications.
For more information call 847.824.1250
The Little Mermaid Musical
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Students: $7.00
Adults: $10.00
Friday, February 21
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
The Little Mermaid Musical
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Students: $7.00
Adults: $10.00
Saturday, February 22
The Little Mermaid Musical
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Students: $7.00
Adults: $10.00
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
Sunday, February 23
Under the Sea Carnival
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
$10 per child, adults free
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
In the upper commons, park in C or D lots
Des Plaines Youth Baseball Clinics
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Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Des Plaines Youth Baseball invites your player to clinics this winter.
We'll practice the fundamental skills of baseball at each division level.
Bring your friends and past teammates.
Bring your glove and bat if you have previously played.
Gym shoes are required.
If this is your first time, we will have additional equipment to borrow.
4-6 year olds: 1:15-2:15pm
1st/2nd grade: 2:30-3:30pm
3rd/4th grade: 3:30-4:30pm
5th/6th/7th/8th grade: 4:45-5:45pm
Any questions, please contact Scott Frew: w.s.frew@gmail.com
D62 Education Foundation Pizza Wars
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Society of the Danube Swabians of the U.S.A., 625 Seegers Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Come and sample a piece of pizza from each restaurant and vote for your favorite pizza in town!
$10 per person
Advance registration required.
Money raised will directly support the students of D62!
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
The Little Mermaid Musical
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Maine West High School, 1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Students: $7.00
Adults: $10.00
Monday, February 24
Lego League (Grades K-8)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Grades K-8.
We supply LEGOs and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver.
Registration required beginning February 17th by calling 847-376-2839 or visiting the Youth Services Desk. An adult must be in attendance with children under 8.
Tuesday, February 25
Wednesday, February 26
Stuffed Animal Workshop Kit
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
For children of all ages. Pick up a Stuffed Animal Workshop kit to stuff a cuddly adopted elephant at home!
This program is limited to Des Plaines residents only.
Registration is required for each child you will be picking up a kit for. Supplies are limited. Register by visiting or calling the Youth Services desk at 847-376-2839 beginning Monday, February 17th at 9 am.
Pickup will begin Wednesday, February 26th at 9 am.
Thursday, February 27
Friday, February 28
Munch Madness (Ages 9-12)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Come to this taste-test to try different and unusual snacks.
You can taste things blind or with eyes wide open but either way you will be surprised by what awaits you.
Please be conscious of food allergies.
For ages 9-12
Registration required.
Movies in the Corner (Tangled)
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Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor.
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
Saturday, March 1
Matilda the Musical
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Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
D62:
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
$3.00 discount on each ticket for students, families, and staff using the exclusive coupon code district62 at checkout.
Sunday, March 2
Calendar & Category Legend:
- CCSD62 Calendar
- Orchard Place Elementary