We’re excited to invite you to our Kindergarten Meet & Greet for the 2026–2027 school year!
If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, this event is for you. Join us to learn more about what makes Beach Park District 3 a wonderful place to begin your child’s educational journey.
📚 What to expect:
• Overview of our Kindergarten curriculum
• Dual Language program information
• United Way Summer Program details
• Champions Before & After School Care
• Opportunity to meet school and district staff
📅 Date: March 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Kenneth Murphy School
11315 Wadsworth Rd., Beach Park, IL
👉 RSVP today https://bit.ly/41pwmJB and join us for an evening of information and connection!
We look forward to welcoming your family!
📣 Beach Park D3 families!
Give your child a confident start to kindergarten with this FREE summer program! ☀️
Kindergarten Countdown Camp
📅 July 13 – August 6
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Mon–Thurs)
📍 Kenneth Murphy Elementary
Perfect for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026 with little or no preschool experience.
🔗 Register: uwlakeco.org/kcc
See flyer for details 👇
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📣 ¡Familias de Beach Park D3!
¡Denle a su hijo(a) un comienzo exitoso en el kínder con este programa GRATUITO de verano! ☀️
Campamento de Cuenta Regresiva para el Kínder
📅 13 de julio – 6 de agosto
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (lunes a jueves)
📍 Escuela Primaria Kenneth Murphy
Perfecto para niños que ingresarán al kínder en el otoño de 2026 con poca o ninguna experiencia preescolar.
🔗 Regístrese: uwlakeco.org/kcc
Vea el volante para más detalles 👇
Registration OPEN for 2026-27 // Inscripción ABIERTA para 2026-27
Click to register your student today! // ¡Haz clic para registrar a tu estudiante hoy mismo!
RETURNING STUDENTS//ESTUDIANTES QUE REGRESAN
ENGLISH: https://tinyurl.com/msxe5au7
SPANISH: https://tinyurl.com/f7yujr9z
NEW STUDENTS//NUEVOS ESTUDIANTES
ENGLISH: https://tinyurl.com/msxe5au7
SPANISH: https://tinyurl.com/ad76k78h
Due to severe weather conditions today, Beach Park District 3 will hold an E-Learning/Remote Learning Day on Monday, March 16. Please review the message from Superintendent Dr. Denise Wilcox below for important details about today’s schedule and expectations.
https://bit.ly/4d8zy3F
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Buenos días, familias de Beach Park,
Debido a las condiciones severas del clima hoy, el Distrito Escolar Beach Park 3 tendrá un día de aprendizaje en línea/remoto (E-Learning) hoy, lunes 16 de marzo. Por favor revise el mensaje de la Superintendente Dra. Denise Wilcox a continuación para obtener información importante sobre el horario y las expectativas para el día de hoy.
https://bit.ly/4uwAJzY
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/4rpDTTh
🌟 Share Your Culture with Our Community!
Families, students, staff, and community members are invited to participate by sharing a recipe, performance, cultural display, traditional attire, language, art, or a short video.
There’s still time to sign up! If you haven’t already registered and would like to participate, please complete the linked Google Form.
https://forms.gle/mQnVDyTCYS5qZuEV8
We look forward to celebrating the vibrant cultures of District 3 together!
— Beach Park District 3 💛
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¡Estamos emocionados por Juntos Celebramos el Distrito 3 el sábado 11 de abril de 2026, de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en Beach Park Middle School! El evento se realizará en persona y también será transmitido en vivo.
🌟 ¡Comparta su cultura con nuestra comunidad!
Invitamos a familias, estudiantes, personal y miembros de la comunidad a participar compartiendo una receta, presentación, exhibición cultural, vestimenta tradicional, idioma, arte o un video corto.
¡Aún hay tiempo para inscribirse! Si todavía no se ha registrado y le gustaría participar, complete el formulario de Google enlazado.
https://forms.gle/mQnVDyTCYS5qZuEV8
¡Esperamos celebrar juntos la vibrante diversidad cultural del Distrito 3!
— Beach Park District 3 💛
Registration for the 2026–2027 school year opens March 16, 2026!
We’re excited to continue partnering with our families to support every student’s success. Stay tuned for details and get ready for another incredible year in Beach Park District 3!
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4rCP0ZO
Dear Beach Park District 3 Families and Community,
Today is the day! Join the Beach Park Network of Excellence (BPNE) for its Dine with Purpose kickoff event this evening.
📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Shanty (38985 N. US-41, Wadsworth)
Dine at The Shanty during this time and a portion of the proceeds will support grants, scholarships, and innovative programs for our students and educators.
✔️ No tickets or reservations required
✔️ All families and community members welcome
Thank you for supporting BPNE and Beach Park District 3!
👉 Follow BPNE on Facebook to stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/bpned3f
Please be advised that we are moving forward with in-person learning today. Because of the cold weather, we ask that you please ensure your students dress warmly with heavy coats, hats, and gloves.
We understand if you prefer to keep your child home due to the conditions; if you choose to do so, please notify the school office and the absence will be excused.
https://bit.ly/4rbk2aU
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4q8kkPD
Warm holiday wishes from our District Office staff!
We hope the winter break brings moments that spark curiosity and ignite core memories for our students, families, and staff. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and joyful season.
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4iTQ4Fn
📚✨ District 3 Library Corner – December 2025 ✨📚
Our December edition is here, and we’re excited to share everything happening in our D3 libraries!
🔥 Most Popular Checkouts from November
🌟 Library Staff Recommendations
🧪 S.T.E.A.M. Collection Spotlight
✨ Highlights & Happenings
Click Here to Read! https://bit.ly/3Mrvccn
Be sure to check out our online library (eBooks) and browse past newsletters on the Library page of our website. https://www.bpd3.org/o/bpd3/page/library
🎙️ Exciting News! Introducing the "Beach Park Beyond The Bell" podcast! Join us as we connect our community, build culture, and hear from the amazing voices within BPD3. 🌟 Tune in every Monday for new episodes on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and all your favorite social media platforms.
You can LISTEN, WATCH, and SUBSCRIBE to Beach Park Beyond the Bell on all your favorite platforms:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPD3BeyondtheBell
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/269oIyC09BNDUBqu6LuI34
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f572487c-c537-4c53-a287-c0d2a2ad0f97/bpd3-beyond-the-bell
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bpd3-beyond-the-bell/id1857474308
Social Media
Instagram: bpd3beyondthebell
Facebook: Beyond Bell
TikTok: BPD3BeyondtheBell5
"X": @BPD3BeyondBell
Follow us and be part of the journey! #BPD3BeyondtheBell #bpd3district #bpd3podcast
Stay connected with Beach Park District 3!
If you’re a community member without children currently enrolled in our schools but would still like to receive important updates, news, and event information, we invite you to join our communications list.
Simply complete the form and we’ll keep you informed about all the great things happening in our district!
Fill out the form to join our communications list 👉 Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf4NCCD2o_vMafswxfpKxtYNNUMU9vRyEwmyFU5rKcQlFB4w/viewform
You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: Click Here
Don’t forget — today is Coffee & Chat with Superintendent Dr. Wilcox!
📍 Starbucks on Route 173 in Zion
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM
Stop by for coffee, cozy vibes, and great conversation — we’d love to see you there!
