
🏐🎉 What a fantastic day at the Beach Park District 3 Staff Volleyball Tournament! 🎉🏐
Our amazing staff brought unparalleled energy to the court. From powerhouse serves to epic dives, every spike and block was fueled by teamwork, camaraderie, and plenty of laughs. 🤣💪
A huge thank-you to all who came out to watch, the volunteer scorekeepers, and cheer squads—your support made every set feel like a championship match! And to our incredible staff players: your sportsmanship and spirit truly embodied the heart of our district community. 💙🤝💛
📸 Teams: District Office, Newport, Oak Crest, Howe, Kenneth Murphy, and Beach Park Middle School.
👏A big round of applause for Newport School—this year’s volleyball tournament champions! 🏆
#DistrictStaffVolleyball #TeamworkInAction #ServeUpSuccess







Mrs. Feder's class is working hard on their writing! #learnleadsucceedBPD3 #Howebears





Yesterday, our Howe staff volleyball team showed up in style at the annual BPD3 District Volleyball Tournament! #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3 #HoweBears


4th graders are working up a sweat in PE in their paddle ball unit! #Howe Bears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3



5th grade Band students practice with Ms. Carman to prepare for their concert next week! #Howe Bears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3




Don’t miss the exciting annual First Responders Expo this weekend at Gurnee Mills! 🚓🚒🚑 This incredible event is your chance to connect with local heroes, including the dedicated members of the Zion Police and Fire departments. You’ll have the chance to see the equipment they use every day up close!
Enjoy live demonstrations and engaging activities for all ages that will inspire and entertain.
For complete details on dates, times, and all the amazing activities they have planned, check out the flyer. Let’s come together to honor the incredible bravery of our first responders!

iReady Testing is this week at Howe! Let's work together to help your child shine! #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3


Our Howe Bears love learning in their PJs! #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3





We’re proud to share exciting news with our Beach Park District 3 community — Principal Stephanie Kallis Meek has been named Lake County’s Administrator of the Year! Please see the message below for details and join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement.
English: https://bit.ly/43lOiXo
Spanish: https://bit.ly/3Swnc9C


Do you have a child starting kindergarten in Beach Park School District 3 this upcoming school year? Unlock the gift of bilingualism for your kindergartener with our Dual Language Program! 🎁 Enroll now and watch your child flourish in a rich, diverse learning environment, expand their language skills, and open doors to endless possibilities!
Learn how this enriching program can benefit your child by attending our Virtual Parent Information Session on:
📅 May 13, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
💻 Online via GoogleMeet
Don't miss the chance to give your child the gift of bilingual education! 💬🌍
👉 Complete the Dual Language Program Interest Form to be sent the virtual link to the Parent Information Session: https://bit.ly/4jWBV9W
#BeachParkD3 #DualLanguageProgram #Kindergarten2025 #BilingualEducation


🦋 Our 1st graders have been studying the butterfly life cycle and had the joy of raising caterpillars. This week, they were thrilled to release their butterflies and witness their transformation firsthand! #HandsOnLearning #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3 #HoweBears🦋





Congratulations, Jennifer Feder, 5th Grade Teacher at Howe School, on being recognized with the "Believed ALL our Kids Can" award! Your genuine belief in our kids shines through in everything you do. You create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and capable of success. Thank you for your dedication and heartfelt commitment.

Today we celebrate Mrs. Ramirez, our amazing school nurse! From caring for bumps and bruises to making sure our students stay healthy and smiling, Mrs. Ramirez does it all with kindness and care!
#NationalSchoolNurseDay #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3 #HoweBears


Congrats to our 2025 Howe Staff Award winners!
🌟 Staff Member of the Year: Ms. Holst
🌟 New Staff Member of the Year: Mrs. Rewolinski
🌟 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Morozin
🌟 Believed Our Students Can Award: Ms. Feder
🌟 Positive Impact: Ms. Fran
#HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3






Help us give a big cheer for our May Students of the Month!
These amazing students have shown kindness, leadership, and a strong commitment to learning. We’re so proud of their hard work and positive examples! #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3


📢 School Board Vacancy – Now Accepting Applications! 📝
Beach Park School District 3 has a vacancy on the Board of Education. We are now accepting applications from interested and qualified community members!
🗓 Application Deadline: May 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you're passionate about education and committed to making a difference in our schools, we encourage you to apply!
📍For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.bpd3.org/page/board-member-vacancy
#BeachParkD3 #SchoolBoardOpportunity #CommunityLeadership #MakeADifference


A big BEAR-y big thank you to the Howe PTO for the delicious cupcakes today! Our staff felt the love! What a sweet way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! 🧁🧁🧁
#HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3


Ms. Schmidtbauer's class practiced their multiplication fluency with some super fun partner games this week! It was great to see their excitement while learning! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #howebears




Career Day was a hit! Students came dressed as the jobs they want to have one day! We saw doctors, chefs, soccer players and more! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #howebears



