We’re excited to share that the Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 school calendar at last night’s meeting! 🎉

The calendar includes all key dates for the upcoming school year—such as the first and last days of school, holidays, and scheduled breaks—helping you plan ahead with ease.

View the full calendar here: https://bit.ly/3OkakFm

It’s also available on the District website for convenient access.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school or the District Office.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support—we look forward to a great school year ahead!


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¡Nos complace compartir que la Junta de Educación aprobó el calendario escolar 2026–2027 en la reunión de anoche! 🎉

El calendario incluye todas las fechas importantes del próximo año escolar, como el primer y último día de clases, días festivos y periodos de receso, para ayudarles a planificar con anticipación.

Consulte el calendario completo aquí: https://bit.ly/424AG1d

También está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito para un acceso fácil.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) o con la oficina del Distrito.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración. ¡Esperamos un excelente año escolar!


20 days ago, Beach Park District 3
2026-2027 School Calendar

🎓 Attention KM Class of 2026 High School Graduates! 🎓

You’re invited back to KM for a special assembly celebrating YOU! We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and would love for you to join us as we recognize your journey and success.

📅 Date: May 29, 2026
⏰ Time: Please arrive at 8:45 -Assembly starting at 9:00
📍 Location: KM School

Please plan to wear your graduation attire (cap and gown) for the occasion as we honor you in front of our students and staff. Your return will inspire the next generation of KM students!

Be sure to share this post and invite your classmates—we hope to see you there! 💙

21 days ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
Graduates throwing hats up in the air

🌍 Together We Celebrate District 3 - Multicultural Event 🌍

District 3 families and community members are invited to join us tomorrow at Beach Park Middle School for a day of culture, connection, and celebration!

Come enjoy:
✨ Cultural performances
🍽️ Food sampling
🎶 Music & presentations
🎁 Raffles and more!

📅 Date: April 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School

We are excited to celebrate the diversity that makes our District 3 community so special. Please see the flyer for full details.

We hope to see you there!

#TogetherWeCelebrate #BPD3 #Community

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🌍 Juntos Celebramos el Distrito 3 – Evento Multicultural 🌍

¡Familias y miembros de la comunidad del Distrito 3 están invitados a acompañarnos mañana en Beach Park Middle School para un día de cultura, conexión y celebración!

Venga a disfrutar de:
✨ Presentaciones culturales
🍽️ Degustación de comida
🎶 Música y presentaciones
🎁 Rifas y mucho más

📅 Fecha: 11 de abril de 2026
⏰ Hora: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: Beach Park Middle School

Estamos emocionados de celebrar la diversidad que hace tan especial a nuestra comunidad del Distrito 3. Consulte el volante para más detalles.

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

#JuntosCelebramos #BPD3 #Comunidad

24 days ago, Beach Park District 3
Multicultural Event
Multicultural Event
Multicultural Event
Multicultural Event
You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, April 13, 2026, 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: https://bit.ly/4mpE3t5
24 days ago, Beach Park District 3
Regular Board Meeting

Progress Reports and Fee Statements have been issued//Los informes de progreso y los estados de cuenta han sido emitidos.

30 days ago, Steven Bigden-Russell
Progress Reports & Fee Statements Have been Issued
Los informes de progreso y los estados de cuenta han sido emitidos.
🌟 Calling All Incoming Kindergarten Families! 🌟

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!
about 1 month ago, Beach Park District 3
Kinder Meet & Greet
Dual Language
Kinder Camp

📣 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 👇

about 1 month ago, Beach Park District 3
Kinder Countdown Camp
Kinder Countdown Camp

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

about 2 months ago, Steven Bigden-Russell
Reg Open 26-27
Reg Open Span
Good Morning Beach Park Families,

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
about 2 months ago, Beach Park District 3
eLearning day
You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, March 16, 2026, 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: http://bit.ly/4rpDTTh
about 2 months ago, Beach Park District 3
Board Meeting
If you are interested in our Dual Language Program click here:

Dual Language Program Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLrQK67KU6qSXifXCX10rTfgTN_4gAhMUuIyabajePRO_w6Q/viewform
about 2 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
Screenshot 2026-03-09 at 3
Dual
Our school is committed to creating the best possible learning environment for every child, and your voice plays an important role in that work. We want to encourage all parents and caregivers to take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand what we are doing well and where we can grow to better support students and families. The survey is confidential, and your honest input directly guides our planning and improvement efforts. Thank you for partnering with us and taking the time to share your perspective.


You can access the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
2 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
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We’re excited for Together We Celebrate District 3 on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Beach Park Middle School! The event will be held in person and live-streamed.

🌟 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 💛
2 months ago, Beach Park District 3
Multicultural Event Flyer
Multicultural Event Flyer
Mark Your Calendars!

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!

2 months ago, Beach Park District 3
Registration
Our school is committed to creating the best possible learning environment for every child, and your voice plays an important role in that work. We want to encourage all parents and caregivers to take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand what we are doing well and where we can grow to better support students and families. The survey is confidential, and your honest input directly guides our planning and improvement efforts. Thank you for partnering with us and taking the time to share your perspective.


You can access the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

2 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
Screenshot 2026-02-23 at 12
Winter Session Two starting soon. Sign up to learn how to draw with the afterschool program through Young Rembrandts.
3 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
Drawing Club
Important Announcement!
3 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
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You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, February 9, 2026, 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: https://bit.ly/4rCP0ZO
3 months ago, Beach Park District 3
Board Meeting Invitiation
100 Days of School!
We celebrated 100 days of learning, growing, and having fun! Our students enjoyed special activities and showed off how much they’ve learned along the way. Here are some examples from Mrs. Arthur's 2nd grade class of their celebration. So proud of them!#KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3
3 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
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Mrs. Solita's class loves playing Last Shape Wins as an introduction to our geometry unit! This game gets students excited, thinking strategically, and talking all about shapes before we dive deeper into geometry. #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3
3 months ago, Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
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