Come and discover everything you need to know about kindergarten at Diamond Lake School. Join us for our orientation night and learn what kindergarten readiness truly means. All families and children preparing for kindergarten are welcome to join. It will be a night of fun!When: Thursday, April 10th from 6pm - 7pmWhere: Diamond Lake School
Posted Friday, March 14, 2025
Posted Monday, March 3, 2025
The District 76 Summer Exploration Camp offers an exciting opportunity for Diamond Lake students entering grades K through 8 to engage in a variety of educational and fun activities, at absolutely no cost. Scheduled from Monday to Friday, from June 5th through the July 2nd, the camp will be hosted at West Oak Campus, ensuring a familiar and safe environment for all participants. Attendees will be provided with breakfast, ensuring they start their day right. The camp features instruction in both English and Spanish, catering to a diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and enriching, with a focus on reading, math, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities, aiming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning among students.
On March 20th District 76 is hosting parent teacher conferences in the afternoon through early evening. When scheduling conferences parents have the option to select either virtual or in person conferences. If you are scheduling a virtual conference, teachers will provide individual video conferences with families using the Google Meet platform.
Posted Friday, February 28, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that West Oak Middle School was officially redesignated as a 2025 Illinois Horizon School to Watch! This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence in the following areas: Academic excellence: The school challenges students to use their minds wellDevelopmental responsiveness: The school is sensitive to the developmental needs of early adolescenceSocial equity: The school is democratic and fair, providing all students with high-quality resources and supportOrganizational structures and processes: The school has structures and arrangements to support its trajectory toward excellenceThis award celebrates that West Oak Middle School is part of a distinguished network of over 400 Schools to Watch nationwide, exemplifying best practices in education.Thank you to our students, staff,and families for making this achievement possible!
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025