2026-2027 Food Service Information | Información sob...

This school year, Quest Food Management Services will be District 112’s food service provider. We are excited to offer breakfast and lunch through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program at Edgewood, Indian Trail, Northwood, Oak Terrace, Ravinia, Red Oak, Sherwood and Wayne Thomas.  Braeside will begin participating when students and staff return to the renovated school building. Menus and Food Service Resources Breakfast and lunch menus are now available through MySchoolQuest at  www.nssd112.org/menus . Families can view menus by day, week or month, review ingredients and nutrition information and filter items by allergens. Visit  www.nssd112.org/foodservice  for: Free and reduced-price meal applications Meal prices Instructions for adding money to student accounts Allergen and special dietary information The district’s wellness policy The Physician Statement for Food Substitution Families requesting food substitutions should have their health care provider complete the physician statement. Completed forms may be submitted to the school office, attention Georgette Franco, or emailed to  gfranco@nssd112.org . Student Meal Accounts Students will receive a meal identification card with their name and a barcode to use at the register. Families can manage funds and set low-balance alerts through the  Infinite Campus Parent Portal . Automated low-balance emails will also be sent on the first day of each month. Families who do not want their student purchasing school meals or à la carte items, or who want to prevent purchases from being made without their knowledge, should contact Georgette Franco. She can help place appropriate restrictions on the student’s meal account so charges are not incurred. How Meal Charges Work Lunch A regular lunch costs $4.25. To receive that price, your child must choose food from at least three of these five groups: Protein Grains Fruit Vegetables Milk At least one choice must include one-half cup of fruit or vegetables. If your child chooses fewer than three groups, or does not take enough fruit or vegetables, each item will be charged separately. For example, an entrée costs $3.25 and milk costs 40 cents. Additional servings, such as a second entrée or extra fruit, are charged separately. Breakfast A regular breakfast costs $2.85. Your child may skip one offered item but must take at least one-half cup of fruit. If your child does not take enough fruit, each item will be charged separately. The regular prices listed above apply to students who pay the full meal price. Students approved for free or reduced-price meals will pay according to their meal status. Visit our website to  learn whether your family may qualify for free or reduced-price meals . Questions may be directed to: Georgette Franco Food Service Manager gfranco@nssd112.org 224-765-3066 Este año escolar, Quest Food Management Services será el proveedor de servicios de alimentación del Distrito 112. Nos complace ofrecer desayuno y almuerzo a través del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares y el Programa de Desayunos Escolares en Edgewood, Indian Trail, Northwood, Oak Terrace, Ravinia, Red Oak, Sherwood y Wayne Thomas. Braeside comenzará a participar cuando los estudiantes y el personal regresen al edificio escolar renovado. Menús y Recursos de Servicios de Alimentación Los menús de desayuno y almuerzo ya están disponibles a través de MySchoolQuest en  www.nssd112.org/menus . Las familias pueden consultar los menús por día, semana o mes, revisar los ingredientes y la información nutricional, y filtrar los alimentos por alérgenos. Visite  www.nssd112.org/foodservice  para encontrar: Solicitudes para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido Precios de las comidas Instrucciones para agregar dinero a las cuentas de comidas de los estudiantes Información sobre alérgenos y necesidades alimentarias especiales La política de bienestar del Distrito La Declaración Médica para la Sustitución de Alimentos Las familias que soliciten sustituciones de alimentos deben pedirle a su proveedor de atención médica que complete la declaración médica. Los formularios completados pueden entregarse en la oficina de la escuela, a la atención de Georgette Franco, o enviarse por correo electrónico a  gfranco@nssd112.org . Cuentas de Comidas de los Estudiantes Los estudiantes recibirán una tarjeta de identificación para comidas con su nombre y un código de barras que utilizarán en la caja. Las familias pueden administrar los fondos y configurar alertas de saldo bajo a través del  Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus . También se enviarán automáticamente correos electrónicos de saldo bajo el primer día de cada mes. Las familias que no deseen que su estudiante compre comidas escolares o productos a la carta, o que quieran evitar que se realicen compras sin su conocimiento, deben comunicarse con Georgette Franco. Ella puede ayudar a establecer las restricciones correspondientes en la cuenta de comidas del estudiante para evitar que se generen cargos. Cómo Funcionan los Cargos de las Comidas Almuerzo Un almuerzo regular cuesta $4.25. Para recibir ese precio, su hijo debe elegir alimentos de por lo menos tres de los siguientes cinco grupos: Proteínas Cereales Frutas Verduras Leche Por lo menos una de las opciones debe incluir media taza de frutas o verduras. Si su hijo elige alimentos de menos de tres grupos o no toma una cantidad suficiente de frutas o verduras, cada producto se cobrará por separado. Por ejemplo, un plato principal cuesta $3.25 y la leche cuesta 40 centavos. Las porciones adicionales, como un segundo plato principal o fruta adicional, se cobran por separado. Desayuno Un desayuno regular cuesta $2.85. Su hijo puede omitir uno de los productos ofrecidos, pero debe tomar por lo menos media taza de fruta. Si su hijo no toma una cantidad suficiente de fruta, cada producto se cobrará por separado. Los precios regulares indicados anteriormente se aplican a los estudiantes que pagan el precio completo de las comidas. Los estudiantes aprobados para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido pagarán de acuerdo con su categoría de elegibilidad. Visite nuestro sitio web para  saber si su familia puede reunir los requisitos para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido . Las preguntas pueden dirigirse a: Georgette Franco Gerente de Servicios de Alimentación gfranco@nssd112.org 224-765-3066

Wednesday, Aug 05 2026

August NSSD112 E-Newsletter | Boletín Electrónico de...

We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026-2027 school year! This newsletter includes important information to help you prepare for the start of the new school year. Please also watch for messages from your principal with details specific to your school. If you have questions, visit our Back-to-School Hub, contact your school or use the contact form on our website. Do you need this newsletter in a different language? Update your preferred language in ParentSquare to have district messages automatically translated. Learn more at www.nssd112.org/parentsquare. In this newsletter... Upcoming Important Dates Back-to-School Hub Registration and School Location Reminders Transportation Information and Bus Trial Runs Food Service Information Teacher and Class Assignments Wayne Thomas Groundbreaking Sherwood Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ParentSquare and Infinite Campus Access BluePoint Testing Board of Education News Student and Family Support Resources   Remembering Greg Riley As we prepare to begin a new school year, we are carrying the loss of Greg Riley with us. Greg was a critical member of our Operations team and part of the fabric of District 112 for nearly 17 years. Many of us knew him not only as a colleague, but as a friend. His absence is being felt throughout our schools and across our district community. Please take a moment to read Dr. Schroeder’s message about Greg and the many ways he made a difference in District 112. For those who would like to honor Greg, his memorial will be held Friday, August 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Home in Antioch. The service will begin at 7 p.m.   Upcoming Important Dates August 13: Sherwood Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2 p.m. August 17-19: Institute Days (No Student Attendance) August 20: 1st Day of School for K-8 and Morning Early Childhood August 21: All Early Childhood Sessions Attend August 25: Regular Board of Education Meeting September 7: Labor Day (No School) Individual buildings will share their specific dates as the start of the school year approaches. Visit www.nssd112.org/calendar for the most up-to-date calendar information, including approved calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. View the School Calendar  Back-to-School Hub More back-to-school information is available on our Back-to-School Hub at www.nssd112.org/BackToSchool. The page will be updated as needed in the days leading up to the first day of school.   Important Reminders Registration All students, including returning students, need to be registered for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have not done so, please visit www.nssd112.org/registration to complete the process. If you have any questions about registration, please email parentportal@nssd112.org or call 224-765-3052. School Locations As Phase 2 of our Long-Range Facilities Plan moves forward, please note the following updates about school locations for 2026-2027: Sherwood Elementary School is back at its newly renovated location at 1900 Stratford Road. Braeside Elementary School is located at 1936 Green Bay Road (formerly Green Bay School) and will move back into its newly renovated building in spring 2027. Wayne Thomas Elementary School is located at 2031 Sheridan Road (formerly Elm Place Middle School) and will remain there for the entire school year. School Hours To accommodate Wayne Thomas Elementary School’s temporary move to Elm Place, the school’s hours have been adjusted slightly for the 2026-2027 school year. The school day will begin at 8:36 a.m. and end at 3:13 p.m. On early release days, including the first day of school, students will be dismissed at 1:36 p.m. Hours for all other schools remain unchanged. View School Hours for All District 112 Schools Bus Route Information Bus route and stop information for the 2026-2027 school year is now available in Infinite Campus. After logging in, select “More” from the left menu, then “Transportation” to view your student’s assignment. The kindergarten bus trial run will take place Monday, August 10, and the early childhood bus trial run will take place Tuesday, August 11. During each trial run, students may ride their assigned route to and from school with a family member. Siblings are also welcome. Families whose children receive transportation through FirstAlt will not find their transportation information in Infinite Campus. FirstAlt will contact those families directly with the driver’s name and other important transportation details. Visit the district’s Transportation webpage for additional information. Food Service Information Quest Food Management Services will serve as District 112’s food service provider for the 2026-2027 school year. Breakfast and lunch will be available at Edgewood, Indian Trail, Northwood, Oak Terrace, Ravinia, Red Oak, Sherwood and Wayne Thomas. Braeside will begin participating when students and staff return to the renovated building. Families will receive more detailed information later this week, including meal prices, student account information and how to access breakfast and lunch menus. Teacher and Class Assignments Teacher and class assignments will be shared with families on Friday, August 7, via ParentSquare. Assignments will also be available that day in Infinite Campus. ParentSquare and Infinite Campus Access Families should make sure they can log in to both ParentSquare and Infinite Campus before the school year begins. ParentSquare is used for district and school communications, while Infinite Campus provides access to information such as schedules, teacher assignments, transportation and student records. For login help and additional information, visit our ParentSquare Resources for Families and Infinite Campus Resources for Families pages. BluePoint Testing On Thursday, August 6, the district will conduct tests of the BluePoint emergency alert system at all schools. During the testing, community members may notice blue strobe lights outside school buildings or hear alarm sounds coming from inside. These tests help ensure the system is working properly and support the district’s emergency response procedures. Thank you for your understanding.   Wayne Thomas Groundbreaking On Wednesday, July 29, we broke ground on the renovation of Wayne Thomas Elementary School, the final project in Phase 2 of the district’s Long-Range Facilities Plan. The ceremony marked an important milestone as work begins to transform the school for students and staff. Watch a recording of the Wayne Thomas Groundbreaking Ceremony below.   Sherwood Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The community is invited to Sherwood Elementary School on Thursday, August 13, to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated building. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m., followed by an opportunity to tour the school and see the improvements throughout the building. The project includes updated classrooms and learning spaces, improved accessibility and building systems, air conditioning, a new gymnasium and kitchen, and a geothermal heating and cooling system. The event will also include a ribbon cutting for Sherwood’s new universal design playground, which was installed as part of the renovation. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with the Sherwood community and everyone who helped bring the project to completion.   Board of Education News Next Regular Meeting - Tuesday, August 25 The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, August 25, at Northwood Middle School. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. You can find an agenda and livestream link on our website. Recap of the Regular Meeting on July 21 At its July 21 meeting, the North Shore School District 112 Board of Education approved Quest Food Management Services as the district’s food service provider, appointed Dr. Ali Zimmerman as a curriculum coordinator and authorized an independent review of key Business Services processes. The Board also approved an agreement with Wight & Company to design renovations at Oak Terrace in preparation for bringing the district’s K-5 Dual Language program together there beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. Read the full July Board meeting recap for more details.   Student and Family Support Cartwheel Care - Mental Health Support Through District 112’s partnership with Cartwheel, families have access to virtual mental health services during the summer, including appointments with licensed therapists within days and flexible scheduling during evenings and weekends. Care is available in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. Services are free with Medicaid, and most private insurance is accepted. Cartwheel also offers parent guidance sessions for families who want help navigating everyday concerns or deciding what kind of support may be useful. Families do not need a referral or a crisis to reach out. Get started by completing the Cartwheel interest form. For questions, contact Dr. Holly Colin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, at hcolin@nssd112.org. Safe2Help Illinois Safe2Help gives students a confidential way to share concerns that could help prevent suicide, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. Students can access the service 24/7 through the free app, by phone or text, or through the Safe2Help Illinois website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com). Call: 844-4-SAFEIL Text: SAFE2 (72332) Email: help@safe2helpil.com 211 Lake County Need help finding local resources for housing, food, utilities, health care or family support? 211 Lake County connects residents to free, confidential help 24 hours a day by phone, text or online. Powered by United Way of Lake County, 211 is a simple way to find trusted services right here in our community. People can reach 211 Lake County in three simple ways: Call: Dial 211 or 1-855-677-5253. Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211. Online: Visit 211lakecounty.org to search by need or location. Help is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day in multiple languages. Moraine Township Community Mental Health Board Moraine Township Community Mental Health Board is a local resource that helps residents connect with support for mental health, substance use concerns, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The board works with local organizations to help community members find services, guidance and resources close to home. Families who are looking for support, or who simply want to learn more about what is available locally, can review the English and Spanish flyers and visit www.morainetownshipmentalhealthboard.org.   We're Hiring! Why Choose District 112? Our staff works hard to create schools where students want to learn and teachers want to teach. High-quality materials and technology give our staff and students the tools needed to be innovative and highly engaged. As a member of District 112, you will help carry forward a long legacy of pioneering educators, dedicated staff, and innovative instructional practices. Visit careers.nssd112.org to learn more! Guest Teachers Looking for flexible work that makes an impact? District 112 is hiring guest teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Choose the days that work for you while helping students learn and keeping classrooms running smoothly. Contact Valerie Kilen at vlariviere@nssd112.org with questions or apply today. View Our Open Positions  Address: 445 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040 Phone: 224-765-3000 Website: www.nssd112.org Facebook: facebook.com/nssd112 Instagram: instagram.com/nssd112 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nssd112 Contact Us: nssd112.org/contact If you have any questions about the newsletter, please contact Ben Finfer at bfinfer@nssd112.org.

Monday, Aug 03 2026

Bus Routes Now Available in Infinite Campus | Rutas ...

August 3, 2026 Bus route and stop information for the 2026-2027 school year is now available in Infinite Campus. Families of students who ride the bus can log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view their student’s transportation details. Log in to Infinite Campus In the left-hand menu, select  More , then select  Transportation View the 2026-2027 bus information for your student(s) Families whose children receive transportation through FirstAlt will not find their transportation information in Infinite Campus. FirstAlt will contact those families directly with the driver’s name and other important transportation details. Families may also contact FirstAlt directly at 833-200-6808. Early Childhood and Kindergarten Bus Trial Runs This is a reminder that the kindergarten bus trial run will take place Monday, August 10, and the early childhood bus trial run will take place Tuesday, August 11. During the trial run, each student may ride their assigned route to and from school with a family member. Siblings are also welcome. If you have any questions, please email  transportation@nssd112.org . Visit  nssd112.org/transportation  for additional transportation information. La información sobre las rutas y paradas de autobús para el año escolar 2026-2027 ya está disponible en Infinite Campus. Las familias de los estudiantes que viajan en autobús pueden iniciar sesión en el Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus para consultar la información de transporte de sus estudiantes. Inicie sesión en Infinite Campus En el menú de la izquierda, seleccione  Más  y luego  Transporte Consulte la información de autobús de sus estudiantes para el año escolar 2026-2027 Las familias cuyos hijos reciben transporte a través de FirstAlt no encontrarán información sobre el transporte en Infinite Campus. FirstAlt se pondrá en contacto directamente con estas familias para facilitarles el nombre del conductor y otros detalles importantes del transporte. Las familias también pueden comunicarse directamente con FirstAlt al 833-200-6808. Recorridos de Prueba en Autobús para Pre-Kinder y Kindergarten Este es un recordatorio de que el recorrido de prueba en autobús para kindergarten se llevará a cabo el lunes 10 de agosto, y el recorrido de prueba para pre-kinder se llevará a cabo el martes 11 de agosto. Durante el recorrido de prueba, cada estudiante podrá viajar en su ruta asignada de ida y vuelta a la escuela acompañado por un familiar. Los hermanos también son bienvenidos. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a  transportation@nssd112.org . Visite  nssd112.org/transportation  para obtener más información sobre el transporte escolar.

Monday, Aug 03 2026