Congratulations, Class of 2022!
Relive the excitement of the Transition Plus graduation day and click through our photo album.
Stay fueled this summer with free meals
All District 196 students age 18 and younger are eligible to receive free meals throughout the summer.
Programming for young adults, ages 18-21 with special needs, who are pursuing their transition goals.
Our mission is to educate learners to reach their full potential in developing daily life skills.
Post-secondary and career training
Through the IEP process, students receive support, resources and training with choices based on individual need.
Independent living
Model and teach life skills while encouraging students to be responsible and productive members of our community.
Employment
Supported by District 196, we create relationships with community organizations that allow students to make important connections.
SCHOOL NEWS
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Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 are scheduled for May and early June, during which 2,117 students will graduate.
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It will continue to be a work day for employees to complete regular duties that have been deferred while responding to significant staffing challenges caused by COVID-19.
Effective immediately, students and employees who test positive may end isolation after five full days if fever-free and other symptoms have improved.
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Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, will be a no-school day for all District 196 students and a paid non-duty day for all contracted and scheduled district employees.
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, and on-site testing is available for students and employees at the District Service Center beginning Nov. 9.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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