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CHILDREN ALWAYS COME FIRST!

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Principal Appreciation Week

The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) encourages all communities in Illinois to celebrate Principal Appreciation Week October 20-26, 2024, and Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, October 25, 2024. This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990 and is celebrated annually.
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Inspiring Minds at District 142

District 142 has chosen "D142 Inspires" as its theme for the 2024-2025 School Year. From inspiring others to seeking out ways to inspire ourselves to do and be our best, District 142 is inspired to serve our students, families, and community.
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Who We Are

The Forest Ridge School District 142 Board of Education believes that:
CHILDREN ALWAYS COME FIRST

Vision

Our vision is to become a model learning community that prepares students for a competitive global perspective by providing advanced opportunities in: Reading, Math, Science, Social Sciences, the Arts, Technology, Foreign Language, Physical Development, Health and Social-Emotional Development.

Mission

It is the mission of Forest Ridge School District 142 to maximize the unlimited academic and behavioral potential of each student in a caring, but demanding, child-centered learning community.

Our District At A Glance

  • 100% 1:1 iPads Grades K-8
  • STEAM Grades 1-8
  • 1,668 Students
  • 1:21 Teacher / Student Ratio