74th Edition April 23, 2026
Mark Your Calendar
- April 27 i-Ready Testing Begins
- April 30 Band Concert: 7th & 8th Gr.
- May 1 i-Ready Testing Ends
- May 21 Last Day of School
- Click "Important Dates and Events" for more information.
Top Things to Know (NEW)
- Kaneland Harter Middle School: Presents Finding Nemo Jr. Friday, April 24, at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 PM. Tickets: Cash Only at the Door, Adults $5, Kids & Seniors $3. Click here for details.
- Congratulations to the Kaneland Journalism program, which had six students qualify for the State finals in eight different categories. The journalism program as a whole came in second place in its 12-team Sectional, which includes five of the top ten journalism programs in Illinois. Olivia Cotter, Iyvanka Ewane-Ewang, Anna Gatz, Faith Maschman, Audrey Noring, and Ellie Olp qualified and will be heading to Bloomington to compete in the IHSA State finals on Friday, April 24. This success at Sectionals follows the Krier staff earning the prestigious Golden Eagle award for their print issues last Friday at the annual Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association conference.
Top Things to Know (Repeated Reminders)
1. The Preschool Interest Application for the 26-27 school year is still available! Help us spread the word to families in the community with children ages 3, 4, and 5. Click here for details. 2. Registration for Kaneland Summer Camps is now open! Click here to browse the catalog. Click here to register. 5. Charting the Course: Our Strategic Planning Underway: A huge thank-you to the 670 respondents who participated. According to strategic planning experts at the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), who helped facilitate the process, this response rate is exceptionally high for a community of our size. This data served as the foundation for our work. [View a summary of the survey results here].
Celebrations & Achievements
In February, the KHMS LRC held a bookmark design contest, asking students to "create a bookmark about what their favorite book means to them". Approximately 41 students participated, and 3 winners were chosen. 1st place took home a gift basket, and all three winning designs were printed as official bookmarks available in our Library. Congrats to the 1st place winner, Taylor W.
Congratulations to the Kaneland Journalism program, which had six students qualify for the State finals in eight different categories
Kaneland Board
The next regular Kaneland Board of Education meeting takes place on Monday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Kaneland Harter Middle School. Finance/Facility & Community Engagement Committees will meet at 6:00 p.m. prior to the board meeting. All of these meetings are open to the public. Watch the Board meeting live by clicking on "Live Stream" in the Board of Education section on our website.
Together We Build
The scheduled referendum Core Planning Committees, comprised of community and staff members, have concluded. There will be ongoing feedback meetings as needed. Bid phasing, timeline, and design process information were presented at the Kaneland Board Meeting on January 26, 2026. Check out the "Video Presentation" at about the 38-minute mark for details. Stay tuned! More information will be available soon on our website, social media, and newsletters.
Virtual Backpack
Virtual Backpack is a platform for non-profit organizations, schools, booster groups, and partners to promote events, opportunities, and information to students, parents, and the community. Click "Virtual Backpack" below for details.
Parent & Community Resources
Check out our parent & community resources, including informative videos and useful links for families.
Safety & Security
Bullying is a serious issue that can have lasting effects on individuals and communities. Promoting kindness and understanding while standing up against bullying is essential. Click "Safety" below for resources, support, and information on addressing bullying.
Kaneland Arts & Theater
Kaneland Arts & Theater showcases the vibrant creativity and talent within our community. Discover upcoming performances, local artists, and events that celebrate the rich artistic culture of the Kaneland District.