73rd Edition April 16, 2026
Mark Your Calendar
- April 19 26th Annual Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival
- April 21 5th Gr. Tours at Harter Middle School Begin
- April 25 KHS Prom
- Click "Important Dates and Events" for more information.
Top Things to Know (NEW)
- 26th Annual Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival: Sunday, April 19, from 11 am to 5 pm at Kaneland High School. Free admission!
- 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.
- Registration for Kaneland Summer Camps is now open! Click here to browse the catalog. Click here to register.
- 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].
Top Things to Know (Repeated Reminders)
1. Kaneland Community, join us for a Retirement Open House Celebration Honoring our Special Education Director, Fran Eggleston. May 7, 2026, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Harter Middle School - Community Room 1601 Esker Dr, Sugar Grove, IL Enter via Student Entrance – Side Door #20 2. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) conducts an annual parent survey to assess how well schools support family involvement in special education. If your child has an IEP, Click Here to take the survey by June 30. If you need your 7-digit Survey ID, please Click Here to request it. 3. Don’t miss a moment of the season! Click here to view our Senior Newsletter, packed with important end-of-year events, dates, and details for the Class of 2026. 4. KHS Final Exams Schedule: Click Here 5. Kaneland students 16 & Up and Teachers Only: Kaneland High School is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Lobby. Your donation can save lives. We hope to see you there! Click Here for the details.
Celebrations & Achievements
Last night, parents, students, staff, and community partners came together for Kaneland CUSD #302's first strategic planning session!
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.