DeKalb Community School District 428

D428 will offer help with new and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, June 24, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the D428 Education Center

As the August opening of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary nears, the NIU College of Education caught up with alumnus Maurice McDavid.

As of May 13, 2025, the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) has reported eight measles cases in Illinois this year.

Mark Sykes, a 32-year veteran educator and current assistant athletic director, driver’s education teacher, and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) tier 1 coach, is the 2025 Wirtz Award for Excellence in Education recipient.

Jefferson Principal Melanie Bickley received an unexpected honor during a surprise assembly on May 1, organized by Physical Education Teacher Kelly Zerby.

D428 will offer help with new and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year during the next Community Conversation event on Thursday, May 8.

In recognition of Administrative Professionals Week, we’d like to introduce to some of the District’s outstanding administrative professionals who are responsible for making everyone’s day better and keeping our schools running smoothly.

The sale showcases the efforts of more than 125 talented horticulture students who have cultivated plants from seed to fruition.