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ALGONQUIN middle school

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We are a diverse school community who challenges and supports our students. Go Thunder!

Principal Newsletter

Principal, Donald Jones page where he publishes his quarterly Newsletters.

Campus Parent

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Campus Parent is our new Student Information System portal for families. You can register your child, see their class information and more.

Athletics

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Clubs

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Algonquin Thunder

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A Deeper Dive into our School

We invite you to take a few minutes to take a deeper dive into the walls of our school. We are proud to share with you our celebrations, innovations and student engagements happening each and every day.

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Students Show Off Their Musical Talents!

The Mariachi Club performed live at the Des Plaines Public Library for the CCSD62 annual art show. The students meet once a week to practice and perform at local events.

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Supporting the Whole Child

District 62 continues to place an emphasis on supporting the needs of all children especially as it relates to social emotional learning "SEL" and supports.

Video Testimonials

Sharing Our Stories

Celebrating our Success in the Classrooms

We invite you to take a look at the innovation and learning happening inside our school here at Algonquin.

Mr. Don Jones

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Principal

Mrs. Patty Tzortzis

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Assistant Principal

Ms. Cathy Hanley

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English Language Learner/Newcomers Teacher

Ms. Stephany Salinas

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Parent & Volunteer

Ms. Arwa Rayahin

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Paraeducator

Algonquin

By the Numbers

62

Teachers FTE

1

Year Round K-8 School

20

Languages Spoken

6th-8th

Grades

Information Updated on 8/28/23

588

Students

96%

Teacher Retention

62 United