Just a reminder that today is an Early Dismissal at 11:30 AM for all students. #cridgepride

Thanks to our District Literacy and Math Leaders for spending the day discussing how to strengthen our teaching practices to improve student learning.
Thanks D218 for letting us host the meeting at their Academy Center.

Thank you to the PTA for a great Fall Fest / Trunk-or-treat last night. #cridgepride

We had a great first meeting for our Student-Superintendent Advisory yesterday at Finley Jr. High, Ridge Central, and Ridge Lawn. #cridgepride



Happy Illinois Principal Appreciation Week! Thank you to our awesome principals who each day lead with dedication and inspire our students. #cridgepride #ThankAPrincipal

On Tuesday night the Board of Education was able to recognize Ridge Central staff Mrs. Megan Hernon for receiving the Above and Beyond Award and Ms. Kari Fickes for performing life-saving actions during 5th grade lunch. Congratulations! #cridgepride


Board Meeting Brief October 13th, 2026 https://aptg.co/Gg8YVl
New Staff reviewing the Danielson Model Framework Domains and getting a better understanding of the indicator proficiency levels to better plan for upcoming lessons.


As a reminder there is no school on Monday, October 12. We will see all of our students back on Tuesday! #cridgepride

We would like to thank the Chicago Ridge Police Department for bringing Cops & Kids awards back for the third school year! Thank you also to the American Munchies Company and the Chicago Ridge Mall for parterning with them and providing our students with some great prizes. #cridgepride

Thanks Bill, Cary and Doaa for presenting to our staff at the September Early Dismissal on Deescalation Strategies and including time for discussion and reflection.


Happy Custodians Day- We are very grateful for our team that keeps the buildings and grounds clean

Loved hearing the thinking, reflection and problem solving of 8th graders in math after receiving their test back with highlighted errors.
The students' understanding of what they did wrong and how they would fix it was very powerful!


Thank you to the Chicago Ridge PTA for putting on their first event of the year this week, Family Movie Night! #cridgepride

Earlier this week our first-year staff members met with @ShariMurphy14, from Quantum Learning, to continue the conversations about positive interactions in the classroom. #cridgepride

Please join the CRSD 127.5 community in remembering those impacted twenty-five years ago by September 11, 2001.
Thank you to those who continues to serve and protect us. #cridgepride
Thank you to those who continues to serve and protect us. #cridgepride

Board Meeting Brief September 8th, 2026 https://aptg.co/hsqRym
We hope that everyone enjoys a safe Labor Day Weekend. There is No School on Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day. We will see all of our students back on Tuesday, September 8. #cridgepride

CRSD 127.5 Adult ESL classes are in full swing for this school year !
In partnership with Governors State University and the Chicago Ridge Public Library, we’re proud to provide this learning opportunity for our families.

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