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![High school student in traditional Libyan attire hosts a culture night booth with a display board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779993576/district196org/mr9iyzf9bgytflolgbas/SESCultureNight.jpg","width":2200}])
Two District 196 schools hosted student-led Culture Nights. Families and neighbors enjoyed global foods, saw traditional clothing, and watched dances, showing how diversity brings communities together.
![Young student hanging upside down on a rope ladder on the playground with text "Tech Free Summer. K-7 student iPads stay at school this summer"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779112805/district196org/eps0neq6hh9n2uwcj2yu/K-7TechFreeSummer.png","width":1080}])
District 196 elementary and middle schools will collect student iPads (Grades K-7) at the end of the school year and encourage students to enjoy a “tech-free summer.”
![Graphic with "Plan My Ride" featuring a photo of young students riding a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1920}])
District 196 proposes transportation changes for 2026–27 to improve reliability, including opt-in busing, route adjustments, and policy updates.
![a group of people with one person receiving an award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":2200}])
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about District 196 2026 Outstanding Service Awards
![School Bus 196]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Special Board Meeting on Transportation