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Notice of Public Hearing - 2026-2027 School Year Budget on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing • 2026-2027 School Year Budget on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Carl Sandburg Middle School (New Location), 855 W. Hawley St., Mundelein,...READ MORE

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Learn Mundelein • Featured Videos

Podcast Episode 4IIn this episode of "Learn Mundelein," District 75's video podcast, Superintendent Corey Tafoya speaks with Carl Sandburg Middle School Band director Moulee Gupta about the school musical and the story behind it.

Podcast Episode 5In this episode of "Learn Mundelein," District 75's video podcast, Superintendent Corey Tafoya speaks with leaders of the District 75 Mariachi Clubs.

D75 SPOTLIGHT: Judith Tapia

At Washington Early Learning Center, not every important moment happens during a classroom lesson. Sometimes, a big moment may be as simple as a student taking a deep breath. Other times, it happens as a student learns how to understand and manage their emotions. For social worker Judith Tapia, those moments are at the heart of her work. “What I enjoy most is seeing our students’ smiling faces every day and watching the growth they make throughout the school year,” Tapia said. Read More

D75 Spotlight: Jesica Ambriz-Arteaga

For first-year teacher Jesica Ambriz-Arteaga, it didn’t take long to realize she had found a place where she belongs. “I feel like I’m finally somewhere where I’m meant to be,” she said. “I’m doing what I love.” Read More

MHS School Board approves hiring of new assistant superintendent

The Mundelein District 120 School Board on March 10 approved hiring Dr. Art Vallicelli as the new Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools, effective July 1. Vallicelli, currently the principal of Woodstock High School, will provide district-level leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning for grades 6-12. Read More

Author Reynolds energizes assemblies at Washington and MG

The elementary students were asked to sit still — crisscross-applesauce style — during the assembly. But who could stay still when children’s author Aaron Reynolds began speaking to them? The Chicago-based, bestselling author of more than 50 books like “Creepy Carrots,” “Chicks and Salsa,” and “Nerdy Birdy,” generated a palpable energy during his visits to both Washington Early Learning Center and Mechanics Grove Elementary School on March 2. Read More

Special Ed Alliance honors Mundelein schools administrator

Jamie DiCarlo, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for Mundelein School Districts 75 and 120, received a regional leadership award on February 26 for her work in special education. The Special Education Leadership Award was presented by the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) during the group’s Winter Conference in Champaign. Read More

D75 Board earns second governance recognition honor

The Illinois Association of School Boards is once again honoring the District 75 School Board for its effective governance behaviors. The Board was one of 42 Illinois school districts honored with the School Board Governance Recognition. It recognizes the Board’s effective governance behaviors and its commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively govern the district. Read More

Notice of Public Hearing - 2026-2027 School Year Budget on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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