Our mission is to serve as the main distributor of news from every corner of the District and operate as the liaison between Cicero District 99 and the greater community.
Our vision is creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value to our district and its stakeholders.
The Communications Department strives to provide the most timely and accurate information regarding District goals, departmental updates and student happenings to both internal and external stakeholders.
Dozens of community volunteers flocked to the main entrance of Cicero's Unity Junior High School during the morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 22, unloading boxes and bagging produce and baked goods for distribution during Cicero's one-day popup food pantry for locals in need.
Unity Day is PACER National Bullying Prevention Center's annual event, encouraging educators and students across the United States to unite together against bullying and unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
In this week's episode, Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez wants to make sure the community knows what the District's schools look like, from office check-in procedures and sanitizers throughout the buildings, to desks spaced apart in classrooms and social distancing markers placed throughout the buildings.
Classes may be meeting remotely due to COVID-19, but that doesn't mean that students don't need school supplies and other goods.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, administrators at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School were paid a visit from the folks at Enchanted Backpack, a Chicago-based charity which provides school supplies and classroom materials to under-resourced elementary schools across Chicagoland.
Thank you custodians!
In honor of National Custodian Day this past Friday, Oct. 2, Cicero District 99 would like to highlight one of its groups of frontline workers for their dedication throughout this pandemic and their efforts of keeping all staff and community members safe and healthy!
Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you for saving lives!
In this episode, Superintendent Hernandez shares his enthusiasm for Hispanic Heritage Month, encourages parents to continue supporting their students during MAP testing and sends another push to the community to fill out their 2020 Census.
Like school districts across the county, Cicero District 99 has adapted to the challenges presented by COVID-19 by kicking off the school year in full remote learning. However, while working tirelessly to ensure students, parents and staff are supported while virtually bringing the classroom to the home, District 99 remains dedicated to maintaining something equally as crucial as a quality education — mental health support.
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, District 99 will be partnering with Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park to co-host a virtual School-Based Mental Health Roundtable discussion, inviting local educators and mental health professionals to collaborate on best practices in addressing student and staff mental health, as well as working through developing social and emotional supports during remote learning.
Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez shares updates on progress from the Summer Learning Challenge, as well as enthusiasm for a strong remote learning start to the new school year and an important reminder for the Cicero community on the importance of the census.
This year, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School was named as a Model PLC School by Solution Tree!
Earning Model PLC School status is no easy feat.
The new school year has started in the most unconventional way, but Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez is here with another message of positivity and praise for staff and parents who have helped their children get started on the right foot with Remote Learning!
As District 99 prepares for the start of the new school year in full remote learning, Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez shares a new episode of "99 in :99" with the community, including information about the District providing school supplies and the importance of staying tuned to the District's technology help resources and news updates.
Students and parents are invited to walk or drive through their school's campus to celebrate the new school year and receive FREE supplies!
Rita Tarullo, the assistant superintendent and chief financial officer for Cicero District 99, knows a thing or two about coming from humble beginnings and the importance of working hard as a teen to help make dreams of obtaining a college education a reality.
Watch CBS Chicago's coverage of District 99's Back to School Car Parade here:
For Cicero District 99, the unprecedented shift to full remote learning for the start of the school year doesn't mean students and staff still can't start the year off on a positive note — an attitude evident Saturday, Aug. 8 as the District hosted a Back to School Car Parade for families of the district at Unity Junior High School.
Watch our promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibgIFcyg0g
Please note that all Cicero District 99 buildings are closed to the public until Monday, August 3.
PARENTS — Please take this survey to share your thoughts on the options available for fall opening: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#569267838/hub
NOTE: Once you visit the link, at the top of the page there is an option to view the survey in English, Spanish or other languages as needed.
Cicero District 99 and Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez are proud to announce that Sherlock Elementary School was recently named as a 2020 Integration Award Winner by Commercial Integrator, a technology professionals trade magazine dedicated to addressing the business needs of integrators serving small and midsize businesses.
This past June, Sherlock Elementary School was selected as the Integration Awards' K-12 winner for its Snap Install AV project.
Cicero District 99, Town of Cicero President Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar, State Representative Lisa Hernandez, State Senator Steven Landek, and Blanca Vargas (LULAC Cicero), in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, invite Cicero residents to take advantage of the USDA's Field to Table pop-up food distribution program.
District 99 is proud to congratulate all of its retirees from the 2019-2020 academic year with this video sendoff, featuring principals, District admin and department supervisors sharing their best wishes.
Locals of all ages flocked to Unity Junior High School on Thursday, June 25 for District 99's first day of the Free Food Box program, a summer partnership between District 99, local municipal leaders and the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help provide healthy food for area children and families in need.
The coronavirus pandemic threw a major curveball into the academic year, leading to an unprecedented season of school closures ushering in a new era of remote learning. But as threats of economic uncertainty and job insecurity grow larger by the day as the pandemic continues, one thing in Cicero District 99 will remain unchanged — its unwavering commitment of keeping children across Cicero fed.
The school district is continuing its part to alleviate food insecurity for the residents of Cicero, extending its healthy food partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD). From June 25 through July 30, District 99 and GCFD are partnering with Cicero, Cook County and State of Illinois leaders under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for the United States Department of Agriculture's Field to Table popup distribution program.
Cicero District 99 and Columbus East Elementary School Principal Donata Heppner were recently featured in an article on We Are Teachers, an online media brand for educators committed to one of the toughest, most rewarding jobs out there.
Administrators and staff members from Cicero District 99 and Unity Junior High School celebrated the Class of 2020 with a special celebratory drive through graduation parade on Saturday, June 13 in the front of Unity's main entrance.
On Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9, Unity Junior High School's Athletics Department acknowledged all student athletes who made a spring sports team by delivering signs to their front lawn which stated, "A proud student-athlete lives here," along with a designation of their sport.
That's a wrap!
As District 99 closes out a whirlwind school year, Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez shares his final episode of "99 in :99" with the community, sharing a message of thanks for supporting the District during these challenging times and offering a message of hope.
Superintendent Hernandez is back this week with another episode of 99 in :99! Hear this week's message as the District begins wrapping up the end of the school year.
Today's Friday, which means Superintendent Hernandez is back with another episode of "99 in :99"!
Typically during the school year, District 99 likes to highlight teachers and staff who either grew up in Cicero and are happily giving back to their hometown community, or who decided to work in District 99 after finding the students and staff to have made such a unique educational community.
But during these trying times, District 99 wanted to take the time to properly recognize the District's essential workers — those who are helping the District run like a well-oiled machine, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Happy Friday, Cicero!
Check out this week's edition of Superintendent Hernandez's "99 in :99"!
Hernandez, and everyone from Cicero District 99, thank the Town of Cicero for its continued support of helping the District continue igniting the road to excellence during these challenging times.
This Saturday, May 14, Unity Junior High School will be the location of a local curbside pickup of free face masks between 9 a.m. and noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Masks are being distributed on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last, with priority given to senior citizens.
Here's Superintendent Hernandez's latest episode of "99 in :99".
Continue to stay tuned to the District's website, Facebook and Twitter for further updates on remote learning, messages from the District and other important information.
Cicero District 99 could not be where it is today without the men and women who dedicate their lives to help teach and shape the children of our community in becoming the next leaders of our future generations.
In this video, district, school and community leaders, along with our students and their families, share special messages for District 99 teachers who leave a lasting impact on their lives.
Cicero District 99 is proud to announce that two Unity Junior High School students have be awarded scholarships to attend Nazareth Academy in west suburban LaGrange Park!
Cicero District 99 would like to wish everyone a Happy Day of the Child!
Here's Superintendent Hernandez's latest episode of "99 in :99".
Continue to stay tuned to the District's website (https://www.cicd99.edu/about-district-99/covid19), Facebook and Twitter for further updates on remote learning, messages from the District and other important information.
Superintendent Rodolfo Hernandez launches his new video series, "99 in :99," which features District 99 news shared in 99 seconds or less!
Continue to stay tuned to the District's website (https://www.cicd99.edu/about-district-99/covid19), Facebook and Twitter for further updates on Remote Learning, messages from the District and other important information.
Here's a #TBT post showcasing some of District 99's most talented students!
Media and Public Relations
Jacqueline Pisano jpisano@cicd99.edu
Communications
Thomas Eukovich teukovich@cicd99.edu
