Niles Township High Schools
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This newsletter edition highlights the mission, vision and priorities of the D219 Strategic Plan that will guide our efforts through the 2030-31 school year. It’s important to remember that the plan is just the beginning. The insights and experiences of our students will help ensure that we reflect to build on our successes and realign to address evolving needs.
-Tom Moore
D219 Superintendent
Message from the Superintendent: Winter 2026
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about Message from the Superintendent: Winter 2026
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- Strategic Planning
Niles Township High School District 219 is excited to launch its new strategic plan that will guide the district’s efforts over the next five years, through the 2030-31 school year.
- Winter 2026
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- Strategic Planning
D219 inspires and empowers students to reach their fullest potential. Every student has exceptional educational opportunities through inclusive, equitable, rigorous, and relevant learning experiences. We ensure students are fully supported to thrive in the world they inherit and the future they will create.
- Winter 2026
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- Strategic Planning
D219 partnered with District Management Group (DMGroup), an education consulting organization, to facilitate the development of a practical, data-informed, and actionable strategic plan.
- Winter 2026
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- Strategic Planning
In addition to the development of the strategic plan, D219 collaborated with DMGroup to conduct a Special Education Opportunity Review (SEOR). This in-depth analysis is designed to enhance our support systems and services for students with special needs.
- Winter 2026
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- Fall 2025
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- Facilities
D219 kicked off major construction projects in March 2025. With significant progress made during the spring and summer, the projects are on track for completion in 2026.
- Fall 2025
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- Staffing
This past school year D219 began taking steps to transform our organizational structure to effectively use resources and best address the needs of our students.
- Fall 2025
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- Academic
D219 is showing incredible growth in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and achievement. Student participation in AP courses has grown steadily, and the number of AP exams taken in the past five years has more than doubled.
- Fall 2025