Let's Connect

Welcome to Let’s Connect, our official District 44 newspaper dedicated to celebrating student and staff success, sharing updates, and strengthening the connection between our schools, families, and community.

Each edition highlights the people, programs, and progress that make our district an exceptional place to learn and grow. Whether it’s showcasing classroom innovations, spotlighting student voices, or providing behind-the-scenes stories from across our schools, Let’s Connect helps keep you informed and inspired.

Family & Student Participation Opportunities

• Coloring Contest: Color the Halloween-themed pizza page in the paper and submit it. Winners for each grade level will be selected and receive a Billy Brick's gift card.

• Community Poll: Participate in our community poll! Scan the QR code in the paper or go to this link to participate.

• Connection Coupon: Fill out the coupon in the paper and submit it for a chance to win a gift card.

• Cute & Cuddly Critters Challenge: Take a picture of your pet's best fall celebration photo this Google Form. 

• Family Photo Challenge: Take a family photo celebrating Fall. Share your photo here!

• Forever Young Pet vs. Pet Contest: View pet photos of D44 families and current Beacon Hill residents. Vote for your favorites!!

• Kindness Korner: Submit acts of kindness anytime (QR code stays live all year; Google Form link).

• Let’s Make Cents Together: Complete the Financial Questions (primary, intermediate, or advanced) and turn it in via digital form or school newspaper mailbox!

• Spotlight Shout Outs: Send a shout out to one of our spotlighted friends using this Google Form.

• STEAM Piñata Challenge: Design and build a piñata that is creative, sturdy, and ready for celebration! Take a picture and send it to newspaper@sd44.org or put it in your school newspaper mailbox!

Contact Us

Have a story idea, question, or feedback about Let’s Connect? 

We’d love to hear from you!

newspaper@sd44.org