It Takes a Village. 👥Willard is more than just a school—it's a community. Connect with local resources, explore neighborhood partnerships, and find out how we support one another both inside and outside the classroom.
Please refer to this letter from our Superintendent, Dr. Witherspoon.
District 65 will host several community meetings to help families, staff, and residents better understand our financial outlook and the path forward. These sessions are intended to provide opportunities to build a shared understanding as we consider decisions that will shape District 65 for generations to come.
September 22, 2026 - 6pm
Chute Middle School (1400 Oakton Street)
September 23, 2026 - 6pm
Haven Middle School (2417 Prairie Ave)
September 24, 2026 - 6pm
Nichols Middle School (800 Greenleaf Street)
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Evanston
Fiesta Latina con
Baile y Karaoke
Viernes 9/10
6:00-9:00pm
Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
Looking for an activity/camp for your student on our non-attendance days?
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Young, Black & Lit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located here in Evanston that is committed to increasing access to children’s books that center, reflect, and affirm Black children by providing free books to youth in pre-K through 8th grade. Each year, YBL provides free books to 400 D65 students through their Lit Year Program. Learn more here!
The Evanston School Children's Clothing Association provides new and gently used winter clothing, shoes, and boots at no cost to D65 students in need. ESCCA relies on volunteers each year to help families "shop" at the ESCCA store at JEH. Learn more here.
Contact our health clerk, Ms. Pacheco, for more information about accessing these services.