December 2025

Dear D7 Families and Community, 

 

As we enter this Holiday Season and the broader holiday break, I want to pause and express my deep gratitude for our incredible D? community. This time of year invites reflection, and I'm reminded daily how fortunate we are to learn, work, and grow in a district that is strengthened by its diversity, unity, and shared commitment to our students. 

 

Our students continue to inspire us, our staff goes above and beyond with heart and purpose, and our families remain true partners in supporting every child. Thank you for the kindness, resilience, and generosity you bring to our district. 

 

As we head into the holiday break, I hope you find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with friends and loved ones. Whether you're celebrating Christmas or embracing the joy and togetherness of the season in your own way, may it bring peace, warmth, and hope to your home. 

 

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a bright start to the new year. 

 

 

Calendar: Winter Break begins on Monday, December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026 
Class resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

D7 Project Updates: I am so proud of the progress we have made on the D? projects. It's thanks to you and your support, especially with the Sinking Fund Renewal voter initiative that passed, that we are able to implement these amazing updates. Below are pictures from the Bedford Site Ribbon cutting with Board of Education members, Building and Site Community Members and District and Building Staff Members. Pictures from the completed Pardee Playground Project. Take a peak! 

Pictured above R-L Pat Atanosian, Maintenance Dept, Leslie Windless, BOE Secretary; Alyse Stevanovic, BOE Trustee; Derek Wall, BOE Treasurer; Tawnya Sterlini, BOE Vice-President; Virginia Morgan, Building & Site Committee member; Mary Beth Beltowski, BOE President; Pat Gretka, Building & Site Committee member; Wendy Anderson, BOE Trustee; Mandy Diroff, BOE Trustee; Marcy Jouppi, Bedford Elementary Principal; Douglas Lessnau, Bedford Staff Member and Mark Kleinhans, D7 Superintendent. 

AHS Cafeteria Project: Our students can now enjoy updated tables and right-sized chairs as they eat breakfast, lunch and convene in the cafeteria. All the new tables and chairs have arrived and are set up! With the new lights installed, the cafeteria has truly been transformed! 

Madison Awning is Installed: We have installed the awnings at the Madison Pre-School Playground. Our district and schools just keep looking better and better! 

 

The decision to close school due to inclement weather is not an easy one. We realize it has a large impact on D7 students, parents and staff. The following outlines a weather-related school closing. 

 

Student safety is our first priority. When we cancel school due to inclement weather, it is important to note that all students and most staff with the exception of the select few maintenance staff will not be in school due to the closing..