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Devonshire Elementary

Devonshire Update 8.28.2026

Posted Date: 08/28/26 (05:58 PM)
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School Update

August 28, 2026

Dear Families,

It has been an exciting and wonderful first week. I am going to try to send the official "Dolphin Digest" every other week, but I wanted to share some short updates here. Please look out for the Dolphin Digest next week, but enjoy our back-to-school video below from our Dolphin family to yours in the meantime. Please also read about our attendance incentives this year. Have a great weekend!
 
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Attendance Incentives

A major part of our Dolphin vision (Everyone Belongs) this year will be improving attendance. Did you know that more than 20% of students missed more than 10% of school last year? We have a lot of room for growth, and we will be incentivizing good attendance in a few ways:

  • Any grade level that hits 95% attendance in a given week will earn a fish in Devon's fishbowl for that grade level and work toward a grade-level celebration.

  • Starting in September, we will have a random "secret attendance day." During September, our secret attendance day will be hosted by the JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS! Read more about the Jesse White Tumblers here, and be sure to have students come every day they can in September so you are here when the Tumblers surprise us.
 

Parent Teacher Association

Please visit https://www.devonshirepta.com to sign up for the PTA, see events, purchase Devonshire gear, and more!
 

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday, September 9th: Open House 6:00 - 7:30
  • Thursday, September 10th: PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 17th: Picture day
  • ??? - Secret Attendance Day some day in September
For more information about events, see the Devonshire Elementary School Calendar on the school website.
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Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Call us at the Main office: 847-568-4901


  • Brian Ritz | Principal | britz@skokie68.org
  • Vicki Chappell | Secretary | vchappell@skokie68.org
  • Danielle Lashay | Health Clerk | dlashay@skokie68.org
  • School Website: www.skokie68.org/devonshire/