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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.
Read the Latest Edition!
Read the Latest Edition!
Explore our recent stories and stay connected with what’s happening in District 44.
Family & Student Participation Opportunities
February 2026 editionFamily & Student Participation Opportunities
Coloring Contest: Color the ice cream truck 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: Submit a "Spring-tastic" caption and photo of you and your pet to this Google Form.
Family Photo Challenge: The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Take a picture with your child and submit it to our parent/child look-alike contest. Share your photo here!
Forever Young Prop Contest: View photos of students vs Beacon Hill residents and vote for the most creative and clever uses of the props provided.
Healthy Habits: Share a photo of the healthy habits you're blooming into this spring
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 Challenge: Try the monthly challenge, the Structure Build Challenge. Students submit their pics to newspaper@sd44.org
Past Editions
Past Editions
Why “Let’s Connect”?
Why “Let’s Connect”?
We believe that communication builds community.
By sharing stories from all corners of our district, Let’s Connect brings to life the values, goals, and daily experiences that shape our schools.
It’s one more way we live out our commitment to transparency, inclusion, and partnership.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Have a story idea, question, or feedback about Let’s Connect?
We’d love to hear from you!
newspaper@sd44.org
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