North Shore School District 112 - Located off the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, we are a public elementary district with nine distinguished schools. Our proud tradition of providing excellence in education for the communities of Highland Park, Highwood and Fort Sheridan began more than one hundred years ago. Today, there are more than 3,800 students in our district, served by 600+ staff members. School-opening timeline 1869: Elm Place School opens 1897: Ravinia School opens 1909: Lincoln School opens 1916: Oak Terrace School opens 1929: Braeside School opens 1953: Edgewood School opens 1956: Indian Trail School opens 1958: Red Oak School opens 1958: Wayne Thomas School opens 1959: Northwood School opens 1961: Sherwood School opens 1993: District 112 is created The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.
External link for North Shore School District 112
445 Sheridan Rd
Highwood, Illinois 60040, US
Pumpkin decorating at several of our schools is a big highlight this time of year! Check out these unbelievable creations at Sherwood and Indian Trail—our students and families never cease to impress with their creativity! #112leads
Last week, we celebrated Principal Appreciation Day by treating our incredible principals and associate principals to special gifts and some AI-generated tiger memes! A small gesture for the big difference they make every day! #112leads
Save the date! Dual Language Information Night is coming up on January 14, 2025. If you're interested in our program for incoming kindergarteners—or know someone who might be—please join us and help spread the word. #112leads
Happy Principal Appreciation Day! We’re incredibly grateful for the inspiring leaders guiding each of our schools every day. Their commitment to our students and staff makes all the difference. Thank you for your dedication and impact! #112leads
Halloween is one week from today and Braeside is ready! The pumpkin decorating contest is in full swing, showcasing an incredible display of creativity and talent. Way to go, Bobcats! #112Leads
At last night's board of education meeting, we proudly recognized our dedicated principals and continued discussions on Phase 3 of the Long-Range Facilities Plan. Catch all the key updates in our meeting highlights: nssd112.org/boardmeeting. #112leads
Thank you to our community for your valuable feedback! In response, we've updated the Dual Language and Early Childhood pages on our website to provide even more information about these outstanding programs. Visit nssd112.org/dual-language or https://lnkd.in/gk5KCpJY. #112Leads
Phase 2 Update: Exciting progress is being made on the Ravinia modernization project! The new addition, which will include several classrooms, is taking shape, and the transformation is truly impressive. While there's still more work ahead, the results so far are remarkable! #FacilityFriday #112leads
Ravinia 1st graders had an exciting visit earlier this week from the HP Police and Fire Departments! Vinny Duke, the beloved police therapy dog, was a crowd favorite. The visit perfectly complemented their lessons on community and neighborhood, giving students a chance to practice asking questions using "wh" words. Thanks to HP Police and Fire for a memorable visit! #112leads
Happy National Boss's Day! We're grateful for the incredible leadership and support from our district’s amazing leaders every single day. Thank you for guiding us forward! #112Leads