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![Two students in a classroom pack up their soil experiment to send to NASA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790951739/district196org/c6xavfufg3kc9s2emuwg/SESinSpace.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790951739/district196org/c6xavfufg3kc9s2emuwg/SESinSpace.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790951739/district196org/c6xavfufg3kc9s2emuwg/SESinSpace.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790951739/district196org/c6xavfufg3kc9s2emuwg/SESinSpace.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790951739/district196org/c6xavfufg3kc9s2emuwg/SESinSpace.png","width":1327}])
When it comes to high school science projects, few reach the heights achieved by a group of students at the School of Environmental Studies (SES), a District 196 magnet school for high school juniors and seniors.
Competing in NASA’s prestigious TechRise Student Challenge, these ambitious students spent months designing, coding, and building a custom experiment that will be sent soaring into microgravity.
![Welcome graphic featuring Matt Percival for District 196 Athletics and Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790193050/district196org/hdgqfgfni9v2nagqvvas/MattPercival-WebPSThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790193050/district196org/hdgqfgfni9v2nagqvvas/MattPercival-WebPSThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790193050/district196org/hdgqfgfni9v2nagqvvas/MattPercival-WebPSThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790193050/district196org/hdgqfgfni9v2nagqvvas/MattPercival-WebPSThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790193050/district196org/hdgqfgfni9v2nagqvvas/MattPercival-WebPSThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
District 196 is thrilled to announce the selection of Matt Percival to provide leadership for athletics and activities across all middle and high schools.
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about K-8 Schools Prohibit Electric-assisted Bicycles and E-Scooters
![logo for District 196 Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785787338/district196org/zvsdlspsyb4ilib30bi3/District196Foundation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785787338/district196org/zvsdlspsyb4ilib30bi3/District196Foundation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785787338/district196org/zvsdlspsyb4ilib30bi3/District196Foundation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785787338/district196org/zvsdlspsyb4ilib30bi3/District196Foundation.png","width":822}])
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about ✏️ Back to School is Just Around the Corner! Help District 196 Students Succeed 🎒
![Graphic with "Plan My Ride" featuring a photo of young students riding a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1920}])
District 196 proposes transportation changes for 2026–27 to improve reliability, including opt-in busing, route adjustments, and policy updates.