The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to $3,000 per child 6-17 years old and $3,600 per child under 6. All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent. That means that nearly 90 percent of children in the U.S. will automatically receive the new child tax credit. The IRS has... READ MORE >
Greetings to the Nippersink SD 2 Community, The June 23, 2021 Board of Education meeting will be streamed for those unable to attend in person. All Board of Education meetings start at 7:00pm and are on the fourth Wednesday of each month. If you have any questions regarding these meetings you may call 815-678-4242, and we will be glad to help you. June 23, 2021... READ MORE >
Greetings to all Nippersink SD 2 Families, I hope your summer is off to a great start! There are a lot of exciting things happening at District 2 and District 157 as we prepare to welcome all our students back in August. We will continue to provide information to families regarding the upcoming school year throughout the summer. If you have any questions in the... READ MORE >
Greetings, Please click on the link provided below to view Superintendent Tom Lind's end of the year message. Dr. Lind and his administrative team will continue to keep D2 families updated on important school news throughout the summer. If you have any questions please contact your child's school. Superintendent's End of the Year messageThank you READ MORE >
Please click on the Link below to stream Wednesday's Board of Education Meeting. The Board of Education meeting will begin at 7:00 pm on 5/26/2021.https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uv0ROtfAQ_-NmzdeFvtrQQ READ MORE >
UPDATED 06/07/2021Nippersink SD 2 Families,Please click on the provided link below to read the MCDH news release regarding Covid-19 vaccination clinics for students 12 years old and up. Fully vaccinated students who are exposed to another student who is positive for Covid-19 will not need to quarantine if they remain symptom free. MCDH Vaccination Clinics for... READ MORE >
The Spring Grove Summer Program has returned. Please view the links for programming information, registration form and contact information. Spring Grove 2021 Recreation Guide Spring Grove 2021 Registration Form READ MORE >
May 7, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, The Joint District Stakeholders Committee held its most recent virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 5th from 7 PM to 8 PM (this was rescheduled from April 14). The Committee agenda for that meeting was to: Review i-Ready data (in... READ MORE >
To The Families of The Nippersink School District, It is my pleasure to introduce Mr. Scott Whipple as the next Principal of Nippersink Middle School. The Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Mr. Whipple at their April 28th Meeting. Mr. Whipple will be replacing Tim Molitor who is retiring at the close of the 2020-21 academic school year. ... READ MORE >
March 12,2021 Dear D157 and D2 Families: I hope this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying the spring weather that has come our way. As you know, the last 12 months have brought significant challenges for everyone in our communities as we have had to face the many adverse effects of COVID-19. Through it all, our students, staff, families, and... READ MORE >
The D2 and D157 Joint District Stakeholders Committee met on March 3 to discuss how to support student academic and social-emotional needs. To hear a summary of the meeting, please click: READ MORE >
March 6, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, The Joint District Stakeholders Committee held its most recent virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 3 from 7 PM to 9 PM. The Committee agenda for that meeting was to: Review i-Ready Winter Diagnostic results Evaluate i-Ready resultsDiscuss possible next steps for learning recoveryReview student responses... READ MORE >
03/05/2021To the Nippersink SD 2 Community:We have been informed by the MCDH that all District 2 staff will receive their secondvaccination shot on Thursday, March 11. This represents a big step forward inprotecting our staff and getting our students back into school full time. Due to the dateand times we have been given for the vaccination clinic, we have had to... READ MORE >
February 26, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Students, Parents, and Guardians: I hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and looking forward to warmer weather as we approach spring. I want to take a moment to provide an update on the work being done to get our students back into a full in-person learning model. I also want to reiterate that... READ MORE >
Please view the attached video to hear more about the newly formed Joint District Stakeholders Committee for District 2 and 157. READ MORE >
February 5, 2021 Dear District 2 and District 157 Families, On March 13, 2020 our educational system was disrupted due to the COVID pandemic. During that time teachers moved their classrooms to their living rooms. Many areas of our homes became learning spaces. In the current school year we have been... READ MORE >
December 18, 2020 Dear Families of District 2 and District 157, I hope this communication finds you and your families well. I am writing today to share information regarding our plans for returning to school after winter break. I ask that you remember our plans must continue to comply with the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois... READ MORE >
The streaming link for tonight's BOE meeting is below. Please click on it to virtually attend the meeting. Any public comment may be sent to tlind@rbchs.com by 6:00 pm on 12/16.Click here to attend the December 16th BOE meeting READ MORE >
Board of Education Candidate Election Information Information regarding how to run for the Board of Education and the required forms that must be completed for you to be placed on the April consolidated election ballot, as a candidate, are attached to the following link, Board Candidate Information and Forms. All forms must be filed with the McHenry County... READ MORE >
Dear Parent or Guardian: Since moving into our hybrid learning model in October, both Districts have continued to monitor the county and regional metrics regarding COVID-19. We have also monitored the health metrics within the zip codes of our schools’ boundaries. In addition to those metrics, we take into consideration the effectiveness of our mitigation... READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians: We have updated the resources we use to make decisions about opening and closing schools due to COVID-19. It is our goal to remain transparent in how those decisions are made. There is not a single metric or condition we use, but a combination of health metrics and situational reports from our schools. Each case is different, but with each... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, Over the weekend we were alerted that two staff members at Nippersink Middle School had tested positive for COVID-19. Neither of the cases are connected to each other and through contact tracing and according to CDC/IDPH and district protocols we have asked three additional staff members to quarantine. Out of an abundance of caution, we are... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has issued a statement that recommends schools return to full virtual learning based on the current metrics for COVID-19 in McHenry County. However, at this time the Board of Education and the district administration have decided that District 2 will continue moving forward with the... READ MORE >
Please read our Plan to Reopen Schools FAQ sheet. This document will be updated as needed. To read the full document, please click here. READ MORE >
09.29.2020 Dear Nippersink SD 2 Families: Last night, September 28th, the Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward into a hybrid learning model, while still allowing families the option to remain in full remote learning. The schedule and times for each schools’ hybrid learning plan will be shared by your child’s principal later this week and... READ MORE >
Dear District 2 and District 157 families,District 2's and District 157's decision-making process about the safety and feasibility of in-person learning is informed by the McHenry County Department of Health's Interim Guidance for Schools, as well as other local health data and factors such as staffing and facilities. The MCDH framework identifies three specific... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon D157 and D2 Families, I am writing today to briefly update the community on our plans to return to school. Another letter will follow late next week with dates, timelines and details once they have been finalized. However, it is vitally important to let all our families know as soon as possible that we will be returning to a hybrid learning program... READ MORE >
Please take time to watch our webinars regarding Remote Learning in District 2. After watching, do not hesitate to contact your child's principal for more information. Click on the YouTube link below to watch Mrs. Kuhl and Mr. Pittman answer questions regarding our remote learning program for RGS and... READ MORE >
Preschool Screenings Announced!If you have a concern regarding your child’s development, please call Kristy Dodge in the Special Education Office to schedule an appointment: 815.678.6866Screenings will be held at Spring Grove Elementary School. READ MORE >
08/06/2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff, District 2 and District 157 began developing our Road Map to Reopen Schools as early as last May with the full intention of getting our students back into in person learning as soon it was safe to do so. To develop this plan both Districts formed a Joint Task Force and created a plan to safely reopen schools... READ MORE >
Click the Read More button to view our 2020 NMS Band and Choir Programs! We are so proud of our music students and invite you to join us in the fall! READ MORE >
Check out an awesome video that the NMS staff put together for our students. Students, be sure to watch the very end of the video for instructions on how students can participate in the fun as well. We would love for you to send us a picture or video that represents how you are getting through this challenging time! READ MORE >
Check out how our NSD2 students #keeplearning! Share your photos with us via email: keeplearning@nsd2.com READ MORE >
“We’re making a commitment to stay home because we’re All In for Illinois, for our neighbors and grandparents, our health care professionals and first responders, our grocery store workers and so many more. Staying in keeps us all safe.” - Governor JB Pritzker Visit the website to take the pledge! READ MORE >
Nippersink School District 2 Schools will be closed March 16 - April 30, 2020. Please refer to our COVID-19 web page for important announcements. READ MORE >
Click Here to view the latest information on COVID-19 AKA Coronavirus. READ MORE >
Technical Support for Parents and Students can be found here. Please feel free to contact our technology team to answer your questions! Technology links for commonly used apps for Nippersink School District 2 can be found here. READ MORE >
The 2020 NMS spelling bee took place this morning at the Nippersink Middle School library. Participants were the top spellers in their class. The winner will go to the regional spelling bee later this month in Johnsburg. The winner of this year's spelling bee was Allison Powers, pictured wearing the blue shirt. This year's runner up was Faith Chobanov, pictured... READ MORE >
Our Story is a series of videos designed to tell the community a little bit more of what is going on every day in District 2.Our Story Episode 1-Nippersink Middle School Our Story Episode 2-Richmond Grade School Our Story Episode 3-Spring Grove Elementary Our Story -NMS 6th Grade Transition Camp READ MORE >
Nippersink School District 2 Tuition Based Preschool Program Open Enrollment will take place Monday, February 3rd and Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. To make an appointment, please call the District Office at 815.678.6866. For more details, please click here. READ MORE >
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Bedtime Stories Our Story Richmond Grade School 2019 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 1 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 2 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 3 Happy Tucked In Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 4 Happy Tucked in Tuesday! Here is your link to Episode 5 Happy Tucked in... READ MORE >