Great to see Scott School students ready to embrace learning! We are committed to helping them reach their full potential. 💻📚 #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A row of young students in school uniforms and backpacks stands against a hallway wall, with one student in the center mid-yawn. A male staff member in a light blue shirt and tie stands to the left, looking toward the children. The wall is decorated with a colorful rainbow border and pencil-shaped name tags.
A brightly lit elementary school classroom filled with diverse second-grade students sitting at their desks on the first day of school. The students, wearing white polo shirts, are surrounded by school supplies like crayons and name tags. A female teacher stands at the front of the room next to a large digital screen displaying a welcome message dated August 13, 2025. The room features blue flooring, organized shelves, and educational posters on the walls.
A long line of young elementary school students sits against a tiled hallway wall with their backpacks. Two adult women, one in a tie-dye shirt and the other in a blue dress, stand in the middle of the hallway facing the children. The polished floor reflects the overhead lights, and a colorful rainbow border runs along the top of the wall.
A bright school hallway filled with students and staff during what appears to be a morning arrival or transition period. In the center, a smiling young girl with a pink backpack walks toward the camera, while a male staff member in a light blue dress shirt and tie high-fives students further down the hall. Two women, one in a tie-dye shirt and another with white hair in a striped blouse, stand in the foreground watching the activity. The walls are decorated with colorful student name tags and artwork.
A long, brightly lit school hallway with tan lockers lining the walls on both sides. In the foreground, two female staff members stand in doorways on opposite sides of the hall; the woman on the left wears a purple t-shirt and gives a thumbs-up, while the woman on the right wears an olive green shirt and waves at the camera. Several other staff members are visible further down the corridor, which has a polished, reflective floor and white cinderblock walls.
A cluster of iridescent soap bubbles floats in the foreground, catching the sunlight in front of a concrete walkway. In the background, a few people walk along a path near a street with a red car and residential houses under a clear blue sky.
A few pics from our "Meet the Teacher" and "Kindergarten Round Up" events at Scott tonight! We can't wait to get the 25-26 school year started tomorrow!
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A Kindergarten classroom filled with young students and their parents seated at small white tables during an orientation or open house event. At the front of the room, a female teacher in a black-and-white patterned dress holds up a book while standing next to a large digital screen displaying a class schedule. The classroom is highly organized with educational posters, a colorful alphabet border, and various learning stations filled with toys and supplies.
A Kindergarten classroom orientation session where parents and children sit together at small, white rectangular tables. At the front of the room, a female teacher wearing olive-colored pants and a white sleeveless top gestures toward a large digital screen displaying a class schedule. The room features gray walls decorated with colorful triangular banners, organized storage cubbies filled with supplies, and several large windows showing a view of the neighborhood outside.
In a bright school hallway, a group of staff members and parents gather near a long yellow attendance bulletin board. To the right, a staff member in a black shirt gestures toward a student near a colorful rainbow balloon arch. The scene is lively, with people engaged in conversation and the polished floor reflecting the overhead lights.
A classroom on orientation night with several parents and children gathered around desks and standing near a row of lockers. A teacher in a light-colored blouse stands near the back, gesturing toward the room while talking to a group. The room features blue flooring, a colorful handprint rug in the corner, and large windows with closed blinds.
Two young elementary school students in white polo shirts and blue skirts stand in front of a colorful "WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL" photo booth in a school hallway. One student holds a gold "2" balloon, while the other holds a large, smiling pencil-shaped balloon. The backdrop is framed by a vibrant rainbow balloon arch, and the hallway features a polished floor with blue and tan accents.
A female teacher in a black-and-white zebra-print sleeveless dress sits on a colorful, patterned rug with a group of young students in a bright classroom. She holds a blue bin and engages in a conversation with the five children seated in a circle around her. The classroom background features various learning stations, desks with supplies, and educational materials.
An adult woman in a zebra-print dress stands at the front of a brightly lit kindergarten classroom, addressing a small group of parents and children during an orientation or open house.  The room is organized with clusters of small desks, colorful storage bins, and educational posters. A digital screen displays a "Schedule" while a whiteboard to the right features a "Welcome to Kindergarten" sign. The atmosphere is professional yet welcoming, capturing a typical back-to-school informational session.
A female teacher in a white top and olive pants presents to a group of parents and children during an orientation in a modern, well-organized classroom.  The teacher stands at the front of the room next to a large interactive digital display showing a "Welcome to our Class" slide. Parents and children are seated at various instructional tables or standing along the perimeter, observing the presentation. The room is decorated with colorful pennants, educational posters, and number charts, creating an engaging and professional learning environment.
A teacher in a blue floral top leads an orientation for families in a cheerful, colorful classroom. She stands at the front by a large digital screen that displays a "Schedule | Horario" slide in both English and Spanish.  Parents and young children are seated together at several group tables, which are organized with colorful bins and learning materials. The room is filled with educational displays, including a "Kinder" welcome sign, a play cottage, and various cubbies and storage units. The setting highlights a collaborative and multilingual school environment prepared for the new academic year.
Enger, MMS, Roy, Scott & Westdale welcomed families today 😊 Students met their teachers & felt ready to shine this year after dropping off supplies! #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A photo slideshow gif of Supply drop off in the hallways with parents at Enger, MMS, Roy, Scott, and Westdale schools
Our Scott "Top Chefs" taking time out of their busy institute day to enjoy some lunch!
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A large, brightly lit school cafeteria is filled with adults, likely teachers and staff, seated at long gray folding tables during a meal. The room features white tiled walls with a blue stripe, a polished floor with blue and green accents, and several rows of tables where people are eating and talking. In the background, a large yellow bulletin board is visible on the far wall.
A large, bright cafeteria is filled with staff members seated at several round and rectangular gray tables, engaged in conversation while eating lunch. The room features white walls with a dark blue horizontal stripe, a polished light-colored floor with blue and yellow geometric patterns, and a yellow bulletin board on the far right wall. An American flag is mounted near the center of the back wall above a dark storage cabinet.
A large cafeteria is filled with school staff members sitting at long rectangular and round tables while eating lunch. In the foreground, a buffet line is set up with various salads, sliced red onions, and other catered dishes in black bowls and silver trays. The room features bright overhead lighting, a polished floor with blue and yellow accents, and several posters and bulletin boards decorating the white and tan brick walls.
The hallways at Scott are coming alive as we prepare to welcome back our kids and families! We're looking forward to seeing everyone at our "Meet the Teacher" and Kindergarten Orientation events this afternoon! Don't forget...school starts TOMORROW!
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A large blue bulletin board on a tan brick wall features the words "WELCOME CHEFS!" in bold blue letters at the top. The board is decorated with over 20 paper cutouts of white chef hats, each labeled with a different student's name, such as Camila, Liam, Bruno, and Isabella.
A yellow bulletin board titled "Stirring Up Great Attendance!" hangs above two white folding tables in a school hallway. The board features six large illustrations of measuring pitchers, each representing a different grade level from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Each pitcher has a percentage scale to track attendance progress, with small blue hexagonal labels indicating the grade for each. The board is framed with a red apple border, and green paw prints are visible on the floor leading toward the tables.
A white bulletin board titled "LITTLE CHEFS, BIG LEARNING!" in yellow and red lettering is mounted on a tan brick wall. The board is decorated with 3D paper chef hats, each featuring a student's name on a small tag below it, including Arlo, Olivia, and Andy. Illustrations of a rolling pin, a spatula, and a whisk are scattered among the hats, and the display is finished with a wavy rainbow-patterned border at the top and a colorful star border at the bottom.
A red bulletin board with a black-and-white cow-print border features the title "RECIPE 4 SUCCESS" in large white block letters. A giant sheet of lined notebook paper is pinned to the center, detailing a "Recipe: SUCCESS!" that serves "EVERYONE." The recipe lists character-building "ingredients" with culinary measurements, such as "3/4 Cup Sportsmanship," "1/2 Cup Cooperation," and "6 oz Empathy." A note at the bottom explains that mixing these ingredients creates a fun and successful experience.
A vibrant back-to-school photo booth setup in a school hallway features a large rainbow balloon arch curving over a "WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL" banner. The arch transitions through blue, green, yellow, orange, and red balloons, accented with small gold star-shaped balloons. The black banner is decorated with colorful text, illustrations of pencils, and a small backpack-shaped balloon on the left side.
A blue bulletin board with a striped rainbow border is titled "WHAT'S COOKING IN music" in colorful lettering and banners. The display features various food-themed illustrations—such as corn on the cob, hamburgers, hot dogs, and kebabs—each labeled with a music-related activity like "singing," "learning," "harmonizing," and "composing". Additionally, condiment bottles at the bottom right are labeled with instruments like "ukuleles" and "drums".
Dr. Giraldo's Muppets theme for 25-26 school year kickoff reminds us that we are all lifelong learners! 🤝 We're committed to helping everyone build emotional intelligence and new skills together. #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A photo slideshow gif of the Institute Day in the MMS Auditorium showing staff in their seats

Great collaboration with TLCs and Transportation & Safety! We're developing PD for the launch of @Crisis__Go, committed to empowering our staff and building a safe climate for all! 🛡️ #D83Shines

about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of the Technology Coaches and the Director of Transportation in the Board Room
New Teacher Orientation was a success! It was great to see our educators embrace learning and get equipped to empower all our students to achieve their full potential! 🌟 #D83Shines 🚀 @ThinkingMaps
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of a group at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation at the MMS Library
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation in the MMS Cafeteria
Photo of a presentation at New Teacher orientation in the MMS Cafeteria
We’re having a back to school fundraiser for Scott at two dd’s Discounts locations this month, all donations will be matched by the store! Proceeds will go towards brand new books for our Spartans!
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
IMG_2363 - Gabriela Garcia
Our D83 custodial, maintenance, & transportation teams are collaborating with Technology Learning Coaches to streamline their work. Empowering staff to reach their full potential! 🌟 #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo in the Board Room of Our D83 custodial, maintenance, & transportation teams are collaborating with Technology Learning Coaches to streamline their work.
Photo in the Board Room of Our D83 custodial, maintenance, & transportation teams are collaborating with Technology Learning Coaches to streamline their work.
Day 2 of New Teacher Orientation! Our new educators explored the world of technology in District 83 with our Technology Learning Coaches & Director. The future is bright! 💡 #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of the group at Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of the Tech Coaches at Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of Teachers doing a Think Pair Share at Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of Teachers doing a Think Pair Share at Day 2 at the New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Day 1 of New Teacher Orientation was 🔥! Excited to see new faces ready to help every student thrive in D83. Big thanks to HR for the warm welcome! #D83Shines
over 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of administrators at New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Photo of the HR Team at New Teacher Orientation Presentation in the MMS Library
Day 2 of the Admin Retreat was 🔥—loved seeing our schools & goals come together to keep students at the heart of all we do! 🌟 #D83Shines
over 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Photo of District 83 staff collaborating and presenting at day 2 of the Administrator Retreat
Teacher leaders teamed up with Jenni Donohoo to grow our impact and empower every student to thrive 🌟 #D83Shines at the Administrator Retreat.
over 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of District 83 staff at the workshop by Jenni Donahoo
Photo of District 83 staff at the workshop by Jenni Donahoo
Photo of District 83 staff at the workshop by Jenni Donahoo
Photo of District 83 staff at the workshop by Jenni Donahoo
Photo of District 83 staff at the workshop by Jenni Donahoo
Photo of District 83 staff at the workshop by Jenni Donahoo
Great to see D83 leaders partnering with Dr. Peter DeWitt on collaborative inquiry! We're committed to building a brighter future for our students! 💡🤝 #D83Shines
over 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat with Dr. Giraldo
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat doing table work
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat doing table work
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat doing table work
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat doing table work
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat presenting
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat presenting
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat presenting
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat presenting
Photo of District 83 staff at the Administrator Retreat presenting
Huge shoutout to District 83 administrators and teacher leaders! 🧠 We just wrapped up an incredible Emotional Intelligence Leadership Summit at Yale Univ., led by @marcbrackett. Excited to bring these insights back to our district! #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment
over 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of District 83 Yale RULER team
Huge thanks to our Tech Dept. & Summer Crew! 💻 2200 Chromebooks ready & classroom carts set for 25-26, driving our mission forward! So proud of this team! #D83Shines ✨
over 1 year ago, Robert Junna
Photo of Summer Crew from 2025