Central Institute for the Deaf

Hearing from the Heart: Big Feelings, Clear Limits
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
HFTH Feb 2026 Big Feelings, Clear Limits (2)
Join us either in person or virtually as our guest speaker Brittany Taussig, BCBA and owner of RISE behavioral consulting, shares practical strategies for limiting power struggles and promoting positive behavior learning.
RSVP by 2/23 for either in person or virtual participation to phoffman@cid.edu or https://forms.gle/a8PTSG6c7wnxx8Qo8

CID school and offices closed for President's Day.
2026-02-16 07:30 - 17:30
CID school and offices are closed today in honor of President’s Day.

Early Release Day--school ends at 1:30. No aftercare.
2026-02-13 13:30
CID students will be released at 1:30. Please arrange for your CID student to be picked up by 1:30. No aftercare is provided.

Morning Mingle
2026-02-05 08:30 - 10:00
Come enjoy breakfast treats from 8:30-10:00 while chatting with other families in room 222 at CID. No rsvp required. Stop in for a minute or for the whole time!

CID Trivia Night
2026-01-31 18:00 - 22:00

Young Alumni and Friends Club
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00
A fun social event for former CID students/camp participantsaged 5-12 years. Events, time, and place shared via email.

CID Night at the Magic House
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00
Through generous funding, the Magic House offers us a free, exclusive night for CID students, families, and friends. The event is held from 6-8 p.m. A wonderful opportunity to explore the Magic House in a smaller group. You are welcome to invite your family, your friends, your neighbors and others you know that might enjoy this experience!

CID school and offices closed--Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 07:30 - 17:30
CID school and offices are closed to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

CID school resumes
2026-01-05 07:30 - 17:30
CID school resumes session for TC, ECC, and Primary students.

CID offices open
2026-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
CID offices re-open January 2, 206. School is NOT in session.

CID offices open
2025-12-22 08:00 - 2025-12-24 17:00
CID offices are open December 22-24, 2025.

CID School Winter Break
2025-12-22 07:30 - 2026-01-02 17:30
CID school students will enjoy winter break from Monday, 12/22/25 through Friday, 1/2/26. School resumes Monday, January 5, 2026.

CID ECC / Primary Holiday Program — No Aftercare
2025-12-19 14:00 - 15:00
Join our early childhood center (ECC) and primary school children and staff at 2pm for a holiday program at CID. Cookies and hot chocolate after.
No aftercare is provided today.

Toddler Class Winter Break
2025-12-18 08:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00
Toddler Class will enjoy winter break beginning Dec. 18. Toddler Class resumes January 5, 2026.

Birth-Three Music and Movement--December 13
2025-12-13 09:00 - 10:30
Join us on the 2nd Saturday at CID from 9-10:30. Parent educator Cole Renn will share an interactive fun time of music and movement specifically designed for children birth-three and their families. Siblings are welcome to attend as well. We’ll have a time of music and movement, a snack, and then a time of play. Contact Cole Renn for more information and to RSVP.

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00
The CID Parent Organization is hosting breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 6 from 9-11 a.m. for all CID families. Please rsvp for your family by 11/21.

CID Literacy Fair
2025-12-05 14:00 - 15:00
Enjoy an hour with your CID student focused on reading and literacy activities! Details will be sent home and emailed.

CID Scholastic Book Fair
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2025-12-16 17:00
You can purchase books online or in person at the CID Scholarship Book Fair.
In-person hours:

December 4 7:30-9am, 2:30-5pm
December 5 7:30am-5pm
December 6 9-11am

CID House Gymgerbread Holiday Decorating (CID students only)
2025-12-02 11:00 - 11:30
CID HOUSES!!!
Throughout your child’s time at CID, you will receive information about “House events.” CID created Houses to build a stronger sense of community. Your child will be in the same House throughout their time with us.
Every single staff member and student is assigned to a House. Each House grouping is composed of a variety of student age-ranges and staff job types. We all get to know one another while participating in fun and engaging activities like crafts, relay races — and holiday decorating.

CID School and Office closed for Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-27 07:30 - 2025-11-28 17:30
CID students do not have school and CID offices are closed. School and offices reopen Monday, 12/1/25.

CID School Closed (No TC, ECC or Primary)
2025-11-26 07:30 - 17:30
CID students do not have school today. CID offices are open.

CID School Early Release at 1:30 — No Aftercare
2025-11-25 13:30 - 17:30
Please arrange for your CID student to be picked up by 1:30pm. No aftercare is provided.

Birth-3 Music and Movement
2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:30
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month at CID! Parent educator Cole Renn will share an interactive fun time of music and movement specifically designed for children birth-3 and their families. Siblings are welcome to attend as well.
We’ll have a time of music and movement, a snack and then a time to play. Contact Cole Renn for more information and to RSVP.

CID Professional Development Day
2025-11-03 07:30 - 17:30
CID school will not be in session so that staff can enjoy professional growth opportunities.

Hearing from the Heart
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00
CID families meet periodically to learn about a variety of topics relevant to parenting a child with a hearing difference. Some topics are intentionally repeated annually to give you access to the newest information and/or because the information is relevant to the stage of life you’re navigating. Sessions are offered both in person and virtually so you can choose what works best for your family.
In-person sessions begin with a free dinner at 5pm followed by the topic of the evening at 5:30. Families can also RSVP to access free aftercare (3–5pm) for their ECC or primary CID student. Fun activities during aftercare and the evening’s childcare are supervised by CID staff and facilitated by graduate students.
The virtual option begins at 5:30. A link to join is provided when you RSVP. Our virtual option gives you the flexibility to participate remotely and the opportunity to invite others in your life who might enjoy the information.
Sessions end promptly at 7, allowing you ample time to finish your evening.

Fall Break
2025-10-06 07:30 - 17:30
CID school (toddler class, ECC and primary) will enjoy a fall break. Offices will be open.

Young Alumni and Friends Club
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
A fun social event for former CID students/camp participants aged 5-12 years. Events, time and place will be shared via email.

CID "House" event (students at CID only)
2025-09-30 11:00 - 11:30
CID HOUSES!
Throughout your child’s time at CID, you will receive information about ‘house events’ that they are participating in. CID created houses to build a stronger sense of community. Your child will be in the same house throughout their time with us. Every single staff member and student is assigned to a house. This gives each house grouping a variety of student age ranges and staff job types. We all get to know one another while participating in fun and engaging activities like crafts, relay races, and holiday decorating contests.

CID School Early Release
2025-09-26 13:30 - 17:30
CID school will release at 1:30 pm. Please arrange to pick up your student by 1:30. No aftercare is provided.

Birth-Three Music and Movement
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:30
Join us for this morning session at CID on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Parent educator Cole Renn will share an interactive fun time of music and movement specifically designed for children birth to age three and their families. We’ll have a time of music and movement, a snack and then play. Siblings are welcome. Contact Cole Renn for more information and to RSVP.
