Central Institute for the Deaf

Morning Mingle
2025-06-24 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
Drop your child off at their regular time, sign in at the front desk for a name tag, then walk up the steps to Room 222 for a breakfast treat and a chance to meet other families. Stay for a minute or stay for a while!

Last day of extended school year (ESY) and camp
2025-06-27 08:00 - 17:00

CID offices open
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-08-01 12:30
CID offices are open on weekdays. Hours vary.

Music and Movement for birth-three
2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:30
Enjoy a time of music with your birth-three year old child. Siblings of all ages welcome to join as well!
Saturday, July 12 from 9-9:45 a.m at CID. Option playground play time 9:45-10:30 RSVP to CRenn@cid.edu.

Music and Movement, Birth-Three
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:30
Enjoy Saturday morning music with your birth- to 3-year-old child at CID. Siblings of all ages are welcome!
9-9:45 (music); 9:45-10:30 (optional playground time). RSVP to crenn@cid.edu.

Meet the Teacher/Popsicles on the Playground
2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:30
INCOMING CID STUDENTS & FAMILIES:
Bring your school supplies, visit your child’s classroom and teacher, then join us on the playground for popsicles.

First Day of School
2025-08-18 08:30
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! Exciting learning ahead!

Toddler Class Back-to-School Parent Meeting
2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00
Our toddler class families will join our toddler class teaching staff to hear more about the ins and outs of toddler class.

Labor Day
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00
CID school and all offices will be closed to honor Labor Day.

Back-to-School Night for ECC and Primary
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:30
On Thursday evening, join CID teachers, principal and program coordinators for CID Back-to-School Night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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