Central Institute for the Deaf

Cookies and Conversation, CID Holiday Program
2026-12-18 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Cookies and conversation begins at 1:30 pm followed by the CID Holiday Program at 2:00 pm. No aftercare will be provided.

No School - Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-25 - 2026-11-27

Early release day
2026-11-24 13:30, 2026-09-25 13:30
School dismisses at 1:30 pm. No aftercare will be provided.

No school - Staff Professional Development Day
2026-11-02

Halloween Celebrations
2026-10-30

No school - Fall Break
2026-10-05

ECC Field Trip to Suson Park
2026-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
2026 ECC Field Trip Suson
All around the barn tour starting at 10am. Caregivers will be updated about attendance and participation.

Labor Day - No School
2026-09-07

School Picture Day
2026-09-01
School Picture Day 2026
New Format for ordering school pictures. No paper forms will be sent home. All parents will receive an email with a link to preview and order photo packages from Ravetta Photography.

Toddler Class back to School Informational Meeting and Lunch
2026-08-20 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us in your child’s classroom at 11am for a short meeting. Please RSVP to Amy Knackstedt by 08/17/26 https://cid.edu/team_member/amy-knackstedt/
Toddler Class Meeting and Lunch Flyer 2026

First day of school for ECC and Primary
2026-08-18 08:30

Popsicles on the Playground
2026-08-17 16:00 - 17:30
Open house style: Meet your teacher, visit your classroom, drop off school supplies, enjoy cold popsicles and visit with CID friends and families!
Popsicles on the Playground 2026

CID offices closed for Independence Day
2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00
CID offices are closed in celebration of Independence Day.

CID offices open. No school in session.
2026-06-30 08:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00
CID offices remain open during the month of July. Office hours may vary.

Last day of CID extended school year
2026-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
Today is the last day of extended school year sessions. School resumes in August 2026.

Summer Morning Mingle
2026-06-25 09:00 - 10:30
Morning Mingles at CID are an informal time to meet other families. Drop your child off at their regular time, sign in at the front desk, then come upstairs to room 222 to have a breakfast treat and chat with other families. No RSVP needed. Join for a minute or for a while anytime between 9 and 10:30 am!

CID school and offices closed – Juneteenth
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
CID school, extended school year, enrichment camp and offices are closed.

CID extended school year classes begin
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00
CID extended school year classes begin for Toddler Class, Early Childhood Center (ECC), Primary Department, and Enrichment Camp. School begins at 9:00.

NO school for CID students. Offices open.
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
There is NO school in session for CID students today. Offices remain open.

CID Graduation, Family Fun Fest, and last day of regular school session. Early release at 1:30. No aftercare.
2026-05-28 08:00 - 13:30
CID ECC and Primary students will end regular session of the 2025-2026 school year will a graduation ceremony followed by a Family Fun Festival. Students are released at 1:30. If you are not attending the family fun fest, please arrange for your child to be picked up by 1:30. There is NO aftercare today.

CID school and offices closed-Memorial Day
2026-05-25 08:00 - 17:00
CID school and offices are closed in honor of Memorial Day.

Last day for Toddler Class
2026-05-21 11:30
The last day of the regular session school year for Toddler Class is Thursday, May 21 2026. School resumes for Toddler Class extended school year on June 1, 2026.

CID Houses (CID students only)
2026-05-19 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 at 1:30 – no aftercare.
2026-05-08 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 today.

Young Alumni and Friends Club
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00
A fun social event for former CID students/camp participants ages 5–12 years. Events, time and place are shared via email.

CID Family Game Night
2026-04-21 17:00 - 18:30
Family Game Night Flyer 2026
Join us for CID Family Game Night on Tuesday, 4/21 from 5-6:30 in the CID Gym. Please rsvp by April 17.

CID school science fair
2026-04-17 08:30 - 10:00
CID Early Childhood (ECC) and Primary students will host a science fair Friday, April 17 beginning at 8:45. Contact Meg Samson (ECC) or Amy Hudson (Primary) for additional information.

CID staff professional development day – no school.
2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
CID students will not have school so that staff can have professional growth opportunities.

CID school resumes
2026-03-23 07:30 - 17:30
Classes resume for CID students in TC, ECC, and Primary.
