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District 196 closed schools on March 17 following phone threats. Investigations determined the threats were not credible, and the FBI is now handling the criminal case.
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![The image features a colorful logo with the text "Academics. Arts. Athletics" surrounding a stylized symbol, and below it is the text "DISTRICT196" with the tagline "One District. Infinite Possibilities."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":2200}]){kind=logo}
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District 196 is updating our bus system to make rides more reliable for every student. Please complete the "Plan My Ride" form by June 4 to help us plan the best routes.
![Graphic with "Plan My Ride" featuring a photo of young students riding a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1920}])
District 196 proposes transportation changes for 2026–27 to improve reliability, including opt-in busing, route adjustments, and policy updates.
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