ABOUT VIRTUAL BACKPACK
The virtual backpack is a page for distributing information from non-profit, intergovernmental agencies, and business partners in an eco-friendly way to serve our students and community.
If you would like to add your information to our virtual backpack, please contact Selene Cortes at scortestapia@d56.org.
Referral GPS
School District 56 has launched an innovate mental health initiative to provide and improve access to quality mental health services throughout the community.
Counseling Services
Confidential Treatment
Medication Management
Free mental health treatment for district students (up to 8 sessions).
CLC - Dental Hygiene
Walk-in screenings will be accepted when student availability exists.
Screening Appointments are FREE!
All patients start with a screening appointment, where dental health needs are assessed and further dental services are scheduled.
School Dental Exam
Need help? 211
211 is a free, confidential, multilingual, 24/7 helpline to get connected to local health and human services. Call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211 or visit 211LakeCounty.org to get connected.
¿Necesita ayuda? 211
211 es una línea de ayuda gratuita, confidencial y multilingüe 24/7 para ponerse en contacto con los servicios locales de salud y humanos. Llame 2-1-1, envíe su código postal al 898-211 o visite 211LakeCounty.org para conectarse.
Marzo Programas - Libreria de Warren-Newport
Marzo Programas - Libreria de Warren-Newport
Warren Special Recreation Association
Summer Camp - Gurnee Park District Summer Camp promotes fun, adventure and friendship in an outdoor environment. All camps offer a wide variety of activities including sports, crafts, games and special interests. We also coordinate with Woodland’s Summer School program to ensure your camper has the best summer ever!
Swim School is available to those from 6 months to adult and is offered exclusively at our indoor pool at FitNation on Nations Drive. Swim School is session-based, with each session lasting 6 weeks. Visit gurneeparkdistrict.com to enroll today.
Friendship Group - This popular group address communication and social skills for elementary and middle school children. The environment is fun and interactive providing activities to help develop conversation skills, listening, compliments and introductions with both current and new friends.
Grupo de Amistad - Este grupo popular aborda la comunicación y las habilidades sociales para los niños de primaria y secundaria. El entorno es divertido e interactivo, proporcionando actividades para ayudar a desarrollar habilidades de conversación, escucha, elogios y presentaciones con los amigos actuales y nuevos.
Disconnected - In this in-person 3-day parenting group, you will have the opportunity to meet other parents that share similar
The Worry-less Warriors - In this 8-week group children, adolescents, and their families will learn about how anxiety and worrying impacts a child’s functioning and development, and how best to deal with it.
Los guerreros sin preocupaciones - En este grupo de 8 semanas, niños, adolescentes y sus familias aprenderán sobre cómo la ansiedad y la preocupación afectan el funcionamiento y desarrollo de un niño, y cómo mejor lidiar con ellos.
February News