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![D 61 New Student Online Enrollement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721281346/darien61org/pmxwlxmbiqxqtny5weow/newstudentenroll.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721281346/darien61org/pmxwlxmbiqxqtny5weow/newstudentenroll.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721281346/darien61org/pmxwlxmbiqxqtny5weow/newstudentenroll.png","width":800}])
Click for the new student online enrollment application process. This is for new families who are entering the district and have never attended Darien 61 before.
![Free Summer Meals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715616082/darien61org/oxe0vabcxogzx6jkratn/FreeSummerMealsforkids18andunder.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715616082/darien61org/oxe0vabcxogzx6jkratn/FreeSummerMealsforkids18andunder.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715616082/darien61org/oxe0vabcxogzx6jkratn/FreeSummerMealsforkids18andunder.png","width":800}])
Free Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under. Click for more information or go directly to program website to sign up.
![New Lace Principal Announced]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745428044/darien61org/uvgshzxqmxkfk4q3iow2/Screenshot2025-04-23at120439PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745428044/darien61org/uvgshzxqmxkfk4q3iow2/Screenshot2025-04-23at120439PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745428044/darien61org/uvgshzxqmxkfk4q3iow2/Screenshot2025-04-23at120439PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745428044/darien61org/uvgshzxqmxkfk4q3iow2/Screenshot2025-04-23at120439PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745428044/darien61org/uvgshzxqmxkfk4q3iow2/Screenshot2025-04-23at120439PM.png","width":1448}])
We are excited to announce Mrs. Andrea Kubilius as the new Lace Principal starting with the 2025-2026 school year. More information about Mrs. Kubilius and the selection process can be found HERE.
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![food pantry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689795142/darien61org/klihxjhwwzbkzanbwkpk/MyPost-11.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689795142/darien61org/klihxjhwwzbkzanbwkpk/MyPost-11.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689795142/darien61org/klihxjhwwzbkzanbwkpk/MyPost-11.png","width":800}])
Families in need can click to find a local food pantry access list.
Mission & Beliefs
About Us
The Mission of Darien School District 61
Inspire and empower each child to realize their full potential
Each Child realizes their full potential when we ~
- Develop, retain and value innovative and empathetic staff
- Provide a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment
- Deliver instruction that is engaging, relevant and rigorous
- Elevate learning by embracing our diversity and promoting equity, inclusion and access
- Seek and build community relationships
- Allocate resources in a purposeful, fiscally responsible manner
