News

January 12, 2026
We are excited to share that the 2026 District 54 Multicultural Event will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 11AM-2PM. Presented in partnership with the Schaumburg Park District, the event takes place at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) and showcases the diversity represented by students of District 54. 

We are looking for District 54 families who are interested in planning and facilitating an activity or game that represents their culture at District 54’s Multicultural Event on Saturday, March 7. Please keep in mind that food cannot be served as part of your cultural activity.

You would be responsible for the following: 

  • Plan a craft or game that represents a specific country or culture.
  • Commit to setting up your station at 10:30AM and serving for at least a one-hour shift.
  • Ensure that someone is available at 2:00PM to clean up the station.

 

If you are interested in planning and facilitating an activity that represents your culture, please complete this interest form by January 15th. We hope that you will consider this opportunity and look forward to hearing from you!

There will be an informational meeting about facilitating the cultural activity on January 29th at 3:30PM at Keller Junior High, located at 820 Bode Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Information about this meeting will be sent at a later time.

You will be notified whether or not your proposal has been chosen for the event by email by Thursday, January 22nd 2026.

Please reach out to the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5046 with any questions.