District 205 Shield
Build. Protect.
Empower.
A growing community committed to supporting the future of District 205 students.
District 205 Shield creates an opportunity for alumni, families, educators, businesses, and community supporters to help strengthen educational opportunities across Thornton, Thornridge, and Thornwood.
Support that surrounds the students of District 205.
01 · Build
Build
Build stronger connections around students and the opportunities that are ahead of them.
02 · Protect
Protect
Protect the strength of the community by keeping alumni, families, and supporters connected.
03 · Empower
Empower
Empower the future of District 205 through participation, support, and shared experience.
Who can join
Everyone has a role.
The Shield is designed as a broad community of people connected to District 205. Select a group to see how each one fits into the wider network around students.
District 205 Alumni
Reconnect with the schools and community that shaped your story, and help strengthen opportunities for the generations coming next.
Parents and Families
Families are part of the everyday support system around students and an important part of the wider District 205 community.
District Employees
Educators and District employees bring direct experience, insight, and commitment to the students and schools the Shield supports.
Community Members
Community members help strengthen the network around District 205 by staying connected and supporting opportunities across all three schools.
Businesses & Organizations
Businesses and organizations can bring relationships, resources, experience, and opportunity into the wider District 205 community.
Friends of District 205
Friends of District 205 are part of the wider network of people committed to supporting the future of students across the district.
Become part of the Shield
Help strengthen the District 205 network.
Help strengthen the network of people committed to the future of District 205.