Families
Welcome to our Family Resources page! At North Shore School District 112, we recognize the pivotal role that parents and guardians play in the educational journey of their children. It's a partnership we deeply cherish and are committed to strengthening at every step. We are immensely proud of the collaboration we've built with families throughout our community.
You are also ALWAYS free to reach out to your school or the district office with any questions or feedback.
Resources for Parents/Guardians
- Before/After-School Care
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- Curriculum
- Parent-Teacher Organization
- Registration and Enrollment
- Safety and Security
- Student Fees
- Student Health (Including Mental Health)
- Supply Lists
- Technology
- Transportation
Before/After-School Care
AlphaBEST is NSSD112's before-school and after-school care provider. To learn more about AlphaBest, or to register, visit alphabest.org/northshoreil.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
District 112 food services are available at Edgewood, Northwood, Oak Terrace, Ravinia and Red Oak. There are plans to expand to all schools once renovation projects are complete.
Families can view monthly breakfast and lunch menus, along with nutrition and allergy information, on our Food Services page. See the latest menus.
You can add money for meals to your student's account via Infinite Campus. Check out the instructions below to help guide you through the process.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who meet certain income requirements may qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. Applications are confidential and can be submitted at any time during the school year.
We encourage families to apply online through Infinite Campus whenever possible for faster processing. Printable application forms are also available below for those who prefer to submit a paper copy.
Step 1: Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal using the button below.
Apply Online via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Step 2: Open the menu bar with the three horizontal lines in the upper left hand corner.
Step 3: From the menu bar, scroll down and click on "More."
Step 4: Click the "Meal Benefits Application" button.
Step 5: Follow the instructions below to complete the online application:
- Instructions for Applying Online via Infinite Campus (English)
- Instructions for Applying Online via Infinite Campus (Spanish)
If you cannot access your Infinite Campus account or are unable to apply online, you may use the printable application forms below instead:
If you have any questions, please contact Georgette Franco, food service manager, at gfranco@nssd112.org.
Curriculum
Visit our Teaching and Learning department page to learn more about our curricular approach and philosophy. You can also find details about the curriculum for each grade in the district.
Otus
Otus is an online platform that serves as a learning management system, data analytic engine, and gradebook. Complete with a parent/guardian portal and report card feature, Otus serves as a solution that makes the collection, analysis, and reporting of data more efficient and usable for teachers, students, and parents/guardians.
Learn more about Otus, create an account or access your account.
Parent-Teacher Organization
Each of the schools in our district has a parent-teacher organization. The PTOs are essential to supporting our students and staff with programs and events scheduled throughout the year. Learn about upcoming events and how you can volunteer for your school's PTO.
Registration and Enrollment
Whether you are new to the district or returning, all students must be registered on a yearly basis. Visit our registration page to learn more. If you have any questions, please contact parentportal@nssd112.org or call 224-765-3052.
Infinite Campus
You can find a lot of information in Infinite Campus, the district's student database. If you have any questions about Infinite Campus, please contact your school's office.
Safety and Security
To ensure student safety and security, we continuously enhance our protocols and systems to create a secure and nurturing learning environment. Learn more about our comprehensive safety measures, emergency management plans, and how we keep our schools safe by visiting our Safety and Security page.
Student Fees
North Shore School District 112 charges a "Registration Fee" to cover the cost of consumable instructional materials such as workbooks, paper and classroom supplies. These fees, comparable to those in nearby districts, generate approximately $500,000 annually, contributing to a $2.7 million budget for curriculum materials and general supplies. Illinois law allows public schools to charge for textbooks and supplies, with courts consistently upholding the practice, while tuition cannot be charged to district residents attending public schools. The district does not charge extra fees for sports, music or clubs.
Student Health (Including Mental Health)
The health and well-being of our students are our top priorities, encompassing both their physical and mental health. The resources listed below are here to guide you to the appropriate support. Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact your school or the district office with any specific questions or concerns.
Check out our health services page for more information or to find contact information for our school nurses.
You can find mental health resources listed below and also in our Student Services department.
Cartwheel Care
Cartwheel is a national mental health provider for students/adolescents. They provide rapid access to care for students by providing them access to a licensed clinician within seven days of referral (virtually). Clinicians are available during school hours, after school, nights, weekends, and breaks. Additionally, Cartwheel offers the ability for psychiatric evaluations and medicine management.
To learn more about Cartwheel, please reach out to your child's school or to Dr. Holly Colin, assistant superintendent for student services, at hcolin@nssd112.org.
Lake County Health Department
The Lake County Health Department collaborates with Edgewood and Northwood to implement comprehensive underage drinking prevention campaigns for both students and parents/guardians. These campaigns focus on distributing educational materials such as posters, info cards, and newsletters designed to engage and inform the community. This is part of a strategic effort by the schools to reinforce prevention messaging. Additionally, parents and guardians can access valuable resources and relationship-building tips through the monthly parent newsletter and the department's dedicated website.
For more information, visit the Lake County Health Department's website.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Help is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Visit the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline website or call 988 for immediate help.
ReferralGPS
ReferralGPS is a web-based service focused on assisting students, staff and the community in finding local mental-health and substance use-related treatment. The service compliments the district's existing systems of support as a tool for student service teams and families to connect with treatment. Along with a searchable database of treatment options, ReferralGPS provides Care Navigation to assist families in triage, appointment setting and follow up care.
If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please consider visiting https://referralgps.com/find-help/NSSD112 or reaching out to the Student Services team.
Safe2Help Illinois
Safe2Help offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. It is available 24/7 and offers students a safe outlet to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. It can be accessed via a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com).
- Call: 844-4-SAFEIL
- Text: SAFE2 (72332)
- Email: help@safe2helpil.com
Supply Lists
Technology
If your student is experiencing a technology issue with their device, you can submit a ticket to our technology support team. A member of our team will respond quickly to help you resolve the issue.
Be Internet Awesome by Google
Be Internet Awesome provides families with the tools and resources needed to learn about online safety and digital citizenship at home. Their family guide simplifies the process of incorporating and practicing good digital habits in daily life. Filled with valuable information, the free resource guide will help you and your children discuss, learn, and reflect on online safety together.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. They offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. The "Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between" resource also helps families understand and navigate through some of the thinking necessary of raising children in the digital age.
Visit www.commonsensemedia.org for their free resources.
ConnectSafely
Parent and guardian guides from ConnectSafely are a growing collection of clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens.
Department of Education Digital Learning Guide
The U.S. Department of Education offers a free resource guide that aims to help all parents and caregivers, including those who have limited experience with digital tools, those who are expert with these tools, and anywhere in between.
Low -Cost Home Internet Service
Comcast and AT&T offer low-cost home Internet service to qualifying households. You can get started by choosing one of the providers below.
Securly
District 112 currently utilizes a platform called Securly to provide 24/7 content filtering for student devices.
This platform both use artificial intelligence to classify and block content as needed on student devices, regardless of if the device is at school or at home. Please keep in mind that no filter can block every inappropriate site.
Parent/Guardian Access
Securly also offers an app for parents and guardians so you can monitor student web browsing while outside of school hours. Visit Securly Home to learn more. If you are interested in setting up an account with Securly, please submit a ticket to the technology team and make sure to select "Sign up for Securly Home."
SmartSocial
North Shore School District 112 is partnering with SmartSocial for the 2025-2026 school year, giving your family free access to resources that help keep kids safe and successful online.
This is a go-to hub for staying informed about AI, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, video games, and online challenges, while also helping you build stronger connections with your child.
With SmartSocial, you’ll have access to:
- 54+ live parent events: Ask questions and learn directly from online safety experts.
- 450+ on-demand resources: Quickly search apps, trends, and topics your family is navigating. Watch short videos, explore expert-backed guides, and use conversation starters to talk with your kids.
Register to access past live events, including the recent session "AI for Student Success: Being Productive & Learning Future Skills." In this event, Dr. Lubelfeld joined a conversation on how AI can be used safely and responsibly, just as we do in District 112.
Additional Technology Resources
Transportation
Visit our Transportation Department page (part of our Operations department) for any questions related to buses. You can also find contact information for the Transportation department on that page.