District posts 2025–26 instructional materials list; HMH Into Reading to expand to grades 1–5

Arlington Heights School District 25 presented the annual instructional materials list for the 2025–26 school year on Aug. 19. Becky Fitzpatrick (title not specified in the transcript) told the board the list is provided per Board Policy 6:210 and reflects core instructional materials selected through established review processes. "Due diligence has been exercised in selecting materials that meet the needs of our students and are developmentally appropriate," Fitzpatrick said.

The main change noted for 2025–26 is the roll‑out of the HMH Into Reading program for grades 1–5 for teachers who were not early implementers; kindergarten implemented the series in the prior year. Kindergarten students will also receive a science notebook to complement the district's Activate Learning Prime science curriculum. Fitzpatrick reminded the board that the textbook and materials list is posted online and available for public inspection, and that teachers may supplement core materials as needed.

The item was informational; board members were invited to review the posted list after the meeting.