Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for The Avery Coonley School.

Open House Details:

Tue., December 03, 2024  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Kindergarten to Grade 8. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Kindergarten, Lower School and Middle School programs. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register for a tour, go to: www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., December 17, 2024  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Kindergarten to Grade 8. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Kindergarten, Lower School and Middle School programs. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register for a tour, go to: www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., January 14, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Kindergarten to Grade 8. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Kindergarten, Lower School and Middle School programs. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register for a tour, go to: www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Thu., January 16, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
6:30pm (CST) - 7:30pm (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

Join us for our Kindergarten Open House. This once-a-year event is for parents of preschool-age children to learn how The Avery Coonley School is uniquely designed to meet the needs of advanced and gifted learners. Experience examples of our Loose Parts and Think Tank activities - platforms created to help children develop both divergent and convergent thinking skills through intentional exercises - visit classrooms, meet our teachers, and get your questions answered. Whether you have just started your school search or are ready to apply, we invite you to join us for this event. Note: This informational event is intended for adults only and no childcare will be provided. Registration for this event will open in September. To learn more about this event and our school tours throughout the year, go to: averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., January 21, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Preschool program which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., February 18, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Kindergarten to Grade 8. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Kindergarten, Lower School and Middle School programs. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register for a tour, go to: www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., February 25, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CST) - 10:15am (CST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Preschool program which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., March 11, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Kindergarten to Grade 8. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Kindergarten, Lower School and Middle School programs. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register for a tour, go to: www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., March 18, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Preschool program which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., April 15, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Preschool program which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

Tue., May 06, 2025  - Downers Grove, IL

Open House
The Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
8:45am (CDT) - 10:15am (CDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Zoe Johnson, (630) 353-7214, admission@averycoonley.org

School Tour - Preschool. Join us! This is an opportunity for interested families to tour our school and learn more about our Preschool program which starts at age 3 and offers full-day and half-day options. Led by current Avery Coonley parents, you will visit various classrooms and see teachers and students in action. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with an admission professional. Tours are intended for parents/guardians only. To register, go to www.averycoonley.org/admission/visit

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