District 96 Families:

Happy Friday!   What a week this was, filled with a musical concert, an incoming Kindergarten open house and concert and Student Recognition hosted by the Board of Education.  And more excitement, we have nine more days of school left ~ 9! Can you believe that?

Here’s what’s happening over the last 9 days:

Coming Up:

• Tuesday, May 21
  • Early Release 
  • Grades 1-5 dismiss at 2:05 p.m.
  • Grades 6-8 dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
  • Kindergarten (including Structured Kindergarten) dismisses at 2:05 p.m.
  • Early Childhood Structured Learning: 8:40 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.   
  • Blended Early Childhood/ECSE AM: 8:40 to 10:10 a.m.
  • Blended Early Childhood PM: 12:35 to 2:05 p.m.
• Friday, May 24
  • Half Day
  • ECSE/Blended dismiss at 11:10 a.m.
  • Only ECSE/Blended PM attend, 8:40 to 11:10 a.m.
  • KDG and Structured EC dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
  • Grades 1-5 dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
  • Grades 6-8 dismiss at 11:10 a.m.
• Monday, May 27 
  • NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
• Tuesday, May 28
  • 8th Grade Graduation
  • 5:30 p.m.: Twin Groves
  • 8:00 p.m. - Woodlawn
• Thursday, May 30
  • Last day attendance for Willow Grove PM Blended and ECSE classes
• Friday, May 31
  • Last Day of School (Half Day)

Refunds Available for 8th Graders’ Positive Meal Account Balances

Positive meal account balances for graduating 8th graders of $5 or more will automatically be refunded at the conclusion of the school year. Parents wishing to transfer remaining balances to siblings still in D96 on the K12PaymentCenter.com should do so by Friday, May 31.  Refund checks will be mailed by District Business Office staff Wednesday, June 19, to the home address on record.

REMINDERS

2024-25 School Supply Kits Available for Ordering

Families can now order the 2024-25 School Supply Kit from Educational Products Inc. (EPI) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/.  This year, all district schools use the same code: KCS096

Order by July 9 for home delivery before the start of school in August.

For questions about your order, contact Educational Products at 800-365-5345.

The School Supply Kits are a fundraiser for the PTOs.  Parents can buy the grade-level materials on their own; access the School Supply Lists at https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.

Registered Your Child for the 2024-25 School Year?

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is still open:  Parents and guardians of new Kindergarten students and returning District 96 students were emailed a link to register their child for the 2024-25 school year.

Registering early helps us to plan for the upcoming school year.  

Families new to District 96 can find more registration information here: https://www.kcsd96.org/about/registration

Additionally, beginning in the 2025-26 school year, delayed enrollment will not be permitted, including in Kindergarten.  

Any child being registered in District 96:

• who is five years old on or before September 1st of a given school year will be enrolled in Kindergarten.
• who is six years old on or before September 1st of that school year will be enrolled in first grade.

Virtual Backpack

Check the District and your school’s Virtual Backpacks for information on the following events and other items that may interest you.

Virtual Backpack:  https://www.kcsd96.org/about/virtual-backpack

• Chicago North Summer Programs
• Liberty High School Music Summer Camps

IN OUR SCHOOLS

Recognizing Student Achievers: At its meeting Tuesday night, the District 96 Board of Education.   recognized students for their achievements in math, history, music, and athletics on a regional and state level.

Celebrate with our Student Achievers in this Photo Gallery: https://tinyurl.com/D96StudentRecognitionMay2024

Hello, I Am ...: This week, Ivy. Hall Elementary School third-graders hosted their Wax Museum, with students portraying and sharing their research on a number of personalities.

See more in the Ivy Hall Wax Museum 2024 Photo Gallery: https://www.kcsd96.org/ih/ivy-hall-photo-gallery/gallery/1616248/ivy-hall-wax-museum-2024

QUESTIONS?

District 96 will communicate with you every Friday through E-NEWS 96 and the Principal’s Messages from each school where you have a student enrolled. It’s important to read these messages weekly.

Questions about KCSD96 communications? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to the Media & Communications Specialist at [email protected].

The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Friday, May 24, 2024.