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School News:

Visitor Aware System

Any visitor that enters the main office or school building will be required to check in using the tablet in the front vestibule. We ask that you bring along your ID or driver’s license to properly check into the system. Any questions, please contact our main office.

D54 Transportation

Student bus passes will be sent home by our D54 Transportation Office. Please watch your mail for this information. If you have any questions about your child’s transportation you are welcome to call the main office at school or our Transportation Department at 847-357-5104.

Note from Nurse Lisa

Families are welcome to drop off medication with our school nurse during our open house event on Tuesday, August 19th.

School Supplies

The Early Learning Center does not have a school supply list. All supplies are provided to students. Please ensure your child has a backpack to bring to and from school. If your family is experiencing hardship and is in need of assistance. Please reach out to your child’s teacher and we will be happy to help.

Arrival & Dismissal Information
Arrival and dismissal times are busy here at school. We work as an entire staff to ensure the safety of each child every day. You can support our staff by closely following the procedures below.

Parent Drop Off & Pick Up

• Off Schaumburg Road, please make the first available left into the parking lot. 
• Proceed and park in the parent parking lot. If there is not a spot available, please continue to loop around until there is one available or use the overflow parking lot.
• Students will line up by door #5. Staff will be there to support and bring your child into the building.
• Parents are not allowed to enter the school building with their children. 
• Parents are only allowed to exit the lot by making a RIGHT turn. Turning left out of the parking lot is prohibited.
• At dismissal follow the same procedures by parking in the parent parking lot or overflow lot and walking up to the pick-up/drop off area outside Door #5. A staff member will bring your child outside to you. All people picking up must show an ID and be listed in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If anyone needs to be added, please call the main office (847)230-1700 prior to dismissal.  

During these busy times, please avoid standing under the awning and avoid blocking the doors.

Office Visits or Late Arrivals

• Late arrivals are considered students arriving after 7:45 AM or 11:30 AM (11:15 on Wednesdays). 
• Off Schaumburg Road, please pass the first parking lot on the left and the bus lane and turn left into the next available parking lot. 
• Proceed and park in the parent parking for office spots. 
• Walk your child(ren) to Door #1 and press the button to be buzzed into the office.
• If your child is arriving late to school or if you are picking your child up early, you must come into the office area to sign your child in or out.

Please do not enter the bus lane under any circumstances.

Upcoming Dates:

9/1 No School Labor Day

9/17 No School

9/28 District 54 Run to Read Event

PTA NEWS

Join Our PTA

We encourage you to consider joining our PTA, which plays a vital role in supporting our school community. To learn more about how you can get involved, please visit our PTA website here. Your participation and support help us create a vibrant and engaging environment for all our students.

dISTRICT NEWS

Run to Read

Join the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 21st annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. All proceeds will support financially struggling District 54 families. Register for the 2025 Run to Read by Sept. 5 to get early bird pricing. 

Important Information Regarding Electric Bikes and Scooters

Electric bikes, scooters and skateboards are not permitted on District 54 property, due to safety concerns including the potential for accidents and the possibility of fire associated with such devices. This applies to students, as well as to family members and friends who may be picking up or dropping off students at school.

District 54 Virtual Backpack

District 54 shares information about community events with our students and families through our Virtual Backpack. We know that parents are interested in extracurricular activities. At the same time, we want to make sure important information—like homework, school news, and updates from teachers—remains easy for families to find.  Please click here for additional information.