Back-to-School Toolkit

Welcome to information on the 2024-25 school year.

District 58 will welcome grade K-8 students and families back to school on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. Preschool will hold a Meet-and-Greet on Aug. 16 and the first day of preschool will be Aug. 19. To help families prepare, here is some helpful back to school information.

School Supply Lists

Please visit District 58's School Supply Lists page.

Bus Routes

Please visit our Bus Route webpage. Bus routes were updated on Friday, Aug. 9.

School Hours

  • AM Preschool: 8:25-11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday 
  • PM Preschool: 11:55-2:35 p.m., Monday through Friday 
  • Half-Day Kindergarten: 8:15-11:20 a.m., Monday through Friday
  • Kindergarten and Grades 1-6: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday and 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday
  • Grades 7-8: 8:30 a.m.- 2:10 p.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m.-3:17 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday. Early Bird classes (band, choir and orchestra) will take place from 7:45-8:25 a.m. Monday-Friday

    *The first day of school aligns with District 99's first day. 

2024-25 Calendar

View the 2024-25 calendar.

Key dates:

First Day of School (K-8): Aug. 16, 2024 

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-29, 2024

Winter Break: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025

Spring Break: March 31-April 4, 2025

Last Day of School: The last day of school will be a half-day on May 23, 2025 (barring that no additional emergency days are used)

Key 2024-25 Calendar Dates:

August 16  First Day of School - Full Day
September 2  Labor Day - No School
October 8 & 10 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences (School is in Session)
October 14  Columbus Day - No School 
November 5 Federal Election - No School
November 8   End of First Trimester
November 27-29  Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break - No School
January 6  School Resumes
January 20  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School 
February 4 & 6  Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences (School is in Session)
February 17   Presidents Day- No School 
February 21   End of Second Trimester
February 28  Teacher Institute Day - No School
March 31-April 4   Spring Break - No School
April 7   School Resumes
April 18   No School 
May 23 **   Last Day of School (half day for students; if no emergency days are used))

Please note that the 2024-25 calendar will be condensed to maximize construction time in the summer, meaning that classes will end prior to Memorial Day in 2025 and in the following calendar year start after Labor Day 2025. 

Professional Learning Mondays – Early Dismissal

District 58 will continue its Professional Learning Mondays program in 2024-25. On every Monday, students in grades K-6 will be dismissed at 2 p.m. and students in grades 7-8 at 2:10 p.m. to allow teachers time for professional learning. This dedicated time helps teachers implement new curriculum resources, improve their instructional practice, and better provide students with high-quality learning experiences. 

Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night is a time for parents to meet as a group with their children’s teachers to learn about the curriculum for the various grade levels and ask questions. 

  • Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. 6-7:30 p.m.
    Belle Aire, Henry Puffer, Highland, Lester, Pierce Downer, Whittier
     
  • Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. 6-7:30 p.m.
    El Sierra, Fairmount, Indian Trail, Hillcrest, Kingsley
     
  • Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. 6-7:30 p.m.
    Herrick 7th Grade; Grove Children's Preschool (Henry Puffer location)
     
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. 6-7:30 p.m.
    O'Neill 7th and 8th grades; Herrick 8th Grade; Grove Children's Preschool (Indian Trail location)

Health Examination and Immunization Requirements

View student health examination and immunization requirements (Spanish). There are specific requirements for students entering preschool, kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade, as well as for all new students. Visit the Health Services page for more information. Please note that these vaccinations and/or health examinations are required by state law. 

Schools of 58 Family Handbook

The Parent Handbook for the 2024-25 school year was provided to all District 58 families when they registered for the 2024-25 school year. You may additionally request a paper copy from your child's school office.

Please review the 2024-25 Schools of 58 Handbook with your child. It is important to review this handbook to understand District 58’s procedures. The document, and any links in the document, may be amended during the year without notice. 

Registration, Fees and Fee Waivers

Learn more about District 58 student registration. 

Before- and After-School Care

District 58 partners with Champions to provide onsite before- and after-school care at its elementary schools. In addition, several schools partner with outside childcare organizations to provide transportation to and from these locations. Please contact your individual school for more information.

Family Resources

Visit the Family Resources page to access information regarding food services, free/reduced meal forms, communications, student accident insurance and more.

Teacher Assignments

District 58 will post their child’s teacher assignment (grades preK-6) and class schedule (grades 7-8) for the 2024-25 school year on the PowerSchool Parent Portal on Aug. 2.

Kindergarten/New Families

Visit our Kindergarten Resource page for helpful kindergarten information. Some of the information on this page will also be helpful for new/transfer families as well.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

View information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and enrolling in school and receiving transportation if you are homeless or lack a fixed, regular or adequate nighttime residence.