FAQ

If you are new to District 54, please visit our New Families website for all the information you need to register your child.

If you are a current family and wish to register your child for next year, log in in to the parent portal. If you have previously created a portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the parent portal website. If you have never created a portal account, please email [email protected] to create one.

The first day for the 2023-24 school year is August 21. Kindergarten students start on August 28.

Regular School Days for Grades K-6: 8:40 a.m.-3 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays for Grades K-6: 8:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Half Days for Grades K-6: 8:40-11:40 a.m.

1st Lunch (2nd grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade): 11:05-11:45

2nd Lunch (kindergarten, 1st grade, 4th grade, 6th grade): 11:50-12:30

This information is sent to each family. If you have not received your bus information or have questions, please contact Transportation Services at (847) 357-5104 or e-mail [email protected].

Due to the numerous food allergies in our building, students are not allowed to bring edible birthday or party treats to share with classmates. Alternative ways to celebrate will be discussed during the curriculum night event held in August. Also, we know a number of our children host additional celebrations at home with friends and family. Unfortunately, we are unable to distribute invitations at school. Please find alternative methods to distribute party invites.

The U.S. McKinney-Vento Assistance Act defines homeless children as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime abode. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, parks, bus or train stations, abandoned buildings and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services. 

For more information, visit sd54.org/registration/mckinney-vento. If you think you might qualify for McKinney-Vento services please contact Jennifer DiGioia, District 54’s McKinney-Vento liaison, at (847) 357-5043 or Tom Bookler, McKinney-Vento School Districts Liaison for the North Cook Intermediate Service Center, at (630) 386-0883.