Wharton Wildcat News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for an awesome school year! Our school community accomplished a great deal in academics, behavioral expectations, and special activities. We take pride in our students. One main focus is making sure that they are our #1 priority. A big thank you to the Wharton Parent Group for your planning and involvement this year. Stay tuned for a recruitment notice. The WPG will be looking for positive and open-minded parents who are interested in building strong home -school relationships for the upcoming school year.

The theme for the 2025-2026 school year was "Dive Into Learning at Wharton." The 2026-2027 theme will be..."Wharton School-The Greatest School on Earth!" The ABC countdown continues. Be sure students are checking their calendar daily. We love to see the students all participate and express their school spirit. Summer recommendations went out this week. Feel free to contact your child's teacher with any concerns.

It is now time to enjoy family and friends. Hopefully, there are many sunny and warm days. Summer months are fun and a lot of memories are made that will last a lifetime. I hope all of you have the best summer ever and we will see you in the fall!

Just a reminder: We are tracking tardies. Every 3rd tardy will result in a detention. We want to support our families in developing appropriate practices. Being on time for school and ready to learn is important. Keep in mind our attendance is monitored by the state.

Breakfast will start daily at 7:20 and 8:20 on Wednesday late starts. We will begin school promptly at 7:50 on regular days and 8:50 on late starts. If a child is late please enter Door #4.

We appreciate your support in the following:

*Making sure your child arrives on time and attends daily.

*Completing all classwork and homework assignments.

*Promoting a love for reading.

Sincerely,

Raquel K. Modiest, Principal

rmodiest@sd104.us

708-458-0640

Student Attendance Dates: June 9, 2026-July 16, 2026

****No School June 18, 2026 or Fridays****

Location: Graves/HMS

Academic Programming: 8:00 am-11:00 am

Elective Courses: 11:30 am-2:30 pm

LUNCH and TRANSPORTATION Will BE PROVIDED (transportation based on distance/eligibility)

****Stay tuned for registration instructions which will be coming soon.****

Spring is here !!!Be sure your child dresses appropriately for school each day. The weather tends to be a little tricky so be sure to have a sweater or jacket just in case we have some quick changes. We also have some jackets, hats and gloves just in case they are needed. Contact the office for more details.

Regular School Hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

7:50 AM (arrival)

2:50 PM (dismissal)

Wednesdays (Late Start)

8:50 AM (arrival)

2:50 PM (dismissal)

Office Hours

August 20th-June 2nd

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Breakfast will be available every morning for students.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays starting at 7:20 AM.

Wednesdays at 8:20 AM.

SHIRTS/TOPS:

Students are required to wear a maroon collared polo or dress shirt with long/short sleeves. The polo/dress shirt may be plain or have the district logo. No other logos are allowed. Plain black or white undershirts may be worn under the maroon collared shirt. Shirts must extend to waistline.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts:

Students may wear a plain black or maroon sweater/sweatshirt over their collared school shirt or over a plain white or black undershirt.

PANTS:

Must be black or khaki and worn at the waist. This includes shorts, Capri pants, and skirts. Leggings may be worn, but only when a shirt extending to mid-thigh is worn as well.

SCHOOL SPIRIT FRIDAYS:

Students may wear their Wharton school spirit shirt with jeans every Friday.

• Student clothing (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or a picture of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate images.
• Student clothing (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar, obscene, offensive language/symbols nor gang signs.
• Hats, coats, bandanas, and sunglasses may not be worn inside the building, during the school day.
• Dress and accessories that pose a safety hazard are not permitted in the bathrooms and educational classrooms.
• Clothing with holes, rips, or tears, that reveal skin and/or undergarments may not be worn at school.
• The length of shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment.
• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Open-backed footwear is not permitted.

***Please note the last day of school is Monday, June 1, 2026***

May 22-MAP Testing ends/PBIS Celebration

May 25-No School/ Memorial Day

May 26-Award Luncheon/Picnic (students only)

May 27-Late Start/5th Grade Brunch/Heritage Graduation

May 28-5th Grade Step Up Day/Field Day

May 29-Navy Pier Cruise

June 1st-Last Day (1:50 Dismissal)

Kindergarten will recieve an IPad and charger on their first day.

First Grade will be given their device, charger and case on the first day.

Second, Third, and Fourth Grade will need to bring their device and charger from the previous year.

Fifth Grade will need to return their old device with the charger to recieve a new one.

You can call our Main office if you have any questions or concerns.

Main office:

(708)458-0640

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Email: rmodiest@sd104.us
Phone: 708-458-0640