Panther Tracks
July 31
Coming Soon - Co Cu Updates
Starting next week, CoCus will be highlighted in the weekly newsletter on a rotating basis. Make sure to check out what your child is doing in their co curricular classes!
Internet Safety Assembly on Wednesday, September 16
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, all Prairie Grove Junior High students in Grades 5–8 will participate in a youth internet safety presentation from 8:45–10:00 AM.
This presentation is being provided by the McHenry County Regional Office of Education and is designed to help students better understand the importance of making safe, responsible, and informed choices while using the internet and social media. The presentation is a student-focused version of “Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe,” a resource from the McHenry County Regional Office of Education that we have previously shared with families in our weekly newsletter.
A virtual parent presentation is being provided via Zoom by Detective Richard Wistocki on Thursday, September 24th from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Our goal is to equip our students with practical information and strategies to help them navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s participation, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Master.
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us keep our students safe, informed, and responsible both online and in our school community!
Hearing and Vision Screenings
In accordance with the Illinois Child Vision and Hearing Test Act (410 ILCS 205/), the [Illinois Department of Public Health] (IDPH) mandates that children at specific age and grade levels receive annual hearing and vision screenings.
Our school will begin conducting these screenings on September 8th for the following students:
Hearing Screening: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades.
Vision Screening: Preschool, Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grades.
Other Categories: All students in Special Education, students new to the district, or any student specifically referred by a teacher.
These screenings will be performed during the school day by our district nurse, Kelly Waters BSN, RN.
Vision screening does not replace a comprehensive eye exam, and children with a recent professional evaluation on file are exempt.
Next Steps & Exemptions
Screenings are provided free by an IDPH-certified technician, serving as a preliminary check rather than a full medical exam.
Results: You are notified only if your child does not pass, which includes recommendations for follow-up.
Opt-Outs: To exempt your child, submit a recent eye exam report or a signed religious objection to the school nurse prior to the date.
