From District 41

July 24, 2025

The District Digest weekly newsletter will resume publication at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. During summer break, District 41 will communicate periodically via Staying Connected.

Wishing our families and staff a fun and safe summer!

Calendar Reminders

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - First Full Day of Student Attendance (grades 1-8)
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day (No School)
Tuesday, September 2 - First Day of School for Kindergarten
Thursday, September 4 - First Day of School for Preschool

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2025-26 OFFICIAL SCHOOL CALENDAR

Office Assistance Prior to August

School building offices are currently closed for summer break. If you have questions or need help before August, please call our Central Services Office at 630.790.6400. For questions regarding registration, please contact District Registrar Sandi Hanson at shanson@d41.org. Thank you.

Health Office Information for Families

Physical Examination and Immunizations

District 41 policy requires a child entering kindergarten or 6th grade or NEW to District 41 have a current State of Illinois school physical and updated immunization record on file PRIOR to the first day of school in order to avoid exclusion.

These students are REQUIRED to have the following:

School Physical with Required Immunizations on State of Illinois Form

Physical must be dated on or after August 27, 2024
DUE BY AUGUST 1, 2025 in order to meet first day exclusion deadline

Required for first enrollment in Illinois school

*Per the District 41 Board Policy 7:100: Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students, failure to comply with the above requirements by THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (AUGUST 27, 2025) will result in the student's exclusion from school.

School Medication: If your child requires medication at school (prescribed or over-the-counter) a School Medication Authorization Form must be completed and signed by your child’s doctor and a parent and turned in to the Health Office. If your child has asthma or allergies, please submit an Action Plan (Asthma Action Plan or Food Allergy Action Plan) completed by their doctor.

You can find more forms and additional information on the D41 Health Services website.

All health forms can be emailed to your school nurse or dropped off in person at the Central Services Office 793 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Don't Miss Seussical This Weekend!

This weekend D41 Kids Foundation Theater Presents Seussical!

CLICK HERE! Tickets on Sale Now - Don't Miss it!

Board of Education Meetings

All meetings are held at Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd. unless otherwise noted.

Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Regular Board of Education Meeting
Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Regular Board of Education Meeting

For full Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE.

New D41 Website

District 41 is launching a new website this week! There may be times when the website is down during this transition. If you need information and the website is not available, please email district staff directly or call the district office at 630-790-6400. We appreciate your understanding as we fine-tune the site over the next few weeks.

Thank you for your patience while we prepare for the 2025-26 school year! #WeAreD41

2025-26 School Supply Lists

The first day of school is August 27, 2025. Preparing your child with the right supplies is a great first step to ensure student success. Find your school supply list below.
+ Kindergarten Center
+ Abraham Lincoln
+ Ben Franklin
+ Churchill

+ Forest Glen

+ Hadley

Kindergarten Center Construction Update

The final stages of construction are in progress on the new Kindergarten Center. Inside the classroom doors and glass installations are nearly complete. Painting and flooring are wrapping up as well. Outside of the building the concrete curbs, metal roofing panels, and electrical trim work are all in progress. Additionally, installation of the turf field has begun. Playground equipment installation is scheduled for the end of this month.

Thank you to the D41 Building and Grounds department and all of our partners for making this building a reality!

Coaching for Parents

Parent Coaching is a FREE resource provided by our school district and Parent Guidance that connects you to regularly scheduled meetings with a coach, as well as content created by therapists. Parent Guidance is here to support you throughout the year with Parent Coaching. CLICK HERE to register for ongoing support from a coach.

Los niños no necesitan perfección, ¡necesitan conexión! La Asesoría para Padres es un recurso GRATUITO ofrecido por nuestro distrito escolar y Parent Guidance que lo conecta con reuniones programadas regularmente con un asesor, así como con contenido creado por terapeutas. Parent Guidance está aquí para apoyarle durante todo el año con La Asesoría para Padres. Haga clic aquí para registrarse para el apoyo continuo de un asesor: https://parentguidance.org/es/school-coaching/

Ordinance Regulates Bikes, E-Bikes, and Scooters

from glenellyn.org
The Village of Glen Ellyn has adopted a new ordinance designed to address the growing use of bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, and personal micromobility devices such as electric scooters within the Village. Adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 28, 2025, the ordinance aims to improve safety, accessibility, and clarity regarding the use of such devices in public spaces.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE