Panther Tracks

Parent Teacher Conferences will be November 24 from 11 AM to 7 PM and November 25 from 8 AM to 12 PM. Parents will be able sign up through skyward starting Nov 10th at 6 AM. Sign up will close on Nov 19th at 11:59 pm.

Follow these directions to sign-up for a parent-teacher conference.

Step 1: If you have more than one child at Prairie Grove in ECE to 8th grade, select view all in family access to schedule conferences.

Step 2: Select the Conference tile to schedule your child’s conference.

Step 3: ECE - 4th: Select homeroom teacher (or listed accelerated instructor) 5th - 8th Grade: Select a class listed to schedule a conference.

Step 4:Select a Time Slot, click on the plus sign to choose your time. Once you have selected your time, under the My Conference Schedule, there is an option to add a message, this is not required.

Step 5:If you have more than one child, repeat steps 2 through 4 for each child. Once finished, move on to the bullet point below.

Click done scheduling when you are finished. This will show the conference you have scheduled.

Parents must sign-up for a time to meet with their child’s teacher(s) via Skyward.

If you’d like to conference with a teacher who is not available for a sign-up via Skyward, please email them directly to arrange a time.

There is no student attendance on 11/24 & 11/25.

If your student plans to attend a D155 High School next school year, you need to log in and complete the enrollment process by November 14, 2025. Your student will not be able to select their classes for freshman year unless they have been enrolled through the district’s New Student Online Enrollment system. Parents & Guardians should have received an email from D155. For more information, please visit D155’s Enrollment webpage.

Elementary Standings as of November 7

1st Place - Lehman

2nd Place - Alberts

3rd Place - Coffey

JH Standings as of November 7

1st Place - Karlow

2nd Place - Rusin

3rd Place - Channon

Upcoming Athletic Events

All students joining clubs, activities, or athletics are required to complete the Extracurricular Code of Conduct. 2025-2026 form only needs to be filled out one (1) time a year and it is to be completed before Athletics or Clubs begin: COMPLETE THIS FORM

Monday, November 17th

8th Home VS North Boone (A & B)

7th Grade @ North Boone JH Gym (A & B)

6th Grade Home VS Cambridge Lakes ELEM Gym (A&B)

Tuesday, November 18th

6th Grade @ Harvard (A&B)

Wednesday November 19th

8th Grade @ Marengo (A&B)

7th Grade Home VS Marengo (A & B) JH Gym

6th Home VS Marengo (A & B) ELEM Gym

Thursday, November 20th

8th Home VS Dundee Middle School 4:30 (A&B) JH Gym

7th Grade @ Dundee Middle School 4:30 (A&B)

Thank you to all parents for using the new parent pick up procedures with the double lane and yellow signs.

Torrie Haisma - ECE Teacher

Tell us about your family.

I grew up in Johnsburg with my parents, my older brother, and our family pets. I recently got married to my husband, Jon. We live in McHenry with our cat. We love to go boating on the fox river and enjoy outdoor activities together.

What is something that makes you really proud?

My students! I love watching them learn and grow each day!

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is relaxing and finding time for myself!

What is your favorite food?

Pasta! Any kind of pasta!

What is something you have learned lately?

Lately I have learned about the northern lights!

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

If I were an animal I would be a koala so I can sleep all day.

What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove?

My favorite thing about Prairie Grove is how hard we work to put the students first! We always go above and beyond for the kids to ensure they get everything they need to succeed.

Laura Wolf-5th Grade Teacher

Tell us about your family.

My family consists of my mom, dad, three brothers, and one sister. My sister and brother in law have three beautiful girls who are my best friends! My husband and I just got married in October!

What is something that makes you really proud?

Something that makes me really proud is my students! They have made my first year teaching the best.

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is reading! Whenever I have free time I am either reading or spending time with my husband and family.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite foods are pizza or mexican food.

What is something you have learned lately?

Something that I have learned lately is everything that goes into planning a wedding and building a house! My husband and I got married in October and are currently in the process of building our first house! I luckily have an amazing dad and brothers who are building our house!

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

If I was an animal I would be a Highland cow because they are my favorite!

What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove?

My favorite things about Prairie Grove are the community, students, staff, and my fifth grade team. Everyone is always willing to help!

What was the name of the Native American tribe who participate in the first Thanksgiving?

If you are a junior high student, email your answer to Mrs. Master (jmaster@dist46.org). If you are an elementary student, email your answer to Mrs. McKenzie (jmckenzie@dist46.org).

Turn in the following activity to Mrs. Master or Mrs. McKenzie to have your work displayed at Prairie Grove!

Want to know more about what PTO is up to? Interested in helping them achieve their mission of supporting ALL students? Visit their website for up to date information on events and initiatives!

Thank you to the PTO for hosting the Scholastic Book Fair!

Supporting Mental Health: A Parent & Student Event

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Join local experts, parents, and peers to gain practical strategies and access resources that support your family’s mental health and prevent substance use. Sessions will focus on coping skills, youth perspectives, building connections, and navigating support and crisis resources.

Who: Parents & middle/high school students
When: November 5, 2025, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Prairie Ridge High School, 6000 Dvorak Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Parking & Entrance: Park in the lot near the soccer fields, located off Dvorak Drive before the main entrance, and enter through Door 13.

Attend any or all of the sessions listed below:

6:00 - 6:20 PM – Introduction: Local trends & data
6:25 - 6:55 PM – Session 1: Learn coping skills, how relationships affect mental health, and what hidden risks parents should know about
7:05 - 7:35 PM – Session 2: Youth perspectives - what youth wish adults understood, personal story of recovery, connection & belonging is a key prevention
7:45 - 8:30 PM – Session 3: Parent focus - long-term consequences, crisis/intervention resources

Keynote Speaker: Marissa Rybinski, McHenry County Health Department
Meet local experts from: Ascension, NAMI, Rosecrance, Warp Corps, Northern Illinois Recovery Center, and more!

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Rise Above Mental Health Event.pdf

Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences

8th Grade Announcement: Registration for D155 8th Grade Announcement: Registration for D155

Prairie Grove Food Drive - All Grades Prairie Grove Food Drive - All Grades

Food Drive Standings Food Drive Standings

Elementary Standings as of November 7

JH Standings as of November 7

Athletic Information Athletic Information

Upcoming Athletic Events

Elementary Parent Pick-up Elementary Parent Pick-up

As a reminder, Elementary parents cannot arrive before 3 PM. As a reminder, Elementary parents cannot arrive before 3 PM.

Staff Member Spotlight Staff Member Spotlight

Torrie Haisma - ECE Teacher

Laura Wolf-5th Grade Teacher

Trivia of the Week Trivia of the Week

Weekly Activity Weekly Activity

Check out the PTO Website! Check out the PTO Website!

District 155 Supporting Mental Health: A Parent & Student Event District 155 Supporting Mental Health: A Parent & Student Event