The Heritage Herald

Thanks for making our Curriculum Night a success! It was great seeing so many of you tour the school and meet or wonderful teachers. Next time, I promise to have more churros!

As a reminder, this newsletter, The Heritage Herald, will be sent out twice a month and will also be posted on our website and social media pages. Please read all information, and feel free to contact the school with any questions.

I look forward to having a great year with you and your children!

Mrs. P. Malone

Principal, HMS

pmalone@sd104.us

708-458-7590

9/21 ~ Fall MAP Testing begins

9/25 ~ Fall Picture Day

9/30 ~ Ronald McDonald Van Visit

10/8 ~ Coffee with the Principal

10/9 ~ Institute Day {NO SCHOOL}

10/12 ~ Indigenous Peoples Day {NO SCHOOL}

10/21 ~ Hearing/Vision Day

10/23 ~ Dia de los Muertos [more info coming soon]

• When you send your student to school, you are attesting that your student is in good health and ready for learning. Follow these guidelines on when to return to school for our top three symptoms of illness:

  -Fever (100.0 or higher): The student may return to school after being fever free 24hrs without fever reducing medication.

  -Vomit: The student may return to school after being free of vomiting for 24hrs.

  -Diarrhea: The student may return to school after being free of diarrhea for 24hrs.

• Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of back-to-school germs!

• 6th grade students must submit a current health exam and proof of immunizations by October 15th in order to avoid school exclusion per Illinois State Board of Education school code. Thank you to those who have turned them in already! There are several free and low-cost options available to help families complete these requirements:

• 💉 Greater Lawn Immunization Clinic
  📍 4150 W. 55th Street, Chicago
  🕗 Monday–Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  All required vaccines are FREE.

• 🩺 Midwest Express Clinic – Garfield Ridge
  📍 6239 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60638
  📞 708-929-1569
  School physicals are available for $30.

• 🚐 Ronald McDonald Care Mobile – September 30
  Returning to our district to provide services for eligible students who are uninsured or have state-provided insurance.
  Signed consent forms must be returned by September 22.

• Please take advantage of these resources before the October 15 deadline. Our goal is to have no student excluded!

• Questions or need additional assistance?
  Please contact the HMS Health Office — we are happy to help connect your family with available resources.

October 13, 2026 ~ Administrative Center
November 10, 2026 ~ Heritage Middle School (HMS Spotlight)
December 8, 2026 ~ Administrative Center (Pre-K Spotlight)
January 12, 2027 ~ Walker Elementary School (Walker Spotlight)
February 9, 2027 ~ Administrative Center
March 9, 2027 ~ Walsh Elementary School (Walsh Spotlight)
April 13, 2027 ~ Administrative Center
May 11, 2027 ~ Graves Elementary School (Graves Spotlight)

June 8, 2027 ~ Administrative Center