The Polaris Express

Inclement Weather

When there is extreme weather, District 303 leadership closely monitors conditions and forecasts and collaborates with other local agencies when making a decision about any changes to school operations. Safety is always the top priority. When extreme weather, hazardous travel conditions, or another emergency poses a serious threat to the safety of students, staff members or school property, District 303 will close schools for in-person learning (which may also include the closure of District 303 office buildings) or implement a delayed start. As of Feb. 1, 2025, when school buildings are closed due to severe weather or an emergency, D303 will have an E-Learning Day.

Attendance Office

Just a friendly reminder that when picking up your student, please call the attendance office before arriving. This allows us to have everything ready and helps make the process quick and smooth. We appreciate your help!

St. Charles North Attendance Hotline - 331-228-4700

Program Highlights​:

1. A blend of instruction provided by certified English & Math teachers - that includes practice ACT Test sections

2. As students practice and receive feedback through the course, content experts are available to provide individualized and small group tutoring.

3. The flexible model allows for students to work at school with support and continue individualized work at home.

Registration Information

If you are a JUNIOR, use the link below to register. There is NO COST for the 15 hour course, but there is a limit of 60 students. If you are able to register, then you are enrolled. I will remove the sign up sheet when the course is full.

An email will be sent Monday, February 2nd confirming enrollment.

Students who enroll are expected to attend ALL sessions.

Registration Deadline is Sunday, February 1st, 2026.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions regarding ACT Prep Academy may be directed to:

Dr. Matt Ruckoldt - 331-228-6378 or matthew.ruckoldt@d303.org

After school session​ meets for ONE HOUR in room 302 from 2:25 - 3:25.

See specific schedule on next page.

The Special Olympics Basketball Team became the 2026 Regional Champs the Martin Luther King weekend. This allowed them to qualify for the state tournament in Bloomington in March.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Scholarship Opportunity from the Rotary Club of St Charles-Geneva!

The St. Charles-Geneva Rotary Club is so excited that you are applying for Rotary

scholarships to community college or trade school. Studies at a 4-year

program/university are not eligible. There are two levels of scholarships. One comes

from the St. Charles-Geneva Rotary Club and is $500-- $1000. From the recipients of

the St. Charles-Geneva Rotary Club Scholarship, two will be chosen and sent to Rotary

District 6440 for consideration of its Rotary CTE Scholarship of $1500.

Interested? View these two resources: Scholarship Application, Informational Letter

1/26/2026 Savannah College of Art and Design

2/5/2026 Aurora University

2/11/2026 Grand Canyon University

3/3/2026 Nova Southeast University

3/4/2026 University of Missouri-Columbia

3/10/2026 University of Wyoming

3/11/2026 Monmouth College

3/20/2026 Iowa State University

3/25/2026 Ball State University

4/6/2026 ETI School of Skilled Trades

Peer Tutoring

January 28

• Meets in the LRC at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm -- Room
• We are also online in a Google Meet, which is good for those students who can't get a ride to school, who have a quick question, or who are absent from school.
• Students just need to put the nickname "peertutoringscn" into the code/nickname spot.
• Students do not need to sign-up ahead of time, but they are welcome to email me. If they are in search of a specific subject/class, and I can check our tutor roster to see if we have coverage for that subject/class.

You are welcome to join PT, too! If you are looking to offer some after-hours office hours, feel free to join us in the LRC Wednesday nights.

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To ensure we are empowering all families with information throughout the school year in case their household circumstances change, please include the following in your upcoming newsletter. "Has there has been a change in circumstance in your household since the beginning of the school year, you are welcome to complete a Free and Reduced Lunch application to see if you qualify for additional support. These applications can be completed at any time throughout the academic year."

NSLP Application Form (English)

NSLP Application Form (Spanish)

The St. Charles Police Department is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Youth Police Academy!

The academy will take place June 8-June 12, 2026, and is open to students ages 13-17 who attend St. Charles schools.

The link below will be able to go over some of the details involved. If you do have additional questions please contact Meghan Kramer @ Mkramer@stcharlesil.gov/630-442-3894

St Charles Police Department Youth Police Academy

POST PROM INFORMATION

Planning for Post Prom began immediately after Prom in May. We are still looking for "shadows" to learn the ropes for next year. If you've been thinking about getting more involved, now is the perfect time! Volunteers to head up committees such as: Food, Prizes, Security, etc. Post Prom planning happens at every monthly meeting!

Email: donna.nowak@d303.org
Website: north.d303.org
Location: 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331.228.4400