As we begin planning for the 2025-2026 school year, Mrs. Beane and I will start the process of building class lists in late spring. This is a complex and ongoing task that typically continues through the summer. Our goal is to create balanced classrooms—both academically and socially—by carefully considering the needs of each student and grade level. To achieve this, we may cluster students with similar needs or separate students who do not work well together.

Over the past few years, we have received an increase in requests from parents/guardians to separate students due to out-of-school events or activities. We cannot accommodate these requests unless there is a documented concern within the school setting. Similarly, we often hear requests to keep friends together. While we understand the desire for this, it is not always in the best interest of the students.

If you would like to provide input regarding your child’s needs, please complete the optional Goals & Concerns Form by clicking the link below. Please note that information shared previously (e.g., from last year) will not be considered for the 2025-2026 placements.

For parents/guardians of twins: If you wish to keep your twins together or separate them, please indicate your preference on the form. If you do not provide input, we will assume they will be placed in separate classes.

Forms that request specific teachers will not be considered. All forms will be shared with your child’s current teacher, and the deadline for submission is Monday, April 14, 2025. If you have concerns you do not want to share with your child’s teacher, please reach out to us directly by the same date. Please note that any requests made after April 14 may not be considered during the placement process.

Click here for the 2025-2026 Goals and Concerns Form

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create the best possible learning environment for all students.

What Do I Do if My Child is Not Returning to Wilmot Next Year?

If you have a current K-4th grade student who is not returning to Wilmot next year, please complete the form linked here and linked below as soon as possible. This information not only supports us with making class placements but knowing your child is moving allows us to prepare for your child's transition. Prior to your child's last day at Wilmot, we will prepare all records for transfer. As a reminder, our school office will not be open during the summer months. Please complete this form even if your child is transferring to another DPS109 school.

Erin’s Law (House Bill 6193) was signed by Governor Pat Quinn on January 24, 2013. This law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. District 109 partners with Childhood Victories, Inc., an organization founded by Victor Pacini who is a motivational speaker and a survivor of sexual abuse. Speakers from Childhood Victories, Inc. provide programming for our students that teaches them basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. The program, Be Seen and Heard 2.0, is developmentally appropriate, interactive, aligned with learning standards, and will cover the following topics:

Distinguishing safe from unsafe touches
Safety rules at home and school
Saying “NO”
Secrets
It’s not the child’s fault if someone touches them
Telling a trusted adult

The staff from Childhood Victories, Inc. will be presenting to our elementary students on the following dates:

Wilmot: Thursday, April 24th

Requests to Opt-Out: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please email me and your child’s teacher by Thursday, April 17.

Dear Wilmot Students, Staff, and Families,

We are excited to offer these special spirit days to celebrate our Wilmot community. Students should not feel that they need to buy anything and get creative with items already in their homes. Below you will find our Friday fun days and special spirit dates.

Thank you,

Wilmot Student Council

Friday Spirit Days

5/30/25 - Beach Day - Beachwear. Ex: Hats, Sunglasses (No bathing suits)

Special Spirit Days in March

Wednesday, 3/5/25 – Wilmot Spirit Day – Wear your Wilmot spirit wear or blue and white
Wednesday 3/19/25 - March Madness - Wear your favorite college basketball team

Tuesday, April 15

1st grade Music Concert and Art Share

5:45 pm - Art Share
6:00 - Evening show

PTO meeting - 1:30 pm - Zoom

Friday, April 18

Legal Holiday - no school

Thursday, April 24

Erin’s Law for all grades

Friday, April 25

9:00-2:15, 1st Grade to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Monday, April 28

MAP testing window opens 1st - 5th (teachers will share their schedules)

Tuesday, May 6

Kindy Music Concert and Art Share daytime show at

5:30 pm - Art Share
5:45 - Evening show

Tuesday, May 13

Kindergarten Round Up for incoming kindergarteners

Band and Orchestra evening concert at Caruso

Thursday, May 15

Kindergarten field trip

Friday, May 16

4th grade field trip (9:30 am-2:00 pm)