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Meet Our New School Resource Officer, Officer Sheehan!

We're excited to welcome Officer Ryan Sheehan as our new School Resource Officer! Officer Sheehan will be visiting schools across Glendale Heights, while Officer McGuire continues to serve proudly at Winnebago Elementary.

In his own words:

"I've been a police officer with the Glendale Heights Police Department for 20 years, and for the last six years I've served as the School Resource Officer for Queen Bee District 16. Getting to know students, staff, and families has been the best part of my job. I also love spending time with Benjamin, our Comfort Dog, and watching him bring smiles to our community.

I'm so excited to join Marquardt School District 15! I can't wait to meet everyone and start building new friendships.

Outside of work, I enjoy boxing, golfing, fishing, and traveling with my wife. We love exploring new places, going on hikes, and relaxing at the beach together."

— Officer Ryan Sheehan #364

As we kick off the 2026–2027 school year, Winnebago Elementary wants to give a huge shout-out and warm welcome back to our dedicated Bloomingdale School Resource Officer, Officer McGuire!

🦅 Winnebago is proud to be the school in our district serving the Bloomingdale community, and we're so lucky to have her watching over our school.

Thank you, Officer McGuire, for your constant support and positive mentorship for our students. We appreciate everything you do and wish you a fantastic school year ahead!

Photo courtesy of: Bloomingdale Police Department via Facebook

A friendly reminder that the Village of Glendale Heights has an ordinance requiring riders of e-bikes and low-speed gas-powered bicycles to be 16 years of age or older.

This ordinance applies to the use of e-bikes and low-speed gas-powered bicycles on sidewalks, including sidewalks located on Marquardt School District 15 property. Therefore, riders under the age of 16 are not permitted to operate these vehicles on sidewalks located on school district property.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for our students, families, and community. Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership!

September 8: Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM
September 17: BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting @ 6-7 pm
September 23: School Improvement Day (SI) / Half Day Dismissal

• Pre-K: Not in attendance

• K-5th Grades: Half day (8:35 AM - 11:35 AM)

• 6th-8th Grades: Half day (7:45 AM - 10:45 AM)

Save the Date: Curriculum Night

Marquardt District 15 families, mark your calendars! Join us for Curriculum Night to meet our amazing teachers and hear from school leaders. Come see how we plan to Ignite, Inspire, and Empower our students every single day this year.

Marquardt Middle School - Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30 – 7:30pm

Black Hawk - Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

G. Stanley Hall - Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Charles G. Reskin - Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Winnebago - Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Updated Changes Allow for Parent/Teacher Connections

At the August 4, 2026 Board Meeting, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rovel Pollock shared an update to the 2026–2027 school calendar. This change aligns the calendar with the district's newly adopted Collective Bargaining Agreement and creates more chances for families to connect with teachers throughout the year.

What's changing:

• A New Conference Day: We're adding a third Parent-Teacher Conference Day, giving families even more opportunities to check in on their child's progress.
• Conference Schedule: Parent-Teacher Conferences will now take place over four half-days (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) on November 12–13 and March 4–5.
• No School for Students: Students will not attend school on any of the four conference days.
• Last Day of School: The last day of school is moving from May 21 to May 25, allowing more time for parent-teacher conferences.

📌 Preschool families, please note: Preschool's last day remains May 24. There will be no Preschool attendance on May 25.

Please familiarize yourself with the MSD15 Parent & Student Handbook to best prepare your student for this school year.

🚸 A Reminder About Dismissal Changes

If you need to change how your child is getting home, please call the office by 2:00 p.m. so we can communicate the change in time. For everyone's safety, students cannot be pulled out of line or off the bus at dismissal.

Please note: Students who leave school due to illness will not be allowed to participate in after-school activities that day.

What to Expect When You Call

To report a student absence, press 7. To reach a nurse, press 9. If we do not receive an absence report for your student, a school staff member will contact you.

When reporting an absence, please have the following ready:

• Student's full name
• Grade
• Teacher's name (if elementary)
• Reason for missing school
• Student's symptoms, if any
• Parent/guardian phone number where you can be reached

Reminder: Have you turned in your child's physical and vaccine forms yet? State-required health forms for Pre-K, K, and 6th graders are due now. Please drop them off at the main office or email them to the school nurse today! Check the health services page for additional information.

Marquardt Middle School Families -- If your student plans to participate in athletics, a Sports Physical will be required.

(Note: Sports physical forms cannot be accepted in place of the State Child Health Examination form for grade-level requirements.)

Elementary School Teachers will take their students' lunch orders every morning.

• Students get the option of 1 hot and 2 cold options every day

Breakfast After the Bell

If your child arrives late, please remind them they can still receive breakfast. Your school will direct your student to the serving area.

Menus, Nutrition Info & Allergies

• View interactive menus and nutritional details (including carb counts): https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2294

• If your child has a food allergy, a Modified Menu Request Form must be completed. Find it here: https://marquardt15.healtheliving.net/

Late Arrival

• Lunch Orders: If you anticipate your child being a late arrival. All lunch orders must be turned in by 9:00 AM.

• School Notification: In addition to placing the lunch order on time, make sure to notify the school main office or attendance office as early as possible that your child will be tardy and provide an estimated arrival time.

Common Questions:

1. Are peanuts/tree nuts served?

   The only peanut item offered is Uncrustables (available daily at MMS). These are pre-packaged to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

2. Is pork served?

   Pork is served in the Ham & Cheese Sandwich (both at MMS and elementary schools) and our new Pork Birria Quesadillas (MMS only)

For the 2026-2027 school year, we are piloting a Halal menu at Marquardt Middle School. This opt-in program provides an additional meal option for interested students.

Parents who would like to learn more or enroll in the program are encouraged to contact Maribel Alchin at malchin@d15.us.

🚌 Bus Safety Reminders

Students should be at their bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time to ensure a safe and timely arrival at school.

To support student safety, bus safety expectations are outlined in our MSD15 Parent-Student Handbook. Students and families are responsible for knowing and following these guidelines.

Please keep in mind:

• Students may only ride the bus they are assigned to.
• Riding the school bus is a privilege extended by the District.
• Students are expected to behave respectfully at the bus stop, while boarding, and while riding.
• Students must follow the driver's instructions at all times.

All parents should confirm their child's bus route before the first day of school, as routes may change. If you have questions, please contact your child's school.

If a parent/guardian is experiencing difficulties with day-to-day route operations or concerns AFTER school hours, please call our transportation partner.

Contact First Student Transportation Services at 630-469-1900

In continued partnership with our transportation provider, First Student, Marquardt School District 15 is launching FirstView®, a bus-tracking and parent-communications app for your smartphone or desktop. It will offer parents and guardians live tracking, predictive stop/arrival times, and custom alerts/messages.

BPAC Planning Meeting — September 17

The MSD15 Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) will host its Planning Meeting for the 2026–2027 school year on Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the MSD15 Administration Center (1860 Glen Ellyn Road).

Parents and guardians will enjoy a meet-and-greet and receive information about the program, BPAC elections, the year's calendar, and a general overview of what's ahead. All are welcome — please come as you are!

Childcare and refreshments will be provided.

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El Consejo Asesor de Padres Bilingües (BPAC) del Distrito Escolar Marquardt 15

El Consejo Asesor de Padres Bilingües (BPAC) llevará a cabo su reunión de planificación para el año escolar 2026–2027 el jueves 17 de septiembre a las 6:00 p.m. en el Centro Administrativo de MSD15 (1860 Glen Ellyn Road).

Los padres y tutores participarán en un evento de bienvenida y recibirán información sobre el programa, las elecciones de BPAC, el calendario del año y un resumen general de lo que se viene. ¡Todos están invitados a asistir, tal como son!

Se proporcionarán el cuidado de los niños y los refrescos.

Glenbard ECC is hosting FREE developmental screenings using the ASQ-3 screening tool. Children 2 months - 5 1/2 years, with a participating adult are welcome!

Click on the flyer for their information newsletter!

🎤 Free Parent Speaker Series: GPS

The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS): Navigating Healthy Families is a distinguished speaker series featuring high-profile authors, educators, and clinicians. These speakers share practical, research-based strategies and personal experience to support students' learning, positive youth development, and overall well-being.

Founded in 1995, GPS has served as a weekly resource for parents, caregivers, guardians, students, school staff, professionals, and community members — informing, connecting, and inspiring families for children of all ages.

All programs are free, virtual, and open to the public.

• Presented at both noon CT and 7:00 p.m. CT
• Offered in multiple languages
• More than 50 programs each year, made possible through community and foundation sponsorships

GPS is here to help foster self-empowered children who collaborate, communicate, embrace diversity, create, and think critically.

To receive program updates, please visit https://www.GPSParentSeries.org/upcoming-events/

Free English Classes — Placement Testing Now Open

Take an English Language Acquisition placement test to enroll in FREE English classes. Fall classes begin in August.

Please note: No children are allowed during testing.

For more information or to register, please call 630-942-3697.

PATH welcomes students to spend their afternoons at the Sports Hub! For the latest rates and to register your child, please call the Sports Hub at 630.260.6060. For more information, please visit here!

• Schools require 3 business days to be added to the school bus roster.

Hours of Operation

• Open every school day (no half days offered when school is in session)
• Register early, as there may be limited bus availability.
• When in-person classes are canceled, PATH is canceled as well.