Walker Elementary

Back to School Information for 2025-26 School Year

A Welcome Back from the Walker Administration Team

Dear Walker Families,

Welcome to the 2025–26 school year at Walker Elementary! We're thrilled to have our Wildcats back and are ready for a successful year partnering with you.

Important Dates

Join us for a Back to School Night Popsicle Party on Thursday, August 7th, from 4:30–6:00 PM! Enjoy popsicles, meet your child's teacher, and sign up for the PTA.

The first day of school is Monday, August 11th, 2025.

This newsletter includes important links to help you prepare for the 2025–26 school year:

📝 Free & Reduced Meal Application – Complete as soon as possible
💻 Pay Fee for Chromebook Protection Plan & complete your child’s Acceptable Use )Agreement (AUA) - Pay online (linked below)
🎒 School Supply Fee – Pay online for easy, no-hassle school supplies (linked below)

Thank you for your partnership,

Mrs. Lynn Ryan, Principal
lryan@sdale.org

Mr. Ben Thompson, Assistant Principal
ben.thompson@sdale.org

Step 1: Fill out Free & Reduced Lunch Forms

To fill out the free and reduced form online you can use the link below. Each household will only need to submit one online form. Paper copies of this form will be available on back to school night.

Link to Apply For Free and Reduced Meals

Step 2: Pay Fees Online for School Supplies, Fill out AUA & Protection Plan

Step Two

School Fees & Supplies

To ensure your child has everything they need, we have a $40 School Supply Fee per student. This fee covers all necessary school supplies and a school t-shirt! You can pay online via the link below. Please remember to include your child's name, grade, and t-shirt size in the description box when paying.

Students will also need to bring their own headphones, a water bottle, and a backpack (no wheels, please!).

Chromebooks

📢 Please complete your child’s Acceptable Use Agreement (AUA) so they can receive a Chromebook: 👉 Complete AUA Form

💻 Don’t forget to purchase Chromebook insurance (Link to Purchase Below)

The Chromebook Protection Plan is $20 and it covers potential repair costs. You can pay this fee by cash, check, or money order before October 1st, or within two weeks of enrollment. Please make checks payable to Springdale Public Schools. If paying online, remember to include your child's name and grade in the description box.

Link to Pay School Supply Fee and Chromebook Device Protection Plan

Link to Fill Out the Acceptable Use Agreement (AUA)