Forest School News (5.17.2026)
📝 by 5/30: Order School Supply Kits
School supply kits are back again for the 2026-2027 school year! Get ahead now by ordering your child's school supply pack. Everything you need, all in one place. You can order here. Please see the flyer for more information about pricing and ordering.
🚨 The deadline to order supply kits is Saturday, May 30!
🦺 Blacktop Use at Dismissal
Forest's playground area is a great place to spend time after school! However, the blacktop area is used during dismissal as a bus lane, so it is critical that the Forest community practice safety first. To increase student and family safety during dismissal, please refrain from using the blacktop area if there is a bus in the bus lane.
To ensure the safety of students and families, we ask that the blacktop not be used until 3:50 PM. This includes running, walking, rolling (bicycles, scooters), etc. By 3:50 PM, all school buses have typically left the property. After 3:50 PM, everyone is welcome to use the entire blacktop area in addition to the playground and field.
🚫 Dogs on School Property
Over the last few weeks, it has been brought to our attention that people have been bringing their dogs onto school grounds during times such as arrival and dismissal. As partners in education, we as that you please DO NOT bring your dogs on school property during school day hours, including arrival and dismissal. The only exception would be identified service dogs. For more information, please refer to the D62 Dogs on Property letter.
📆 5/27: Kindergarten Information Night
- Who: Incoming Kindergarten Families
- What: Kindergarten Information Night
- When: Wednesday, May 27 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Where: Forest Multipurpose Room
- Why: Meet the kindergarten teachers, learn about the full day kindergarten experience, have an opportunity to ask questions, and meet other families!
💻 Student Registration for 2026-2027
Registration for next school year opened on March 10th. If you have not yet completed registration for your child(ren), please do this as soon as possible!
How to Register
- Step 1: Log in to your existing Campus Parent Portal account.
- Step 2: Use your username and password to login to Campus Parent.
- If you have a Campus Parent account but forgot the password or username, click the "Forgot Password?" or "Forgot Username?" buttons.
- If you are an existing family but don’t have an account, please contact the school office for more information.
- Step 3: On the left side menu, navigate to More > Online Registration. Under Online Registration, you have the ability to register your student(s).
- Step 4: Start the registration process.
Please note: All students going into Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th and 6th grades must provide residency documents to the school in order to complete registration.
D62 Parent Engagement Survey
We are in the process of developing our Consolidated District Plan for the State of Illinois. This plan outlines specific supports, training, and resources that we will put in place using grant funds to improve outcomes for all of our students. Your voice is important in this process! Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us through this survey. Thank you in advance for your time and your partnership!
🌟 May Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Myers
The May Staff Spotlight winner is Mrs. Meyers!! You can learn more about Mrs. Meyers, and all of the Staff Spotlight winners here.
💚 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
📆 May PTC Meeting
Thank you to everyone who came to the May PTC meeting. It was the last meeting for this school year. The first meeting of next school year will be in September. We hope to see you then!!
📚 Spring Book Fair
We hope your students are enjoying the books they selected at the Book Fair! Thank you to the Book Fair committee for organizing another successful fair. Thank you to the volunteers who helped students pick out and purchase their selections.
🎤 Talent Show
Thank you to the students and staff who participated in the Talent Show and shared all of their talents with the Forest community. We hope you enjoyed watching your student shine! Thank you to the Talent Show committee for organizing another entertaining show this year. Thank you to the volunteers who helped the students make their performances come to life. Thank you to the students who participated in the art portion of the Talent Show. Your art will be returned to you this coming week.
💟 In Need of Resources?
District 62, Forest, and the Des Plaines community have so many wonderful resources available for families. If you are experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, looking for community resources, or exploring opportunities for parent learning, we are here for you!
To help the Forest SEL Team better understand what resources to connect you with, please fill out the Forest Family Resources form for us to follow up with you about any resources needed. Responses are kept confidential and will only be seen by the SEL team unless you specify otherwise.
Contact Us
Website: Forest Elementary School
Address: 1375 South 5th Avenue Des Plaines, IL. 60018
Phone: (847) 824-1380
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram
Principal: Ms. Amber Soike
Assistant Principal: Ms. Traci Reiner