Cambridge Elementary

I hope everybody is having an amazing summer! As you go into the second half of your summer continue to soak in those memories with friends and family. Have a great 4th of July and we will see everybody in August!

Mrs. Pine

Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open up on Monday, July 14th. Everything will be done online. The elementary and high school office will be open Tuesday the 15th from 8:00am-3:00pm and Wednesday the 16th from 11:00am-6:00pm if you need help with registration or if you would like to pay the school directly. If those dates does not work for you, please call the school to make sure someone is there to assist you before coming up.

New families to the district must call the school or email Heather Pine at hpine@district227.org to receive the link for online registration.

Unpaid dues from the 2024-2025 school year will carry over into this year. These fees will be visible during online registration.

Our summer AIM program will start July 7th and run through July 24th. Programming runs Monday-Thursday from 8:00-12:00 with transportation provided, if needed. Click on the link below to download the registration form if you would like to sign your child up for summer programming!

Fall preschool screenings will be conducted on Wednesday, July 30th beginning at 8:00am. Please call the school to sign your child up for screening, if needed.

Screening is available for students ages 3-5. Children must be 3 years old on or before August 31st, 2025 to be screened.

On Tuesday, August 12th we will have our Unpack Your Backpack Night! On the 12th, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. please bring all of your child’s supplies and come to the school. In their room, you will find your child’s desk and will be able to look around and put all of their school supplies away!

Please join our school board for FREE hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks to kick off the year too!

The first day of student attendance will be on THURSDAY, August 14th. Parents and family members, please join us Thursday morning starting at 7:30 for a Cheers and Tears Breakfast! Have a muffin with your child and wish them well on a new school year. We are so excited to have everyone back with us.

Class lists will not be available until the beginning of August. I will send out an announcement when you are able to view them.

Below is the cost for both student and adults for a school meal for the 2025-2026 school year:

Student Breakfast $2.25

Student Lunch $2.85

Milk $0.30

Adult Breakfast $2.65

Adult Lunch $3.50

Qualifying families should apply for the free and reduced lunch program. Don't know if you qualify? Fill it out to find out! Click the button below to access the free and reduced lunch program form. This form will also be available online during registration.

Click on the link to access the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.

New pre-k and kindergarten students are reminded that the State of Illinois requires they have physical exams. All physicals and immunizations should be completed and turned in PRIOR to the start of the school year (Thursday, August 14th, 2025).

If immunizations are needed, you may obtain these at your doctor’s office, or at the Henry County Health Department and make an appointment for immunizations and physicals at the Kewanee or Colona offices. Phone numbers are Kewanee - 309-852-5272 or Colona 309-792-4011.

Students new to Cambridge school, regardless of grade, must have evidence of a physical exam and birth certificate upon registration.

All students entering kindergarten or the school for the first time must present proof of an eye examination performed within one year.

All students entering kindergarten and second grades must present proof of having been examined by a licensed dentist within the last 18 months. If you do not have access to a dentist, Miles of Smiles, Ltd. is providing preventive dental services to eligible children in ALL GRADES. Services may include exam, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants if needed. There is no cost to the family or school. Click on the. button to access the registration form. This form will also be available during online registration to complete.

All vision and dental examinations should be completed and turned in PRIOR to the start of the school year (Thursday, August 14th, 2025) unless you are participating the Miles of Smiles program.

Have you downloaded the Cambridge District 227 app yet? If not, you must check it out! Our goal is for the app to provide a centralized platform for communication between the district, schools, parents, and students. Users can easily access relevant information, such as school calendars, menus, events, and news. Important announcements and notifications can also be delivered promptly!

The elementary school will still be utilizing Class Dojo as a form of parent-teacher communication, engagement, and overall school community connectivity. We feel the class story and instant messaging feature is invaluable and allows for quick updates, clarifications, and individual student, classroom, or school highlights.