The Raider Times - WELCOME BACK
AUGUST 28TH, 2026
EMMONS BULLETIN BOARD
School Safety Drill Dates/TImes
Here you will find our safety drill schedule for the year. This will also be linked at the bottom of every newsletter for your convenience.
Picture Day….Picture Day is scheduled for September 1st. You can order your pictures via this link: onlinehttps://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=327512. Forms will come home with your student with ordering information. See the flyer in this newsletter.
Dismissal Changes...Please notify the office either by phone or email (attendance@emmons33.org) to communicate any dismissal changes for the day for your student. Please note that we WILL NOT accept any changes after 2:45 pm (1:45 pm on early dismissal days).
Students Leaving Early?...Please notify the office either via the attendance email or attendance voicemail or call the office prior to picking up a student early, i.e doctor, ortho, dentist appts.
Bus Issues...Parents may contact the Customer Care Center of Durham Bus Company at 847-838-5198 at any time to report school bus problems such as late or missed pickups. Questions and concerns regarding student conduct on the school bus should be directed to the school office.
Study Hall….After school study hall is a chance for your student to receive extra help and support from a qualified teacher with their homework and class assignments. It is for students in grade 3-8 and will be starting September 8th. After school study hall runs from 3:30-4:10 pm on Tuesdays through Thursdays. A late activity bus will be available, free of charge to take students attending study hall home. The late bus departs Emmons at 4:15 pm. Watch the calendar on the website for days that we have to cancel after-school study hall.
Milk Cards - If you would like to purchase a milk card so that your student(s) can get a milk at lunch, it is $5.00 for 20 punches. Please send cash or check in an envelope marked MILK to the office. Milk is also available to purchase onsite for .25 cents per 1/2 pt. A milk is served with hot lunches when ordered.
YMCA After School Care - please see the link for more information on the after school care program sponsored by the YMCA but held at Emmons. Please see the flyer below.
EMMONS SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
Orders are due September 13th, and all orders will be delivered the week of September 30th.
EMMONS CROSS COUNTRY, SOCCER & VOLLEYBALL SPIRIT WEAR
Fall Athletics Spirit Store All three sports (cross country, soccer, and volleyball) can be found at the link. It's a great opportunity to support our athletes and/or your favorite sport. $2 of every purchase goes back to our athletics program.
ONCE A RAIDER...ALWAYS A RAIDER - CELEBRATING ONE OF OUR OWN
Raider alum Brooke White, Emmons Class of 2026, made history as the starting second baseman for Antioch Community High School’s 2026 IHSA Class 3A State Championship softball team—the first ball sport in Antioch High School history to bring home a state title! Brooke was also named All-Conference, All-Area, and All-Region during her freshman season. Once a Raider, always a Raider—and now a State Champion!
PTO SPOTLIGHT
Next PTO meeting Tuesday 9/8 at 6:30, childcare will be provided. Please consider coming to our meeting, and see where you can help out. We have positions available that need to be filled. Multiple committee chairs and/or helpers needed, Vice President and Secretary. Roles and responsibilities can also be found at http://www.emmonspto.org or email ptopresident@emmons33.org.
The HOCO parade might just be the most fun night of the school year, and we need your help to make the magic happen! We are looking for an organizer, a few volunteers, and a truck with trailer and driver. Please email Carrie if you can lend a hand. PTOPresident@emmons33.org
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Mon. Aug. 31st
- Late Start - 9:30 am
Tues. Sept. 1st
- School Picture Day
- Band Parent Meeting, 3:30-4:15
Wed. Sept. 2nd
- No events
Thurs. Sept. 3rd
- Soccer @ Home vs. Prairie Crossing, 4:30-6:00
- Volleyball, 7th & 8th @Home vs. Alden Hebron, 4:30
Fri. Sept. 4th
- No Events
Mon. Sept. 7th
- No School - Labor Day
Tues. Sept. 8th
- Fire Drill 10:15 w/Antioch Fire Dept.
- After School Study Hall Starts, 3:20 - 4:10
- Soccer, Away at N. Prairie, 4:30-6:00
- PTO Meeting, 6:30
Wed. Sept. 9th
- After School Study Hall, 3:20 - 4:10
- 6th Grade Field Trip, Camp Duncan
- Cross Country, Euro Challenge at Lakes High School, 4:40 - 6:10
Thurs. Sept. 10th
- After School Study Hall 3:20-4:10
- Soccer, Away at Johnsburg, 4:30 - 6:00
- Volleyball, 5th & 6th, Home vs. Johnsburg, 4:15
Friday, Sept. 11th
- No Events
2026/2027 Calendar: https://www.emmons33.org/parents_students/school_calendar
Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/emmonsraiders