From District 41
August 5, 2025
The District Digest weekly newsletter will resume publication at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. During summer break, District 41 will communicate periodically via Staying Connected.
Wishing our families and staff a fun and safe summer!
Calendar Reminders
- Friday, August 22 - Elementary class lists and teacher assignments, and Hadley schedules released in Skyward Family Access (end of day). All registration fees and/or payment arrangements must be completed in order to obtain this information.
- Monday, August 25 - Bus routes available in Skyward Family Access
- Wednesday, August 27 - First Full Day of Student Attendance (grades 1-8)
- Thursday, August 28 - Class lists released in Skyward Family Access for Kindergarten Center (end of day). All registration fees and/or payment arrangements must be completed in order to obtain this information.
- Monday, September 1 - Labor Day (No School)
- Tuesday, September 2 - First Day of School for Kindergarten
- Thursday, September 4 - First Day of School for Preschool
D41 Meet & Greet Schedules
Tuesday, August 26
Hadley Junior High (Wildcat Welcome) 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Elementary Buildings 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 29
1/2 Day Kindergarten at Forest Glen 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1/2 Day Kindergarten at Franklin - Lincoln - Churchill 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dual Language Program at Churchill 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Center 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3
AM Preschool at Forest Glen 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
PM Preschool at Forest Glen 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meetings
All meetings are held at Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd. unless otherwise noted.
- Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Regular Board of Education Meeting
- Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Regular Board of Education Meeting
For full Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE.
Kindergarten Center Ribbon Cutting is August 28!
District 41 is pleased to invite all members of the community to celebrate the opening of the Kindergarten Center! Join us for a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kindergarten Center, 240 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn (enter off of Bloomingdale Road).
The celebration will include a Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting, photo opps, a speaking program, as well as an opportunity to walk through the building. Refreshments will be served.
This event is open to the public.
Health Services Reminder
District 41 policy requires a child entering kindergarten or 6th grade or NEW to District 41 have a current State of Illinois school physical and updated immunization record on file PRIOR to the first day of school in order to avoid exclusion.
These students are REQUIRED to have the following:
School Physical with Required Immunizations on State of Illinois Form
Physical must be dated on or after August 27, 2024
DUE BY AUGUST 1, 2025 in order to meet first day exclusion deadline
Required for first enrollment in Illinois school
*Per the District 41 Board Policy 7:100: Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students, failure to comply with the above requirements by THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (AUGUST 27, 2025) will result in the student's exclusion from school.
School Medication: If your child requires medication at school (prescribed or over-the-counter) a School Medication Authorization Form must be completed and signed by your child’s doctor and a parent and turned in to the Health Office. If your child has asthma or allergies, please submit an Action Plan (Asthma Action Plan or Food Allergy Action Plan) completed by their doctor.
You can find more forms and additional information on the D41 Health Services website.
All health forms can be emailed to your school nurse or dropped off in person at the Central Services Office 793 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
2025-26 School Supply Lists
Preparing your child with the right supplies is a great first step to ensure student success. Find your school supply list below.
+ Kindergarten Center
+ Abraham Lincoln
+ Ben Franklin
+ Churchill
Meals at School - Preordering Required
District 41’s food service partner Quest requires preorders for all elementary school lunches. The preordering process allows Quest to better provide the accurate number of lunches to each school building. This process is required for all elementary students including families who have approved fee waivers.
Preorders need to be completed by midnight the Thursday before the following week.
Preordering will be through an app/website called MyMealOrder.com (MMO). In order to get started with MMO you must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Go to mymealorder.com to login Click here
Step 2: Click here for instructions on how to locate your student’s ID. You will need your child’s school ID number to set up myMealOrder.
Step 3: Place your order by midnight on Thursday night for the following week.
Click Here for step by step instructions and screenshots of the process to preorder. (clic para espanol) ...MORE
CLICK FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2025-26 D41 DINING PROGRAM
(Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Churchill, Forest Glen and the Kindergarten Center)
CLICK FOR THE HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH 2025-26 D41 DINING PROGRAM
- Hadley Menu Options here | en espanol
- 2025-26 Dining en espanol
For information about managing school lunch accounts (PushCoin) and payment of school fees CLICK HERE.
Ordinance Regulates Bikes, E-Bikes, and Scooters
from glenellyn.org
The Village of Glen Ellyn has adopted a new ordinance designed to address the growing use of bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, and personal micromobility devices such as electric scooters within the Village. Adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 28, 2025, the ordinance aims to improve safety, accessibility, and clarity regarding the use of such devices in public spaces.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Coaching for Parents
Parent Coaching is a FREE resource provided by our school district and Parent Guidance that connects you to regularly scheduled meetings with a coach, as well as content created by therapists. Parent Guidance is here to support you throughout the year with Parent Coaching. CLICK HERE to register for ongoing support from a coach.
Los niños no necesitan perfección, ¡necesitan conexión! La Asesoría para Padres es un recurso GRATUITO ofrecido por nuestro distrito escolar y Parent Guidance que lo conecta con reuniones programadas regularmente con un asesor, así como con contenido creado por terapeutas. Parent Guidance está aquí para apoyarle durante todo el año con La Asesoría para Padres. Haga clic aquí para registrarse para el apoyo continuo de un asesor: https://parentguidance.org/es/school-coaching/
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