Back to School Comm Timeline
June 12, 2026
District 300 is looking forward to the 2026-27 school year!
To help our families plan ahead, we are providing a schedule of important messages that will be sent over the summer regarding the upcoming school year. These messages are intended to assist families in preparing for the year ahead.
Messages will be sent according to the schedule below. Please note that no action is required at this time, and all dates are subject to change.
July 1, 2026 – Back to School Requirements Message
The Back to School Requirements Message will contain information about action items that parents and guardians must complete either before or at the start of the 2026-27 school year, including:
- The deadline to provide health documents (or proof of upcoming appointments) to your student’s school
- Details regarding the payment of student fees, as well as information about school supply lists and student dress codes
July 24, 2026 – Back to School Center Message
The Back to School Center Message will highlight key topics and answer many commonly asked questions to help your family prepare for the 2026-27 school year.
This message will include information about:
- Bus service and other transportation-related items
- Calendars and bell schedules
- How to contact the district with back to school questions or comments
- Extracurriculars
- Food service and how to fund meal accounts
- Graduation dates
- Health requirements, guidance, and protocols
- High school final exam schedules
- Homecoming dates
- Late Start dates and related childcare
- Middle school recognition night dates
- Open house dates
- Opt-out forms
- Orientation dates
- Parent groups
- Parent/Guardian Handbook
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Parking permits
- Pick-up and drop-off procedures
- Picture Days
- Project Backpack
- Prom dates
- Report cards
- Safe School Tip Line
- School supply lists
- Student dress code
- Student fees
- Student schedules
August 3, 2026 – Student Schedules and Teacher Assignments Message
It is anticipated that student schedules and teacher assignments for all grade levels will be released via PowerSchool on Monday, August 3.
That same day, the Student Schedules and Teacher Assignments Message will be sent to all families with details on how to view the schedules and related teacher information.
August 4, 2026 – Essential Information/Notable Changes Message
August 11, 2026 – Communications Guidelines Message
District 300 is committed to open, two-way communication with our families. The Communications Guidelines Message will outline how parents and guardians can effectively communicate with the district and our schools.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, August 11, for the first day of class.
Until then, enjoy Summer Break. Thank you!