School District U-46

| First Day Ready Checklist

The first day of school will be here before you know it! Make sure your family is ready by checking off these important back-to-school tasks:

✔️ Register for the 2026-27 school year
✔️ Complete required health forms (Kindergarten & Grades 6, 9 and 12)
✔️ Submit a Fee Waiver Form, if eligible
✔️ Attend Get U Connected on Aug. 15
✔️ Gather school supplies
✔️ Add important school dates to your calendar

Swipe through for your First Day Ready Checklist, then visit u-46.org/unite for links, deadlines and everything you need to start the school year with confidence.

: Stacey Jones. Stacey was recognized by Heather Heinz for organizing the Ellis Middle School Walk-Through.

In her kudos nomination, Heather shared, "Hundreds of teachers, staff, students and community members came to celebrate the legacy of Ellis Middle School. Guests walked the halls sharing stories, flipping through yearbooks, signing a memory banner, and capturing moments with photos. This event would not have happened without the hours and hours of work from our amazing librarian, Stacey Jones. Stacey planned, organized, created and promoted everything that brought all of these people together, allowing us to give a proper goodbye to a place that is, or was, “home” to so many of us."

From the groundbreaking in March of 2025 to a ribbon cutting in August of 2026, an exciting new chapter begins at Kenyon Woods Middle School!

Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of renovations that will allow Kenyon Woods to serve students in grades sixth through eighth beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Thursday, Aug. 13
4 p.m.
Kenyon Woods Middle School
1515 Raymond St., South Elgin

This investment reflects U-46's commitment to providing welcoming, engaging learning environments that support student success and strengthen our school communities.

This June, 17 students from our five U-46 high schools competed in HOSA Internationals in Indianapolis, IN. This competition brings together the top students who qualified in their respective state and country competitions, totaling more than 10,000 students from around the world. With 61 different competitive categories, only about 6% of students place in the top 10.

Two students from South Elgin High School, Amelia Treni and Perla LaVergne, competed as a team in CPR/First Aid and earned eighth place.

Amelia and Perla first had to compete in a preliminary round in December to qualify for HOSA State. At the HOSA State competition in March, they placed second, earning a spot at Internationals.

Congratulations, Amelia and Perla, on representing South Elgin High School and U-46 on the international stage. We are proud to celebrate your incredible accomplishment!

August is here! Here's a look at what's happening this month in U-46.

Monthly Recognitions:
• National Immunization Month
• Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
• National Truancy Prevention Month

Events & Important Dates:
• 8.10-12 - Kindergarten Bus Safety Program
• 8.10-21 - Playdates with the Principal
• 8.15 - Get U Connected
• 8.27 - First Day of School

For additional events and updates, visit u-46.org/calendar.

Know Before U Go: The Road to the First Day of School

As we prepare for the 2026-27 school year, here are a few important updates every U-46 family should know before students return:

New School Assignments
New attendance boundaries are going into effect for the 2026-27 school year, and sixth graders will now attend middle school with seventh and eighth graders. Families can view the interactive attendance boundary map on the district website and confirm their child's school assignment through the Registration Checklist in Infinite Campus.

New Start Times
• Preschool (Full Day): 7:55–2:15 p.m.
• Preschool (Half Day): 7:55–10:25 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
• Elementary Schools: 7:55 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
• Middle Schools: 9:05 a.m.–3:41 p.m.
• High Schools: 7:40 a.m.–2:55 p.m. (No change)

New Bus Routes
Bus route information for qualifying families is expected to be available in Infinite Campus by August 24.

These changes are part of our commitment to creating learning environments where every student is supported, connected, and prepared for success. Thank you for partnering with us as we begin this exciting new chapter together.

A few months ago, U-46 Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson joined WRMN 1410 Radio’s “Community Hour” to discuss the exciting changes coming to U-46 for the upcoming school year. Watch the interview here: youtube.com/live/iOo4iwiCWj8?si=s2saEC1_O-X14XlW