Spaulding School Gurnee District 56

09/01/2026

Come join the party!

Are you interested in volunteering for your child(ren)’s classroom parties?

This meeting is for you!

For families with a student(s) at Spaulding School (PreK–2nd) & a student(s) in K–5th Grade at River Trail School.

If you cannot attend the meeting, but would still like to help out, please email [email protected]

(Email must include classroom teacher’s name.)

08/31/2026

We are excited to invite our families to Spaulding School on Thursday, September 3rd from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for Back to School Night! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, learn about the year ahead, and get ready for another amazing school year!

08/27/2026

Great minds think alike 🩷🤍

08/25/2026

PTO spirit wear is here!!! Order your D56 spirit wear online now until September 8th! Click on the following link https://www.peanutbuddygallery.com/gurnee-vikings or scan the QR code below to view spirit wear items!

08/25/2026

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08/21/2026

We are so thankful for all of the Gurnee SROs especially D56’s very own, Detective Thomas and Detective Gullifor!

08/21/2026

Please enjoy this week’s Spaulding newsletter

Friday, August 21, 2026

08/19/2026

The very first bus of the 26-27 school year pulled in bright and early this morning. The staff were so excited to see all of the smiling faces! We hope everyone had a great first day!

08/18/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER..... Spaulding School hours tomorrow are 8:30am-2:20pm. Tomorrow is NOT a late start Wednesday. Tomorrow IS an early release.

08/18/2026

On Monday afternoon and Tuesday, Spaulding staff came together to get ready for an exciting new school year! Monday was all about preparing classrooms, planning, and making sure we were ready to welcome our students back. On Tuesday, staff participated in a full-day inservice focused on Kagan Strategies, a collection of cooperative learning strategies designed to increase student engagement, participation, and collaboration. We’re ready to welcome our students and make it a great year at Spaulding!