Ardmore Elementary School PTA

03/02/2026

Elections for President and vice president take place at our April meeting. If you’re interested in learning more visit up at our March meeting at 7pm on Wednesday to see what the process and responsibilities look like.

02/26/2026

The new Ardmore Spirit Wear Store is officially open and will remain available through the end of the school year!

Check out fun new designs and fresh items, along with your tried-and-true Ardmore favorites.

Orders will be ready within two weeks of purchase and can be picked up locally at Ink Stitch Studio (7 E. Park Ave., Villa Park) or shipped directly to your home for an additional fee.

We create amazing designs.

02/24/2026

5Essentials Parent Survey
🍎 Parents and guardians can complete the 5Essentials survey through March 13 to help the district understand school conditions and guide improvement efforts.

🦅 All identities and responses will remain confidential and will not be linked to any parent or child.

🍎 Schools will receive individual results only if at least 20 percent of parents participate.

🦅 We are currently at a 10 percent response rate, so please help us reach our goal of 20 percent by March 13th!

11/19/2025

📣 Calling all parents! 📣

District 45 will host two more public sessions to gather community input as it continues to collaborate on a plan for the future of our schools. During the sessions, the district will share information about its successes and challenges and seek community input on potential negative effects and opportunities resulting from funding challenges.

We invite you to learn more about District 45’s community engagement process and attend any of the following sessions:

✅Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m., Jackson Middle School Library, 301 W. Jackson Street, Villa Park

✅Thursday, November 20, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Link in comments to the district website for more information.

08/10/2025

🛒 Did you know that scanning your receipt from grocery shopping or linking your Walmart account can earn money for our Eagles! Sign-up to setup your Box Tops account now and help us earn points that transfer into dollars all school year long.

02/14/2025

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Hooray! Spread the word! Registration for Kindergarten begins February 24. Please contact the school where your child will be enrolled for more information and to schedule a time to submit your documents. Beginning February 24, daytime hours are available Monday-Friday. In addition, a special evening session is planned at each of the following schools, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.:
Ardmore: Thursday, March 13 | (630) 516-7370
North: Tuesday, March 11 | (630) 516-7790
Schafer: Wednesday, March 12 | (630) 516-6500
Stevenson: Monday, March 10 | (630) 516-7780
Westmore: Tuesday, March 11 | (630) 516-7500

See https://bit.ly/3C90gEI for more information about Kindergarten Registration, or for questions, please contact the school where your child will be enrolled.

02/12/2025

Due to the severe weather forecasted for February 12, 2025, all District 45 schools will be closed. No e-Learning will take place.

All student activities after school are canceled. In addition, transportation to special education placements and programs outside the District, including SASED programs and therapeutic schools, is canceled.

This decision was made in collaboration with other area school districts. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety. Stay safe and warm.

11/29/2024

🎁 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🎁
Winter Wonderland Market is in need of several volunteers to make this even happen! Please consider donating your time for a few hours to help students shop, work as a cashier, or gift wrap.

We're in need of several parents to help young shoppers at our Winter Wonderland Market. Volunteers will help students make selections, help with simple math, check-out and wrapping station. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

11/10/2024

There’s a new face around Ardmore that our kids will be seeing, meet Officer Joe Bastian!

Starting November 1, School District 45 will have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) from the Villa Park Police Department to serve our learning community.

07/22/2024