John S. Clark Elementary School

John S. Clark Elementary School Clark is an IB World School, serving K-5 elementary students in Waukegan, Illinois.

Our mission is to provide equitable learning opportunities to develop global citizens.

What a week of learning and exploration! Our students were busy using calculators, giving presentations, counting coins,...
08/29/2026

What a week of learning and exploration! Our students were busy using calculators, giving presentations, counting coins, asking questions, and discovering new ways to make sense of their learning.

Our staff also took time to reflect and collaborate as we discussed and ranked what matters most when it comes to building strong, effective work teams. We know that when adults work together with purpose, our students benefit!

We ended the week with our first Spirit Day! Students proudly represented our school colors, Blue and Gold, as we came together to strengthen our school community.

Our Little and Big Buddies took on a fun challenge: How can we collect as many bean bags as possible without getting tagged by teachers' foam arms? Students had to think strategically, communicate with their buddies, reflect on their choices, and adjust their strategies along the way. It was a great way to put the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning skills into action.

We had such a busy and exciting first week of school! From learning expectations to building relationships.We kicked off...
08/22/2026

We had such a busy and exciting first week of school! From learning expectations to building relationships.

We kicked off the year with two Wellness Walks, giving staff, parents, and students opportunities to move, talk, and connect.

School Community Building Days brought our Big and Little Buddies together!
• Kindergarten & 3rd Grade
• 1st & 4th Grade
• 2nd & 5th Grade

Our buddy pairs worked together to tackle some fun and challenging activities!

One challenge involved tossing toy animals from one parachute to another. It was much harder than it looked!

On our second School Community Building Day, buddies had to work together to get as many classmates as possible safely across the floor while pretending the floor was lava!

And, of course, our classrooms were filled with learning! Some students began exploring their IB Units of Inquiry while others jumped into math with hands-on manipulatives.

What a wonderful way to begin our year!

Today was our first Wellness Walk of the year, and what a great way to get moving and connect with one another! We walke...
08/20/2026

Today was our first Wellness Walk of the year, and what a great way to get moving and connect with one another!

We walked 2 miles through the forest preserve right across the street from Clark, enjoying the fresh air, music, and great conversations along the way.

There were definitely a few mosquitoes, but that didn’t stop us! We even had an unexpected nature encounter when we spotted a crayfish right on the path!

We’re looking forward to many more walks, conversations, and wellness moments throughout the year!

Our students had a fantastic start to the new school year! We loved seeing our 5th graders step up as leaders by helping...
08/18/2026

Our students had a fantastic start to the new school year!

We loved seeing our 5th graders step up as leaders by helping our Kinder students carry their breakfast.

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Big Buddies ate lunch with their Little Buddies, building new friendships and making connections across grade levels.

Throughout the day, students reviewed school expectations and spent time getting to know their new teachers and classmates. There was so much excitement, kindness, and learning happening throughout our building!

It was great seeing so many Clark families at Meet and Greet today.  We loved seeing the excitement for a new school yea...
08/15/2026

It was great seeing so many Clark families at Meet and Greet today. We loved seeing the excitement for a new school year.

We can’t wait to welcome all of our students back on Monday!

Today, Clark staff kicked off the 26-27 School Year at the Genesee Theatre and then returned to the building to set up c...
08/13/2026

Today, Clark staff kicked off the 26-27 School Year at the Genesee Theatre and then returned to the building to set up classrooms.

We look forward to seeing as many Clark families as possible this Friday, August 14!Meet and Greet teachers from 5:00 to...
08/11/2026

We look forward to seeing as many Clark families as possible this Friday, August 14!

Meet and Greet teachers from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

Visit classrooms and drop off supplies. Take home free books.
T-shirts and Popcorn will be available for purchase.

A huge thank you to all of our Clark families who stopped by our table at the Back-to-School Resource Fair this past Sat...
07/26/2026

A huge thank you to all of our Clark families who stopped by our table at the Back-to-School Resource Fair this past Saturday!

It was great to reconnect with so many of you, welcome new families, and celebrate the start of another amazing school year together.

We can’t wait to see everyone on the first day of school on Monday, August 17. It’s going to be a fantastic year—we’ll see you soon!

Over the past few weeks, several students from Carman, Clark, Lyon, Washington, and Whittier came together to strengthen...
07/02/2026

Over the past few weeks, several students from Carman, Clark, Lyon, Washington, and Whittier came together to strengthen their math and reading skills while also exploring their creativity in Art, solving challenges in STEM, and staying active in P.E.

A big thank you to all of the staff for helping our students learn, grow, and thrive this summer.

Mark your calendars!The Waukegan Public Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair returns on Saturday, July 25, and this year...
06/16/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Waukegan Public Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair returns on Saturday, July 25, and this year will be our largest event yet!

Join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our new location, McCall Elementary School and Bevier Park, for free backpacks and school supplies, community resources, food trucks, a petting zoo, children's activities, haircuts, and more.

Pre-registration is encouraged to help us plan for your family's needs. Learn more, register, or sign up to volunteer at the link below.

Special thanks to our partners helping make this year's event bigger than ever!

Waukegan Public Schools Family and Community Engagement - FACE, City of Waukegan, Waukegan Park District, Waukegan Township

https://www.wps60.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18635742&pageId=38829093

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601 Blanchard Road
Waukegan, IL
60087

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12243031570

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