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Monday 8:30am - 4:15pm Tuesday 8:15am - 4:15pm Wednesday 8:15am - 4:15pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:15pm Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm

Whitman Elementary School

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Whitman Elementary School is located in Wheeling, IL and is part of Community Consolidated School District 21.

10/01/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month — a time to come together as a community to promote kindness, respect and a sense of belonging for every student.

Throughout the month, we’ll share resources and highlight how our schools work to prevent bullying and create positive, supportive school communities.

We’re kicking things off with a series of infographics that break down the different forms bullying can take. Because recognizing what bullying looks like is an important first step toward preventing it.

➡️ Swipe through today’s carousel to learn more, and join us this month in helping create schools where every student feels seen, supported and safe.

09/25/2026

The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education’s Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Sept. 24, recommended pausing the district’s attendance boundary redesign process, meaning no boundary changes would be implemented for the 2027-28 school year. The recommendation follows a ...

09/17/2026

We kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration of culture, community and history!

Students and staff marked Mexican Independence Day with activities celebrating Mexican heritage and the many traditions that make our Bulldog community so special.

It was a great way to begin a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions, cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latino communities.

09/16/2026

A little reading time with some very special guests! Our preschoolers were treated to a read-aloud by our Whitman building administrators, who loved spending some time with our youngest learners.

Nothing beats a good book, especially when you get to share it together!

09/14/2026

🎃 Calling Local Businesses, Vendors & Community Organizations!

The Walt Whitman PTO is looking for local businesses, vendors, clubs, and organizations to join our annual Trunk or Treat at Whitman Elementary School!

This is a fun opportunity to connect with more than 300 local families, promote your business or organization, and help us create a safe and memorable Halloween event for our community.

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (set-up: 8 - 9:45 am)
📍 Whitman Elementary School
133 Wille Ave. Wheeling

- Decorate and host a trunk: $15
- Vendor (bring your own table/set-up): $30
- Vendor table with table rental: $40
🐾 Whitman families host a trunk FREE!

Can’t attend but still want to support the event? We also have sponsorship opportunities for prizes, candy, giveaways, and activities!

Register by October 5 - space is limited!
🔗 bit.ly/WWTrunkorTreat26

Please tag or share this with a local business, vendor, team, club, or community organization that would be a great addition to our event!

🌦️ Rain or shine! In case of inclement weather, the event will move into the school gym.

09/11/2026

In case you missed this update from the district.

08/18/2026

Whitman families — a quick parking reminder!

Tomorrow is the first day of school, and we want to make sure everyone arrives ready for a great start!

As a reminder, please ENTER ON CENTER when arriving at Whitman. This is an important part of our parking and traffic procedures and will help keep things moving safely and smoothly during arrival.

Take a quick look at the video below for a refresher on the updated procedure before tomorrow morning.

Thanks for helping us kick off the school year safely, smoothly and successfully. We can’t wait to welcome back our Bulldogs!

07/31/2026

Some of our Whitman staff were learning and growing at a wonderful conference this week!

06/09/2026

As part of our Class of 2026 retiree series, we celebrate Claudine Mele, literacy interventionist at Whitman Elementary School, and her 33 years of service to District 21.

Your impact lives on in the students you've encouraged, the colleagues you've supported, and the community you've helped build.

For the full playlist of our Class of 2026 retirees, head here: https://bit.ly/4dUz2EX

06/07/2026

More moments from our Fifth-Grade Talent Show!

We're excited to share a few more photos from our talented fifth graders' performances on May 27! Our Bulldogs showcased incredible creativity, confidence, and courage as they took the stage.

Thank you to all of our performers, staff members, and families who helped make this event such a memorable celebration of student talent. We are so proud of our fifth graders for sharing their gifts and supporting one another throughout the show!

Address

133 South Wille
Wheeling, IL
60090

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:15pm
Tuesday	8:15am - 4:15pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 4:15pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:15pm
Friday	8:15am - 4:15pm

Website

http://whitman.ccsd21.org/

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