Worden Elementary School PTO Parents Page

08/25/2026

Just a reminder that our PTO meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM! 💚🖤

All parents are welcome to join our PTO meetings—you don’t have to be a PTO “officer” to attend! We’d love to have you join us and hear what’s happening at school.

💻 The Teams link can be found in Mrs. Morton’s Sunday email update in ParentSquare. Or, if you need the link, send us a DM and we’ll get it to you!

08/24/2026

Reminder - Today (Monday) is picture day! 📸

08/24/2026

WEDNESDAYS ARE FOR WORDEN!

You may have seen the reminder that Wednesdays are School Spirit Days at Worden Elementary — so now is the perfect time to grab some Worden gear and show your school spirit!

The Worden Spirit Wear Store is open now through September 11th!

👕 T-shirts, sweatshirts & more

https://ageless-apparel.com/worden-elem/shop/home

⏰ Don't wait — the store closes September 11th!

Let's fill the halls with Worden Pride every Wednesday!

Awesome new Worden Elementary gear is available now with two graphic options. Every purchase supports Worden PTO.

08/20/2026

Mark your calendars! The Edwardsville DQ is supporting all D7 schools this year so if you're going to be in town for dinner on Sept 3rd come see us at DQ!

08/19/2026

🎉 And just like that… we’re ready for the first day of school! 📚✏️

It was so great seeing everyone at Open House! 💚 We hope you enjoyed getting to meet teachers, see classrooms, and kick off another great school year.

Tonight, our PTO was happy to provide dinner for our amazing staff as they prepare for the big day ahead. We appreciate all the time, energy, and heart they put into making our school such a wonderful place for our kids. ❤️

Here’s to a fantastic school year! Have the best first day! 🍎🚌✨

08/13/2026

SAVE THE DATES: Back-to-School Key Dates

The first day of school will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for these important back-to-school events and dates for the 2026-27 school year:

Mascot Welcomes (3rd, 6th & 9th grades)
Friday, Aug. 14

7th & 8th Grade Welcome Days
Wednesday, Aug. 12 & Thursday, Aug. 13

EHS ID Pictures/Device Pickup
Aug. 13, 14, 17 & 18

Open Houses
Monday, Aug. 17
• Edwardsville High School: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Liberty & Lincoln Middle Schools: 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18
• Primary Schools (Preschool, 1st & 2nd grades): 5-6:30 p.m.
• Intermediate Schools: 6-7:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation
Monday, Aug. 17
• Hamel Elementary: 5-6:30 p.m.
• All other elementary schools: 6-7:30 p.m.

First Day of School (K-12)
Wednesday, Aug. 19 (Half Day)

First Day of School for Preschool for All/Early Childhood
Monday, Aug. 24

We look forward to welcoming students and families back for another great year in District 7. Additional back-to-school information will be shared throughout the summer, including information from principals on building-specific events!

08/04/2026

Deadline for speedy school supplies is tomorrow at midnight! 🕛

SCHOOL SUPPLIES— they are everywhere!
How many folders do we need? What colors? How many glue sticks?!
If this has you stressed, consider using SPEEDY SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

Take care of one of the items on your to-do list and support Worden PTO at the same time!

Visit www.SpeedySchoolSupplies.com to order a school supply kit for your student for next year. – pay conveniently through PayPal

>>>The Worden PTO will receive fundraising dollars for every kit ordered!

08/03/2026

🌟 Ready, Set, School! 🌟
The first day is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our Worden families back!

Join us for Open House to:
🍎 Meet your teacher
🎒 Drop off school supplies
👫 Catch up with friends

More fun activities sponsored by PTO:
🍿 Enjoy FREE popcorn
🎨 Chalk the sidewalks with fun and encouraging messages for our students!

Let’s make this the best school year yet—we’ll see you on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00–7:30 PM! 💚📚

07/28/2026

ONLY ONE MORE WEEK!
🌟 Read Summer Reading Program! 📚📖✨

⭐️Read at least 3 chapter books
⭐️Complete a "Book Brag" paper for each book (see below for download)
⭐️Parents: email a picture of your child reading just ONE of the three books with the cover showing to [email protected] (by August 5)
⭐️In August, students turn in all 3 "Book Brag" papers to Worden Elementary School

✨ If you complete the above -- then you get to take part in a Worden Stars Read Celebration with the date and time to be decided between August and September. ✨

Copies of these Book Brag sheets will be available for download on our school website (academics tab) -https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1778864989/ecusd7org/julhhlxgtd5hvvieposg/26-27SummerReadingwebpagepost.pdf

Here is a folder with all Info and Book Brag pages - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14O1AdGEEGPDFe49qr0r0lFkeVAYIzuPU?usp=sharing

07/24/2026

SCHOOL SUPPLIES— they are everywhere!
How many folders do we need? What colors? How many glue sticks?!
If this has you stressed, consider using SPEEDY SCHOOL SUPPLIES!

Take care of one of the items on your to-do list and support Worden PTO at the same time!

Visit www.SpeedySchoolSupplies.com to order a school supply kit for your student for next year. – pay conveniently through PayPal

>>>The Worden PTO will receive fundraising dollars for every kit ordered!