Back to School Toolkit 2025-26

District 58 will welcome grade K-8 students and families back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. To help families prepare, here is some helpful back to school information.

School Supply Lists

Please visit District 58's School Supply Lists page.

Bus Routes

Please visit our Transportation page. Bus routes will be posted on Tuesday, August 19.

School Hours

  • AM Preschool: 8:50-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday 
  • PM Preschool: 12:30-3:10 p.m., Monday through Friday 
  • Half-Day Kindergarten: 8:15-11:20 a.m., Monday through Friday
  • Kindergarten and Grades 1-6: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday and 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday
  • Grades 7-8: 8:30 a.m.- 2:10 p.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m.-3:17 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday. Early Bird classes (band, choir and orchestra) will take place from 7:45-8:25 a.m. Monday-Friday

2025-26 Calendar

View the 2025-26 Calendar 

Key dates:

  • First Day of School: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
  • Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026
  • Spring Break: March 30 - April 3, 2026
  • Last Day of School: Friday, June 5, 2026 (if no emergency days are used)

Professional Learning Mondays – Early Dismissal

District 58 will continue its Professional Learning Mondays program in 2025-26. On every Monday, students in grades K-6 will be dismissed at 2 p.m. and students in grades 7-8 at 2:10 p.m. to allow teachers time for professional learning. This dedicated time helps teachers implement new curriculum resources, improve their instructional practice, and better provide students with high-quality learning experiences. 

Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night is a time for parents to meet as a group with their children’s teachers to learn about the curriculum for the various grade levels and ask questions. 

  • Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Belle Aire, Henry Puffer, Highland, Lester, Pierce Downer and Whittier
  • Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m.: El Sierra, Fairmount, Indian Trail, Hillcrest and Kingsley
  • Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5:15-5:45 p.m.: 6th Grade Gifted Curriculum Night at Henry Puffer
  • Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Herrick (7th and 8th Grades) and Indian Trail Preschool
  • Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6-7:30 p.m.: O'Neill (7th and 8th Grades) and Henry Puffer Preschool

Health Examination and Immunization Requirements

View student health examination and immunization requirements.There are specific requirements for students entering preschool, kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade, as well as for all new students. Visit the Health Services page for more information. Please note that these vaccinations and/or health examinations are required by state law.   NOTE: Due to the 2025-26 late start this year, families have only 6 weeks to complete required physicals and immunizations by the deadline on 10/15/2025.

Schools of 58 Family Handbook 

NOTE:  The 2025-26 Family Handbook will be shared with families in mid-August

The Parent Handbook for the 2024-25 school year was provided to all District 58 families when they registered for the 2024-25 school year. You may additionally request a paper copy from your child's school office.

Please review the 2024-25 Schools of 58 Handbook with your child. It is important to review this handbook to understand District 58’s procedures. The document, and any links in the document, may be amended during the year without notice. 

 

Registration, Fees and Fee Waivers

Learn more about District 58 student registration. 

Before- and After-School Care

District 58 partners with Champions to provide onsite before- and after-school care at its elementary schools. In addition, several schools partner with outside childcare organizations to provide transportation to and from these locations. Please contact your individual school for more information.

Family Resources

Visit the Family Resources page to access information regarding food services, free/reduced meal forms, communications, student accident insurance and more.

Teacher Assignments

District 58 will post their child’s teacher assignment (grades preK-6) and class schedule (grades 7-8) for the 2025-26 school year on the PowerSchool Parent Portal on Friday, August 15. 

You will receive a notice from your school with the exact time that the information will be live in the system. We are staggering the times this information is available to ensure the PowerSchool system has the bandwidth to handle visitor traffic. Please note that class information viewed before 8/15 on other third-party software is not final and may be subject to change.

Kindergarten/New Families

Visit our Kindergarten Resource page for helpful kindergarten information. Some of the information on this page will also be helpful for new/transfer families as well.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

View information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and enrolling in school and receiving transportation if you are homeless or lack a fixed, regular or adequate nighttime residence.