• View the 2026-27 Calendar 
• Key dates:

• Grades K-8: Thursday, August 27 (full day of school)
• Preschool: Friday, August 28

• AM Preschool: 8:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Mondays - Fridays
• PM Preschool: 12:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m., Mondays - Fridays
• Grades K-5: 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Mondays* and 8:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesdays - Fridays
• Grades 6-8: 8:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. on Mondays* and 8:20 a.m. - 3:27 p.m. on Tuesdays - Fridays

*District 58 has a Professional Learning Mondays (PLM) program. On every Monday, students in grades K-5 will be dismissed at 2 p.m. and students in grades 6-8 at 2:15 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.

• Students must be fully registered to receive teacher assignments (grades PreK-5), access student schedules (grades 6-8) and start school. If you have not yet fully registered your child, please visit our Registration page to complete this process. 

• 2026-27 Student Fees should be paid using PushCoin, the District's payment system.

• Learn more about applying for fee waivers on our Student Fee page.

• All parents and guardians will have access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, District 58’s Student Information System. PowerSchool provides families with important information about their student, including contact and emergency contact information, teacher assignments, class schedules, grades, bus routes and more.

• New families will receive an invitation to set up their PowerSchool account during the week of August 10. Families must complete the account setup before they can access their student’s information. NOTE: PowerSchool student accounts will not be accessible until Monday, August 17.

• If you need assistance accessing your PowerSchool account, please contact your child’s school.

• District Communication Guide: Staying informed and connected is an important part of a strong school community. Our District Communication Guide provides an overview of the many ways we share news, updates, and important information with students, families, staff, and community members. Use this guide to learn where to find the information you need and how to stay engaged with everything happening across the District.

• ParentSquare: District 58 uses ParentSquare as its primary communication platform, which is a user-friendly tool that strengthens family engagement by delivering timely updates, important school and district news and helpful resources—all in one convenient place. ParentSquare is also the communication platform used by District 99, creating a more seamless experience for families as students transition from middle school to high school.

  • New families will receive an email and text invitation during the week of August 10 to join us on ParentSquare. We strongly encourage all families to activate their account to be able to customize notification settings and fully utilize the platform. 

  • District and school emails sent via ParentSquare will come from addresses ending in @parentsquare.com. To ensure you receive important communications, please add this domain to your safe sender list.

  • If you need assistance accessing your ParentSquare account, please contact your child’s school or the Community Relations Department.

As you prepare for your child’s transition to Kindergarten, we are excited to help your family get ready for this important milestone!

Please visit our Kindergarten Guide for helpful information and resources to help you and your child feel prepared and confident for the year ahead, including an overview of Camp Kindergarten, teacher assignments, and more.

Grades 1-8

• Teacher assignments for students in Grades 1-5 and class schedules for students in Grades 6-8 will be available in PowerSchool beginning Monday, August 17. Your school will send a message with the exact time this information will be available. To help ensure the PowerSchool system can accommodate increased traffic, schools will stagger the release times.

• Please note that any class information viewed in other third-party software before August 17 is not final and may be subject to change. Families should refer to the PowerSchool Parent Portal for official teacher assignments and class schedules.

• If you need assistance accessing your PowerSchool account, please contact your child’s school

Kindergarten:

• Kindergarten students will receive their Camp Kindergarten Team assignment at their school's separate Meet & Greet on Monday, August 24, 2026 (4-5 p.m.), not in PowerSchool. The Camp Kindergarten Team will be organized by alpha split that does not indicate which classroom your child will be assigned to, but rather assists in building and organizing teams for camp activities on the first two days of school (Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28).
• After the completion of Camp Kindergarten on Friday, August 28, parents will receive notification from the school of classroom teacher assignments.

Preschool:

• Preschool students will receive an email with their classroom teacher assignments during the week of August 17.

• Families can find school supply lists for all District 58 schools and grade levels on School Supply Lists page. We encourage families to review their child’s list as they prepare for a great start to the new school year!

• Bus routes will be posted in PowerSchool and on the Transportation page during the week of August 17.
• Students receiving specialized transportation will receive information directly from our transportation provider one week before the start of school.
• If you need assistance accessing your PowerSchool account or have questions about your bus route, please contact your child’s school.

• District 58 is excited to launch its first-ever hot lunch program for all K-8 students! We are proud to partner with Whitsons Culinary Group to provide fresh, nourishing meals designed to support student health, well-being and success.

• Food Service (School Menu) Information: Families should carefully review the updated meal ordering and payment process to help ensure a smooth experience for students and families. Elementary families must pre-order and pre-pay for hot lunch one week before the meal service date. The Food Services webpage includes links to elementary and middle school menus, pre-ordering and payment systems, and information about free and reduced-price meals.

• Please view the student health examination and immunization requirements on our Health Services page. There are specific requirements for students entering preschool, kindergarten, second and sixth grade, as well as for all new students. These vaccinations and/or health examinations are required by State law.

• The Family Handbook was provided to all District 58 families during the registration process for the 2026-27 school year.  All updates made after the registration process (Summer 2026) have been added to the Handbook and are outlined in the 2026-27 Addendum. You may request a paper copy of the Family Handbook from your child's school office.

• Please review the Family Handbook with your child. It is important to review the handbook to understand District 58's procedures. The document, and any links in the document, may be amended during the year without notice. Any updates will be outlined in the Addendum.
  • 2025-26 School of 58 Handbook - English
  • 2025-26 Manual Familias del Distrito 58 – Español

• The 2026-27 Family Handbook will be provided to all District 58 families prior to the start of the school year.

• 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.

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