New Families

District 58 welcomes all new families to our community! To help with this important transition, we have developed a consistent new family welcoming process across all of our District 58 schools. Whether you’re registering at the start of the school year or mid-year, we want your child’s entrance into District 58 to be successful! Here is an overview of our new student induction process, along with helpful information and resource links.

The District 58 New Student Induction Process

When a new family enrolls their student(s) in District 58, they can expect the following:

  • Welcome Folder/Packet: Every school will provide either a digital and/or paper copy of their welcome packet. The welcome packet will include school information, including:
    • Important dates/calendar
    • School handbook (if applicable)
    • PTA information
    • School sports/club information
    • Transportation information 
    • Lunch details
    • Before- and after-school child care programming
    • A copy of the school’s opening newsletter
    • A copy of the school’s most recent newsletter (for mid-year transfers)
  • New Student Orientation
    • When a new student enrolls at District 58, they will:
    • be offered a building tour, either before they start school or on their first day
    • be assigned a student ambassador or peer buddy -- this student will help welcome them to the school and serve as a first friend
    • meet with school administrators and office staff
    • Receive help navigating lunch, as well as their locker and schedule (for middle school)
    • English learners and newcomers - if a student is an English learner and/or a newcomer to the United States, the schools will provide additional supports, including interpreters and handouts in the student’s native language.

As part of its Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Connecting the Community, District 58 is actively enhancing its new student induction process, and we hope to enhance this page as our work continues. 

New Family Resources

Here are some steps to enrolling with District 58!

  • All new students: Please visit our School Boundary Map to look up your address and confirm your home school.
  • Visit the Registration webpage to complete the registration process. Please register as a new student. This webpage provides directions for completing registration. 
  • Health information: Please view health and immunization requirements regarding state-required health exams and immunizations.
  • If your child is entering kindergarten, please visit our Kindergarten Resources page.
  • Please visit our Back-to-School Toolkit webpage for the following back-to-school information:
    • School supply lists
    • Bus routes
    • School hours
    • School calendar
    • Curriculum Night
    • Health requirements
    • Family Handbook
    • Fees and fee waivers
    • Before- and after-school care
    • Teacher assignments
    • Homeless family information
  • Our Family Resources webpage includes much of the information from the back-to-school page, as well as the following general information:
    • Communication guide - what, when and from whom can you expect communications
    • Lunch and food services
    • Crisis resources
  • English Learners/Dual Language Families: If your student is an English learner or has previously attended a Dual Language program, please visit our Multilingual Programs webpage and learn about our multilingual services and Dual Language program here. Learn about our Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee. If your child is a newcomer to the United States, our team will provide interpreters, as well as handouts in the family’s native language.