As of Tuesday, 8/11, you will be able to log into Skyward Family Access to view your child’s homeroom teacher.

Your Login ID is your first name and last name (all one word and lowercase), i.e., “minniemouse.” If you cannot log in, use the Forgot Login/Password? link on the login page and follow the prompts to reset your password. If you receive an error message, contact Nick Skrip at nskrip@d181.org.

Please know that placements are finalized, and we are unable to make any changes. Our grade-level teams and specialists (reading specialists, differentiation specialists, resource teachers, and art, music, and PE staff) work together to share input and create class compositions conducive to learning. We take into account your child’s academic, social, and emotional needs. Our goal is to create equitable classes in terms of size, instructional support, gender, etc., and to allow for groups of students who can benefit from learning together.

On the first day of school, we will meet on the back blacktop in lines by grade level and classroom teacher. This will give parents the opportunity to briefly see the classroom teacher and say an extended goodbye to their child.

At 8:40, teachers will lead their classrooms into the building and assist students in navigating their way through the school. For parents who wish to drop their child(ren) off in the car lines, there will be school staff available to assist students in finding their homeroom teachers on the blacktop starting at 8:25.

On Day 2, students are asked to use only the proper entrance door, per our usual routine.

School safety is the number one priority at Elm School.

Arrival and dismissal times are the busiest times of day. It is important that families adhere to the posted signs and speed limits around the school to ensure the safety of our students. Please inform all grandparents and caregivers of these procedures.

ORANGE ZONE is the Bus Line: Buses Only

GREEN ZONE is the Primary Car Line: Enter the Primary Car Line by turning right from 60th Street only and exit onto 60th Street by turning right only. Cars traveling westbound on 60th Street are not permitted to turn left into the drop-off lane.

BLUE ZONE is the Prairie Garden Line: Enter the Prairie Garden Line by turning right from Elm Street only. Exit onto Elm Street.

RED ZONE is for the Crossing Guards: Crossing guards are at the corner of Garfield and 60th Streets and at the corner of 60th and Elm Streets. When a crossing guard is assisting students, traffic should stop in all directions.

Many students walk to school each day. Students in grades 3–5 may also ride their bicycles, provided helmets are worn and they have participated in the Bike Rodeo. Bicycles must be walked while on school grounds and should be locked in the bike racks. Students must cross at the crosswalks with the crossing guard and should not cross in the middle of the street for any reason.

At the beginning of the year, all 3rd grade students will be transitioning to a new iPad that they will use for the remainder of Elementary School!

• What to Bring: Please ensure your student brings their district-issued iPad, charger, and charging cable to swap them for their new iPad

Thank you for your support in making this a smooth technology transition for our 3rd graders!

Starting July 1, 2026, RevTrak has replaced SchoolPay as our fee collection and food service payment vendor. We are making this switch to provide a more reliable user experience. With the RevTrak system, you can pay when it’s most convenient for you with a computer or mobile device at https://ccsd181.revtrak.net/

You can pay any assigned student fee or payment with eCheck, debit, or credit cards.

Click here for RevTrak directions.