Important Dates

Sunday 2/22 - Sunday 3/1 - Silent Auction Fundraiser

Thursday 2/26 - Special Lunch (Great American Bagel)

Friday 2/27 - CSCI Survey closes

Friday 2/27 - NO SCHOOL (Institute Day)

Wednesday 3/4 12pm - deadline to order Special Lunch for 3/12

Monday 3/9, 4-7pm - Chick-fil-A Night

Thursday 3/12 - Special Lunch (Buona)

Friday 3/13 - Cosmic Bowling

Monday 3/30 - Friday 4/3 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

Sunday 4/19, 2-4pm - Multicultural Event

Thursday 4/23, 6-7:30pm - Fine Arts Night

Saturday 4/25 7pm - Parents' Night Out - Trivia Night

Principal's Corner

Registration

Register now to receive a $50 discount! Put your discount to good use by purchasing a PTO membership for the 2026-27 school year HERE.

CSCI Survey

The Elm School 2025-26 climate survey is now open for families. This annual survey is not only a state requirement, but a valuable opportunity for you to share your feedback on our school’s performance. 

So far, 13% of our families have completed the survey. Our goal is 100% participation, with a minimum target of 40%. We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete it today by clicking here: https://rezed.io/1PW41D

D181 Summer Camp Expo

The D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo is coming! This is a great annual event to learn about a variety of fun summer activities - academic enrichment, local camps, sports, sleep-away camps, arts, and so much more! Save the Date - Wednesday, February 25th from 6-8 PM at Hinsdale Middle School. This event is FREE and no pre-registration is required.

Hinsdale Public Library Book Drive

Silent Auction is LIVE!

Get ready to raise some money for Elm School with our much-loved silent auction! Bid on teacher experiences, purchase teacher parties or try your hand for VIP seating at the end of year pool party. New this year - there will not be a live auction. All items traditionally reserved for the live auction (parking spots, fly your flag, etc.) will be in the silent auction this year. The auction will go live starting Sunday 2/22 at 10am and will end on Sunday 3/1 at 6pm! Be ready as class parties available for purchase go quick! Visit the auction site HERE.

Bake a Lasagna for a Family in Need

Spread some love: volunteer to bake a homemade lasagna with your family for another family in need. Sign up HERE.

Cosmic Bowling - Friday 3/13

Multicultural Event - Sunday 4/19, 2-4pm - Showcase Your Culture!

Elm School PTO will be hosting a schoolwide Multicultural Event on Sunday 4/19 from 2-4pm at the Elm School Gym. We are looking for interested families who would like to showcase their country/culture by:

• Creating a posterboard with important facts about your country/culture (we will supply the posterboard)
• Setting up a table displaying cultural items, artifacts, clothing, toys, books, etc. (we will supply the table)
• Providing food (150 bite-sized portions), as well as any necessary utensils, plates, and napkins
• Sending a detailed food ingredient list by March 25th

If you would like to showcase your country/culture, please sign up HERE by Friday 3/6. 

*Note: After this year, the Multicultural Event will take place every other year.

Fine Arts Night - Thursday 4/23, 6-7:30pm

Parents' Night Out: Trivia Night - Saturday 4/25 7pm

Save the date for some old fashioned fun with Trivia Night at The Community House! More details coming soon.