River Trails Monthly

March 2025

In this newsletter...

Superintendent's Message
Registration Information
Summer Programs
And more!

Marching into Spring

It’s that time of year again—spring break is just around the corner, and we're even seeing temperatures in the 70s today! These sunny, warm days are a welcome change as we leave winter behind, but we all know this time of year can be a tough stretch, especially as we transition between the end of one school year and preparations for the next.

But despite the challenges, there's so much to look forward to! We've already had a busy few weeks filled with fun activities, events, and celebrations that showcase the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and community. From sports to musical performances to McTeacher nights and everything in between, there's something for everyone.

We encourage you to stay connected to all the exciting opportunities this season brings. Let’s march into spring together, making the most of these last few months of the school year and looking forward to all the great things ahead!

We have several avenues to stay connected and get the most up-to-date information

Our website is regularly updated with important announcements, event calendars, and resources for families. Highlights:

Photo Galleries
Our Community Wall showcases events happening within the community, including soccer tryouts, Cub Scouts info, summer camps and more!
School Calendar *2025-2026 posted*

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X to stay in the loop on school happenings, celebrations, and community engagement opportunities.
On LinkedIn, we showcase staff and available positions around the district.
Our YouTube Page houses board meetings, live stream events, concerts, monthly recap videos, etc.

Newsletters are sent out at the beginning of each month from building principals (Euclid, Indian Grove, Prairie Trails, and River Trails Middle School) and mid-month by the district office.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone around the district this spring!

On Thursday, March 6, River Trails Middle School held their annual Fuel Up Day. Take a look at some of the activities that students were able to participate in!

We want your opinion!

We need your input! If you have not done so already, please participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Parent and Guardian Survey. Your responses will remain confidential and will not be connected to the identity of you or your child.

Survey results will help us to better understand the conditions at your child’s school and to guide improvement. For the survey to be validated, we need at least 20% of our parents to take the survey.

Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to participate. Thank you for your support!

2025-2026 School Year Registration

Registration for all students is now open.

Access your PowerSchool account and locate the appropriate forms to begin registration.

Some important PowerSchool notes:

If you have forgotten your PowerSchool login information, please click the “forgot username or password” option. Then click on either the “forgot password” or “forgot username” tab. After filling out some information, you will receive an email from PowerSchool. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes for the email to send.
Once you’re logged in to PowerSchool you can begin filling out the forms for your student. You should see "submitted" next to each form when you have completed them all.
If you have more than one child to register, please note that there are separate tabs for each student near the top of the page.
When all forms have a “submitted” designation next to them, you are done with registration.

Residency Verification Day for Current 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Students

We are reinstating the annual requirement for submitting proof of residency documents to the school district. Registration MUST be completed before attending a proof of residency event.

Current 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students MUST provide proof of residency IN-PERSON prior to August 1, 2025.
Residency Verification Days will take place on April 17 from 12pm to 8pm and April 18 from 8am to 3pm at Euclid Elementary (711 E. Euclid Ave.) and Indian Grove Elementary (1340 Burning Bush Ln.)

Please provide documents to prove residency:
- One (1) of the following: Real estate tax bill, signed lease, mortgage document, military housing letter
- One (1) of the following: Gas bill, electric bill, water/sewer bill, cable bill, vehicle registration, bank statement, driver’s license/state ID, Medicaid card, food stamp card, credit card statement, paycheck stub.

Fees will be discounted until April 30, 2025, but do not have to be paid in full in order to complete the registration OR residency requirements
Payments can be made on site.
Families who do not complete proof of residency will not receive their child’s homeroom placement

Assessment Updates

ACCESS: All second language students took the ACCESS assessment after returning from winter break. Results from the ACCESS assessment are not received until early summer but will be shared as soon as we have them!

Illinois Assessment of Readiness & Illinois Science Assessment: We are wrapping up our IAR and ISA assessments prior to spring break. Results are not published until the fall. They will be shared with parents as soon as they are received.

NWEA MAP: We will take our spring MAP assessments in reading and math in April. Watch school newsletters for testing dates and times.

SAVE THE DATE

Parent teacher conferences are Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from noon-8PM. Conference sign-ups opens for families on Tuesday, 4/1 at 7am and closes on Friday, 4/11 at 5pm. Be on the lookout for sign-up links from your child's school.

River Trails Middle School Summer Enrichment Programs

Information Flier

Who: Open to incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who attend River Trails Middle School

When: 9AM-12:00 PM Monday - Friday

Session 1: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27

Session 2: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

Session 3: Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8

Where: River Trails Middle School; 1000 N. Wolf Rd., Mt. Prospect

Cost: $40 per Session

Sign-Up

Registration is OPEN until April 30, 2025. Invoices will be sent 5/5/25 and must be paid via your child’s PushCoin Wallet by 5/15/25 to hold your child’s place in camp.

Spring Plant Sale

The 2025 RTEF Spring Plant Sale is almost here! If you are interested in purchasing some plants to spruce up your home or give as a gift on Mother's Day, please consider placing an order. The pick up day for purchased plants is on Saturday May 10th. Orders will be accepted through April 11th. Please see this flyer for more details. Our proceeds will send ALL D26 students to attend a live performance through our Fine Arts Grant. Thank you for your support!