Half Day

The performance of "A Kids Life" musical stars 90 Half Day students. This funny musical with its twists and turns about kids living in a world without technology is wired with much humor. The final performance is tonight, May 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Half Day.

• Musical: 6:30 p.m. Today, May 16.
• D103 5K Run: Register now for the PTO sponsored event on Saturday, May 18.
  

• Orchestra Concert: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.

• Band Concert: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23.

• Memorial Day: No School on Monday, May 27

• Early Dismissal Day: Half Day dismissed at 12:00 p.m.

• Last Day of School: K-7 Wednesday, June 5, early dismissal day. Half Day dismissed at 12:00 p.m.

• Report Cards: Viewable after 4:00. p.m. Wednesday, June 5.

We encourage you to subscribe to the Half Day calendar so meetings and events can automatically be added to your personal calendar. Copy the calendar. Right click the url to a new tab. Download the calendar to your personal calendar.

In an immersive learning experience, the spirit of the Illinois State Fair came alive at Half Day School recently, offering our fourth-grade students a taste of farming, agriculture, and industry. As part of their ongoing exploration of our state's rich history, the students had the opportunity to engage in a range of hands-on activities that brought Illinois' heritage to life.

With just 13 days of school before summer begins, direct your students to check the lost and found for missing items. There are jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, and more. Claim them before the school year ends!

Purchase a brick with your student's name on it where it will be waiting for them as they enter Daniel Wright Junior High School. A memory for a lifetime! Don't miss this opportunity for your student with the Learning Fund Foundation's Legacy Brick fundraiser. Order your brick by Monday, June 10, so the foundation can install them in the fall of 2024.

The District 103 Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and Executive Board are calling upon passionate and dedicated individuals to step forward and assume leadership roles for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This pivotal opportunity not only enriches your engagement with the community but also directly impacts the educational landscape for our children. As we navigate the evolving challenges in education, your leadership can chart a course that fosters innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.

By joining the PTO or Executive Board, you become a catalyst for positive change, influencing policies, programs, and initiatives that shape the academic journey of students across our district. Whether you bring expertise in fundraising, communication, event planning, or advocacy, your unique skills and perspectives are invaluable in creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment. Seize this chance to make a lasting difference and be part of a dynamic team driving educational success in D103!

• Sign up for leadership roles: https://bit.ly/4a9mgi8

There is still time to sign up for the PTO Sponsored 5K! Come out this Saturday, May 18, and join over 565 of our friends and neighbors as we support our schools. Food, music, area businesses and more will be on site. Packet pick up for registered participants takes place at the District 103 offices, 111 Barclay Blvd., today, May 16, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m., and Friday, May 17, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m.

• Learn more and register at runford103.org.

Join us at our 25th Annual First Responders Expo on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Parking Lot E at Gurnee Mills.

Children can learn all about fire and police safety education. Enjoy all of the fun-filled activities and delicious food trucks. Be the first to see Station 51's all new food fire truck that was transformed from a fire truck to a food truck on Discovery Channel's Cruising Kitchens!

At Steve & Kate's Camp, campers choose from a variety of activities including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.

The Center for Gifted is bringing their flagship program, Summer Wonders, back to District 103. Offering an exciting variety of challenging, hands-on courses, it comprises three one-week sessions for grades first through sixth in July. District 103 students receive a 10% tuition discount, using this code at checkout: TEN4D103.

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• Center for Gifted Class Information

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• Principal Jill Mau
• Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
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