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Half Day

Half Day

Holiday Celebrations

This week, the halls of Stevenson High School were filled with music as 536 talented students took the stage for chorus, orchestra, and band concerts. Our musicians were excited to share the joy of the season with their family and friends through these wonderful performances!


On the last day of school before winter break, Students will enjoy a variety of activities.

  • Third-graders: holiday pancake breakfast sponsored by the PTO.
  • Fourth-graders: winter bash celebration sponsored by the PTO.
  • Fifth-graders: hot chocolate mix and mingle.


Enjoy pictures of these activities on the Half Day Facebook page over the weekend.

Upcoming Events


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.

Happy Holidays

As we approach winter break, many of our D103 families are celebrating the holidays. We wish all of our families happiness and prosperity! To learn more about the holiday celebrations, please click on the active links below:


We understand students may not be attending classes on religious holidays of all faiths, and we know how important it is for us to support our students as they practice their faith. Please refer to our procedure, Homework Procedures and Religious Holidays, that District 103 uses to guide students during their absence.


Please try to notify your child's school in advance of a planned absence using the following methods:


District 103 is committed to being flexible to ensure all of our students can practice their faith and feel supported. Thank you for partnering with us as we raise our Leaders in Learning.

Family Math Challenge

It's that time of year! Time for the Great 2025 Family Math Challenge. All Half Day families are challenged to use the digits in the year 2025 to make the counting numbers from 1-100. Click here to see a fun video that's sure to get you excited! Contact Mrs. Gagamov with any questions at jgagamov@d103.org.

ASA Registration Now Open

  • Registration is now open for After School Activities that begin the week of January 7 and run for six weeks.
  • Families may register for as many classes as days allow beginning Friday, Dec. 13.

  • Register for classes on the RevTrak Web Store.

  • Classes are $25 total per class (not per week) for all six weeks. Some classes will have an additional material fee as noted when registering.
  • Classes are held after school from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m.

  • Prompt parent pick up is required at 4:30 p.m. or 103 Club students registered for that day can return to The 103 Club after class.

  • There is no bus transportation.

Piano Clinic for Kids

clinic registration

Register for a 20-minute piano clinic lesson with Daniel Wright's eighth-grade instructors during A Day of Action on Saturday, Jan. 11, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This Leaders in Learning fundraiser will donate proceeds to Hungry for Music, a charitable nonprofit organization that supports less fortunate students who have a hunger to play.

Partnerships

PTO Cares

As you consider giving back this year, we hope you’ll support those in our community through the D103 PTO Cares Fund. Launched in summer 2024, this fund was created to assist students and families experiencing financial hardship. In recent years, the PTO has funded school supplies, breakfast items, and activity fees for events like field trips, the Half Day Fun Fair, Sprague Valentine’s Dance, and the eighth-grade pool party.


By formally establishing the PTO Cares Fund, we’re prioritizing this support to ensure all students can fully participate in vital and special school experiences. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of the year, and every gift—big or small—makes a meaningful difference. You can make a tax-deductible donation by visiting d103pto.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity to come together and support our community! For questions, please contact Laura Demmer at laurakdemmer@gmail.com.

D103 Newcomers Group: January Meet-Up

The D103 Newcomers Group is excited to kick off the new year with two indoor “Walk & Talk” meet-ups! Join us at the Buffalo Grove Golf Dome, 801 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and Friday, Jan. 10, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families, stretch your legs, and enjoy some casual conversation—no fee to participate!


These dates are just the beginning, and we’re looking forward to hearing from you. If there’s interest, we’ll work together to plan future meet-ups on days and times that suit the group best. We hope to see you there!

The Half Day Fun Fair is back!

This cherished event will take place on Friday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Half Day School, for third- through fifth-graders. This event is for Half Day Students only.


Tickets are on sale now. Each child's $15 ticket price includes over 30 different carnival games, inflatables, and activities along with prizes, one serving of popcorn and cotton candy, as well as a souvenir cup and drawstring bag.

All students MUST attend with an adult chaperone. Carpooling is encouraged. Parents/chaperones do not require a ticket to accompany the kids they are with. We need MANY volunteers! You will be there with your kids anyway so please consider volunteering for a shift.

👉 Register for this event here -> dub.sh/mxzagoo
👉 Volunteer for this event here -> dub.sh/D103SignUp

Legacy Bricks as Holiday Gifts

What a wonderful way to leave your mark in the district by gifting your student a legacy brick that will be installed in the Daniel Wright walkway when they begin the last leg of their D103 journey. Please visit www.103learningfund.org to purchase your special brick today from the D103 Learning Fund Foundation.

Community

Brad's Bookworm Initiative

Congressman Brad Schneider is launching the sixth annual "Brad's Bookworms" program to encourage reading and learning for elementary school students (grades K-5) and their families!


Children participating in the program are asked to read and log 10 books with help from parents, grandparents, older siblings, or other family members, and track their progress toward this goal. Young people who meet the 10 books goal will be invited with their families to a recognition ceremony with Congressman Schneider to celebrate their achievement. The deadline to complete logs is Sunday, Feb. 2.

Half Day Information

Half Day School
239 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069