South School News
August 2024
South News
Hello South Families,
I hope that you are enjoying the warm and sunny summer days!
I am looking forward to welcoming students to South for the 2024-2025 school year and wanted to share some important information to help you prepare for the first days of school.
Campus Parent Portal and Class Assignments
Starting August 12th, you will be able to see your child(ren)’s class assignment(s) for the 2024-2025 school year in the Campus Parent Portal. If you are new to District 62, you will need to sign up for the Campus Parent Portal. Information about the Campus Parent Portal including how to sign up can be accessed here. If you have difficulty signing up for the Campus Parent Portal or seeing your child(ren)’s teacher(s), please contact our front office at 847-824-1566 starting Tuesday, August 13th for assistance.
Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off: All South students and families are invited to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies on Monday, August 19th from 2:00-3:00 PM.
Supply Lists
Here are our 2024-2025 School Supply Lists for your reference. Supplies can be brought to South during our meet the teacher/supply drop off event or with students on the first day of school.
Bus
Families must register for paid bussing through the registration process in the Campus Parent Portal.
Right at School
If you are in need of before or after school care, please visit the Right at School Website for South to gather more information and to register for the upcoming school year. Contact Susan Ommen at susan.ommen@rightatschool.com with questions.
Save the Date for South’s Open House
This year, South’s Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 29th from 5-6 PM. Just like last year, we invite all students and their parents to this event. Students will receive a passport when they arrive and use this passport to help their families learn about the classroom and school day.
Please click here for more information including arrival and dismissal procedures to help families continue to prepare for the first days of school.
I hope that you find this information helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact the office at 847-824-1566 with any questions you may have.
I look forward to greeting our first through fifth grade students back to school on Tuesday, August 20th and our kindergarten students to South on Wednesday, August 21st.
Have a great rest of your summer and see you soon!
Ms. Jares
2024-2025 Student Parent Handbook
Thank a Staff Member
D62 School Calendar
Please click here to view the 24-25 school calendar for 10 month schools.
A Note from the South School PTO
South Elementary School
Email: south@d62.org
Website: http://south.d62.org/
Location: 1535 Everett Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, USA
Phone: 847-824-1566
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/South-Elementary-School-Des-Plaines-IL-241984412674318/