Dear D91 Families,
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year at District 91! Whether you’re new to our district or returning, we’re excited to have you as part of our community.
First Day of School- The first day of school is Wednesday, August 21st. We can’t wait to see all our students back in the classroom, ready for an exciting year ahead.
School Start/End Times- This year, we've adjusted our start and end times:
- Primary Schools (Betsy Ross & Garfield): Drop-off at 7:50 AM, instruction begins at 8:00 AM, and dismissal is at 2:40 PM.
- Intermediate (Field-Stevenson)/ Middle School : Arrival at 8:00 AM, instruction begins at 8:10 AM, and dismissal is at 2:45 PM.
- Preschool: Morning session from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM, afternoon session from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
Next Board of Education Meeting: Thursday August 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office (424 Des Plaines Ave)
Back-to-School Event: Tuesday, August 13th- We’re excited to invite you to our annual Back-to-School event on Tuesday, August 13th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Park District of Forest Park, behind the Roos Building. This is a great opportunity to meet staff, enjoy fun activities, and connect with other families.
Registered families will receive an event token by mail. Please bring this token to claim food and treat tickets at the event. Remember, children must be accompanied by an adult, and only families who have completed registration can participate. If you haven’t finished registering yet, please visit fpsd91.org to get started. We are also looking for volunteers—if you’re interested, please fill out this volunteer form.
Free Lunch and Breakfast- All students will receive free lunch and breakfast. Breakfast will be available starting at 7:30 AM each day. Please submit weekly order forms through our website to participate.
Sports Physical Reminder- For families with students interested in participating in sports, please remember that a full sports physical must be completed before your child can participate in any tryouts or practices.
We’re looking forward to a successful and engaging school year. See you at the Back-to-School event!
