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https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
The 5Essential survey closes on March 28, 2025. Thank you for your support!
Dear District 128 Families,
We have been monitoring the weather situation in collaboration with surrounding area superintendents. Due to the bitter cold weather forecast and the concern for student safety, coupled with the surrounding district closures and the staffing and busing challenges we would face, all District 128 students will have an e-Learning day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All district schools and offices will be closed. Buildings will communicate out e-Learning information tomorrow morning by 8:30 a.m.
We anticipate reopening for a typical day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. We never make these decisions lightly and hope by getting this message out early that all families can plan accordingly.
Respectfully,
Merryl Brownlow
Superintendent
District 128's Superintendent, Dr. Merryl Brownlow, will hold a Snacks with the Superintendent session to share school district information on what is most important to all of us: our children's education and well-being. These meetings will provide insight into the great things going on in our District 128 schools and allow stakeholders to ask questions and learn more. Our Snacks with the Superintendent is next week Wednesday. We hope you can join us!
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 1:15 - 2:15 PM
Location: Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Center in the Orchard Room (6601 W. 127th Street Palos Heights, IL)
District 128 Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up Information (PreK - 5th Grade)
District 128 Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on
Monday, November 20 (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and
Tuesday, November 21 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Please click the link below to access our Parent Teacher Conference website to schedule your conference today.
https://sites.google.com/d128.k12.il.us/d128ptconferences
Good morning, We received notice that Bus 7 has broken down. It is pulled over at a safe location, and all children are safe. A new bus is currently on it's way. The children will be safely transferred to the new bus, and they will continue on their route to school. The bus company apologizes for the inconvenience.
First Day Photos: We would love to collect "First Day of School" photos of our students to celebrate the first day of school. If you are willing, please email photos@palos128.org a first-day photo of your student(s). Please note that any photo shared will be included in a slideshow that will be shared on social media, our district website, and email.
Third Party Food Deliveries: The Board of Education supported the implementation of a new procedure for the 2023-2024 school year prohibiting student lunch deliveries by third-party vendors and outside providers in the interest of the safety of our schools. Parents can still drop off lunches from outside vendors; however, we will no longer permit outside vendor lunches to be delivered directly to students.
Heat Warnings: Just a reminder that all schools in District 128 have air conditioning, but the school buses do not. Please have your student(s) bring water with them or consider driving your student(s) to school if you have concerns with the heat.
Ice Cream Social Reschedule: Due to excessive heat warnings, the ice cream social is rescheduled to August 31 from 5 - 6 PM at Chippewa's new playground.
The Independence Spring Musical "Matilda, Jr." will be performed in the IJHS gym on Friday and Saturday at 7 pm! Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
Due to the predicted snow and hazardous conditions, all schools in District 128 will have an early dismissal at 12:30 PM tomorrow, Friday, March 3. Afternoon Preschool classes and all after-school activities will be canceled for tomorrow, Friday, March 3.
Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and we have been monitoring the weather closely. Based on the latest forecast, it is in the best interest of everyone to release students and staff early.
PowerPlay staff will be available to supervise those students at dismissal. Additionally, all bus transportation services will be provided for students on their scheduled routes, and students will have lunch before dismissal.
We urge parents and guardians to make necessary arrangements for the early dismissal of their children. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your school's main office.
We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and contact you if any changes occur. Please continue to have plans in place if there is a need to switch to an e-learning day. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Please check your email for an important message regarding the weather forecast.
Kindergarten bus is running 10 to 15 minutes late due to weather.
Happy Holidays from Indian Hill!
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (November 8) in observance of Election Day. We will see all students back in school on Wednesday.
Due to an early dismissal at Shepard High School, our buses may run up to 10 minutes late. We share drivers with the high school, which creates a challenge on an early dismissal day at Shepard. Thank you for your understanding.
The Kindergarten bus has a substitute driver and is running 15-20 minutes late this morning, Tuesday, October 11. IL School Bus apologizes for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, September 28, is a PLC Early Dismissal for all District 128 schools.
Please note the dismissal time for each school:
-Navajo at 1:15 PM
-Independence at 1:20 PM
-Chippewa at 1:25 PM
-Indian Hill Kindergarten at 1:30 PM
-Indian Hill AM Preschool at 10:30 AM and PM Preschool at 1:30 PM
Just a reminder that we have a PLC Early Dismissal for tomorrow (Wednesday, September 14).
Please note the dismissal time for each school:
-Navajo at 1:15 PM
-Independence at 1:20 PM
-Chippewa at 1:25 PM
-Indian Hill Kindergarten at 1:30 PM
-Indian Hill AM Preschool at 10:30 AM and PM Preschool at 1:30 PM
Kindergarten bus broke down on a side street mid route. A new bus will be there within 5-10 min. Ms. Jenny is on the bus with the students and everyone is safe.