News

December 12, 2025
Dear Blackwell Families,
 
As the calendar year winds down, we are eagerly anticipating our final week together in 2025. It’s always a special time! Next week is packed with some wonderful Blackwell winter traditions that we are excited to share with our Bobcats!
 
To make the week extra festive, please see the details for our Spirit Days below. Let’s make this last week one of great memories before the winter break!
 
Monday: Camp-Out Day (pajama day)
Tuesday: Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday: Snowflake Day (dress in white)
Thursday: Stop, Drop, Dance
Friday: All About Winter Day (wear your hats, gloves, scarfs)
 
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Fry and Julie Shapiro
 

School News

Pizza Tuesdays January – May!
We will be continuing to partner with Papa John’s Pizza to provide cheese pizza for students. Ordering will be available only online through your Parent Portal account. Choose the Tuesdays that you would like for your student(s) to have pizza and pay through May. Online orders for January through May are due Friday, January 2, 2026 by 11pm.
 
Log in to your Parent Portal account and submit your orders before the first deadline of 1/2/26! Call the office if you have any questions at 847-357-5555.
 
Blackwell Variety Show
The Variety Show is coming next week! There will be a school performance during the day for students and an evening performance at night on Thursday, December 18th. Come see the talented Blackwell students perform at 5:30pm in the gym.

Blackwell PTA

We are so thankful for all our PTA members and volunteers. If you are not a member yet, use the link below to sign up! 
 
Upcoming Dine and Share Dates
  • December 16 – Lou Malnati’s on Roselle and Schaumburg  – All Day
 
Not a PTA member yet, it’s not too late – Pay for Membership
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D54 News

District 54 Multicultural Event
Each year, the Department of Language and Culture, along with the Schaumburg Park District, presents a Multicultural Event that showcases the diversity represented by the students of District 54. We are looking for groups and individual students who are interested in performing at this year’s event on Saturday, March 7th 2026!
 
If you are interested in applying, please complete the application! Thank you for your help!