Dear Blackwell Families,
It has been another fantastic week at Blackwell! Our Bobcats had a blast enjoying our first Treat Day of the school year. Sending a huge shout-out and thank you to all of our incredible PTA volunteers who gave their time to make it such a sweet success for our students. We also had so much to celebrate as we wrapped up the week with our first SMENCIL Friday of the school year, honoring our students' hard work, positive choices, and achievements.
Just a reminder that we have a half-day of school on Wednesday, September 16th.
Wishing all of our families a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Fry and Lily Moradi
School News
Dismissal
Thank you for helping us ensure that all students get home safely each day! If there are any changes to your child’s regular dismissal plan, please be sure to notify the office by 2pm each day. This includes changes to bus transportation, KASPER, walking, parent pick-up, or any other dismissal arrangements. Keeping the office informed helps us make sure every student is where they need to be at the end of the day. We appreciate your partnership in keeping dismissal safe and smooth for everyone!
PTA News
Did you know our memberships are not perennial? That means if you bought a membership last year, we need you to renew it this year! Your support helps to create a fun and exciting environment for Blackwell students! We have the power to become something great with your help! Click here to join.
OUR GOAL IS 100 MEMBERS AND WE HAVE 52!!! LET’S DO THIS BOBCATS!!
Huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our first PTA meeting this week! Smiles and laughs were shared as we discussed fun opportunities for this school year. Be on the lookout for our shenanigans!! Come be a part of the fun at our next meeting October 7th at 5:30pm.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!! Here’s your chance!
Join us for Hot Lunch September 17th same time, just meet in the office!
Our first DINE N SHARE is coming up September 16th at Sprinkles! Time:TBD
WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!!! Join us on Facebook or our NEW INSTAGRAM
Any questions please reach out to President.blackwellpta@gmail.com
SD54 News
Run to Read - Sept. 20
Join the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 22nd annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. All proceeds will support financially struggling District 54 families. Register online through Sept. 18 at noon, or in person the morning of the race. We hope to see you there.
Free Vaccine Clinic – Sept. 16
School District 54 is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer a free vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg (enter through door C1). Licensed health care professionals will provide all required and recommended vaccines. No insurance or ID is required, but parents/guardians must be present and consent for all children under 18 years old. Registration is encouraged, and families can register by clicking on this link. However, walk-ins are also welcome.
Multicultural Parent Advisory Council
District 54's Multicultural Parent Advisory Council will present a session for parents on The Key to Success for English Learners in District 54 from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Join us at the District 54 Professional Learning Center (522 E. Schaumburg Rd. - Door C1). We will review how English Learners are identified in District 54 and discuss the information that ACCESS scores provide regarding your student's learning. We will also share tips for creating a partnership with your students’ teachers, review Evidence-Based Funding in District 54, and explain how support is provided for multilingual learners. Interpreters will be available.
To sign up, please complete the registration form by Monday, Sept. 14. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.
Adult ESL Classes
District 54 is offering classes to learn how to speak English. These classes are for parents who have children attending a District 54 school who are interested in learning Basic English conversation skills as well as beginning reading and writing skills in English.
Adult ESL will take place at Campanelli Elementary School, Muir Elementary School, and Nerge Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays from October 1 through November 12. Childcare will not be provided. Please sign up by completing this form by Wednesday, September 23. Seats are limited.