
February 17, 2026
The Illinois 5 Essentials survey asks parents to share their feedback with schools in the following 5 categories: effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, sup...

February 9, 2026
Registration for all new and returning students in pre-k through 8th grade is open! Visit the District 56 Registration page to learn about the registration process and register y...
March 17, 2026
The staff student volleyball game is on Friday! Wear red on Friday to support the players! Women's History Month began on March 1 and we will celebrate it at our school Maker Fai...

March 16, 2026
Where: River Trail School When: Thursday, March 19, 4-7pm Make and take hands-on activities for free or low cost Show and tell of creative student projects Build and pla...
March 16, 2026
Happy social worker week to Mrs. Lubchenko, Ms. Dunbar, and Mr. Chatman! Than you for all you do! This week is the last week you can get the yearbook for $35.00. After spring bre...
March 13, 2026
Viking Drama is proud to present our spring play, Influencers! Come check it out this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm! Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, an...
March 12, 2026
Congratulations to the girls 7th grade volleyball team! They are conference champs for the first time in 34 years! Go Vikings! Viking Drama is proud to present our spring play, I...
March 11, 2026
Hooray! The 7th grade girls volleyball team won last night in the semi-finals against Woodland White. They advance today to play for 1st place! Go Vikings! Viking Drama is proud ...
March 10, 2026
It's March! Which means it's time for the library's March Madness Reads book bracket! Vote for the best book of the year by scanning one of the QR codes for the brackets and check...
March 9, 2026
Wear rainbow colors tomorrow to support awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder. The District 56 Wrestling Team did an outstanding job at sectionals on Saturday. They finished 11t...
March 6, 2026
District 56 will celebrate Respect Week from March 9-13, in partnership with Special Olympics Illinois. Respect Week is an opportunity to learn, share support, and celebrate the i...
March 5, 2026
Today's lunch options are a baked chicken breast sandwich, a sunbutter and jelly sandwich, an Italian pasta salad, or a BLT ranch wrap. Las opciones de almuerzo de hoy son un...
March 4, 2026
Start your day with some exercise! Join the PE teachers for intramurals tomorrow morning at 6:45am in the gym. Today's lunch options are spaghetti and meatballs with garlic toas...
March 3, 2026
Applause to the 7th grade girls volleyball team. They won against Palombi last night 2 sets to 1. They are now tied for 1st place! Wish them luck in their tournament coming up on ...
March 2, 2026
Congratulations to the District 56 wrestling Team on their performance at Regionals! The team finished 2nd out of 8 teams! 17 out of 24 wrestlers that competed finished in the top...
February 27, 2026
Congratulations to the 7th grade girls volleyball team for their win against Grayslake last night! Next game is on Monday evening! Come see us! Today's lunch options are French b...
February 26, 2026
The 7th grade girls volleyball team won last nigh over Round Lake, three sets to zero! Go Vikings! A big congratulations to the girls 8th grade volleyball team for a big win agai...
February 25, 2026
Come join us for pizza and a chat about our Rebecca Caudill awards party after school today from 2:30-3:30pm! Start your day with some exercise! Join the PE teachers for intramur...
February 24, 2026
Congratulations to the 7th grade girls volleyball team! They swept all three sets against the previously undefeated Palombi! Today's lunch options are an orange chicken popcorn b...
February 23, 2026
The District 56 Wrestling Team had a great day on Saturday! They finished 3rd out of 9 teams! 14 out of 27 wrestlers finished in the top 6. 1st place finishers were Kayden H. and ...
