A Note From the Principal

9/18/2026 4:28 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn more about Panther Families, MAP scores, the "Do What's Right 200 Club" and more!

September PE MVP

9/18/2026 4:20 pm

Congratulations to 3rd grader, Cora Garbis, on being selected the PE MVP for September!!! At the end of each PE class a student, IA or teacher can nominate a fellow classmate that showed respect, teamwork, kindness, and followed all the rules! All nominees are placed in a raffle bin with a winner being drawn each month! Winners choose a prize from the prize bin!

Congratulations on the Panther Fest Raffle Winners!

9/18/2026 4:12 pm

We are excited to announce the recipients of the grade-level raffle prizes!

Kindergarten:
Abitz: Claire Solchenberger, Cecelia Stoch, Rohan Patel, Brody Pierson and Amalia Ferworn
Wheeler: Genevieve Schehl, Noah Van Horn, Logan Matusiewicz, Alice Blair and Jordan Shah
Bergin: Madeline McGuire, James Martin, Landon Foye, Colin Casey and Brooks Bassett

1st Grade:
Johnson: Chole Moskowitz, Ayla He, Sloane Kelley and Ian Melgarejo
Kapotas: Claire Kester, Sophia Novak, Dilan Oroz and Jude Laxamana
Litman: Cameron Storie, Max Moore, Leo DeCourcy and Logan Houser

2nd Grade:
Mundt: Jack Martin, Reagan Shah, Antonella Sanchez, Henry Bower, Charlotte Fuller and Leela Sunkara
Nolin: Ava Poetter, Thomas Solchenberger, Emily Herrmann, Ryder McKiness, Tyler Fuller and Anaya Patel

3rd Grade:
Schramovich: Avi Katwala, Maryam Schaefer, Londyn Matusiewicz, Ruth Freel and Sloane Gniadecki
Palumbo: Abigail Bassett, Vivienne Fuller, Jade McKiness and Karia Thukral
Segovia: Jack Weicher, Madelyn Weibel, Iiana Miocinovic, Kaylee Malloch and Alexa Sanchez

4th Grade:
Rediger: Ben Moore, Tommy Driscoll, Jack Herrmann and Lana Schaefer
Matt: Colin Moskowitz, Anaya Rajmane, Finnian Moran and Philip Sanchez

5th Grade:
Tweedie: Vasiliki Lattas, Niam Katwala, Charlotte Poetter and Akash Rajmane
Legner: Vivian Kaczmarski, Brady Uthe, Reese Freel and Jack Bassett
Bauer: Brandt Bartelli, Grayson Corty, Emily Cooper and Simona Miocinovic

Congratulations to all of these winners!!

We also want to once again thank the Panther Fest sponsors:
• The Village Tutors - https://www.thevillagetutors.org
• Buchanan Law Group – https://rbbfirm.com/
• Rooted Chiropractic – https://rootedchiroch.com
• Clarendon Hills Bank (Wintrust) – https://www.wintrust.com
• Hamel Dental – https://www.hameldental.com
• HMS Mahjong Studio – https://www.hinsdalemahjongsociety.com/
• Just Lift Fitness – https://jlfitnesstraining.com/
• Little Blueprints Art Studio – https://www.littleblueprints.com

Save the Date: October 7

9/18/2026 4:10 pm

National Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 7! Join Prospect families for a fun morning as we walk, bike, and roll to school together.

We’ll celebrate with a morning bike parade, a coffee truck, and more—all while promoting healthy habits and showing our school spirit.

WANTED: Bike accessories and book donations for a raffle. Contact event co-chairs Alex Blair (apblair@gmail.com) or Natasha Nudel (N.Wasinski@gmail.com) for more info.

Show Your Prospect Pride!

9/17/2026 2:02 pm

After School Activities

9/17/2026 2:01 pm

Looking for fun and engaging activities after school? Check out our After-School Activities page for a variety of programs and opportunities available to Prospect students. From sports and enrichment to arts and other activities, there’s something for everyone! 

New this week is BAM on Mondays starting in October. 

Explore all available after-school activities in one convenient link: https://www.prospectschoolpto.org/after-school

One Book, One School Is Here!

9/17/2026 2:00 pm

It’s time for One Book, One School! We will be reading The Unlikely Tale of Chase & Finnegan. (Click here for a short book trailer). The books will be coming home with your youngest Prospect child on Friday, September 25.

What is One Book, One School? It is a program designed to create a shared reading experience within a school community, while encouraging the habit of family reading. Every Prospect family receives the same book to read together at home. Our schedule (coming with your book) suggests you read about 45 pages a week, which can build the habit of reading together. However, do what works for your family! We hope that your family will simply enjoy reading together.

Children of all ages can benefit from hearing a story read aloud. Research shows that hearing a story read aloud sharpens the imagination, promotes comprehension and vocabulary, and helps children love reading. Additionally, when families read together, it strengthens their emotional bonds and helps provide positive parent-child connections essential to a child’s psychological health and academic growth.*
* Taken from http://readtothem.org.
Questions? Ask Mrs. Swanson (rswanson@d181.org)

CALLING ALL 5th GRADERS! The Countdown is on for the 5th Grade Fall Party!!

9/17/2026 1:57 pm

5th grade families,
Mark your calendars! The 5th Grade Fall Party is coming up in 2 weeks on Sunday, October 4 from 3-5pm at WickedBall in Lombard! We're planning an afternoon packed with fun for everyone. Whether you want to hit the dance floor, jump into the games, or just spend time with classmates, there will be lots to do.

Please keep an eye on your email for additional party details.

Share Your Back to School & Panther Fest Photos!

9/17/2026 1:56 pm

Did you snap some great pictures on the First Day of School or while celebrating at Panther Fest? Help us capture these early memories for the Prospect Elementary yearbook!

💌 Email them directly to:
notification.photos.566341534@treeringphotos.com
[Please send from the email associated with your TreeRing account and attach photos directly.]

OR

📤 Upload your photos here:
https://web.treering.com/school/143910/2026/school-content/school-photos/566341534

🏷️ To help us organize photos, please tag your child(ren) in TreeRing when uploading, if possible.

Questions or concerns? Contact: sailuplusamar@gmail.com

Save the Date for Prospect's Fall Book Fair!

9/16/2026 8:54 am

SAVE THE DATE!
Prospect Library's Fall Book Fair
Wednesday, October 21st 8:25am - 4:30pm
Thursday, October 22nd 8:25am - 3:30pm

• A portion of all book sales goes directly to the Prospect School Library.
• Help build your child’s classroom library by purchasing a book from their teacher’s wish list basket.
• Shop with your child during school hours (specific time slots for kindergarten through fifth grade classes will be announced soon).