A Note from the Principal

5/17/2026 9:50 am

Read this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn more about MAP scores/placement, our final Panther family activity, the Field Day movie event, and more!

Last Day of School Dismissal Time

5/17/2026 9:48 am

Students will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m. on the last day of school, which is rapidly approaching on Friday, May 29. Mark your calendars!

ABC Countdown: Week of May 18

5/17/2026 9:47 am

Jacob Grant Author/Illustrator Visit: Books available for purchase & signing

5/17/2026 9:45 am

Prospect School is delighted to welcome author/illustrator Jacob Grant for a visit on Monday, May 18th. Mr. Grant will talk with students about his career as an author/illustrator, do a drawing demo, and discuss his new book, Turtle Slept In.

Students can order an autographed and personalized copy of Turtle Slept In or Umami. To order an autographed copy of any of these books, please return this order form with payment (cash or check payable to CCSD181) by Monday, May 18th. If you miss that date, there will be signed books available for purchase through May 22nd.

Last Week to Donate to Teacher/Staff Year End Gift Crowd!

5/17/2026 9:44 am

To show our appreciation to Prospect staff, the PTO is using GiftCrowd to facilitate year-end gifting to Prospect staff. GiftCrowd enables families to make a contribution to any staff member and include a personalized message. (Room Parents will continue to coordinate classroom teacher gifts.)

Click here to access the Prospect staff gifting page.

Notes:
- You may choose to give to whomever and however you wish. But gifting a smaller amount ($2-$5) to staff who work with most students is appropriate as this is one collective, school-wide gift.

- This is a comprehensive list (less the classroom teachers who will have their gifts coordinated by room parents). Our intention is to include everyone that families may have a connection to in order to streamline your gift-giving process.

- Please note that while teachers/staff will see which families contribute to the collective gift, the amount you contribute will be private.

- Unlike the holiday GiftCrowd, custodians are included on this list. Mr. Angel is retiring at the end of the year after MANY years as a Prospect custodian.

As always, these group gifts are completely optional and the monetary contribution is up to each family. Should you wish to contribute, please do so by Thursday, 5/21. Gifts will be distributed on Friday, 5/22. Thank you so much for your involvement and support!

Spirit Wear Updates

5/17/2026 9:43 am

Spirit Wear Design Contest!

Prospect students are invited to create and submit a design for next year’s official Prospect Spirit Wear collection! The winning design will be featured in the Spirit Wear store for the 2026–2027 school year. Design forms will be sent home with students next week, or you can download one here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szNBHl2o73ipZtS4-mtmnEMOuTRI1IXm/view?usp=sharing

Submit completed designs to the office or your teacher by Friday, May 29, 2026.

Spirit Wear Clearance Event!

We have a limited selection of this year's Spirit Wear available at discounted pricing, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, tumblers, koozies, flannel pants, select adult men’s items, and more. If you'd like to see available styles and sizes, text Mandy at 630-605-9526 and she’ll send you current inventory options.

School Supplies 2026-2027

5/17/2026 9:42 am

https://www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/prospect

Field Day is May 27th!

5/17/2026 9:40 am

Field Day T-shirts Colors

5/17/2026 9:39 am

Field Day Movie

5/17/2026 9:38 am

Field Day is May 27th! Part of the day we will be watching a movie.