A Note From the Principal

10/24/2026 8:43 pm

Please check out this week's Smore from Principal Cummings -- it's jam-packed with info about our upcoming Veterans Day assembly, Prospect's 75th birthday celebration,, Halloween celebration details, picture retake day, and more!

GLOW-GA in PE This Thursday!

10/24/2026 8:22 pm

 Get ready for a fun glow in the dark yoga party Thursday, 10/29 during PE classes! This is going to be a great time to glow, stretch, and shine. For the best glowing experience, please wear white or neon colored clothes. "GLOW-GA" is an immersive experience where literacy, yoga, and glow in the dark lights and clothing are combined for a Halloween extravaganza. Halloween-themed books and words are being turned into yoga poses. Please wear white or neon colors like green, pink, or yellow shirts, shorts, and especially socks! The dark environment helps many beginners feel less self-conscious about their poses and yoga ability! Special thanks to our PTO for supplying us with these fun black lights and our three PE teachers for the opportunity to really make our students GLOW!

Tech Ambassadors

10/24/2026 8:20 pm

We are excited to begin the fourth year of the Tech Ambassadors leadership program at Prospect School! Students who complete the application process and are selected as Tech Ambassadors will have opportunities to develop their leadership skills while serving our school and district communities.

Who: Students in grades 2–5

When: Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. (two or four mornings per month; the schedule will be determined once membership is established)

Goals and Mission of the Tech Ambassadors

*Develop Leadership Skills: Build leadership abilities while helping the school community.

*Promote Technology Integration: Serve as student leaders who help integrate technology into learning.

*Foster Digital Citizenship: Encourage safe, responsible, and positive use of technology.
Interested in becoming a Tech Ambassador?

Both new and returning students who are interested in participating must indicate their interest by October 28.

Please discuss this leadership opportunity with your child before beginning the application process. If your child would like to apply, please complete the Tech Ambassadors Application Google Form by October 28.

We look forward to another great year of student leadership, collaboration, and technology innovation at Prospect School!

Best,
Ms. Bailey

One Book One School Cheetah and Dog Art Exhibition

10/24/2026 8:10 pm

 It’s the last week to bring in your cheetahs and dogs to display in the Prospect Library. We have already received so many amazing cheetahs and dogs. Thank you to those talented artists!

We are looking for more students to color, draw or build their own cheetahs and/or dogs to give a warm welcome to the author of The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan, Jasmine Warga. You may color the cheetahs and/or dogs that were sent home on Friday, Oct. 2nd or print out your own (school appropriate) cheetahs and/or dogs to color. You may also draw or build a cheetah or dog from scratch using paper, legos, kits, poster board, cardboard boxes or recycled goods and make it as big or as small as you like!

All submissions should include your first and last name and your class (i.e., 5B) and should be delivered to the Prospect Library on or before Friday, October 30th.

Home Run Inn Fundraiser

10/24/2026 8:08 pm

Support Prospect with our new and improved Home Run Inn Halloween fundraiser! Running Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1, you can now enjoy the convenience of delivery ... hot and ready when you want it! The fundraiser includes the full HRI menu available for delivery, carryout, or dine-in at the Darien location. Be sure to place your order during the fundraiser dates to qualify.

One Book One School Author, Jasmine Warga, Is Visiting Prospect on Wednesday, November 4th!

10/24/2026 8:06 pm

Jasmine Warga (bio link: https://jasminewarga.com/), the author of Prospect School’s One Book One School (OBOS), The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan, will be visiting Prospect School on Wednesday, November 4th, and speaking to Prospect students. If you haven’t had an opportunity to read the OBOS book, it is not too late and it is a lovely story! Just a friendly reminder to bring your book to school on Wednesday, November 4th to have the author autograph it if you so choose.

Hinsdale Humane Society Donation Drive

10/24/2026 8:00 pm

Just a friendly reminder to please bring donations for the Hinsdale Humane Society into school next week and leave them in Prospect’s front entrance in the designated collection boxes. The collection drive will end on Friday, October 30th.

We will be tracking which Prospect classrooms bring in the most donations in the K-2 and 3-5 grade brackets. The classrooms with the highest donation counts in K-2 and 3-5 will be revealed on Wednesday, November 4th in the morning announcements. The two winning classrooms will earn front row seats and an opportunity to read a welcome message at the Jasmine Warga author assemblies on Wednesday, November 4th.

Please help us to support rescue pets like Finnegan from The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan by Jasmine Warga!

Winter Coat Drive

10/24/2026 7:59 pm

Help us spread warmth this winter! Prospect Elementary is hosting a winter coat drive from October 19–30 to benefit Cradles to Crayons. We are collecting new and gently used children’s coats. Donations can be dropped off in the school lobby. Together, we can help keep children in need warm and cozy this winter. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Halloween Candy Collection

10/24/2026 7:08 pm

Have leftover Halloween Candy? Donate it to Chicago Survivors! EcoPanthers will be collecting Halloween candy in the Prospect foyer November 4th through November 13th.

After School Activities

10/24/2026 6:00 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!

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