A Note from Principal Cummings

3/1/2026 4:00 am

Principal Cummings discusses the Incoming CHMS Students World Language Survey and more in this week's SMORE!

5th Grade POOL PARTY TONIGHT

3/1/2026 3:54 am

See you tonight for the 5th grade Winter Pool Party at Oak Brook Park District Indoor Pool!

6PM TO 8PM
1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Don’t forget your SWIMWEAR, TOWEL, and a water bottle!

— Winter Party Co-Chairs, Kristen Timson, Jen Zappas, & Olivia Rickert

Panther Prom: What You Need to Know

2/28/2026 3:29 pm

Panther Prom is this Saturday! Here is everything you need to know about the big event.

Tickets: Last minute ticket, corsage/boutonniere and raffle sales can be made online until Wednesday, March 4. Limited quantities of corsages and boutonnieres will be available for purchase onsite. Raffle tickets can also be purchased at the event using cash, PayPal/Venmo or the Membership Toolkit app. You do NOT need to be present to win a raffle item.

Food and Beverage: Your ticket includes heavy appetizers and drink tickets. If you would like to purchase additional drink tickets, you may do so using CASH ONLY onsite.

Attire: Feel free to lean into the theme or stick to classic cocktail attire. (In keeping with Hinsdale Golf Club policy, denim is not allowed).

Fun: Get ready to dance to music from the 1990s and 2000s, snap your prom photos at the Step and Repeat, win raffle prizes and enjoy the photo booth!

Official Prom After Party: Head down the road to DJs after the event for the official after-prom party! A portion of the sales for the evening will generously be donated back to the PTO, plus they are keeping the kitchen open late featuring Panther Potato Chips to satisfy your late-night cravings.

2026 Prospect Science Night Booth/Project Sign-up Open!

2/28/2026 3:01 pm

It’s that time of year -- Science Week returns to Prospect!

Science Night will be on March 25th, 2026.

We encourage all 5th grade students to sign up for a booth to demo their project and feature their poster presentation.

For this year, we are also opening up booths to students from other classes. Prior Prospect Science Night Grads are welcome to participate!

We encourage science night participants to sign up as teams, but individuals may also participate.

Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qdG8CKp5WwRRvPJDVeNf5A-Xd_dzX-sGoxgBPBByUa4

Materials will be provided. Please contact Megan Gayeski Pirajno (megan.gayeski.pirajno@gmail.com or 313-920-2564) with any questions!

Scientist Parent Volunteers Needed!

2/28/2026 2:58 pm

Are you a parent scientist? Want to share how you use science in your everyday job?

Then you’re in luck! We are currently looking for parent volunteers to discuss how they use science in their profession. We are looking for volunteers for each classroom at Prospect.

Please sign up here (https://forms.gle/44AeDXe1MWAu2TBLA). Parent volunteers will be speaking to their student’s classroom.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Megan Gayeski Pirajno at megan.gayeski.pirajno@gmail.com or 313-920-2564.

Parent-Daughter Dance Tickets Are on Sale!

2/28/2026 2:52 pm

Calling all Prospect girls! Dress up in your best enchanted outfit and join us for an evening of dancing and fun on 4/18 in the Prospect Gym. 

Please take advantage of the early-bird pricing, $25 per person ($50 for a couple), and sign up by March 8th. After March 8th, the cost will be $30 per person. You can sign up by sending a Zelle payment to Kristen Timson at 630-947-5258 or kristen.m.timson@gmail.com. Please include your children's names in the payment memo.

Volunteer Opportunity After School for students

2/28/2026 2:42 pm

Please sign-up (link here) so we know your student is staying after school. Parents are welcome to join also!

Stock the Lounge

2/28/2026 2:40 pm

1st Grade Families! Let’s show our appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff!

If you’re able to contribute, please sign up to donate. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated!

We will collect the items on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 between 8:15-8:40a.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448ABA629A6FB6-62437830-1stgrade#/

School Supplies 2026-2027

2/28/2026 2:39 pm

It's that time! Now that you have registered, have your supplies ordered.

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

3rd Grade Music Program: It's a Musical World

2/28/2026 2:36 pm

Prospect 3rd Graders will present their music program "It's a Musical World" on Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Prospect gym. All family and friends are invited to attend. Third grade students are invited to dress up for this special event (shirt/ pants, shirt/ skirt, dress, etc are all great options). If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kozakis at ekozakis@d181.org. We look forward to seeing you there!