A Note from the Principal

4/12/2026 10:26 am

Check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings for information about Prospect's parent input form for 2026-27 and the next event in the D181 Community Speaker series.

Stuff the Squad on April 14

4/12/2026 10:20 am

1st-Grade Music Program -- April 17

4/12/2026 10:15 am

1st-Grade students will present their musical program, Fabulous Fairy Tales, on Friday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the Prospect Gym. The program includes tellings of the tales "Three Nanny Goats Gruff” (1K) and “Goldie and the Three Bears” (1J). Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Last Chance to Sign Up for the Parent-Daughter Dance!

4/12/2026 10:10 am

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. The last day to sign up is 4/13!

The cost is $30 per person ($60 per couple). 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.

Parent-Daughter Dance: Volunteers Needed!

4/12/2026 10:08 am

We are still in need of volunteers for the Parent-Daughter Dance!

This is a great opportunity to see what it’s all about and participate alongside the girls. It’s a fun and memorable event, and we’d love your help in making it special.

Please take a moment to review the sign-up and volunteer where you can. We especially need help with clean-up at the end of the event.

Thank you so much for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45AAA728AA8-63024372-volunteers

PTO Chair and Committee Positions Opening April 21

4/12/2026 10:07 am

Mark your calendars for April 21st at 9:00 a.m. to sign up for 2026-27 PTO chair and committee member openings. Dues must be paid for 2026-27 in order to register. You may do that by following this link:

https://www.prospectschoolpto.org/Open_Forms

Note: Room Parents, Music, Library and Hot Lunch volunteer roles will be released in the early fall.

Kindergarten and 1st-Grade Parents: Attend the April PTO Meeting!

4/12/2026 10:06 am

We welcome kindergarten and 1st-grade parents to join the PTO Board on April 14th at 2:00 for our general meeting. Come learn more about the PTO and how you can get involved. Please sign up using this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094DA9AF2AA13-62877299-april

We hope to see you there!

Calling All 5th-Graders: Get Your CHMS Pizza Wars Tickets!

4/12/2026 10:00 am

Attention 5th-grade families! Students that will attend CHMS next year are welcome to join us at CHMS for the annual CHMS Pizza Wars event! Tickets are now available!

Wednesday, April 15th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CHMS gym

Vote on your favorite pizza in the western burbs, snack on delicious charcuterie from Gone Grazy, listen to music from our beloved teacher/staff band "After School Special" and CHMS jazz band, and enjoy our student talent show!

When purchasing tickets, don't forget to get your raffle tickets for our amazing prizes!

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and raffle tickets. Please reach out to president@chmspto.org with questions.

*New CHMS families should create a PTO profile to use for the upcoming school year.

Yearbooks on Sale!

4/12/2026 9:59 am

2025-2026 yearbooks are on sale! Included in your order are 2 free, optional custom pages. Custom page deadline has been extended to April 17th!

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015058316061257

Teacher and Staff Appreciation

4/12/2026 9:17 am

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Stock the Lounge efforts this past year. We’ve had an amazing turnout from our wonderful Panther families, and our teachers and staff are truly grateful for your generosity.

Believe it or not, there is just one Stock the Lounge event left this year on May 5th. This final event will be a school wide effort to help us finish the year strong.

Please stay tuned to the newsletter and your email for the sign up link!