Charleston Wrap Fundraiser 2026

9/11/2026 9:09 pm

We are pleased to announce the official kick off of our 2026 Charleston Wrap Fundraiser benefiting the Prospect PTO! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need support from our amazing families. Enjoy shopping gift wrap, kitchen goods, holiday gifts, candles, totes, gourmet chocolates, and more. We encourage you to spread the word to your friends and family, near and far!

9/18 Kick-off Date: The Charleston Wrap catalogs with registration instructions will be coming home with your students on Friday, September 18th.

10/16 Order Deadline: In order to have products delivered in time for the holidays, orders need to be submitted by Friday, October 16th.

Prospect’s School ID: 12653

All orders will be done online and delivered directly to your homes. Once you receive your catalog you can register your student online. Please use this link with instructions on how to register your student. After you register, you’ll be able to share your students’ link with your friends and family. Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal and even surpasses it! Please let our gift wrap team know if you have any questions at giftwrap@prospectschoolpto.org. Thank you for your support!

Jaime Weibel and Angela Goss

Language Labs

9/11/2026 9:08 pm

Kids Art Club

9/11/2026 8:47 pm

https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/2004025
Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05pm, 9/15-12/15 - $312 for 12 weeks

Our Builder's Club class at Prospect is full, but we have space left in Draw and Paint for Life!

DAPFL is the cornerstone program of Maureen Claffy Art Academy. A STEAM program, it teaches the essential skill of drawing through instruction in geometric shape. The class develops the creative process through the use of quality materials and explanation of methods, while allowing for freedom of interpretation in the final art. DAPFL creates individuals who will make art throughout their lifetimes because they know how to draw and they are confident, curious and courageous in the expression of ideas and the use of materials.

Draw and Paint for Life is a unique curriculum developed by Maureen Claffy and it teaches the artistic process while respecting the autonomy of the child artist. Every class is new every day of the school year and every class results in a finished work of art. Remove the instructional piece from the top and the art is ready to display and to gift.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

9/11/2026 8:20 pm

Our first Stock the Lounge kickoff was a huge success! 🎉

A big THANK YOU to all of our Teacher & Staff Appreciation Committee members for starting us off strong and filling the lounge with so many yummy treats!

Next up: 5th Grade Families! 🙌
Date: Tuesday, October 6 from 8:15-8:40 in Prospect School carline

Keep an eye on your email and the school newsletter for the SignUpGenius link and details on how you can help stock the lounge!

Thank you for helping us show our amazing Prospect teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! 🐾❤️

A Note from the Principal

9/4/2026 2:30 pm

Please check out this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn more about upcoming Town Halls with the new Superintendent, Dr. Jim Wipke and to access the slides from Curriculum Night. 

Panther Fest 2026

9/4/2026 2:00 pm

Join us for an exciting afternoon of games, food, and family fun supporting Prospect Elementary!

Panther Fest
Where: Prospect Elementary School
When: Friday, September 11, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Family Tickets: $25 (Includes 25 game tickets; ticket reloads are available at the booth)

Click here to register!

"Buy It Now" items and raffle prizes are also available on this page. Each grade level has specific experiences, so make sure to check it out!

Highlights: Carnival Games, Dunk Tank, Jail & Bail, Cakewalk, Bingo, Prizes, and Kona Ice!
Included Food: Popcorn, animal crackers, and treats won at the Cakewalk, plus a hydration station with water and Gatorade. Kona Ice will be available for purchase!

Dunk Tank Volunteers Needed: We need dads to step up!
Contact Kathleen Buchanan at kathleenbuchanan17@gmail.com or 708-601-7730 to volunteer.

A massive THANK YOU to the incredible local businesses that have stepped up to sponsor Panther Fest!

The Village Tutors
Buchanan Law Group
HMS Mahjong Studio
JL Fitness
Little Blueprint Art/Ms. Molly
Clarendon Hills Bank- Wintrust
Rooted Chiropractic

Spirit Week

9/4/2026 11:55 am

Prospect Yearbooks Are On Sale Now! ✨

9/4/2026 11:54 am

Yearbooks are on sale now! 📸✨

Order early, save 10% through October 31, and check one more thing off your list before you forget about it completely. 😄

Don’t forget our upcoming photo dates: All School Photo – September 11 (wear Red!) and Picture Day – September 23.

Click HERE to order!

Be sure to select the 2026–2027 school year when ordering!

Questions? Email Sai Sunkara at sailuplusamar@gmail.com

Spirit Wear Store Closes Next Week!

9/4/2026 11:52 am

Last chance to order 2026 Spirit Wear! Everything is made to order, so once the store closes there will be no extra inventory. 100% of profits go back to Prospect PTO.

Shop HERE before September 13.

Not sure on sizing? Come to Panther Fest on September 11.

Try on select samples of the new items in person, plus shop discounted spirit wear from last year. This is your last chance to try before ordering closes!

Chess Club

9/4/2026 8:45 am

Register Here!