Prospect Spring Benefit Sponsorship

12/9/2023 9:21 pm

We are beginning the process of recruiting sponsors for our Prospect Elementary Benefit to be held Saturday, March 9th 2024 at the Butterfield Country Club.

This exciting event is Prospect School’s PREMIER fundraiser and we are hoping to have a record number of Prospect families/friends amongst our list of prominent sponsors!

There are amazing sponsorship benefits including an option to donate goods or services for auctioning this year. As we start our fundraising efforts please reach out to Trisha Lewin (TNR982@gmail.com) directly if you are interested in sponsoring! 

Pasta Hot Lunch Signup

12/9/2023 9:16 pm

The Hot Lunch Committee has worked with Home Run Inn to change up the pasta hot lunch option. Pasta will now served as buttered noodles with parmesan cheese and sauce on the side, so the kids can build their pasta how they like it. For that reason, we wanted to reopen the signup. The signup will be open from 12/3-12/12.

There are 6 pasta lunches left for the year, and the cost of 6 lunches is $40.50. Please find the signup and ingredients list on the PTO website.

Help us recruit candidates for next year's PTO!

12/9/2023 5:51 pm

Join VP's Lauren Gray and Nicole Turano on the Nominating Cmmittee to find our future leaders at Prospect!

The role of the committee is to assist in identifying nominees who would be a good fit for the positions of VP, Secretary, and Finance Officer on the executive board next school year.

This is a one time commitment in mid or late February.  We would like at least one representative from each grade. Please sign up using the SignUpGenius. Thank you for volunteering! 

Spirit Wear Winter Sale!

12/9/2023 5:46 pm

Our Winter Web Sale is STILL OPEN until December 18th!

Check out our new items, including fleece headbands, blankets and some new adult styles at this link!
*The online orders will not arrive until January 2024.


For some more trendy options, check out Boujee Beez! These orders will ship orders directly to you, and the store will stay open through the holidays. All proceeds - from both shops - will benefit the Prospect PTO.

Custodian Holiday Appreciation Fund

12/9/2023 5:40 pm

Each year, the Prospect PTO coordinates collecting donations to the Custodian Holiday Appreciation Fund to acknowledge and show our appreciation for our custodial staff's hard work.

Before the holiday break, 100% of the funds raised are gifted to each of our custodians from the Prospect Panther families. This year, we have four custodians:

Mr. Angel
Ms. Fulgencio
Ms. Ikovic
Ms. Lukic

Any amount would be greatly appreciated for our school custodians who are working so diligently to keep our school clean and safe! Donations can be made here in Membership Toolkit. The deadline for all contributions is Monday, December 18th.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Sister School Volunteers Needed

12/9/2023 5:36 pm

The Ollie Store at Penn could use a few more volunteers for THIS Wednesday, December 13th. We will meet in the Prospect parking lot and head down at 8:30, returning by 1/1:30. We know it’s tough to find the time, but we promise you will love meeting all the Penn students as they shop the rewards store! Sign up HERE!

4th/5th Grade Student Leadership Club

12/9/2023 5:29 pm

Our very own Bob Walsh, from Clarendon Hills, will lead our next Student Leadership meeting on Wednesday, 12/13, after school from 3:05-4pm.

Mr. Walsh is from Clarendon Hills, raised his family of 4 children (all Prospect alum!), and is very active in the community. Not only has he served on several Boards (Young Life Hinsdale, Meier Clinics, Clarendon Hills Police), he helped start Hoops for Life, a basketball tournament that raises money for the Community House and Cancer. Mr. Walsh is a very successful entrepreneur and has helped young people build leadership throughout their lives.

If your 4th or 5th grade student is planning to attend or would like to attend future meetings, please register using this SignUpGenius link.

Thank you!
Student Leadership

BAMtheatre After School Theatre Enrichment

12/9/2023 5:17 pm

💚CALLING ALL VKs AND DISNEY VILLAIN FANS 💜

We're thrilled to share that BAMtheatre will be back at Prospect School this spring, bringing an extra dose of After School Theatre Enrichment excitement!😈

This term, join us for a villainous good time where students will channel their wicked charms in “Rotten to the Core: Songs of a Disney Villain” featuring songs from the Descendants and other iconic villains.

Mark your calendars - this class will be held on Thursdays after school beginning February 1st.

BAM's comprehensive structure features a blend of captivating activities, games, and rehearsals, all culminating in a showcase on the final day for friends and family to enjoy. Secure your spot pronto—availability is limited, and this class is known to fill up fast!💚💜 🎶

Prospect Prides

12/9/2023 5:13 pm

A big thank you to our volunteers for helping with the pizza hot lunch: Emily Barron, Melissa Fanaro, Meghan Miller, Lauren Gray, Katie Lang, and Angie Ehmke.

A huge thank you to all of the parent and staff volunteers that made last week's choir performances a success: Beth Hoekman, Bruna Burgener, Nadine Bolger, Eric Crites, Kerissa Ellenberger, Melissa Fanaro, Dorothy Foster, Kat Pantke, Beth Nordby, Theresa Passino, Noura Schaefer, Steve Terborg, Beth Abitz, Beth Nolin, and Kelly Turrentine.

A Note from the Principal

11/30/2023 10:54 pm

To find out more about Prospect's Inclement Weather Plan, upcoming NWEA MAP testing and more, please read this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings.