Skip To Main Content

Breadcrumb, don't delete

South School News

Subscribe to Post Alerts
Illustration of panda in upper left; incoming kindergarten 2026-27
Dates and Information

Looking to register your Kindergartener for 2026-27? 

Registration is online and begins in January. Click HERE for residency requirements. 

Parents will need to upload the required documents to our online portal, including:

  • Your child’s original birth certificate (children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026.
  • Proof of residency documents:
  • Your most recent property tax bill and proof of payment OR lease and proof of last month’s lease payment; and
  • Three documents with your name and address

Begin Registration on PowerSchool

Kindergarten Interviews & Parent Education Presentations

In May, we conduct Kindergarten Interviews and Parent Education Presentations. These interviews help us understand each child’s readiness for kindergarten. Our teachers engage children in activities, while parents attend a presentation on readiness skills and transition tips.

Review information from Dr. Zonghetti regarding Kindergarten Interviews. 

D35 On the Go Kindergarten Podcast Mini-Series

Episode 1: Kindergarten Hopes and Hang Ups

Episode 2: Boundaries - How to Set Them Effectively

 

 

 

image of a backpack with school supplies and Glencoe PTO and 1st Day Logos
PTO School Supply Sale

Save time and check off the full 2026–27 school supply list by ordering through the PTO. A portion of each purchase benefits the PTO. South and West supplies will be delivered to school, and Central supplies will be shipped to homes. Deadline: July 1. Order here.

child pointing pencil at a board with multiples of 10/. Pointing to the group of 20s
2026-27 School Year Calendar

View the 2026-27 School Year Calendar

We are pleased to share that the Board of Education approved the 2026-27 school calendar which meets the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines and reflects major events and breaks for the school year. Winter break and spring break are consistent across New Trier Township.

 

VIEW the 2026-27 Calendar 

Away for the Day
Away for the Day

We’d like to share our policy regarding phones and smartwatches (e.g. Gizmos, Apple Watch) at school. We understand this serves as a useful tool to communicate with your child. However, we kindly ask that students turn their personal devices off and store them in their backpack so they are “Away for the Day.” Please know that changes in your child’s dismissal will be communicated with your child directly.  If you need something during school hours, please call or email or call the school office. 

Health Forms
Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS

All children entering Kindergarten must provide the school with documentation of a completed health exam, eye exam, and dental exam.  Additional information about health requirements can be found on our website and the forms are linked below.   

HEALTH FORM

EYE EXAM

DENTAL EXAM

The Importance of Play D35 Podcast
The Importance of Play D35 Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Wang interviews Dr. Zonghetti. They discuss valuable lessons our children learn from play in our schools and provide some ideas parents can try at home as well.