School District U-46 Welcomes Students on Aug. 13 for the 2024-25 School Year
School District U-46 Welcomes Students on Aug. 13 for the 2024-25 School Year
We can hardly wait to welcome our students back for another year of learning and growth.
To watch a welcome video from Dr. Johnson, click here or visit the District’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/SchoolDistrictU46.
During the 2024-25 school year, U-46 will embark on the creation, adoption, and implementation of a new strategic plan. The plan will chart U-46’s course for the next 10 to 15 years, and a short-term plan for the next five years will be developed as well. There will be opportunities in the months ahead for students, parents, staff, community members, and other stakeholders to be a part of the strategic plan process.
Following a successful bond proposal in the spring of 2023, District officials continue to work on plans and projects to replace or renovate some of U-46’s older school buildings to provide equitable access to learning environments that support academic success for all.
The facility's work includes the transformation of the former Hawk Hollow Elementary in Bartlett into a new middle school to serve the southeast portion of the District, as well as the construction of a new middle school next to Hilltop Elementary in Elgin to serve the northeast portion of the District. Additions are also planned at Kimball and Kenyon Woods middle schools. The work is all part of the plan to transition U-46 to a true middle school model, where 6th graders, who currently are in elementary schools, attend middle school with 7th and 8th graders.
Local residents are encouraged to stay informed about the school district’s facilities work by visiting the website
The 2024-25 school year will also see U-46 place a renewed emphasis on the importance of consistent, timely attendance for students and the role it plays in academic growth, success, and achievement. The “Every Minute Matters” campaign will provide resources for parents, guardians, teachers, school staff, and community members to help students overcome barriers that might affect their ability to attend school regularly. Those interested in learning more should visit u-46.org/attendance.
As it has for several years, the U-46 Board of Education voted to waive instructional fees for U-46 students for the 2024-25 school year. In addition, the District is providing school supplies to elementary students, and school meals will be provided at no cost to students at all U-46 schools.