Back-to-School Guide for 2024-2025
Everything you need to know to prepare your family for the 2024-2025 school year. This page will be regularly updated in the weeks leading up to the first day of school.
Contact Information
- Phone: 847-298-1976
- Email: iginfo@rtsd26.org
- Principal: Bill Timmins, wtimmins@rtsd26.org
- Asst. Principal: Melissa Naples, mnaples@rtsd26.org
- IG Staff Directory
Important Dates
- Monday, August 12: New Family Orientation (5:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, August 22: Open House (5:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, August 25: 1st Grade Meet-and-Greet (4:00 p.m.)
- Monday, August 26: First day of school (dismissal at 1:40 p.m.)
- Friday, August 30: PTC Ice Cream Bash (6:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, September 10: Picture Day
Registration
- New to the district? Find out how to register your child for 2024-2025.
- Have questions or need help? Contact the Indian Grove office at 847-298-1976 or iginfo@rtsd26.org.
School Hours
Please note that on Thursdays we have a late arrival to allow for professional development.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades |
Start 8:50 a.m. End 3:40 p.m. |
Start 8:50 a.m. End 3:40 p.m. |
Start 8:50 a.m. End 3:40 p.m. |
Start 9:40 a.m. End 3:40 p.m. |
Start 8:50 a.m. End 3:40 p.m. |
*Early dismissal is at 1:40 p.m.
School Meal Information
- Families who meet certain income eligibility guidelines can apply for free or reduced-price meals.
- Breakfast and lunch menus
- Learn how to create a MyMealTime account or to add funds
- Have questions or need help? Contact Kelly Diaz, director of food services, at 224-612-7675 or kdiaz@rtsd26.org.
Bus Information
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Families can still sign up for bus transportation. Please contact the district's transportation coordinator, for more information. You can reach them at (224) 612-7327 or BusinessServices@rtsd26.org.
- Updated Bus Routes