Important Dates
Monday, August 3
Normal Office Hours Resume 🕢 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 6
Kindergarten Supply Drop-Off & Curriculum Night 🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10
Grades 1–5 Supply Drop-Off 🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12
🎉 First Day of School! We can't wait to welcome our students back!
Friday, August 21
🏈 First Kaneland High School Home Football Game
Come out and cheer on the Knights!
Monday, September 7
No School – Labor Day
Normal Office Hours Resume 🕢 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Supply Drop-Off & Curriculum Night 🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Grades 1–5 Supply Drop-Off 🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
🎉 First Day of School! We can't wait to welcome our students back!
🏈 First Kaneland High School Home Football Game
Come out and cheer on the Knights!
No School – Labor Day
Important Back-to-School Information
We are so excited to welcome our John Stewart Students back for another amazing school year! Below you will find important information to help your family prepare for the first day of school. Please take a few minutes to review arrival/dismissal procedures, important dates, and other reminders.
Helpful Links
Stewart Community Google Calendar (You can link this to your own Google Calendar)
Curriculum Night & Supply Drop-Off
Kindergarten Families
Thursday, August 6 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Kindergarten families are invited to join us for an evening to meet teachers, learn more about kindergarten, and get comfortable before the first day of school.
Families will:
Bring student supplies
Hear a presentation from the Principal and Kindergarten Teachers
Have an opportunity for kindergarten students to play on the playground
Take a self-guided tour of the school
Visit the PTN information table
Please note: This event is for kindergarten students and guardians only. We kindly ask that siblings do not attend.
1st-5th Grade Families
Monday, August 10 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Families are welcome to:
Bring student supplies
Meet your child's teacher
Tour the school
Visit the PTN information table and spirit wear area
Connect with other Stewart families
Teacher curriculum presentations will be emailed to families at 3:00 PM. Families may stop by anytime between 4:00-6:00 PM. We can't wait to see everyone again soon!
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Teacher Assignments
Teacher assignments are now available in your child's Infinite Campus Parent Portal. They went live on Thursday, July 30.
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 12
On the first day of school, students will line up at their assigned entrance door. Parents are kindly asked to stay in the parent waiting zone for the safety and security of all students.
Arrival Locations:
4th & 5th Grade → Door 12
Kindergarten & 3rd Grade → Door 1
1st & 2nd Grade → Door 2
Staff members will be outside to help students find their teachers. Students will enter the building together with their classes.
The PTN will have a Card My Yard sign available for families who would like to take a first-day photo.
School Hours
First Bell: 8:45 AM
Tardy Bell: 8:50 AM
Students arriving after 8:50 AM must be signed in at the main office by their parent or guardian.
AM Kindergarten Dismissal: 11:30 AM
Bus Dismissal: 3:25 PM (NEW)
Walker/Car Rider Dismissal: 3:30 PM *Please note that Bus and Car Rider times have switched to get our busses out first.
Main Office Hours: 7:45 AM-4:00 PM
Please remember:
Students should not arrive before 8:40 AM, as there is no supervision available. If you do arrive early, families may stay with their child until supervision begins.
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
To keep all students safe, please remember:
Parents should say goodbye at the Parent Wave/Waiting Zone located at the “Students Only Beyond This Point” sign.
Do not use cell phones while driving in the school zone.
Do not enter or exit the main parking lot while buses are present.
All drop-off and pick-up should occur in the west lot.
Students MUST use the crosswalk with the crossing guard.
Left turns into either parking lot are not permitted during arrival and dismissal.
In the car line, please pull forward before allowing students to enter/exit.
Students must enter and exit vehicles from the curbside only.
If you would like to walk your child up, please park in a designated parking space.
Thank you for modeling patience and kindness as we begin the school year!
Prepaid Milk
Prepaid milk is now available for the 2026-2027 school year through the Infinite Campus Portal
Milk may be purchased:
For the full year OR by semester
Cost: $0.55 per milk
1st Semester: $48
2nd Semester: $48
Full Year: $96
Orders are due by Friday, August 14, 2026. Milk service begins on the first day of school.
Milk may also be purchased daily for $0.55.
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are available at www.kaneland.org for families who qualify based on income eligibility, SNAP, TANF, or eligible Medicaid status.
If your family qualified during the previous school year, benefits will continue for 30 school days while a new application is processed.
Health Office Reminders
All students entering kindergarten need a completed physical with required immunizations. Please make sure you have filled out and signed the parent portion of the form. Dental and vision exam forms are also required.
Students entering 2nd grade are required to submit a completed dental exam.
For students that take any medications at school, a Medication Authorization Form must be submitted with physician and parent signatures.
Students with Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, or Seizures should have an action plan/healthcare plan submitted to the health office.
Healthcare Forms are available on the school website at Health Services - Kaneland CUSD #302, in the health offices, and at your physician’s office. They can be submitted to the school office or emailed to 10827@kaneland.org.
All students entering kindergarten need a completed physical with required immunizations. Please make sure you have filled out and signed the parent portion of the form. Dental and vision exam forms are also required.
Students entering 2nd grade are required to submit a completed dental exam.
For students that take any medications at school, a Medication Authorization Form must be submitted with physician and parent signatures.
Students with Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, or Seizures should have an action plan/healthcare plan submitted to the health office.
School Supply Lists
School supply lists are linked below for each grade level.
1st - 5th Grade Supply List Kindergarten Supply List
For added convenience, families may also purchase supplies through School Tool Box if they choose.
https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=32532
Before & After School Care
The Sugar Grove Park District offers before and after-school care for John Stewart Elementary students, conveniently located right here at our school. This program provides a safe, engaging environment for students before and after the school day.
If you have questions about the program or would like to register your child, please contact the Sugar Grove Park District office directly for more information. https://www.sgparks.org/care-program/
Helpful Websites & Ways to Stay Connected
We want to make sure families have easy access to important information throughout the school year. Please use the resources below to stay connected with John Stewart Elementary!
We want to make sure families have easy access to important information throughout the school year. Please use the resources below to stay connected with John Stewart Elementary!
Helpful Website
Visit www.Kaneland.org for district and school information, important updates, calendars, and resources.
Visit www.Kaneland.org for district and school information, important updates, calendars, and resources.
Stay Connected
📱 Facebook
Please like and follow our school Facebook page for exciting news, pictures, videos, and celebrations happening at John Stewart Elementary.
📰 Stewart Scoop Newsletter
Be sure to bookmark the Stewart Scoop blog! This is where you will find the monthly newsletters with important updates, reminders, and school highlights.
💙 Parent Teacher Network (PTN) Emails
Stay connected with our Stewart PTN by joining their email list. To receive PTN updates, please email stewartptn@gmail.com and ask to be added to the list. Here is a link to their website, too!
📱 Facebook
Please like and follow our school Facebook page for exciting news, pictures, videos, and celebrations happening at John Stewart Elementary.
📰 Stewart Scoop Newsletter
Be sure to bookmark the Stewart Scoop blog! This is where you will find the monthly newsletters with important updates, reminders, and school highlights.
💙 Parent Teacher Network (PTN) Emails
Stay connected with our Stewart PTN by joining their email list. To receive PTN updates, please email stewartptn@gmail.com and ask to be added to the list. Here is a link to their website, too!
Join Our Stewart Team!
We are looking for substitute Lunch Monitors!
Hours: 10:30 AM-1:15 PM
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Aversa at 10017@kaneland.org.
You may also complete an online application through the Kaneland Employment Application link.
