Our next PTC meeting is Thursday March 5th at 6:30 pm. Our meetings are held at the Beverly Manor Library. This meeting we will be discussing Teacher/Staff Appreciation week!
We are always looking for more parents and teacher involvement! So for this meeting the teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! Also if teachers or staff members are present for the meeting their name will be put in for a $25 Amazon gift card!
Thank you for everyone who helped us raise money with the pastry fundraiser! We greatly appreciate it!
We are always looking for more parents and teacher involvement! So for this meeting the teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! Also if teachers or staff members are present for the meeting their name will be put in for a $25 Amazon gift card!
Thank you for everyone who helped us raise money with the pastry fundraiser! We greatly appreciate it!
In person registration will begin on Tuesday, March 10th for incoming Kindergarten students! Please come between 8:30am and 2:30pm to Door 1 and bring the following items with you:
Certified Birth Certificate
Mortgage Statement/Lease/or Real Estate Tax Bill
Current Driver's License/Photo ID
A bill with your name and address on it
Please call Cori Pettit at 309-745-3625 with any questions.
Join us for the next PTC meeting on Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 PM in the Beverly Manor library! 🍎✨
We’ll be planning for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and we need your input! Plus, we have some exciting incentives for this meeting:
Teachers: Attend for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🎁
Parents: Help your child’s teacher win! The teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! 💳
We’ll be planning for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and we need your input! Plus, we have some exciting incentives for this meeting:
Teachers: Attend for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🎁
Parents: Help your child’s teacher win! The teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! 💳
Look what's happening in Washington!
Whether it’s a slam dunk, a spike, or a takedown, the Wildcats are bringing the heat! 🔥
Come out and support our Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling teams this week. Let’s fill the stands! 🐾 #WildcatPride
A brief message from Mr. Zaiser. As we look ahead to the coming year, my primary goal is to ensure that John L. Hensey remains a place where every student thrives, every teacher feels supported, and every parent feels heard.
To do that effectively, I need more than just data—I need your perspective.
We have launched our annual 5 Essential survey to get your insights. This is your direct line to the administration to tell us what we are doing well and, more importantly, where we can improve. Whether it’s about our academic programs, school safety, communication, or extracurricular offerings, your feedback is the compass that guides our decision-making.
Please click on this link to take the brief survey by following the on screen directions.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
When typing in the school you will find John L. Hensey in the system by typing J L Hensey
To do that effectively, I need more than just data—I need your perspective.
We have launched our annual 5 Essential survey to get your insights. This is your direct line to the administration to tell us what we are doing well and, more importantly, where we can improve. Whether it’s about our academic programs, school safety, communication, or extracurricular offerings, your feedback is the compass that guides our decision-making.
Please click on this link to take the brief survey by following the on screen directions.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
When typing in the school you will find John L. Hensey in the system by typing J L Hensey
A huge thank you to the Washington Police Department for stopping by! 🚔 We loved having the "fun-police" visit—and the pickles were a big hit! 🥒
Most importantly, we truly appreciate the generous donations for our D.C. trip. We are so lucky to have such supportive community partners. #WashingtonWildcats #CommunityStrong #DCOrBust
Most importantly, we truly appreciate the generous donations for our D.C. trip. We are so lucky to have such supportive community partners. #WashingtonWildcats #CommunityStrong #DCOrBust
Join us for the next PTC meeting on Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 PM in the Beverly Manor library! 🍎✨
We’ll be planning for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and we need your input! Plus, we have some exciting incentives for this meeting:
Teachers: Attend for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🎁
Parents: Help your child’s teacher win! The teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! 💳
We’ll be planning for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and we need your input! Plus, we have some exciting incentives for this meeting:
Teachers: Attend for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 🎁
Parents: Help your child’s teacher win! The teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! 💳
Manor Don't Forget!
Our next PTC meeting is Thursday March 5th at 6:30 pm. Our meetings are held at the Beverly Manor Library. This meeting we will be discussing Teacher/Staff Appreciation week!
We are always looking for more parents and teacher involvement! So for this meeting the teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! Also if teachers or staff members are present for the meeting their name will be put in for a $25 Amazon gift card!
Thank you for everyone who helped us raise money with the pastry fundraiser! We greatly appreciate it!
We are always looking for more parents and teacher involvement! So for this meeting the teacher with the most parents/guardians present will receive a $25 gift card! Also if teachers or staff members are present for the meeting their name will be put in for a $25 Amazon gift card!
Thank you for everyone who helped us raise money with the pastry fundraiser! We greatly appreciate it!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to John L Hensey! SAVE THE DATE for Tuesday, March 10th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Join us in the John L Hensey gym from 4:30-6:30!
E-Wallets can be created online now! Once you have your students E-Wallet set up, just share the link with family and friends so they can donate!
You can also donate to our Share The Fair fund on the website below. Share The Fair funds will be used towards purchasing books for kids who did not get a chance to go to the in-person fair at John L Hensey. Hope to see you there!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnlhenseyelemschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
E-Wallets can be created online now! Once you have your students E-Wallet set up, just share the link with family and friends so they can donate!
You can also donate to our Share The Fair fund on the website below. Share The Fair funds will be used towards purchasing books for kids who did not get a chance to go to the in-person fair at John L Hensey. Hope to see you there!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnlhenseyelemschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
🏈 Spring Flag Football is almost here! 🏈
Give your athlete the chance to grow with Washington JFL. Our Spring Flag program is the perfect way for boys and girls to:
✅ Learn Fundamentals in a fun, safe environment.
✅ Build Skills like speed, agility, and personal confidence.
✅ Join the Culture of a positive, supportive team.
✅ Play an Olympic Sport! Flag football is officially headed to the world stage.
⏳ Don't wait—Registration closes March 15th!
🔗 Join the movement at: WashingtonJFL.com
#WashingtonWildcats #WashingtonJFL #SpringFlag #YouthSports #District50
Give your athlete the chance to grow with Washington JFL. Our Spring Flag program is the perfect way for boys and girls to:
✅ Learn Fundamentals in a fun, safe environment.
✅ Build Skills like speed, agility, and personal confidence.
✅ Join the Culture of a positive, supportive team.
✅ Play an Olympic Sport! Flag football is officially headed to the world stage.
⏳ Don't wait—Registration closes March 15th!
🔗 Join the movement at: WashingtonJFL.com
#WashingtonWildcats #WashingtonJFL #SpringFlag #YouthSports #District50
❤️ We Did It! 130% of Our Goal Met!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent blood drive! We are thrilled to share that the Washington Community Blood Drive was a massive success.
Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our target, collecting 78 units—which is 130% of our goal!
A quick look at our impact:
Total Units Collected: 78 (Goal: 60)
Type O Collections: 38 units
Power Red Units: 20 units
First-Time Donors: 4 people started their lifesaving journey!
Total Presenting Donors: 77
These results represent real hope for patients in need. Whether you donated blood, recruited a friend, or helped spread the word, you made a difference.
Special thanks to the American Red Cross, all our student recruiters, and volunteer workers for their hard work.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent blood drive! We are thrilled to share that the Washington Community Blood Drive was a massive success.
Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our target, collecting 78 units—which is 130% of our goal!
A quick look at our impact:
Total Units Collected: 78 (Goal: 60)
Type O Collections: 38 units
Power Red Units: 20 units
First-Time Donors: 4 people started their lifesaving journey!
Total Presenting Donors: 77
These results represent real hope for patients in need. Whether you donated blood, recruited a friend, or helped spread the word, you made a difference.
Special thanks to the American Red Cross, all our student recruiters, and volunteer workers for their hard work.
District 50 8th grade students made valentines to share with the seniors at Proctor Place. What a fun way to share kindness! 💌
It's not too late to order a yearbook for your District 50 student!
The deadline to order is Friday, February 20th!!
Use the website or QR code to submit your order!
ALL students from Pre-K - 8th grade are in our yearbook!
The deadline to order is Friday, February 20th!!
Use the website or QR code to submit your order!
ALL students from Pre-K - 8th grade are in our yearbook!
PTC pastry fundraiser coming to an end. Good morning, out pastry fundraiser is coming to an end. All order forms and money needs to be turned in Monday Feb. 23rd. Thank you for your support!
Latchkey is looking to hire a morning aide. The hours would be Mon & Fri 6:30-8:00 am and Tues, Wed & Thurs 6:30-8:30 am. If you are interested please contact Connie Wort (309) 745-9335 or cwort@d50schools.com
🏐 TUESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (and knee pads) 🏐
Come out and celebrate our 8th-grade volleyball stars this Tuesday! They’ve spent years perfecting their serves and trying not to trip over the net—let’s give them the send-off they deserve.
Good morning, Our perfect Pastry fundraiser is off and running, We are about half way through the fundraiser. Let's look at online sales. Here is how we are doing:
Wildcat Families,
We need your help! Please take a moment and complete the 5Essentials Survey for your child's school. This survey data helps guide our improvement.
Thank you!
PARENT SURVEY LINK: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
We need your help! Please take a moment and complete the 5Essentials Survey for your child's school. This survey data helps guide our improvement.
Thank you!
PARENT SURVEY LINK: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/