Washington District 50 Schools

Still need additional school supplies? Crossroads Church has you covered! Check out their School Supply Giveaway this Saturday, July 26th from 9:00–11:00 AM

Good morning Wildcat Families! We are 2 weeks away from the first day of school. 3 Quick reminders:
Register now, if you haven't already.
Please email address verification to the building secretary, if you haven't already.
(Hensey cpettit@d50schools.com) (Manor ssego@d50schools.com)
Registration fees are due now, if you haven't paid. Or please contact the offices if you need a household income form.
Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer! We are excited to see your students return!

From Friday, July 25, through Monday, July 28 DICKS Sporting Goods is offering the families of the IESA a 20 percent off discount throughout the store. Grab the items you need for the season and all the other gear you have been wanting!

The coupon is valid in-store on the specified dates and must be presented at the register during checkout.

Be sure to use the coupon linked below, which is specific to our organization.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS EVENT COUPON: www.iesa.org/news/2025-2026/25_dicks_summer_coupon.pdf

A reminder for the parents of our incoming 5th graders:
Our FREE 5th Grade Jumpstart Band Camp will be held at Washington Middle School from July 28th-31st at 6:00-8:00pm each evening. If your student indicated interest in band, please check your class dojo or primary email address for more information. Please contact Mr. Biedscheid on class dojo with any questions or concerns or via email at bbiedscheid@d50schools.com.

It's almost time... Returning student registration is open, online only. New to the district students begins July 17th, in-person. Are you in need of school supplies?

Mark your calendars for Softball Open Fields.

Our Back to School event is almost here! Please join us for free haircuts, school supplies, clothes and snacks. Everything is first come, first served. We hope to see you Thursday!

Fall Sports are about to begin...Does your student have an updated physical to participate? IESA sports require all students that participate to have a current physical on file. Fall sports are baseball, softball, and cross country.

Making your To-Do List for the day? Add your child's 2025-26 registration to the list! Help us finalize class placements by completing this task way ahead of our Aug. 7th (1st-8th) or Aug. 14th (Pre-K, ECE, K) start dates.

Here's what you need to know:
1. Returning Families Register Online: Visit Skyward via a browser and select the green Registration tile on your dashboard. PSA "You cannot register through the app".

2. Registration Fees: Fees are $100 per student in grades K-8, with a $200 cap per family. ECE student fees are waived. Update your registration information, submit proof of residency, and then visit the Fee Payment tile on your dashboard to complete this year's registration.

3. Class Lists: Homeroom lists will be posted at our Back to School Night on August 5th from 5:00-6:15 PM.

4. New Student Registration: New families to the district must register on-site between 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at both school buildings on July 17th.

5. Do you have your residency paperwork and ID ready? Are your immunizations and physicals up-to-date? Check our page for requirements. www.d50schools.com/page/registration-info

Come join our Wildcat family!

Sincerely, The District 50 Team

SAVE THE DATE!

D50 is happy to announce our Back to School Event on July 17. John L. Hensey will be a one stop shop for all of your back to school needs. We will be offering haircuts, school supplies, clothes, and snacks, and everything is FREE!!! Everything will be on a first come, first served basis. Hope to see you soon, Wildcats!

Now hiring an Assistant Cook at John L Hensey for the 2025-2026 school year! Benefits include: NO Nights, NO Weekends, Holidays Off, Work while your kids are in school, Opportunities for advancement, Work with a GREAT team! Applicants should email a letter of interest and their resume to jwood@d50schools.com.

Check out the WCHS Lacrosse Camp on July 7-9 and get registered early!

Summer Session 1 Has been a blast! It's not too late to sign up for Camp Game Club! Please Email Jmansfield@d50Schools.com if you're interested in joining one or more of our other 5 sessions taking place this summer!

HAIRSTYLISTS NEEDED!! If you are or know a hairstylist that would be interested in volunteering for a back to school event, please have them email mdavidson@d50schools.com Thank you in advance for any leads!

D50 Families, This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, May 22, is the LAST day of school. Dismissal times are as follows: Beverly Manor- 11:00 John L. Hensey- 11:30 NO afternoon Latchkey! Please call the offices with any PM transportation changes ASAP!

If you are interested in signing your child up for fall football, please see the attached flyer from Washington Panthers Junior Football League.

Parents of 8th grade students. Please have your students here at Beverly Manor by 6:00 doors open at 6:00. Ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m.

Camp Game Club is available for a total of 6 summer sessions! Sign up now before the end of the school year to secure your spot! Have your student grab a permission slip from outside Mr. Mansfield's Classroom, or use the following link to sign up today: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGCmbt-Q-g/Lv8bg9hB84WGHWppNaCFvA/view?utm_content=DAGCmbt-Q-g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd82a58e325#1