Save the date for your 2025-26 Backpack Night!
Online registration is open. Get started here → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/registration
Wondering more about the EMSD Forward Redistricting Plan for 2026-2027? We’ve updated our FAQ with answers to some of the most common questions we’ve received from staff and families.
One question we've heard often: How will we make space for 5th grade and more students at Ridgewood?
The Ridgewood campus will expand into part of the current Glenview building. Smaller elementary schools like Wells, Bowlesburg, and Hillcrest are projected to have around 250 students each, including 5th grade, with approximately two sections per grade.
Another key question: How will traffic be managed with more students at Glenview and Ridgewood?
Student safety is our top priority. Currently, we have approximately 1,500 students attending school at the Ridgewood and Glenview campuses. With our current projections for 26-27, we will increase to approximately 1,700 students between Ridgewood and Glenview. We are working with city officials, law enforcement, and school staff to assess traffic flow and prepare for an increase of about 200 students. Plans may include traffic pattern adjustments, additional staff supervision, more entry points, and added crossing guard support.
Learn more and explore the full plan, video, and updated FAQ at: https://www.emsd37.org/page/emsd-forward-redistricting-plan
We encourage you to share your thoughts and questions using our
Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/4TjStNBmeh9XbuXU8
May Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/jut08-may-elc-newsletter
REMINDER-
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day.
A reminder that all outside organization posts are now listed in the EMSD Digital Backpack on our website. Take a look, as there are many summer camps and activities available!
https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack
Families received an email yesterday with an important announcement about the EMSD Forward Redistricting Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
Learn more and explore the full plan, video, and updated FAQ at: Redistricting Info - https://www.emsd37.org/page/emsd-forward-redistricting-plan
We encourage you to share your thoughts and questions using our Feedback Form - https://forms.gle/4TjStNBmeh9XbuXU8
There was an error in the district newsletter that went out yesterday. Please note that the last day of school is a full day of student attendance, not a half day.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
May District Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/wubgr-may-2025-emsd-newsletter
Students are currently sheltering in place due to weather conditions. Glenview Middle School will dismiss at 2:45 p.m., elementary buildings will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. , and the Early Learning Center will dismiss at 3:45 p.m.
Local summer reading programs:
Summer Reading Kick-off at the EM Public Library → https://eastmoline.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-reading-kick-9435
Summer Reading Freebies → https://5il.co/3gibs
#SummerReading #ReadToSucceed #EncourageLiteracy
EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, May 19th - 6:00 pm @ Administration Building
Agenda → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5658277/May_19__2025_-_Agenda.docx_-_Google_Docs.pdf
Congrats and a big THANK YOU to our 2025 EMSD Retirees!
EMSD's last day of school is Wednesday, May 28th.
Looking forward to meeting our new kindergarten students and families!
Online registration is open for the 2025-26 school year.
https://www.emsd37.org/article/2187382
Ms. Owen was recognized by the Rock Island Regional Office of Education (RIROE) for the April Employee of the Month Award at the East Moline Early Learning Center. Ms. Owen is in her second year of her role as an Early Childhood Instructional Specialist with the East Moline School District. Prior to that, she served as our Family Educator at the Early Learning Center. Earlier in her career path, she worked for many years with one of our most trusted community partners, and has a wealth of experience in early learning, teaching, and working with families. She has brought enthusiasm, passion, curiosity, and a strong focus on developmentally-appropriate practices to our early learning continuum, not only at a building level, but from a state and district perspective as well. She has advocated for more PLAY and outdoor experiences infused in all the learning that we do at the Early Learning Center, and has been instrumental in our recent expansion to include a full-day option of early childhood. Ms. Anna also supports the curriculum alignment to elementary programming by collaborating and coaching in kindergarten classrooms across the district. She is warm, welcoming, calm, insightful, and has a love for inclusion and wonder in the early education years. We value you and your emphasis of joyful learning, Ms. Anna! #EMSD37Pride #growingthroughPLAY
A reminder that Kindergarten Round-Up is quickly approaching for families with students entering Kindergarten in the fall.
Free developmental screenings for children ages birth - 33 months. Call for an appointment.
REMINDER: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18th.
Are you interested in early childhood for your 3 or 4 year old? Start here! Our screening schedules are open for April and May. Currently enrolled students do not need an updated screening. These screenings are the first step in having your child be considered for enrollment at the East Moline Early Learning Center, and are a great way to check-up on their overall development! Call today to schedule an appointment with Tara in our office!
