EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, June 16 - 6:00 PM @ Administration Building
Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5772384/June_16__2025_-_BOE_Meeting_-_Agenda.docx.pdf
The EMSD Food Service Department has several open positions ranging from full-time to part-time. Apply here → https://www.applitrack.com/emsd37/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Food+Service
All are invited to the Family & Community Listening Session on Monday, June 9th, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the District Administration Center regarding the redistricting plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
This will be a multilingual event. Please RSVP at the link below. For those who require any accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreter, accessible seating, etc.) or language translation services, please indicate this in the RSVP.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQyo2lferJDVeZZlO_kJ_w9c-P48e_koNXRpLu961Hro-8Mg/viewform
All are invited to the Spanish Listening Session regarding the 2026-27 Redistricting Plan.
There will be an English/Multilingual session on June 9th. Watch for more information.
Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQyo2lferJDVeZZlO_kJ_w9c-P48e_koNXRpLu961Hro-8Mg/viewform
Today is the last day of school and the end of 4th quarter. Wishing all of our EMSD students, families, and staff a fun and safe summer! We'll see you back on August 13th.
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
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!
We look forward to meeting our incoming 5th graders and families tomorrow, May 15th!
EMSD's last day of school is Wednesday, May 28th.
Dear Families,
This year in order to update and refresh student devices, we will be collecting Chromebooks from all students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 4th grade.
We will begin collection on Monday, May 12th and will be collecting the device, charger and stylus. Beginning on May 12th, to help with the collection, students will no longer be able to take the devices home. During the summer, the devices will be cleaned, refreshed, repaired as needed and updated. Please be sure to send the device itself and any accessories (charger, stylus) to school on May 12th.
If your child is attending any of the programming hosted by EMSD over the summer, each program will have a set of devices that students will use during that program. If your student will not be in the district next year, please give this information to the teacher.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact us at 309-865-6946.
Sincerely,
EMSD Department of Technology Services
Our third grade students have been busy studying and researching farmers markets. Today their unit concluded with guest speakers from the Freight House Farmers Market. The students submitted questions that were answered, virtually explored what the local market offers to the community, as well as take home their very own tomato plant to grow. To wrap up the event, students presented their research to parents. Way to go 3rd grade!
