Elm Spiritwear Clearance

Stock up on your favorite Elm designs before we restock! All remaining spiritwear is now up to 50% OFF! Limited sizes and quantities available, so grab your favorites before they’re gone! Shop HERE!

Rotary Run Mascot & Tricycle Race Volunteers Needed!

Bowser Bash - Thank You!

Elm families and teachers, thank you for attending Bowser Bash and supporting Elm School! Your presence and participation help make a difference for our students and our school community. Thank you to our amazing volunteers - we could not have done this without you!

Thank you to our generous sponsors! Your support helps make Bowser Bash possible and helps us create wonderful spaces and experiences for Elm students. We are so grateful for your generosity and partnership! 

Rotary Run - Sunday 10/4

Hinsdale Historical Society Pumpkin Decorating - Sunday 10/18, 10-12pm

Principal's Corner

Those Who Excel Nominations

Here in District 181, we have incredible educators who go above and beyond to support our students. Please encourage your staff and your families to nominate educators for the annual ISBE “Those Who Excel” awards! Awards are presented in seven categories: classroom teachers, early career educators (teachers 1-4 years), school administrators, student support personnel, educational service personnel, community volunteers, and teams.

ISBE Those Who Excel / Teacher of the Year Nomination Form (Nominations only take a few minutes!) More Information, award categories, and past winner information can be found here: https://www.isbe.net/TWETOY 

The deadline for nominations is Thursday, October 1, 2026.

D181 Town Hall

The Community Speaker Series

Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD

Author of “Dopamine Kids”

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

7:00pm – 8:30pm In Person at Hinsdale Middle School

Register

Parenting advice around screens is woefully outdated. It hinges on psychology and neuroscience from 25 to 50 years ago. It doesn’t work and often makes our lives harder.  Michaleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, offers you an easier and more effective approach. With a 5-step protocol, you’ll learn how to retrain your children’s brains so they naturally seek out activities and foods that bring gratification and true joy. The healthy option becomes the default in your home.  

Can't join us that evening? Please register, and a recording will be emailed to you after the event. The registration link is: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSDoucleff

Questions? Contact speakers@d181foundation.org.

Bowser Bash - Friday 9/25, 4-7:30pm - ADVANCE TICKET SALES END TODAY 9/20

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Bowser Bash is back and the turn out is looking fantastic! We are excited to already have so many of you attending! Today is the last day to purchase advance sale entry tickets and raffle tickets, so get them before the day is over.

Picture Day - Tuesday 9/22

Let's kick off Bowser Bash Day with some Elm spirit!

Wear RED or your favorite Elm spiritwear to school this Friday, September 25th!