Rotary Run - Sunday 10/4

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Parenting advice around screens is woefully outdated.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!

After School Enrichment Programs

Save the Date: Family Volunteer Events

Blanket Making Event - Thank You!

Pleasantview's Safety Day - Saturday 9/26, 10-1pm