Stay in the Loop – 2025–2026 School Year
Welcome! This is your one-stop spot for staying informed with everything from Principal Gray and the PTA.
All newsletter content is now included in Principal Gray’s weekly emails — making it easier than ever to stay up to date with school news, events, and community highlights.
💡 Not Receiving Weekly Emails? If you’re not getting the principal’s updates or have questions, we’re here to help!
📧 Principal Gray – jgray2@district65.net
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Contact: 📧 Emily Cordingley, School Secretary | 📧cordingleye@district65.net | 📞 (847) 859-8353
📰 Current Year Newsletters & Archive
Looking for a past update? Missed a newsletter? Use the dropdown archive or click below to catch up anytime.
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September 2025
Archive of Prior Years Principal Letters
2024-2025 Principal Letter Archive
May 1: RAS Camps registration is now open! Check out the fun, themed summer camps at Kingsley
Elementary. Learn more and register: rmd.me/9otRFsrdlwk
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April 22: Golf Summer Camp Opportunity at The Evans Course –> rmd.me/enzxY5el5I8
Go to rmd.me/IzvnYgoUVmm for more information
April 14: Honor a Teacher, Inspire a Future! Show your appreciation for a teacher who has made a difference in your child’s life by making a gift to Foundation 65 in their honor. The teacher will receive a special note, and your donation will help fund innovative educational programs for District 65 students. Fill out and return this Honor a Teacher form to Foundation 65 or go to rmd.me/56iP1ICEib5 to fill out the form online.
April 11: Check out the latest Student Council Newsletter (100% student created!) — rmd.me/TMwiHFLeH0d
April 8: This week there are two ways you can support Walker. Remember that tomorrow (Wednesday, April 9th) is a half day. Visit Portillo’s and use this flyer ( rmd.me/0KTwQfs7yrx) and a portion of your order will benefit Walker. The annual PTA Fundraiser is underway! – rmd.me/aV8ckT4Dvpt Did you know that 82% of the PTA budget goes toward: Community Events (Walkerfest, Bookfair, Bingo, Parties, etc.), School Support (Angel Fund, One Book One School, etc.), Teachers (Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Grants), Students (Improvements like: Gaga Pit, Climbing Wall, etc.)
Donate today and we can keep up the good work!
March 17: Families – Check out this free tutoring opportunity –> rmd.me/lS27eSwlTEa rmd.me/s1Yr9DBAPqn
March 14: Pre-Spring Break SPIRIT WEEK Starts Monday –> rmd.me/Fmgq6FDE3uv
February 27: Before and After School Clubs for the 3rd cycle start on March 10th. Sign up today! –> rmd.me/4bU8zDvZOHR
February 4: Need Summer Camp? rmd.me/ARdNdPhgSQ5
January 24: Families, With the New Year we are hoping to update all of our student records (phone numbers etc). See below for steps to update your information.
Updating contact information
Any changes to your contact information must be made by District 65. To make updates to your contact information, please email registrationinfo@district65.net.
This includes:
Removal or addition of emergency contacts
Change of email address
Change of phone number
Change of address *Note: This also requires a proof of residency document (English / Spanish).
January 15: Families, if you and your child are interested in learning more about Chess Tournament opportunities in the Evanston area, please complete this form – rmd.me/W5HnBFsjc0j
2023-2024 Principal Letter Archive
2024 Summer Learning in District 65
Archive of Prior Years PTA Newsletters
For the 2025–2026 school year, our newsletter content is being included in Principal Gray’s weekly emails. If you miss an one, you can catch the link anytime here.
Curious about our past comms? Explore archived newsletters here:
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