2024-25 Back to School
School Supply Lists
Download the 2024-25 School Supply List by grade.
Register for Before- and After-School Care K-5
District 28 offers KidCare, a before- and after-school program at each elementary school. Children are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
KidCare registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on April 16, 2024 at 7 p.m.. To register, please visit our Web Store.
Visit northbrook28.net/KidCare for fee schedule and additional information.
Class Assignments
Teacher’s name and room assignments will be emailed for Young Explorers and Kindergarten-Grade 5 students on Friday, Aug. 9..
Meet the Teacher
- Elementary school (Grades 1-5) Parent & Child “Meet the Teacher” is Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten is scheduled individually by school:
o Meadowbrook is Aug. 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
o Greenbriar is Aug. 20, 10 - 11 a.m.
o Westmoor is Aug. 20, 9-11 a.m.
- Junior High students will meet their teachers on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Bus Transportation
Bus routes will be mailed to parents the week before school begins. Bus passes will be handed out at Meet the Teacher or sent home with your student on the fist day of school.
First Day of School 2024
- Kindergarten-8th Grade begin classes on Wednesday, Aug. 21
- Young Explorers first day of class is Thursday, Aug. 22
Bus Service begins on the first day of school.
*All events are posted in the school calendars on the district website and mobile app.
Student School Day Hours
- Young Explorers AM: 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Young Explorers PM: 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Grades K - 5 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Grades 6, 7, & 8 8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Calendar At A Glance
2024-25 School Calendar At A Glance
Health Forms
Allergy, medication at school, epi pen and inhaler forms must be completed each year. Download the forms and submit to your child's school nurse. The Health Services Department provides detailed policy and procedures.
Required Health Exams
Student health, vision and dental exams are required for new students, early childhood, kindergarten and 6th grade. A dental exam required for kindergarten, 2nd-grade and 6th-grade students. Review the requirements and download the forms.