Waltham Elementary School District - Prepare, Respect, Inspire, Dream, Encourage

Waltham Families,
We’re excited to share that the Waltham Booster Club is partnering with Hy-Vee this October! For every steak dinner purchased on our special nights, $1 will be donated back to the Booster Club to support our students and programs.

Mark your calendars for these dates:
*Thursday, October 2
*Thursday, October 16
*Thursday, October 30


Thank you for supporting Waltham students—we can’t wait to see you at Hy-Vee Steak Nights!

Waltham School sent a test of the Waltham School alert system out earlier today. Please email jcole@wesd185.org if you did not receive the test message.

📚✨ Tomorrow is the First Day of School! ✨📚 We can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow, Friday, August 15! 🎉 🕗 Arrival begins: 8:05 AM 🔔 Tardy bell: 8:10 AM ⏰ Dismissal: 1:35 PM Let’s kick off an amazing school year together — see you in the morning with big smiles and ready-to-learn attitudes! 💙📖 #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool2025e #r #itsgonnabeagoodday

Another great Booster Up Basketball Camp🏀❤️🏀❤️ Thank you to our sponsors

Volunteers Needed

Another May Spotlight Student to celebrate! Congratulations Lorelai!

These two students worked hard to earn the exciting title of Principal for the Day on May 20th! 👏 Lindy and Clara helped Mrs. Lukacsy on stage during Waltham's annual Awards Assembly, making sure every student received the correct award bag. They were fantastic helpers and leaders—way to go, girls!

See flier for a summer camp opportunity!

Congratulations Mazzy!!! 3rd place in state in the Shot Put! Amazing job!

Congratulations to Bentley on placing 8th in state in the 400! Great job!

All of these athletes gave it their all at sectionals on Saturday and there are too many PRs to list. We are so proud of you! Thanks for a great season. -Coach Heider, Coach Kasperski, & Coach Sobin

April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month! Let’s celebrate neurodiversity, promote inclusion, and support every learner in reaching their full potential. Together, we create a community where all students shine! #AutismAcceptance #InclusiveSchools

Check out next week's spirit week dress up days!

“Today, we celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives of individuals with autism. By fostering understanding, acceptance, and inclusion, we create a school community where every student thrives. #AutismAwareness #InclusiveSchools”

The last open house is on Thursday, March 27 at 5:30. We hope to see you there.

Bus #4 will be running about 15 minutes late today, Friday.

We are beyond grateful for your incredible generosity during our Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Superhero Day! Thanks to your support, we raised a total of $1,674.00! 💰 Many of our own students are patients at Lurie Children’s, so this cause is close to our hearts. Together, we’ve shown the true power of community, and we’re proud to be superheroes for these young patients. Your participation makes such a difference and brings joy to those who need it most. Here’s how you’ve made an impact: ✨ Spread Joy: Your kindness brings smiles to the faces of young patients, showing them that they are not alone in their journey. 💖 Make a Difference: Every dollar raised supports medical care, research, and programs that improve the lives of children facing health challenges. 🌍 Build Community: We’ve come together as a school, staff, and community, creating a network of support and teaching the importance of helping others. 💫 Make a Lasting Impact: Your contributions provide essential care and resources for the young superheroes at Lurie Children's. Thank you for being a part of something truly special. Together, we can continue to make a lasting difference! 💪

Please share and don't forget to RSVP if your child/children plan on attending!