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

Mrs. Lukacsy had the pleasure of spending Saturday evening at the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra concert supporting students Millicent S. and Alba C. as they showcased their incredible violin talents. Both girls performed beautifully and demonstrated the dedication, skill, and passion they bring to their music. Alba also shares her musical talents as an accomplished flutist in our school band!

We are so proud of these talented young musicians and the hard work they put into their craft. 🎻✨

Bus 4 is running 10 minutes late.

Tonight - 6 p.m.!

There will be no PTCC meeting tonight at 6 p.m.

We are proud to recognize and thank the Village of North Utica for serving as our April Attendance Sponsor! 👏

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in the success of our students and the future of our school community. By supporting attendance initiatives, the Village of North Utica is helping reinforce the importance of showing up, staying engaged, and reaching personal and academic goals.

Together, we are building strong habits, strong learners, and a strong community.

Thank you, Village of North Utica, for your support!

At the most recent Board of Education meeting, the date for the Class of 2026 8th-grade graduation was officially set for Wednesday, May 20th, at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

While it’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of the school year, we know our students are excited as they look ahead to this important milestone!

Good morning, Waltham School will be running a 2-hour delay start for school today, Tuesday, March 17th. School will be starting at 10:05am. This is due to poor road conditions especially in the country. I appreciate your understanding with this delay. Mrs. Eager

REMINDER: 3-8th graders: IAR testing this week. Please have working headphones (no cordless). Tuesday: 9am-10:35am & 1-2:15 Wednesday: 9am-10:35am Thursday: 9am-10:15am Friday: 9am-10:15am Get to bed early, eat breakfast, pack a snack, see everyone tomorrow!

Good morning, Waltham School will be closed today due to this March winter storm. All afterschool activities will also be cancelled. Stay safe! Mrs. Eager

Waltham School Families, Waltham School will have a 1:35 PM dismissal today, Tuesday, March 10th, due to the anticipated severe storms and potential tornado activity expected in our area. The projected timing of these storms is concerning, and we want to ensure that all students and staff are able to arrive home safely before the weather worsens. Our goal is to have everyone home by approximately 3:00 PM. Afternoon preschool will be cancelled today. All after-school practices and activities are also cancelled. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Stay safe, Mrs. Eager

Preschool Registration Information

Preschool Registration for NEW students will take place on Wednesday, March 18th from 1:00–3:30 PM.

Please bring the following documents with you:

Your child’s birth certificate
Proof of residency (see attached residency information)
A preschool placement is secured once the completed registration packet is returned and we have received your child’s birth certificate and proof of residency.

If you have a scheduled preschool screening on March 18th, you will register your child at that time so please bring all the requirements with you.

Returning Waltham Preschool Students: Students will complete an online registration once registration opens for the 2026-2027 school year.

Important Program Updates for Next Year

Please review the information below carefully, as there are several important changes:

Preschool is a tuition-based program for all students unless the child has an IEP (see attached tuition information).
There will be no midday bus route next school year.
AM preschool students may ride the K–8 morning bus to school.
PM preschool students may ride the K–8 afternoon bus home.
Preschool will offer:
Two AM sessions: 8:05–10:35 AM
Two PM sessions: 12:40–3:10 PM
On Wednesdays, the PM preschool class will meet from 11:40 AM–2:10 PM so students can ride the K–8 afternoon bus home.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

We extend our sincere thanks to Clarks Run Antiques in downtown Utica for serving as our March Attendance Sponsor. We are grateful for their continued support of our attendance initiative as we recognize dedicated students and work together to build positive attendance habits.



Thanks to the generosity of our monthly attendance partners, we have seen meaningful growth in attendance at Waltham. This community support truly makes a difference for our students and helps reinforce the importance of showing up each day ready to learn.

We extend our sincere thanks to Clarks Run Antiques in downtown Utica for serving as our March Attendance Sponsor. We are grateful for their continued support of our attendance initiative as we recognize dedicated students and work together to build positive attendance habits.

Read Across America Spirit Week: Feb 23rd- Feb 27th

Save the Date for Family Reading Night!!

Waltham families: Please spread the word that our Kindergarten Registration will be held on Wednesday, February 18th! To make an appointment, call Tiffany at 815-667-4417.
We appreciate you sharing this post to help get the word out to our community members!

Thank you to Dr. Deric R. Truskoski, DMD, MS of Floss Academy in Chicago for serving as our February Attendance Sponsor—especially fitting as we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month! We are grateful for his support of our attendance initiative as we recognize dedicated students and continue building positive attendance trends. Healthy smiles help students feel their best and show up ready to learn each day!

Thanks to all of our monthly attendance partners, we’ve seen meaningful growth here at Waltham—and it truly makes a difference for our students!

We’re looking for some amazing paraprofessionals to join our Waltham family.

https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/125262/PartTime-Paraprofessional/job-details