Thank you to our November Sponsor!
Thank you to our November Sponsor!
Waltham Elementary School has always been a special place, and now the State of Illinois has officially recognized what we have always known! ❤️🖤 Being named an Exemplary School is an incredible honor and a reflection of the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our teachers, staff, families, community, and, most importantly, our students. At Waltham, we put our kids first in everything we do. It takes an entire community working together to create an environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed, and this recognition is a testament to that shared commitment. We are proud of what we do, proud of who we are, and above all, PROUD TO BE WALTHAM! 🖤❤️ #HawkPride #ProudToBeWaltham #ExemplarySchool
More information can be found at: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/125262/Paraprofessional/job-details
Upcoming Spirit Week!
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Bus 2 had mechanical issues and is back at the school waiting for a replacement bus. The bus will be here in 3-4 minutes. So drop off time will be approximately 15-25 minutes late.
Habanero's Fundraiser Tonight. A portion of all purchases will be donated to the booster club. Halloween themed squishy raffle tickets available!
On Friday, September 25, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day with a little sparkle, a lot of kindness, and a love of reading! 📚💖 Students and staff are invited to dress like Dolly, wear their best country attire, or simply sparkle and shine!
Reminder: Skoogs spaghetti dinner tonight. Proceeds benefit Waltham Booster Club. Squishy raffle tickets available until 7pm.
Pizza Hot Lunches will be on MONDAYS this year! No lunches needed for Monday, 9/14! 🍕🍕
We take care of our own! Please see the flier on how to support the McLaughlin Family.
🌟 September Attendance Sponsor: Pezanoski Farms & Trucking! 🌟
A big THANK YOU to Pezanoski Farms & Trucking for serving as our September Attendance Sponsor! We are grateful for your partnership and for sharing our belief that showing up matters. Every day at school is another opportunity for our Hawks to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
Thank you, Pezanoski Farms & Trucking, for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the importance of being at school! ❤️🖤
A big THANK YOU to Pezanoski Farms & Trucking for serving as our September Attendance Sponsor! We are grateful for your partnership and for sharing our belief that showing up matters. Every day at school is another opportunity for our Hawks to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
Thank you, Pezanoski Farms & Trucking, for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the importance of being at school! ❤️🖤
Around 1 p.m., we tested our alert system. If you did not receive the alert, please reach out to Mr. Cole at jcole@wesd185.org
📣 CALLING ALL HAWK COMMUNITY PARTNERS! ❤️🖤🦅
We’re looking for Monthly Attendance Sponsors for the 2026–2027 school year!
For a $100 sponsorship, you can help Waltham celebrate students who are building strong attendance habits and making positive growth. Your donation helps provide motivational prizes and gift cards used as incentives throughout the year.
🌟 As our Sponsor of the Month, your business OR family will be:
Featured on Waltham’s social media
Highlighted on our school website
Recognized at our monthly student dance & attendance celebration
Family members may also help at the monthly student dance
Most importantly, you’ll be helping us remind our Hawks that showing up matters—and their community is cheering them on! ❤️
🏆 We have a minimum of 10 spots that we need to fill!
Interested in sponsoring a month?
📞 815-667-4417
📧 mlukacsy@wesd185.org
Support our Hawks. Celebrate their growth. Help us make every school day count! 🦅❤️🖤
We’re looking for Monthly Attendance Sponsors for the 2026–2027 school year!
For a $100 sponsorship, you can help Waltham celebrate students who are building strong attendance habits and making positive growth. Your donation helps provide motivational prizes and gift cards used as incentives throughout the year.
🌟 As our Sponsor of the Month, your business OR family will be:
Featured on Waltham’s social media
Highlighted on our school website
Recognized at our monthly student dance & attendance celebration
Family members may also help at the monthly student dance
Most importantly, you’ll be helping us remind our Hawks that showing up matters—and their community is cheering them on! ❤️
🏆 We have a minimum of 10 spots that we need to fill!
Interested in sponsoring a month?
📞 815-667-4417
📧 mlukacsy@wesd185.org
Support our Hawks. Celebrate their growth. Help us make every school day count! 🦅❤️🖤
🦅 Help Us Stock Our Student Pantry! ❤️🖤
At Waltham, we take care of one another. We’re creating a Student Pantry to provide food and snacks for students who may need a little extra support .
🛒 Want an easy way to help? Shop our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped directly to Waltham School:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/owner-view/1GQPFMPDFQO9B?ref_=registries_subnav
Donations can also be dropped off at the school office anytime.
Every item makes a difference. Taking care of kids—that’s the Hawk Way. 🦅❤️🖤
2nd grade has their first Star Student ✨ Taylor! Her favorite food is crunchy noodles & her favorite color is orange!
Tomorrow!!!!
At Country Kids until 11:15!
We are looking for *excited students* to meet us TOMORROW, August 5th!