Upcoming Events
4/29-5/1: Spring MAP testing-RDG
5/6-5/8: Spring MAP testing-MATH
5/9: Celebration for D54 Community Fundraising
5/9: 8th Grade Dance, 6-8 PM
5/21: Half-day, Early dismissal at 10:40
5/23: Last day for 8th graders
5/26: No School – Memorial Day
5/27: 8th Grade Graduation @ Schaumburg HS @ 5:30pm
5/29: Last day for 7th graders
Principal’s Message
Addams Families,
It was another great week at Addams showcased through high levels of Achievement and Acceptance. Student successes were on high display at the STEAM Showcase, Club Unify Bowling Event, and multiple athletic contests. We continue to be very proud of all our Crusaders for their fantastic talents!
With the last month of school right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment and thank the Addams community once again for your continued partnership and support to ensure student success. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support and we Accept, Achieve, and Amaze to ensure the success of our students.
Regards,
Bill Musselman
Principal
American Cancer Society Community Service Event in D54
We wanted to thank the Addams community for your support with fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. Our collective partnership through the District 54 Community Service project will make a countless difference in the lives of others. The fundraiser at Addams will continue through Friday, May 2 and any contributions are greatly appreciated!
How can you participate? Money can be donated via cash, QR Code, or check. All checks can be made out to School District 54. Cash and check can be placed in a sealed envelope and turned in to the main office with the form below. We ask that students do not go door to door asking for money. Each school will celebrate on May 9th!
If you would like to donate electronically, please click HERE, or scan the QR code in the flyer.
8th Grade Graduation
This year we will be hosting our graduation at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Schaumburg High School. We will not be issuing tickets this year, however, due to the capacity of the gymnasium, we ask all families to please limit the total number of family members in attendance.
Please plan to arrive by 5:00 pm on the night of the ceremony so students have time to line up in the cafeteria and you have time to find your seats. There will be some seats available on the floor for individuals who cannot navigate the bleachers.
The last day of school for eighth-grade students will be Friday, May 23, 2025. On this day, students will be rehearsing for the graduation ceremony and all 8th grade students MUST be in attendance. 8th grade students will not be in attendance on Tuesday, May 27 prior to Graduation.
Graduation Gowns and Medals
All graduates will be required to purchase a gown and a keepsake medallion for the ceremony. 8th grade parents, you have the option to pay for the gown and medallion by logging on to the Infinite Campus parent portal and locating the “School Store” tab. The price for both of these items is $25 plus a small processing fee. If you prefer, you can send a check (made out to Jane Addams Junior High School) or $25 cash with your student to the main office. If purchasing the gown/medallion represents a hardship for any family, email Mr. Musselman and the school will be happy to provide financial support. Students will not receive the above items until payment is received or arrangements have been made. Please note, District 54 schools DO NOT wear caps for our graduation ceremonies.
Save the Date – 8th Grade Dance
Our 8th grade dance will be held at Jane Addams Junior High for all interested 8th graders on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 8 pm. The price to attend the dance is $5, and tickets will be available for purchase during lunch periods beginning May 1st. All 8th grade students planning to attend must be academically eligible and display quality student behavior. To create a peak moment for our 8th graders.
Class of 2025 T-Shirts
| We are excited to announce that t-shirts for the class of 2025 are now available for purchase! Visit our Addams Spirit Wear store to place an order for your child. Orders placed will be filled within 2 weeks. We will continue to fulfill and deliver t-shirts to any student that orders all the way until the week before graduation. |
| We are excited to announce that t-shirts for the class of 2025 are now available for purchase! Visit our Addams Spirit Wear store to place an order for your child. Orders placed will be filled within 2 weeks. We will continue to fulfill and deliver t-shirts to any student that orders all the way until the week before graduation.
2025 Personal Assessment of Core Competency Survey
District 54 is committed to ensuring not only the academic success of each child, but also their social-emotional well-being. Similar to this winter, we are asking for your insight as a parent/guardian in creating the most well rounded picture of your child’s strengths and opportunities for growth. To gather your perspective, District 54 sent families of students in grades 3-8 an email link for each child to the D54 Social Emotional Learning Survey on Monday, April 21. Thank you in advance for participating in this survey, as we believe the home-school collaboration is critical to best support your child’s overall well-being. The deadline to complete the survey is May 9.
Youth Citizen Police Academy
Hosted by Schaumburg PD, the Youth Citizen Police Academy Application just opened and in search of future law enforcement! It is FREE and will run from June 9th-June 13th, 9-1:00pm. Lunch would be provided. |
PTA News
https://linktr.ee/AddamsPTA – click for all PTA links and forms
Fun Lunch Fridays
Fun Lunches will be on Fridays beginning on Friday, September 6th. Order Fun Lunch through the Marla’s Lunch website. Here are directions on how to order. If this is your first time making an account, please see the directions for the one-time school password. All orders are due on Tuesday at 9am for the following week.
Dine to Donate
Garibaldi’s Italian Eatery
4/30/25
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2346 W. Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Show your school spirit
Addams Spirit Wear is now available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here.
District 54 News
D54 Summer Camps
Summer is right around the corner and the perfect way to spend the extra time is to join a Summer of 54 camp! District 54 students can build robots, draw anime, learn a new sport, brush up on music skills, start a business, and so much more!
Registration will open in your Parent Portal on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM and will close on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Instrumental Music due by Friday, May 23, 2025). All locations for camps can be viewed in the Parent Portal when registration opens on April 7. There is new information listed on the information page as well as new courses in certain camps! Please view the brochure at the link below:
2025 Summer of 54 Camp Brochure
2025 Summer of 54 Camp Brochure (SPANISH)
If you have any questions, please call the SD54 camp line at 847-357-5117 or email [email protected]. Seats fill up fast so sign up to be a part of the Summer of 54 Camp family!
Foundation-Dine to Donate
The Education Foundation has partnered with McCallister’s Deli on May 21st to offer our last Dine to Donate. Please encourage staff members and families to dine, donate, and make a difference by visiting McCallister’s Deli to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting D54 Education Foundation. 20% of proceeds will be donated to The Education Foundation. Principals can add this to your weekly newsletter. If PTA is planning on ordering lunch for staff that day, please consider ordering from McCallister’s Deli. I have attached a copy of the flyer.
Registration for 2025-2026 school year
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please login to review the current information and make any necessary changes. Reminder you can also register your younger children who will be starting kindergarten in August 2025 through your portal account. If you do not have a portal account, or cannot remember your username or password, please contact [email protected].
If you do not intend to return for the 2025-2026 school year, please notify our school office and we will coordinate the transfer of records to your new school district. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Kindergarten Registration
The countdown to an extraordinary journey has begun! Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in August 2025, we encourage you to log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account and complete the online portion of the application now. If you do not have your login, please contact [email protected].
After completing the online application, please call your child’s school to make an appointment to turn in necessary documents in order to finish your child’s registration. If you can, bring your future kindergartner with you, as we have a special surprise for them!
District 54 is also asking for your help in spreading the word about kindergarten registration. If you know of a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, please encourage the family to start their enrollment online at sd54.org/kindergarten. The sooner students enroll, the sooner District 54 will know how many kindergarten teachers we need to best serve our kindergarten class of 2025-26.
No Food Deliveries Allowed
With a focus on student and staff safety, District 54 does not allow food delivery services (including, but not limited to, GrubHub, DoorDash, and local restaurants) to our schools.
2024 – 2025 District Calendar
The 2024-2025 District Calendar can be viewed here: https://sd54.org/calendar/. Please click on the link for the Spanish version of the calendar.
District 54 Virtual Backpack
District 54 shares information about community events with our students and families through our Virtual Backpack. We know that parents are interested in extracurricular activities. At the same time, we don’t want the homework, letters from the teachers, school news and other important district information to get lost among the countless other pieces of paper in our students’ backpacks. Please click here for additional information.
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