Upcoming Events
2/17: No School-President’s Day
2/21: End of Trimester 2
3/21: Last day of attendance before spring break
4/2: School resumes
4/16: Taste of Addams, 6pm
4/18: No School – Non-attendance day
5/21: Half-day, Early dismissal at 10:40
5/26: No School – Memorial Day
Principal’s Message
Addams Families,
We wrapped up this week with a fantastic half day celebration. I could not have asked for a better ending to the week as students practiced gratitude, reviewed our building-wide goals, and celebrated peers in a whole school assembly.
Also, I would like to take a moment to congratulate Mrs. Leong on being appointed as the new principal for Mead Junior High at last night’s school board meeting. Mrs. Leong has certainly Accepted, Achieved, and Amazed in her short time at Addams, and she will do great things for the Mead community starting next school year.
Regards,
Bill Musselman Tricia Leong
Principal Assistant Principal
Boys Volleyball
Boys Volleyball season is right around the corner and will begin on Monday, March 10th, 2025.
New for spring sports this year, registration and concussion protocols will now be completed online through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If your child is interested in trying out for the Boys Volleyball team, please click HERE for step by step instructions on how to sign up. Students are still required to have an up-to-date physical on file with our school nurse.
Yearbook orders
The window to order a yearbook will close February 28, 2025 and can be purchased online only. There is no guarantee that there will be yearbooks available to purchase in person. To place an order online…
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Head over to the Addams Website (https://addams.sd54.org) and click on “Order Your Yearbook” embedded in the first “slider” banner.
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You will be directed to the Jostens website.
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Complete the online order form. Please keep your confirmation email!
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Yearbook distribution procedure will be announced in May.
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. Let us know if you have any questions.
Monday, February 17 – Presidents Day
February 17th, is a non-attendance day for all students and staff. Please note, there will be no school.
Drop-off procedures
Thank you to all of the families who ensured our students arrived safely each week. To ensure student safety, there are designated locations for cars to drop off students. Please refer to the attached map and items below…
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Cars are not allowed in the Atcher Pool parking lot from 7:20 – 7:40.
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Drop-off locations are located on Dartmouth Lane and Westover Lane. Please refer to the attached map to see the highlighted streets to ensure access to a safe crosswalk.
PTA News
Join PTA
Help support the PTA by purchasing a membership. Memberships are only $10 or 2 for $15. Purchase memberships online and your membership card will be emailed to you. Anyone can join: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa or any community members.
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.
Taste of Addams – 4/16/25
Join us to experience the diverse culture and community of Jane Addams Jr. High! Please click the link. The price of admission will get you 10 tickets to use to taste food from any table. Each table will be serving samples for 1-4 tickets. All goods are while supplies last. Extra tickets will be available for additional purchase. This event will have LIVE performances, giveaways, and much more. Please email [email protected] before April 1st if you would like to assist the PTA for this event. You can also check the box in the registration form. All help would be greatly appreciated. This event is open to all community members, including but not limited to feeder elementary schools.
If you would like to volunteer to host your own table, please fill out the form linked below. All volunteer vendors receive complimentary entry and 10 tickets to use.
VENDOR SIGN UP The Addams PTA is looking forward to seeing you there!
Family Night Outs
Ice Skating on Friday, 2/28/25 between 6:40 PM – 7:40 PM
Cost $5 pp admission with ice skates fee
HEPD Triphahn Center
1685 W. Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(may bring your own ice skates)
Hoffman Estates Park District The Triphahn
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 eLearning Plan
Now that winter has arrived, we wanted to remind you about District 54’s eLearning plan. Should an emergency day be needed, the first two closures will be traditional school cancellations. Should additional cancellations be necessary, District 54 will have up to three eLearning days, ensuring the last day of school occurs no later than Friday, May 30, 2025. Should a school cancellation occur, families will be notified as usual and the notification will indicate whether it is a traditional closing or eLearning day.
During an eLearning day, students in grades K-8 will utilize their District 54 devices to access activities aligned with their grade level curriculum. These activities will be asynchronous, meaning students are not live on Zoom with their teachers. Students will have five days to complete these activities. Junior high students can access activities by 8:30 a.m. and elementary by 9:00 a.m. on the identified eLearning Day. For any questions, please contact your child’s building principal or visit sd54.org/district-54-e-learning-plan.
Spanish Speech Contest
District 54 is excited to announce its 13th annual Spanish Speech Contest on May 2, 2025. Students in 3rd through 8th grade who are interested in participating should prepare a written speech, a video of themselves delivering the speech and submit both along with the application by March 7th. Finalists will be notified via Parent Square on April 11th. For more information or to submit an application, visit the District 54 Spanish Speech Contest website.
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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