2025-26 Back To School Info
School Supply Lists
Register for Before- and After-School Care K-5
District 28 offers KidCare, a before- and after-school program at each elementary school. Children are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit northbrook28.net/KidCare for fee schedule and additional information.
Schedule Pickup/Class Assignments
Teacher’s name and room assignments will be emailed for Young Explorers and kindergarten-Grade 5 students on Friday, Aug. 8.
Junior High students will receive their full schedule at the Junior High schedule pickup on Thursday, Aug. 14. Sixth-graders attend one of three 45-minute orientation sessions scheduled between 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 7th- & 8th-graders pick up schedules & school supply orders between 3 and 5 p.m.
Meet the Teacher
- Elementary school (Grades 1-5) Parent & Child “Meet the Teacher” is Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten is scheduled individually by the school.
- Junior High students will meet their teachers on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Young Explorers Early Childhood Events
- Popsicles in the Park on August 4th, 10:30 a.m. - Noon.
- Kick-off Event August 20 at 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for AM Session and 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. for PM Session
- First Day of School August 21st
Bus Information
Bus route information will be emailed to parents the week before school starts. Bus passes will be handed out at Meet the Teacher or sent home with your student on the first day of school.
First Day of School 2025
- Kindergarten-8th Grade begin classes on Wednesday, Aug. 20
- Young Explorers first day of class is Thursday, Aug. 21
Bus Service begins on the first day of school.
*All events are posted in the school calendars on the district website and mobile app.
Student School Day Hours
- Young Explorers AM: 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Young Explorers PM: 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Grades K - 5 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Grades 6, 7, & 8 8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Calendar At A Glance
Health Forms
Allergy, medication at school, epi pen and inhaler forms must be completed each year. Download the forms and submit to your child's school nurse. The Health Services Department provides detailed policy and procedures.
Required Health Exams
Student health, vision and dental exams are required for new students, early childhood, kindergarten and 6th grade. A dental exam required for kindergarten, 2nd-grade and 6th-grade students. Review the requirements and download the forms.