Inspiring Education & Innovation | May 2026

Register now for 2026-27 school year

Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is now OPEN! A few highlights to note:

Registration is done through PowerSchool Enrollment and accessed through Parent Portal
Student Chromebooks automatically open a tab for registration, providing easy access for families at home
An early bird fee discount will be offered through May 31
There is no walk-in registration event, but registration assistance will be offered on June 23 by appointment only
If you will not be returning to Woodridge 68 next year, please notify your school now.

NEW: Returning students who are not registered by July 31, 2026 will be removed from the roster and must re-enroll as a new student.

Registration info

Early bird fee discount through May 31

Student fees for the 2026-27 school year can be paid when registering students online and will be discounted 50% rounded to the nearest dollar if paid through May 31, 2026.

Paying fees has never been easier thanks to our new registration system - pay right on the PowerSchool Enrollment site (no need to go to RevTrak).
After May 31, 2026 student fees will be assessed at the full amount.
Fee waiver and free and reduced lunch applications can be completed beginning July 1, 2026.

Anticipating a fee waiver? Don’t wait to submit your student’s registration! Select the ‘Waiver Applicant’ option for payment. Families who receive direct certification from the State of Illinois (typically in early July) will have fees waived automatically, while those who do not must apply for a fee waiver through the district’s business department; if a waiver is not submitted or is denied, families are responsible for all fees.

Everyone likes a discount

Need registration help?

You got it! Support is offered to all parents who need help registering students for the 2026-27 school year.

Tuesday, June 23

By appointment only

Edgewood Elementary School

Staff will be available to answer your questions and help guide you through the online registration process.

Book an appointment

Important health information

Now is a good time to get a jump on your child's health requirements for the 2026-27 school year.

Illinois School Code requires students to submit a report of physical, dental, and vision examinations and the dates that certain immunizations were received in order to attend school. Ages of interest/circumstances include:

Preschool/early childhood
Kindergarten
First entry in Illinois school
Grade two
Grade six

Attn: current 5th grade parents

Students are required to receive both a physical examination and dental examination within one year prior to their entrance into 6th grade. In addition to the physical and dental exams, evidence of having received certain immunizations is required. Parents of 5th grade students should have received an informational packet with further details in the postal mail.

Health requirements

Student wellness & digital safety

Woodridge 68 has implemented new Chromebook guidelines designed to support student wellness and strengthen online safety. Student Chromebooks will be unavailable between 10:00pm and 6:00am to help encourage healthy sleep habits and balanced screen time.

The district has also added an advanced content-aware filtering system that scans webpages in real time and helps block inappropriate material, including VPNs and proxies used to bypass filters. Families are encouraged to use Qustodio parent-managed controls for additional oversight of student device use outside of school hours.

New Chromebook guidelines

LRC end-of-year dates to note

Library books

Last day for checkout: Friday, May 15
All books due: Friday, May 22

Students will have access to LRC materials and e-resources through the end of the school year.

Summer hours

From June 8 through July 31, Woodridge 68 will operate with the following summer hours schedule:

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:45pm
Friday closed

School offices will reopen Tuesday, July 28.

Regular office hours will resume Monday, August 3:

District Administrative Center: 8:00am-4:30pm
Schools: 7:30am-4:00pm

Summer use of student Chromebooks

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide continuous access to educational resources and support learning outside the traditional school year, Woodridge School District 68 allows students to keep their district-issued Chromebooks during the summer break. This initiative allows students to explore their interests further, engage in self-directed learning, and stay connected with educational activities over the summer.

Opt-out: If you do not want your child to bring their district-issued Chromebook home over the summer, you may opt out by notifying your child’s teacher. Students who opt out must turn in their Chromebook, charger and case on Friday, May 22.

Moving out or otherwise leaving Woodridge 68? Families are responsible for returning their student’s Chromebook, charger and case. These can be turned in at your child’s school through Friday, May 29. Beginning Monday, June 1, these items must be delivered to the District Administrative Center (7925 Janes Avenue). Failure to return these district-owned items within 5 days of withdrawal will result in a charge of $400.

Summer responsibilities & expectations

Transition to junior high

Did you miss the 6th grade parent step-up meeting? We've got you covered! The Jefferson Junior High website has been updated with a wealth of information, including everything you need to know about the transition to junior high. Topics covered include: academics, athletics & activities, communications, student services, community partners and more.

Parent presentation

6th grade transition

Hit the ground running this summer

The Jefferson cross country summer running camp is open to all students entering 5th-8th grade! Join us for two weeks of running, endurance-building, teamwork, and fun with Jefferson coaches and athletes. The camp will be held Monday-Thursday, August 3-13 from 8-10am.

Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking to stay active and meet new friends, this camp is a great way to get involved!

More info & sign up

Math at home

Keep the Thinking Going This Summer

Your summer mission: math in the wild!

Throughout the year, your children have been learning math a bit differently from how many of us were taught. Through our math curriculum, we focus heavily on problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration rather than just memorizing steps. We want our students to be thinkers, not just calculators!

How do you prevent the summer slide without fighting over math worksheets? The good news: you don't need worksheets to keep their math brains active. This month's Math at Home includes information on how you can support your young mathematician over the summer break:

Fostering a Thinking Mindset at Home
High-Quality Summer Bridge Resources
Math in the Wild Summer Choice Board: We challenge your family to pick one activity a week. Whether you are baking a half-batch of cookies, calculating the best deal at the grocery store, or keeping score during family game night—math is everywhere.

Math at home