The MCS staff is eagerly anticipating the start of the 2026–2027 school year!
We can’t wait to see all of our Eagles on Thursday, August 20th. This message includes important information and links to help ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year. Please read carefully!
Teacher Assignments
Available in ParentVUE on Friday, August 7th. If you have trouble logging in, please contact the hotline directly at 630-463-3097.
Important Dates
Thursday, August 13th
- New Student Welcome at MCS - 11:00 -12:00 pm
- Kindergarten Only:
- Kindergarten Device Pick Up - 2:30-4:30 pm
- Kindergarten Meet and Greet/Supply Drop Off – 3:00-4:00 pm MCS in Kindergarten Classrooms
- Supply Drop Off Grades 1st – 5th in the Mill Creek Big Gym by Door #7 - 1:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, August 20th
- First Day of School- Playground gathering before the bell with parents
- 1st and 5th Graders will receive their device in their homeroom class during the normal school day. No parent's help is needed this year.
- 5th Grade Outdoor Education Parent Chaperone Form is Due by 8:00pm
Friday, August 21st
- PTO Event Run of the Mill – first race begins at 5pm MCS
- Families meet at the playground immediately after all events. More details in August
- 5th Grade Outdoor Education Parent Chaperone’s Notified by Friday evening.
Thursday, August 27th
- MCS Curriculum Night (Tentative times below)
- Kindergarten Curriculum Night 5:00-5:50pm: One Session Only
- Session 1: 1st-5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:00-6:25pm
- Session 2: 1st-4th ONLY Grade Curriculum Night 6:35-7:00pm:
- 5th Grade Outdoor Ed Meeting in the 5th Grade Team Center 6:35-7:00pm
As the 26-27 school year gets closer, please look for additional information emailed to parents in our Eagle’s Eye digest.
School Calendar & First Day of School
First Day of School: Thursday, August 20th (8:00 AM – 2:15 PM)
Doors open: 7:45 AM — Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 AM on normal school days.
Students and parents will meet in back on the playground blacktop starting at 7:45 am. Homeroom signs will be used to separate each classroom. If your student is a bus rider, please see them off on the bus like any other day. Parents can then follow the bus to school and meet them in front to all go back to the festivities together. Teachers will escort their class into school before 8:00 am. Parents will not follow students into the building.
We will say the pledge at 8:00 am sharp and staff will head straight to classrooms upon entering the building. Friendly reminder to please keep pets at home and off school property during arrival and dismissal. We recommend arriving between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM for a calm start to the day. Main Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily
School Supplies for 2026-27
General Arrival & Dismissal Info
Arrival: 7:45–8:00 AM
Dismissal: 2:15 PM
Morning Drop Off – Car Riders and Walkers
Doors #1 (front) and #7 (west lot)
Morning Bus Students
Arrive in the front bus turnaround off of Brundige Road starting at 7:45 am
Afternoon Dismissal at 2:15 pm
All Bus riders exit out the front door only. NO CAR PICK UP IN THE FRONT
All car riders and walkers exit out of door #7 (west lot). Parents can meet students at the door or wait in the car line. Parents should not get out of their cars if they are in the car line.
Late Arrivals (after 8:00 AM):
Enter through Door #1 Only (front entrance) and a responsible adult must enter the office and sign in the student. Students cannot be dropped off at the front curb.
Transportation Changes
If your child's dismissal plan changes, please contact Julie Eiss at [email protected] or call 630-463-3400. If sending an email, please include your child's teacher, Julie Eiss [email protected] and Jessie Mader [email protected]. Please get in the habit of letting the office and teacher know in advance if possible. Notifying us in advance ensures a safe and smooth dismissal for your child!
Health Forms & Medication Information
Health forms are requested by the first day of school and are required to be submitted by October 15, 2025 to avoid school exclusion.
Questions or health concerns?
Medications & Emergency Health Plans (with any required documentation) should be submitted by the first day of school.
Geneva Park District – Kids’ Zone (based on availability)
Before/After School Child Care
Before School: 6:30–8:00 AM
After School: 2:15–6:00 PM
Contact: 630-232-4542
Lunch Procedures
Beginning this school year, the pre-ordering and bagged lunch system will no longer be used. Instead, students will choose and order their lunch as they move through the lunch line. At the cashier, their meal will be served along with the appropriate fruit or vegetable and milk.
For more information, please click here.
*We ask that Kindergarten students bring a bag lunch the first 7 days of school. No hot lunch orders for them these days.
Thank you!
Dropping Off Forgotten Items
Bring items labeled with student's name to Door #1 (front entrance)
Items will be delivered or picked up by your child.
Visitors
All visitors must enter at Door #1 and sign in at the front office
Bring a Valid Driver’s License or State ID for entry each time
Student Success Daily Checklist
Use this checklist each morning to help your child have a smooth and successful day:
- Device in protective case + Charger (charged nightly!)
- Quality headphones or earbudsabeled with students name
- Filled water bottle labeled with students name
Outdoor Ed
5th Grade ODE will be Wednesday September 16th thru Friday September 18th. Parents will need to pay and register before Wednesday, September 9th in Pushcoin
Thank you for your support as we prepare for an amazing year together!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out — we’re here to help!
Mr. Tim Wyller Principal, Mill Creek Elementary