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5Essentials
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted through March 13, 2026. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same timeframe.
Summer School
Save the Date! Registration for Summer School will open in Infinite Campus on April 6.
The final course booklet will be available the week of March 23, 2026.
Preschool Interest Applications
We are accepting Preschool applications for the 2026-2027 School Year.
More information regarding the program including costs can be found on the Kaneland Early Childhood/Preschool Webpage.
The Kaneland Care Closet
The care closet is an area of our school to provide relief to students and their families who are experiencing hardships: food insecurity, basic hygiene supplies, lack of weather appropriate clothing such as hats and mittens, etc.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, March 9th - Tornado Drill (2:00)
- Wednesday, March 11th - Fun Lunch Buona Beef
- Thursday, March 12th - KST Open House (5:00-7:00)
- Thursday, March 12th - 3rd Grade Music Concert (5:15-5:45)
- Thursday, March 19th - Lockdown drill (2:00)
- Wednesday, March 25th - Fun Lunch Culver's
- SPRING BREAK March 28-April 5
![IAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772558780/kanelandorg/sb55adgwjqt6phb8djgh/summerschool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772558780/kanelandorg/sb55adgwjqt6phb8djgh/summerschool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772558780/kanelandorg/sb55adgwjqt6phb8djgh/summerschool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772558780/kanelandorg/sb55adgwjqt6phb8djgh/summerschool.jpg","width":1080}])
![Substitute Crossing Guards Needed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772558156/kanelandorg/za6qiuls7ofchfnv73or/crossing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772558156/kanelandorg/za6qiuls7ofchfnv73or/crossing.jpg","width":281}])
![An empty classroom with desks and chairs, and a large projection screen displaying the text "OPEN HOUSE" in the foreground.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772558976/kanelandorg/gftdwya6evlbqi02546z/openhouse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772558976/kanelandorg/gftdwya6evlbqi02546z/openhouse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772558976/kanelandorg/gftdwya6evlbqi02546z/openhouse.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772558976/kanelandorg/gftdwya6evlbqi02546z/openhouse.jpg","width":1080}])
Spotlight
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![MIDWEST PREMIERE - Make Way for Ducklings!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772547005/kanelandorg/jqbhgl71st4rmluxzvgz/MakeWayInsta.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772547005/kanelandorg/jqbhgl71st4rmluxzvgz/MakeWayInsta.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772547005/kanelandorg/jqbhgl71st4rmluxzvgz/MakeWayInsta.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772547005/kanelandorg/jqbhgl71st4rmluxzvgz/MakeWayInsta.png","width":1080}])
Please join us for the premiere of our Theatre for Young Audiences show, "MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS"!
![NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772717276/kanelandorg/dl3kbt7iexzejpasjsrh/public.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772717276/kanelandorg/dl3kbt7iexzejpasjsrh/public.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772717276/kanelandorg/dl3kbt7iexzejpasjsrh/public.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772717276/kanelandorg/dl3kbt7iexzejpasjsrh/public.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772717276/kanelandorg/dl3kbt7iexzejpasjsrh/public.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772717276/kanelandorg/dl3kbt7iexzejpasjsrh/public.jpg","width":2200}])
Driver’s Education Fee to be maintained at $250.00
![The image shows a stack of colorful pencils with a sign that reads "Kaneland Preschool We are still accepting applications for the current year."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770400606/kanelandorg/t0mblflfle40u6c1pqge/pre-k-2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770400606/kanelandorg/t0mblflfle40u6c1pqge/pre-k-2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770400606/kanelandorg/t0mblflfle40u6c1pqge/pre-k-2026.jpg","width":800}])
Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Year.
![18th Annual Baseball & Softball Pig Roast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772480048/kanelandorg/zbbl21d1pqoj36wxmwxi/PigRoastFlyer2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772480048/kanelandorg/zbbl21d1pqoj36wxmwxi/PigRoastFlyer2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772480048/kanelandorg/zbbl21d1pqoj36wxmwxi/PigRoastFlyer2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772480048/kanelandorg/zbbl21d1pqoj36wxmwxi/PigRoastFlyer2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772480048/kanelandorg/zbbl21d1pqoj36wxmwxi/PigRoastFlyer2026.png","width":1545}])
Please join us for this annual fundraiser!
About Us
John Stewart Elementary School is part of the Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 and serves students from Elburn, Maple Park, Cortland, Virgil, and parts of Sycamore and DeKalb. Over 550 students from kindergarten through fifth grade make up the John Stewart family.
Substitute Crossing Guards Needed
We are hiring!
We are looking for individuals who are interested in helping support student safety by serving as a crossing guard substitute. This is a flexible, “help here and there” opportunity during high-traffic arrival and dismissal times. Coverage is needed from 8:25–8:55 AM and/or 3:15–3:45 PM. If you are interested in learning more about this vacancy or applying, please click the link below for additional information. Thank you for considering helping keep our students safe!
Apply today! Kaneland Employment Online Application