Greetings Mead Community,

 

We can’t believe we are wrapping up our first full week of school! Our mustangs have been doing a fantastic job navigating the building, opening their lockers, and connecting with teachers and students.

 

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Mead Curriculum Night last night, it was great getting to meet so many families. We enjoyed the opportunity to share what it means to be We Are One at Mead. Your continued partnership is so valuable and much appreciated.

 

A reminder that treat day orders are due August 27th. New information regarding spirit wear is also included below.

 

We look forward to seeing many of you at Wednesday’s Boomer’s game. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tricia Leong-Principal

Alex Csuk- Assistant Principal

The purpose of homework is to enrich or extend school instruction, and to give our students opportunities to maintain new learning through independent practice. Students are asked to do their personal best on all work in a timely manner. Students will be held accountable for all assignments. Late work will be accepted and graded for no less than 50% of the total grade. As always, please feel free to contact your student’s teacher(s) if there is a specific concern. 

 

Students and families can check the Mead Homework Website, which is updated daily.

Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 3! You can place your order on the Lifetouch website using the Picture Day ID: EVT3ZPTM6. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only.

Please join the Mead community on Wednesday, August 27 at Wintrust Field for our annual Mead Night at the Schaumburg Boomers game! Our Mead Choir will be performing the National Anthem and several staff members and families will be in attendance. To order tickets, please click below.

Mead Cross Country will begin their season on Tuesday, August 26th. ALL students are welcome to join! Information packets are located in the cafeteria. Please fill out the permission slip found on Infinite Campus. Directions on how to sign up are linked below. Come out and be a part of a championship program! 

 

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Clark, Mrs. Amos, Mrs. Knight or Mr. Iott. 

The Mead Spirit Wear Shop is now open! Buy your Mead gear before the shop closes on September 8, and it will be delivered to your child at Mead around October 1. All purchases are tax-free and benefit the Mead PTA.

Treat day will be held once a month.  We use different vendors each month to bring a treat to your child. Please select which months your child would like to participate. Treats will be passed out at school during their lunch. Please complete and submit this order form by August 27th. Submit your payment no later than August 29th.  Checks should be made out to the Mead PTA or cash in a sealed envelope. Please include EXACT amount if paying by cash–no change will be given! 

Our programs run better with your help! We are looking for volunteers to distribute food for upcoming Hot Lunch and Treat Days. Check out the links below and sign up today!

Everyone belongs in the Mead Jr. High PTA! Joining the PTA is an easy way to support our mission of “Every Child. One Voice.” Together, our goal is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. 

 

Membership is $7 annually (anyone and everyone can be a member!) and can be purchased using the link below.

Our next PTA meeting is September 10, 2025, 6 pm at Mead Jr. High. Please join us to learn more about the events happening at Mead and how you can support the school and PTA.

On Monday, August 25th, we will test seventh and eighth grade students using the computer-based MAP assessments tool. The purpose of MAP Growth is to inform teachers of the immediate instructional needs of students. MAP results equip educators with key data to help personalize instruction and pinpoint individual student needs. Please note that MAP has updated their national norms in 2025 so you may see some variance in your students’ national percentile rank than in past MAP assessments. 

 

Students will take the MAP assessment in their Advocacy locations.

Join the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 21st annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. All proceeds will support financially struggling District 54 families. Register by Sept. 5 to get early bird pricing.

Electric bikes, scooters and skateboards are not permitted on District 54 property, due to safety concerns including the potential for accidents and the possibility of fire associated with such devices. This applies to students, as well as to family members and friends who may be picking up or dropping off students at school.

As we approach another exciting season of high school football, we value the presence and enthusiasm of our local junior high school students at our games. We believe that creating a positive and respectful environment is essential for everyone to enjoy the experience. To that end, we would like to outline the supervision and behavior expectations we hold for our junior high school attendees: Role of Adult Chaperones: Junior high school students attending our games must be accompanied by a parent or adult responsible for their supervision.. The presence of responsible adults not only ensures the safety and well-being of the students but also sets a positive example for behavior and sportsmanship. Adults may bring up to 4 students to a game and must stay on site while the students are in attendance. Junior High students who cannot identify their adult chaperone at the event will be asked to leave. Adults are responsible for the students whom they accompany to the game and it is essential they maintain an awareness of their students whereabouts and ensure their conduct aligns with “The Cougar Way” values, and expectations for all who attend events at CHS as outlined below. 

 

 

By working together, we can ensure that our games are not only exciting but also exemplify the values of sportsmanship, respect, and unity by following “The Cougar Way!” Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to welcoming junior high school students and their adult chaperones to our upcoming football games. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us. 

 

-Conant High School Administration