Greetings Mead Community,

 

We had another great (and cold!) week here at Mead. It is hard to believe that next week takes us into February and that we have just three weeks remaining in the trimester. Despite the winter chill, the energy inside the building has been fantastic. We continue to be incredibly impressed by the hard work and focus our students are showing in the classroom, as well as their dedication to their many extracurricular activities.

 

8th grade families– be sure to read the information below regarding 8th grade graduation gown orders. These are due to the office by next Friday. More information regarding graduation will be coming soon.

 

As always, we appreciate your continued support and partnership. Have a wonderful weekend.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tricia Leong- Principal

Alex Csuk- Assistant Principal

The time has arrived for Mead 8th grade families to begin ordering gowns for graduation. The graduation gown fee is $16 per student. The Mead graduation gown is required in order to attend the graduation ceremony. Please note that we do NOT use caps in our ceremony. Students are able to use a previous sibling’s gown, but this still needs to be indicated on the order form.

 

Students will be bringing home graduation gown order information by the end of the day today. You can pay via cash or check, please make checks payable to: Mead Junior High School. All payment envelopes can be dropped off in the Mead Main Office by February 6th.

 

Save the Date: The 8th Grade Dance which will be held at Mead Junior High on Friday, May 8th. More details to come at a later date.

To ensure student safety, students will only be released to a parent/guardian or emergency contact that has been identified by the parent/guardian when picking students up during the school day. Identification is required at pickup.

Capture the memories that will last a lifetime! Be sure to order your child’s copy of the yearbook today. This is the perfect keepsake of friendships, achievements, and special moments from this school year. Order now before it’s too late! The website will close on Friday, March 13, 2026. Books cost $24 for a 68-page hardcover book. Click the link below and use ID Number 15459826. Please reach out to Mrs. Reimel with any questions.

Mead will host a Career Day on Friday, February 27th for all 7th grade students. We are thrilled to welcome a diverse group of community professionals ranging from engineers and healthcare providers to entrepreneurs. This interactive experience offers students a unique opportunity to ask real-world questions, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and connect their current studies to future success.

On Friday, February 27th, the eighth-grade students will be taking a field trip to Harper College as part of our commitment to establishing the foundation for College and Career Readiness. We believe that exposure to post-secondary opportunities will positively impact our students’ mindset and instill habits necessary for academic success before their High School transition. We want to do all that we can, in partnership with you, to make our children as well-rounded and future-oriented as possible. If you do not want your student to participate in the field trip, please email Tricia Leong at [email protected] to opt your student out. 

 

Students will need to bring a lunch to school this day to eat when they return from Harper. They will not be able to purchase pizza. Students should also pack a disposable, light snack for the field trip!

Our next PTA meeting is Wednesday, February 11th at 6pm at Mead. Join us to learn more about the events happening at Mead and how you can support the school and PTA!

Our PTA is coordinating auction baskets/items for a Silent/Live Auction sponsored by the Schaumburg Township Council (STC) of PTA’s to provide college scholarships and summer experience scholarships to D54 students. 

 

If you would like to make a monetary donation to help us purchase basket items and gift cards, please do so via Givebacks. All donations need to be received by Wednesday, February 4th and are tax deductible!

 

The Silent/Live Auction will be on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets are $40. If you are interested in attending, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH is the last day to purchase tickets HERE.  

Any questions, reach out to Christina Czuma at [email protected] 

The PTA is selling vouchers for $15 for Lou Malnati‘s frozen pizzas (a value of $18-$20+)! There’s no limit on how many you can buy. Learn more via the link below and order yours today. Orders close on February 15.

Interested in helping set up, working behind the scenes, or assisting in any way with the Mead Junior High 8th Grade Dance, “Hollywood Glam”? Please fill out the form below! 

Treat Day signup has reopened for February and March! If you missed the initial signup window, please complete the order form for these months by Monday, February 2 and submit payment to the office by Wednesday, February 4.

 

You may also sign up for any/all upcoming Treat Days now, but for your convenience, the PTA will also provide additional enrollment opportunities throughout the year.

Hot Lunch orders for the second trimester (March-May) are open and will close on February 17. All check payments must be received by noon on February 18.

When you buy gift cards through our fundraising program with RaiseRight, the Mead PTA benefits…at no extra cost to you! Simply download the RaiseRight app from your app store or visit the link below, then register using the code DRFNGJTC7C62.

To ensure the privacy of our students and staff, Meta Glasses are not permitted in any District 54 schools.

Do you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in August 2026? We are excited to share that kindergarten registration will begin on Jan. 28. We encourage you to visit our Welcome to Kindergarten website now, to familiarize yourself with the process and begin gathering needed documentation. We also ask for your help in spreading the word about kindergarten registration. If you know of a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, please encourage the family to save the date and visit our website. The sooner students enroll, the sooner District 54 will know how many kindergarten teachers we need to best serve our kindergarten class of 2026-27.

District 54 will host its 14th Annual Spanish Speech Contest on April 26, 2026 at the Rafferty Administration Center. The Spanish Speech Contest is an opportunity for Spanish-speaking students to deliver speeches in the Spanish language on a variety of topics to a panel of judges. Speeches will be evaluated based on content, organization, language control, presentation, and memorization. Visit our website for more information and a link to the application.

Are you a parent/caregiver of an English language learner in District 54? You are invited to join our MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Council) Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Schaumburg School District 54 Professional Learning Center (524 E. Schaumburg Road; Door C1) to discuss this month’s topic: Mental Health and Supporting Your Child.

 

During our time together, we will be joined by Dr. Liz Perez (a school psychologist in District 54) to discuss strategies for supporting your child’s emotional well-being and responding to their feelings, especially during times of transition for English language learners. We will also share information about school support for mental health.

 

Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Russian. 

Click on this link to register by Monday, February 2nd. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.