Greetings Mead Community,

 

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Mead Minute. Before you dive into the details of our newsletter, please note the upcoming deadlines and dates below:

 

 

 

 

Read on for more news and important updates– there is quite a bit of new information to check out in the PTA section. We look forward to finishing up the last week before spring break strong! Have a fantastic weekend.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tricia Leong- Principal

Alex Csuk- Assistant Principal

Don’t miss out on preserving this year’s special memories! Be sure to order your child’s yearbook, a lasting keepsake filled with friendships, achievements, and memorable moments from the school year. Ordering is open until Friday, March 13, 2026. The cost is $24 for a 68-page hardcover yearbook. To order, click the link below and use ID Number 15459826. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Reimel

March is Happiness month! We will be celebrating with a variety of activities throughout the month including daily spirit days. See the calendar below!

The Dental Institute in Downers Grove 

The Dental Institute in Downers Grove is hosting a free dental clinic on March 21st for kids 5-15 y/o. Must call to register: 630.743.4500

 

We are pleased to have Smile Illinois-Mobile Dentists return to Mead Jr. High. The dental team will be coming on 4/10/26 to provide exams, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants. Only students who register will be seen by the dentist. The dental clinic accepts Medicaid, private insurance or for those with no insurance, a flat rate payment of $70. You can sign up to participate in the dental clinic by clicking on the following link and completing the form. DEADLINE for registration is 4/3/26. If you have any questions, please reach out to our school nurse, Melissa Bartels ([email protected]).

Track and Field — the largest and fastest sport at Mead — kicks off Monday, March 30 and will run through May 15! Whether you run distance, sprint, jump, throw, or cheer on your teammates, there’s a place for you. Sign up through Infinite Campus, portal is open Monday Feb. 23 – Friday April 10th. Directions are available using the link below.

We are excited to invite the special grownups in our students’ lives to join us in the gymnasium on Friday, April 10th from 7:00-7:30am for our annual Bagels with Buddies! Start your day with a light breakfast of Starbucks coffee, fresh fruit, and of course, bagels.

 

We also encourage attendees to bring a donation to the Stevenson Food Pantry. Currently, the food pantry is in need of:

Last, a few volunteers are needed to help us with event prep, setup and teardown. If you’re available, you can sign up below.

As we look ahead to the next school year, we are reaching out to see if anyone is interested in running for a board position or a committee for the 2026/2027 school year. Serving through the PTA is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school community, support students and teachers, and help shape the future of Mead!

 

If you are interested in running for a position, please complete this form no later than March 29th. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to collaborate and contribute to our school community!

Planning continues and we truly need the support of our 7th grade parents! Your help with planning and setting up for the dance allows 8th grade parents to step away and fully enjoy the special moments leading up to this big event.  Interested? Please fill out the form below or reach out to [email protected]

 

If you are unable to volunteer your time, we have a way you can still support the 8th grade dance! Donate any amount to Givebacks using the link below! Every little bit helps us purchase needed items like decorations and snacks! 

If you would like to support the STC fund to make sure every graduating 8th grader has a yard sign to celebrate their graduation from SD54, please donate using the link below.

District 54 students in kindergarten through seventh grade who will be attending a summer camp or program can apply for the STC PTA Elementary Scholarship. In order to receive the $150 scholarship, a household member must be a member of the PTA at the student’s school. In addition, the camp or program must be noncommercial, nonsectarian and nonpartisan. 

 

The applications and more information are available on the STC Website. Applications are due by April 10. Contact the scholarship chair at our school or email [email protected] for any questions.

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.

MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT

 

13th SPOTLIGHT

 

122nd CONVENTION

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, April 8th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Schaumburg School District 54 Professional Learning Center (524 E. Schaumburg Road; Door C1) to discuss summer enrichment activities and how to celebrate and maintain your home language as your child continues to grow in English language proficiency.

 

During our time together, we will be joined by staff and families in District 54 to share their stories of how they supported their children learning English while also providing opportunities for their children to preserve their home language. We will also share information about ideas for summer enrichment activities.

 

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

 

Click on this link to register by Monday, April 6. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.