1st grade Tigers during morning check-in and Skills Lessons. Shabbona teachers use Be Good People curriculum each morning to check-in with students and teach important life skills. 🐾
about 3 hours ago, Shabbona Elementary
students on the carpet during morning check in
Our Tigers are learning The Tiger Way 🐾
about 4 hours ago, Shabbona Elementary
Our Tigers are learning The Tiger Way 🐾
students walking the Tiger Way in the hallway
Welcome Back, Tigers!
4 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
principal and dean under the rainbow balloon arch
kindergarten under the rainbow balloon arch
1st grade under the rainbow balloon arch
3rd grade under the rainbow balloon arch
2nd under the rainbow balloon arch
Welcome Back! We can't wait to see you all! Please see the attached link for important information about our school. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ujQSgwWX5gmeRcWTJtw_xxaWz4wqG7ZTC_oA9Wf4EN0/edit?usp=drivesdk
19 days ago, Shabbona Elementary

Please join us in welcoming our new staff!
Next up- Ms. Licina- Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant

22 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
maggie and her 2 sons
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Next, Ms. Beckwith- Sign Language Interpreter
24 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Ms. Beckwith and her daughters
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Next, Ms. Hensch- Teacher's Assistant
24 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Ms. Hensch with her family and dog at christmas time

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Next, Mrs. Chepon- Special Education

25 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Mrs. Chepon and her family
Reminder Parents and Guardians!

Registration and Residency must be completed by tomorrow, August 14th, 2026. If you do not complete both steps, access to your student's schedule will not be available and they can not start school until completing both steps.

If you are not able to complete these steps by August 14th, appointments will be available again starting August 24th with your student's school.

For further information on requirements please check our website: https://www.besd53.org/page/besd53-registration

25 days ago, BESD53 District Office
Notice about registration and residency. Must complete by August 14th. Bring residency documents to school.
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Next, Ms. Grace- Special Education
25 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Mrs. Grace with her family
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Next, Mrs. Dolliger- Speech/Language Pathologist
26 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Mrs. Dolliger with her daughter and husband
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Next, Ms. Wallace- Music
26 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Ms. Wallace in her graduation cap and gown
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Next, Ms. Marks- 3rd grade
27 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Ms. Marks picture
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Next up- Mrs. Gross- 2nd grade
27 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Mrs. Gross and her family
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First up, Mr. Ragan- PE
28 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
A picture of Mr. Ragan and his fiance
We'll see you on August 17th!
about 1 month ago, Shabbona Elementary
jungle background with a cartoon tiger flyer for open house
Please see the attached letter for information regarding the school lunch and breakfast program at Shabbona.
about 1 month ago, Shabbona Elementary
BESD 53 B logo with letter
Olympic Themed Shabbona Field Day! Everyone had a great time ! Thank you to Mr. Bleyle and Mr. Ragan for all their hard work. Thank you to all of our volunteers!! We could NOT have done this without you!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
sack race
games
bouncy house
races
bouncy house
torch race
game
races
tug of war
bouncy house
Our 4th Quarter Incentive was Pie in the Face and it didn't disappoint!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
Mrs Howard with student
Mrs. James and student
Ms. Lowman and student
Mrs. Skutt and student
Mrs. Rodriquez and student
Mrs. Rodriquez
Mr. Bleyle and students
One lucky first grader for to choose 2 friends to eat a pizza lunch in Mrs. Sobkoviak's office. She was the highest bidder during the PTA auction.
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
Pizza in the principals office