OPEN HOUSE is just around the corner!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary

Parent and Guardians-

We will hold our in-person residency verification event at Liberty Intermediate School on August 7, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (New Families or those who still need to register are also welcome to attend during these hours.)

Families will be required to bring documentation from both Category One and Category Two to verify residency. For further information on the documents that will be accepted, please see the attached flyers.

If you are unable to attend the August residency date, you must call to schedule an appointment with either your child’s building secretary or the District Registrar. These appointments must take place between August 7 and August 15.

Please note:
👉 If residency is not verified by August 15, your student will not have access to their class schedule.

over 1 year ago, BESD53 District Office
"Out of this World" Field Day Fun! Thank you to Mr. Bleyle and all the volunteers!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Kindergarten Water & Indoor Pool Party Day! 🤗
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
It was a slice!🍕 These almost third graders ended their year with a picnic pizza party and to celebrate a sweet year, these cool kids took a walk to our local Dairy Queen 🍦 Mrs. Studebaker’s Class wishes everyone a safe, healthy and happy summer! 🌼
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Students in Mrs. Goodman's 1st grade class studied the lifecycle of a butterfly. Here they are saying goodbye to their butterfly as they set it free 🦋
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
More recent Golden Tiger Paw Winners!!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
These lucky students won breakfast with the firefighters and a special ride to school from the PTA auction! Their classes greeted them at the curb!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Recent Golden Tiger Paw Winners!!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Mrs. Studebaker’s second grade mathematicians have been practicing with fractions. What better way than to practice with something that they get to enjoy after!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Additional pictures from Staff Appreciation week! We are so thankful for our PTA!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
It's Staff Appreciation Week!!! A wonderful week of appreciation for all of the hard work and dedication of all of our staff! Our staff is the BEST, bar none! Today was a Bagel Bar for breakfast! Thank you to all who donated snacks and goodies this week! Special thanks to our PTA parent, Alex Arlis, for organizing it all!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
The students in Mrs. Studebaker’s class have been asking the question: How do whales spend their lives surviving frigid water? The young biologists discovered that a whale's secret is blubber, a thick layer of body fat. The students replicated the cold-weather adaptation of blubber with “The Blubber Glove” experiment! The second graders compared the temperature of the icy water by placing their hands in the water to feel the actual temperature. They then compared the temperature mimicking a whale. Their discoveries were “whaley” amazing!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Staff had some March Madness fun of their own by participating in the 1st Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Congratulations to Ms. Miller- she is the Champion!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Recent Golden Tiger Paw Award Winners
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Part 2 of Kindergarten Animal Projects
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Our Kindergarten classes have started their animal studies in science. Each student chooses an animal to research, creates a poster, and gets to be the teacher for a lesson. The lessons add variety and interest to the end of the school year. They keep the students engaged, and are a great educational experience! Our little explorers are off to a great start so far!
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
Join Us on April 9th, 2025, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Prior registration and sign-up are required! Our Kindergarten Readiness Night offers you and your child the opportunity to meet the district's kindergarten team and the building principals. In addition to a brief screening to assess the best fit for your incoming kindergartener, there will be a short presentation for parents and students about what to expect, along with valuable take-home information to help prepare your child during the summer. We look forward to meeting you and your new kindergartener! --------------------------------------------------- Únase a nosotros el 9 de abril de 2025, de 3:30 pm a 6:30 pm. ¡Es necesario registrarse previamente! Nuestra Noche de Preparación para el Kindergarten les ofrece a usted y a su hijo la oportunidad de conocer al equipo de kindergarten del distrito y a los directores de las escuelas. Además de una breve evaluación para determinar la mejor opción para su hijo/a que ingresa al kindergarten, habrá una breve presentación para padres y estudiantes sobre qué esperar, junto con información valiosa para llevar a casa que les ayudará a preparar a su hijo/a durante el verano. ¡Esperamos conocerlos a ustedes y a su nuevo/a estudiante!
over 1 year ago, BESD53 District Office
Family Literacy Night was SWEET 🍭🍬
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary
3rd grade Pickleminton Tournament 🏓
over 1 year ago, Shabbona Elementary