This is NO trick! It's one more Halloween treat! 🎃👻 HMS students and staff went all out, showing off their creative, spooky, and colorful costumes while celebrating Halloween! What a BOO-tiful way to celebrate! 🧡🖤
about 10 hours ago, Summit School District 104
A cheerful one-eyed Minion in blue overalls poses beside an oversized orange carrot mascot in a school parking lot, with a brick building behind them.
Two smiling women stand arm in arm in a colorful classroom, surrounded by student artwork, books, desks, and teaching materials, conveying warmth and camaraderie.
Six adults pose in a tiled hallway, several dressed as Minions in yellow and denim; a man points while a woman holds a plush toy. Playful mood.
Seven adults pose in Halloween costumes, including witches, animal suits and a red gown, smiling in front of brick school windows.
Two smiling students in animal onesie costumes pose arm in arm in a school gym, with classmates in costumes on the bleachers behind them.
Children in Halloween costumes pose in a school gym, with Spider-Man kneeling in front and Patrick Star, skeletons, and superheroes behind him.
A smiling woman in a pink wig hugs a grinning girl in a red-and-blue costume and turquoise skirt, wearing a playful blue antenna headband.
Smiling child in glasses wears a padded Superman costume, red cape, and lanyard, posing on a school gym floor as people move in the background.
Six young women in colorful cosplay costumes pose together before maroon bleachers, wearing animal ears, headphones, wigs, and playful outfits at a convention.
Side-by-side photos show women wearing blue “Stevie Nicks” shirts: young fans walking backstage at left, and smiling women posing together indoors at right.
BOO! 👻 Did we scare you?! The Halloween fun continues! 🎃 Wharton students brought the SPOOKS, SCARES, and CREATIVITY to today's Halloween Parade with their frightfully fun costumes! 🧡🖤
about 10 hours ago, Summit School District 104
A child in a red-and-black striped shirt greets a person in a large Pikachu costume on a school sidewalk, as classmates look on; playful, festive mood.
Children in Halloween costumes walk along a sidewalk carrying treat bags; a girl in pink scrubs leads beside a child in a cartoon dog mask, creating a lively, festive mood.
Students in colorful Halloween costumes walk along a school sidewalk; a girl in a white gown and another in a green hood lead the group, with a festive, relaxed mood.
Children dressed as Bluey, Hulk, Spider-Man and the Joker pose with a smiling adult in a bright floral outfit on a school sidewalk, in a cheerful Halloween scene.
Children in colorful Halloween costumes parade along a school walkway, carrying an oversized pink axolotl and a ghost bag as a smiling adult chaperone walks with them.
Children in Halloween costumes walk along a school sidewalk beside a chain-link fence, including a witch and a girl in a blood-spattered blue dress; festive mood.
AND the Halloween fun continues! 🎃👻 Graves School students looked GHOULISHLY spectacular as they showed off their creative costumes during today's Halloween Parade! 🧡🖤
about 10 hours ago, Summit School District 104
A smiling woman in a bright green costume and red hat poses with children in Halloween costumes at an outdoor event, creating a cheerful, playful mood.
A cheerful child in a black skeleton costume poses with a peace sign at a school Halloween parade, with costumed classmates following behind.
A smiling child in a blue-and-red superhero costume poses with a toy blaster while a child in a colorful costume waves behind him at an outdoor event.
Children in Halloween costumes walk outdoors, led by a girl dressed as a doctor, with a chicken mascot and colorful animal and witch costumes behind her.
A smiling child in a bright yellow princess gown leads a line of children in Halloween costumes along a school roadway, creating a cheerful parade scene.
A smiling girl in an orange Halloween costume poses with peace signs during a school parade, surrounded by children in colorful costumes. The mood is playful and festive.
Two adults in a bright red crab costume pose with raised claws as children in colorful outfits walk behind them; a cheerful school parade outdoors.
A smiling woman in a red top poses with a child in a blue dinosaur costume as a line of children follows outdoors, creating a cheerful, playful mood.
Children in Spider-Man, skeleton, and cowboy costumes walk outdoors at a Halloween event as a smiling adult in a yellow hat and blue dress guides them.
Children parade outdoors in colorful Halloween costumes, led by two children dressed as cowboys and a girl in a spotted cow outfit; the mood is cheerful.
Walker School's Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Parade was a SPOOK-tacular success! Our students looked absolutely FANG-tastic in their creative costumes! 🎃👻🧡
about 10 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Children in Halloween costumes gather outdoors, including a girl dressed as a Minion in yellow and blue and another in a pink cowboy hat; the group looks cheerful and playful.
Chicago Bears fans pose at a fall tailgate beside a roaring bear mascot and decorated car, smiling among team flags and gear in a festive scene.
Four adults pose beside a colorful Halloween Día de los Muertos altar display with orange marigold garlands, skulls, candles, and flowers in a parking lot.
A smiling person in a red cape and white wig poses beside a bulky brown monster costume, with a fire truck at an outdoor Halloween event.
Children in Halloween costumes collect candy outside a brick school, including a masked girl and a grinning orange monster mascot; festive, playful mood.
Children in colorful Halloween costumes, including tiger and bear outfits, smile at a community gathering; a child in a red vest wears face paint.
A uniformed police officer kneels beside children in Halloween costumes, handing out orange candy bags near a black patrol SUV in a cheerful community event.
Two adults pose beside a Halloween-decorated car trunk with an orange game ramp and traffic cones in a fall parking lot, creating a playful mood.
Children in Halloween costumes gather outdoors; a smiling boy in a pizza costume waves beside a masked figure, police officer, and princess.
A firefighter hands a colorful Halloween treat bag to a young girl in a pink costume beside a fire truck, as neighbors watch warmly.
Join Us November 4: Caring for Caregivers

OptWell is hosting a free, interactive workshop to help caregivers recharge, learn, and connect.

Caring for Caregivers: Restore, Learn, Connect

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:00–1:15 p.m.

The Community House, Hinsdale, Illinois

Caregiver Resource Fair before and after the workshop

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-for-caregivers-restore-learn-connect-tickets-1995209132224?aff=oddtdtcreator
about 14 hours ago, Summit School District 104
OptWell flyer announces a November 4 caregiver workshop featuring gentle movement, mindfulness, self-care strategies, and caregiving resources, with registration details.
Spanish OptWell flyer for a free, welcoming caregiver workshop on Nov. 4, featuring Mindful Movement, photos, venue, and registration details.
🎃 The Halloween festivities are in full swing! Walsh students showed off their SPOOK-tacular costumes during this morning’s Halloween Parade! From creative costumes to big smiles, our students brought plenty of Halloween spirit! 👻🧡🖤
about 16 hours ago, Summit School District 104
A group in Halloween costumes walks through a schoolyard gate: a child dressed as Buzz Lightyear leads, with a costumed adult and other children behind. The scene feels cheerful and festive.
A smiling woman in a red apron walks hand in hand with a child in a bright green dinosaur costume at a neighborhood event.
A smiling child in a Supergirl costume walks toward the camera at a cheerful outdoor Halloween event, with other costumed children and adults behind her.
Children in Halloween costumes, including Jason Voorhees and a red-masked figure, walk past a chain-link gate with adults nearby; festive, playful mood.
Children in colorful Halloween costumes parade through a school gate, led by a smiling girl in pink glasses and a black-and-red outfit, as adults watch nearby.
People in Halloween costumes, including a green-armored sci-fi soldier and Ghostface, walk along a sunny street as onlookers watch.
Every year our amazing SD104 staff helps to beautify our day of the dead celebration. This year, they made faroles oaxaqueños (Oaxacan lanterns) which were used in the day of the dead procession and to decorate our altar. In Oaxaca, a farol (or farol oaxaqueño) is a traditional, handcrafted lantern made of a lightweight reed framework (carrizo) covered with colorful tissue paper (papel china) or cellophane and illuminated from within by a candle or small light.

Cada año, nuestro increíble personal del SD104 contribuye a embellecer nuestra celebración del Día de los Muertos. Este año, elaboraron faroles oaxaqueños, los cuales se utilizaron en la procesión del Día de los Muertos y para decorar nuestro altar. En Oaxaca, un farol oaxaqueño es un objeto artesanal tradicional, compuesto por una estructura ligera de carrizo recubierta con papel de seda (papel china) de colores o celofán, y que se ilumina desde su interior mediante una vela o una pequeña luz.
about 17 hours ago, Summit School District 104
A woman in a craft room assembles a bamboo-frame sculpture covered in iridescent purple and clear film, with scissors and supplies on the table.
A workshop participant demonstrates a red-and-white geometric kite on a table with red plastic sheets, scissors, and craft supplies in a bright lab.
Several people assemble a large purple plastic kite, fastening thin wooden spars in a classroom; the scene conveys focused teamwork.
Hands craft a kite in a colorful classroom, trimming shiny gold foil with green scissors around a wooden frame; purple tails and rubber bands lie on the table.
Two women work together at a table, assembling a geometric structure from white rods and shiny orange plastic. Their focused expressions create a calm, collaborative workshop atmosphere.
A student carefully assembles a white geometric frame over shiny gold foil on a classroom table, focused amid colorful chairs and art supplies.
A woman in a classroom carefully assembles a geometric structure of blue plastic and wooden sticks on a table, creating a focused, collaborative mood.
Students assemble a large purple kite-like frame with wooden rods and string on a classroom table, sharing a focused, hands-on craft activity.
A woman and another person assemble a geometric structure with wooden sticks and shiny purple plastic on a classroom table, suggesting a hands-on design activity.
#ThrowbackThursday

Throwing it all the way back to Halloween 2014 at Graves School 🎃
1 day ago, Summit School District 104
A scrapbook page titled “Celebrations” shows children in colorful costumes and group photos, decorated with a black cat and pumpkin; the mood is cheerful.
Attention Heritage Families--Join us for a fun night of Art at Argo Community High School! Please register below
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2STnUyeQJE

Atención, familias de Heritage: ¡únanse a nosotros para una noche divertida dedicada al arte en Argo Community High School! Por favor, regístrense a continuación.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2STnUyeQJE
3 days ago, Summit School District 104
Bilingual autumn craft-night flyer with pumpkins, leaves and mushrooms, advertising a lantern-making event at Argo High School on November 5, with RSVP QR codes.
Bilingual autumn craft-night flyer with pumpkins, leaves and mushrooms, advertising a lantern-making event at Argo High School on November 5, with RSVP QR codes.
#MeettheStaffMonday ⭐
5 days ago, Summit School District 104
Colorful SD104 staff spotlight features smiling learning behavior specialist Kasandra Vasquez, a fun fact, and seven years of service. The poster feels cheerful and welcoming.
HMS Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/hvt64
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/hvt64
7 days ago, Summit School District 104
Graves Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/usnmwf
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/usnmwf
7 days ago, Summit School District 104
🍎 Today is Illinois Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉

We’re celebrating our amazing principals by sharing the heartfelt thank-yous, special memories, and kind words from our SD104 community! ❤️ Thank you to our principals for your dedication, leadership, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and families every day.
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
A colorful School District 104 card reads “A lots of thanks with heart,” honoring Ms. Pam Malone and Ms. Christine Smith for National Principals Month 2026.
A school district poster thanks Ms. Pam Malone for her dedication to children, calling her work effortless and wishing her continued success; warm, appreciative tone.
A School District 104 National Principals Month 2026 card thanks principal Ms. Christine Smith-Walsh and warmly says, “Don’t retire!” in handwritten lettering.
A School District 104 card thanks principal Ms. Modiest for everything, calling her “the best principal ever.” Colorful star logo and red-orange border mark National Principals Month 2026.
A School District 104 National Principals Month 2026 poster thanks principals for their dedication and support, with colorful student figures and an appreciative tone.
A colorful School District 104 National Principals Month 2026 card honors Mr. Saviano with a warm memory of playing chess together in seventh grade.
School District 104’s National Principals Month 2026 thank-you poster honors named school staff for keeping students safe, with colorful figures and a heartfelt tone.
A School District 104 National Principals Month 2026 tribute card shares a student’s warm memory of playing chess with Mr. Saviano in seventh grade.
A School District 104 card thanks Ms. Modiest for putting kids first and calls her “the best principal ever,” with colorful figures and a warm, appreciative tone.
A School District 104 National Principals Month 2026 appreciation card thanks Ms. Malone for her kindness, compassion, support, and genuine care, in a warm, grateful tone.
Walsh Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/0fta6w
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/0fta6w
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
Walker Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/jrwkd
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/jrwkd
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
Wharton Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/qzpc2f
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/qzpc2f
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
#ThrowbackThursday

Do you recognize these contest winners? ⭐🏅
9 days ago, Summit School District 104
A worn 1983 spelling contest photo shows three girls posing with a trophy before bookshelves; a caption lists their places, capturing a proud, nostalgic moment.
A faded 1983 school photo shows students holding trophies in a classroom; a caption lists a president contest and winners, with a proud, celebratory mood.

💀🌼Join us TOMORROW🌼💀

Join us for an evening celebrating culture and tradition with music, dance, art activities, food, and more!

📍 Location: HMS/Graves – 6021 S. 74th Ave., Summit, IL 60501

✨ Here’s what to look forward to:
🥁 5:30 PM: Procession begins at Door #9
🚪 6:00 PM: Doors open
💃🎺 6:15 PM: SD104 Folklórico and Advanced & Intermediate Mariachi performances
🎨🍴 Art activities, food, a photo booth, and more!

📸 The photo booth is $2.00, and please remember that all purchases are cash only! 💵

💀🌼Únete a nosotros mañana🌼💀

¡Acompáñenos a una velada para celebrar la cultura y la tradición con música, baile, actividades artísticas, comida y más!

📍 Lugar: HMS/Graves – 6021 S. 74th Ave., Summit, IL 60501

✨ Esto es lo que tenemos preparado:
🥁 5:30 p. m.: Inicio de la procesión en la Puerta n.º 9
🚪 6:00 p. m.: Apertura de puertas
💃🎺 6:15 p. m.: Presentaciones del grupo folclórico SD104 y de los mariachis (niveles avanzado e intermedio)
🎨🍴 Actividades artísticas, comida, cabina de fotos y más.

📸 El costo de la cabina de fotos es de $2.00; ¡recuerde que todas las compras son únicamente en efectivo! 💵

9 days ago, Summit School District 104
Colorful Día de los Muertos poster shows dancing skeletons, marigolds, and papel picado, promoting a festive October 23, 2026 celebration in Summit, Illinois.
Spanish Día de los Muertos event poster in vivid purple, orange, and blue, featuring dancing skeletons, papel picado, flowers, and balloons; festive, celebratory tone. Oct. 23, 2026, at HMS/Graves, Summit, Illinois.
Wharton student celebrating Unity Day 🟠🟧
9 days ago, Summit School District 104
Three smiling children pose together against a red-and-white backdrop on a blue and gray tiled floor, creating a cheerful, playful school-event photo.
Two children in orange Halloween shirts stand arm in arm before a turquoise bulletin board decorated with colorful clowns and a large letter G, smiling warmly.
Four smiling children in orange Halloween shirts and costumes stand together against a red-and-white backdrop in a school hallway, creating a cheerful mood.
Three young children pose together in a school gym, smiling in colorful casual clothes before a large red-and-white wall, with blue and tan floor tiles.
Four children pose together in Halloween-themed orange shirts before a red-and-white backdrop, smiling and leaning close on a blue-and-gray tiled floor.
Teachers and children in orange shirts smile for a group photo before a festive Halloween display with pumpkins and colorful decorations in a school hallway.
Three smiling schoolchildren pose arm-in-arm in matching orange “Be Kind” shirts, black pants, and colorful shoes beside a red-and-white classroom kindness display.
A cheerful group of diverse elementary-age children pose on school stairs, smiling and flashing peace signs in a bright hallway.
🤔 #WonderingWednesday

Did you know the last letter added to the English alphabet wasn’t Z? 👀

💡 Can you guess which letter it was?

🥁 The answer is… J! 🔤
10 days ago, Summit School District 104
A smiling child stacks colorful translucent blocks at a classroom table, beneath a “Wondering Wednesdays” graphic featuring the letter J.