HMS Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/5umqgc
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/5umqgc
about 2 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Graves Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/46k5e
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/46k5e
about 3 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Walker Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/kcrpt
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/kcrpt
about 5 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Our HMS 8th grade students, along with members of our band, were honored to participate in the Summit Fire Department’s Memorial Service for 9/11.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember those we lost, honor their legacy, and stand united in remembrance.
about 5 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Large American flag hangs from a raised fire truck ladder against a clear blue sky, with trees and a house below, evoking patriotism.
Five smiling people wearing lanyards pose at a school or community event entrance, conveying a warm, welcoming, team-oriented mood.
Crowd gathered outside the Kurcz Family Summit Fire Department, seated in rows for a lively community event on a sunny day.
Firefighters and community members pose beneath a giant American flag suspended from a ladder truck on a sunny city street, creating a patriotic scene.
Uniformed officer in a peaked cap salutes beside a microphone at a wooden podium outdoors, conveying ceremony and solemn respect.
Uniformed officer stands beside an American flag outside building 7339, addressing a small crowd during a solemn outdoor ceremony.
Uniformed officer stands beside a U.S. flag outside building 7339, addressing a small crowd in a solemn outdoor ceremony.
Uniformed service member sits at a patriotic memorial ceremony, facing a wreath of red, white, and blue flowers beneath American flags.
Outdoor memorial ceremony with American flag at half-staff, uniformed officers, clergy, and seated attendees under a clear blue sky.
Attention ALL SD104 families and Summit community members! We still have space for our art workshop please click on the link to register. ​

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4x2RGEpDRm

¡Atención, familias de SD104 y miembros de la comunidad de Summit! Todavía tenemos cupo para nuestro taller de arte; por favor, hagan clic en el enlace para inscribirse.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4x2RGEpDRm
about 5 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Colorful Día de los Muertos family art workshop flyer at Walsh School, featuring festive marigolds, papel picado, decorated figures, dates, and registration details.
Cartel morado anuncia talleres familiares de Día de Muertos en la escuela Walsh para crear toritos, con máscaras coloridas y tono festivo.
25 Years Later - Remembering the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001. Today and always, we stand united in remembrance.
about 9 hours ago, Summit School District 104
Waving American flag with stars and stripes, featuring “September 11” and a solemn message honoring remembrance, unity, and national pride.
Wharton Families:

Please read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/0581s
Por favor, lea el boletín más reciente: https://app.smore.com/n/0581s
about 9 hours ago, Summit School District 104
#ThrowbackThursday

Do you have photos from your time at School District 104 that you’d love to share? Whether it’s a favorite school memory, old class photo, school event, or just a special moment—we want to see it! 📚✨

Send your photos to tgaray@sd104.us or 📩 DM us on Facebook!
1 day ago, Summit School District 104
Two classroom photos show smiling children at desks with colorful school supplies, a chalkboard, cubbies, artwork, and learning posters.
Two cream-colored vintage envelopes with handwritten notes and dates, arranged on a dark wood surface; faint printed logos create a nostalgic tone.
🤔 #WonderingWednesdays

Did you know?

There’s one letter of the alphabet that doesn’t appear in the name of ANY U.S. state! 👀

Can you guess which letter it is?

❌ X? Nope! Texas and New Mexico have you covered.

❌ Z? Not quite! Arizona says otherwise.

So, what’s the answer? 🧐

The correct answer is… Q!

That’s right—Q is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name!
2 days ago, Summit School District 104
Young girl in glasses poses thoughtfully with a finger on her chin beneath a “Wondering Wednesdays” thought bubble, smiling at the camera.
Join us for a special 3-Part Family Art Workshop series
​
Each session builds on the last, please only register if you can commit​
to attending all three dates:

Saturday, September 19: 10:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 24: 6:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Thursday, October 1: 6:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.

In preparation for our Day of the Dead event, we will be hand-crafting traditional toritos to display and use during our community​ procession on Friday, October 23rd.

This event is open to all SD104 families!​
Please register below! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4x2RGEpDRm

​Acompáñenos en una serie especial de talleres de arte para familias que consta de tres​ partes, en la que cada sesión complementa a la anterior; por favor, inscríbase​ únicamente si puede comprometerse a asistir a las tres fechas:

Sábado, 19 de septiembre:10:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
Jueves, 24 de septiembre: 6:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Jueves,**1 de octubre**: 6:00p. m. – 8:00 p. m.

Como preparación para nuestro evento del Día de los Muertos, elaboraremos a mano los tradicionales "toritos" para exhibirlos y utilizarlos durante nuestra procesión comunitaria el viernes 23 de octubre.

¡Este evento está abierto a todas las familias del distrito SD104! Por favor, inscríbase a continuación:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4x2RGEpDRm
2 days ago, Summit School District 104
Colorful Día de los Muertos flyer for a family art workshop: marigolds, masks, alebrije figures, dates, and registration on a dark purple background.
Cartel colorido de Día de Muertos anuncia talleres familiares en la escuela Walsh, con máscaras de calaveras, alebrijes y tono festivo.

📚 SD104 Curriculum Nights are this week! 🎉

Join us for an evening of connection and learning! Meet your child’s teachers, learn about classroom expectations, and get a closer look at what your child will be learning this school year. 🍎✏️

📅 Elementary Schools (K-5): Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

📅 Heritage Middle School: Thursday, September 10
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

📚 ¡Las Noches de Currículo de SD104 son esta semana! 🎉

¡Acompáñenos en una velada de conexión y aprendizaje! Conozca a los maestros de su hijo, infórmese sobre las expectativas del aula y descubra más detalles sobre lo que su hijo aprenderá este año escolar. 🍎✏️

📅 Escuelas primarias(K-5): martes 8 de septiembre
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p. m.

📅 Heritage Middle School: jueves 10 de septiembre
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p. m.

3 days ago, Summit School District 104
Green flyer for School District 104 Curriculum Nights, featuring school supplies, event dates and times, locations, and a love of learning.
Cartel verde del Distrito Escolar 104 anuncia “Noches de Currículo” el 8 y 10 de septiembre, con útiles escolares coloridos y tono educativo.
🎓 #TalkAboutOurAlumniTuesday 🎓

Calling all SD104 Alumni! We want to hear from YOU!

Be part of our Alumni Spotlight Series, featured every Tuesday, and share your journey, accomplishments, and favorite SD104 memories with our students and community.

📋 Fill out the form to be featured: https://forms.gle/Y8iLyhEJuUnSeNtu5
3 days ago, Summit School District 104
Staff Alumni Spotlight features Raquel K. Modiest, Class of 1983 and principal, sharing encouraging advice to be passionate and consistent.
Happy Labor Day from School District 104
4 days ago, Summit School District 104
Labor Day graphic with American flag, bold “Happy Labor Day,” September 7, 2026, stars, tools, and colorful hard hats on a dark background.
No School - Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day
No hay clases: lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026, con motivo del Día del Trabajo.
7 days ago, Summit School District 104
Bilingual Labor Day notice: no school September 7, 2026, in English and Spanish, on a patriotic red, white, and blue star background.
#ThrowbackThursday at SD104
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
Collage of diverse elementary students smiling in a classroom, with a “Our Class Loves to Read” poster, desks, books, and chalkboard.
Handwritten roster on cream paper lists names under “Block 3” and “Block 5,” dated 93–94, resting on a dark wood table.
September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Every school day counts! Regular attendance helps students stay on track academically, build strong social-emotional skills, and develop habits that support long-term success.

Check out these helpful tips to make getting to school on time and ready to learn a little easier!

¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia Escolar!

¡Cada día de clases cuenta! La asistencia regular ayuda a los estudiantes a mantener el ritmo académico, desarrollar sólidas habilidades socioemocionales y adquirir hábitos que favorecen el éxito a largo plazo.

¡Consulta estos consejos útiles para que llegar a la escuela a tiempo y listo para aprender sea un poco más fácil!
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
Students walk past a brick school wall as bold text reads “September Is Attendance Awareness Month,” promoting daily school attendance.
Schoolchildren in burgundy uniforms walk together, smiling with backpacks; bold text reads “START STRONG,” promoting punctual school arrival.
Smiling Black schoolgirl with a pink backpack sits at a cafeteria table; overlay reads “Make school a priority,” promoting attendance and planning.
Two smiling students hug against a blue wall, with “STAY CONNECTED” and supportive school counselor text conveying warmth and reassurance.
Students in Ms. Soukup’s 7th grade Social Studies class are bringing history to life as they learn about the Bering Land Bridge and the migration of the first people into North America. Through an interactive board game, students experienced a first-hand account of the challenges and decisions Paleo-Indians may have faced during their journey across the Bering Strait.

What a fun way to experience history from a new perspective! 🎲🗺️
8 days ago, Summit School District 104
Two smiling students in maroon shirts lean over a classroom table beside a colorful board game, yellow die, and school supplies.
Students in maroon uniforms collaborate around a classroom table, studying a colorful board game and activity materials with focused, upbeat energy.
Students collaborate at classroom tables, smiling and waving amid notebooks, binders, and laptops in a lively, welcoming learning environment.
Four children lean over a classroom table, smiling and focused on a colorful board game with dice, sharing an engaged, playful moment.
Would you like to volunteer?

At the Parent Leadership Academy (PLA), parents and teachers team up to build leadership skills, help students succeed, and make positive changes in our schools and community.Do you have 10 hours a week to spare? We would love your help in the classroom working directly with students. As a thank-you for helping our teachers and kids, you will receive a small cash stipend.

Please sign up below if you want more information about the PLA program at SD104!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pEYqFDLgBS

¿Le gustaría ser voluntario?

En la Academia de Liderazgo para Padres (PLA, por sus siglas en inglés), padres y maestros colaboran para desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo, ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito y generar cambios positivos en nuestras escuelas y comunidad. ¿Dispone de 10 horas a la semana? Nos encantaría contar con su ayuda en el aula trabajando directamente con los estudiantes. Como agradecimiento por apoyar a nuestros maestros y alumnos, recibirá una pequeña compensación económica.

¡Inscríbase a continuación si desea más información sobre el programa PLA en SD104!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pEYqFDLgBS
10 days ago, Summit School District 104
Flyer for Parent Leadership Academy: diverse parents collaborate at a colorful table; lists benefits, expectations, dates, and QR code to register.
Cartel en español invita a padres a una academia de liderazgo; muestra un taller colaborativo, manos con corazones, QR e inscripción, tono motivador.
Zumba with Destiny for Parents and Community
Our yoga classes were a hit last school year, so we’re excited to continue our yoga sessions with Izzy!
This year, parents can drop off their students and take some time for themselves to relax, recharge, and enjoy a rejuvenating yoga session.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CuiAb0KHRc

Zumba con Destiny para padres y la comunidad
Nuestras clases de yoga fueron un éxito el año escolar pasado, ¡así que nos entusiasma continuar con las sesiones de yoga a cargo de Izzy!
Este año, los padres pueden dejar a sus hijos y aprovechar el tiempo para relajarse, recargar energías y disfrutar de una sesión de yoga revitalizante.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CuiAb0KHRc
10 days ago, Summit School District 104
Colorful Zumba Class flyer for Wals Elementary: smiling adults and children dance in three photos, inviting families to upbeat fall sessions.
Cartel turquesa de clases de Zumba en Welsh Elementary, con fotos de participantes, horarios para adultos y familias, y código QR.
DATE CHANGE: We are excited to invite everyone to our first BPAC meeting on September 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Central Office Admin Building (7505 W. 63rd Street).

We look forward to seeing you there and warmly encourage all new parents to join and get involved!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mfNyxTSBnr

CAMBIO DE FECHA:Nos complace invitar a todos a nuestra primera reunión del BPAC el 17 de septiembre de 2026, a las 9:00 a. m., en el edificio administrativo de la Oficina Central (7505 W. 63rd Street).

¡Esperamos verlos allí y animamos cordialmente a todos los padres nuevos a unirse y participar!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mfNyxTSBnrv 
10 days ago, Summit School District 104
BPAC flyer shows diverse hands forming a heart around a red heart, inviting families to a bilingual parent advisory meeting and community event.
Bilingual education advocacy poster featuring diverse hands around a heart, BPAC event details, QR code, and “¡Involúcrate y haz la diferencia!” call to action.