No School Friday, February 27th for Teacher Institute and Monday, March 2nd in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.
No habrá clases el viernes 27 de febrero debido a la jornada de formación docente y el lunes 2 de marzo en conmemoración del Día de Casimir Pulaski.
No habrá clases el viernes 27 de febrero debido a la jornada de formación docente y el lunes 2 de marzo en conmemoración del Día de Casimir Pulaski.


Where science bubbles over!
Join us for a hands-on volcano workshop full of eruptions, excitement, and family fun. Space is limited — save your spot today!
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¡Donde la ciencia bulle!
Acompáñanos en un taller práctico sobre volcanes lleno de erupciones, emoción y diversión familiar. ¡Cupo limitado! ¡Reserva tu lugar hoy mismo!
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Thank you to all the Walker families and staff that participated in Loteria Night. What a wonderful community event!




Profundice en su comprensión de cómo el estrés y el trauma afectan a adultos y niños mientras aprende herramientas prácticas para la regulación emocional, la comunicación y el establecimiento de límites saludables. Conéctese con otras personas de su comunidad y explore estrategias que fomenten la sanación, la resiliencia y el bienestar general.
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No School Friday, February 27th for Teacher Institute and Monday, March 2nd in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.
No habrá clases el viernes 27 de febrero debido a la jornada de formación docente y el lunes 2 de marzo en conmemoración del Día de Casimir Pulaski.
No habrá clases el viernes 27 de febrero debido a la jornada de formación docente y el lunes 2 de marzo en conmemoración del Día de Casimir Pulaski.


Profundice en su comprensión de cómo el estrés y el trauma afectan a adultos y niños mientras aprende herramientas prácticas para la regulación emocional, la comunicación y el establecimiento de límites saludables. Conéctese con otras personas de su comunidad y explore estrategias que fomenten la sanación, la resiliencia y el bienestar general.
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Profundice en su comprensión de cómo el estrés y el trauma afectan a adultos y niños mientras aprende herramientas prácticas para la regulación emocional, la comunicación y el establecimiento de límites saludables. Conéctese con otras personas de su comunidad y explore estrategias que fomenten la sanación, la resiliencia y el bienestar general.
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Congratulations Mrs. Lizette Rayas!
It is with great excitement that we announce Mrs. Lizette Rayas as the recipient of this year’s Lions Club Teacher of the Year Award!
Mrs. Rayas has dedicated nine years of exceptional service to School District 104, demonstrating a strong commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and community leadership.
As an active member of the School Instructional Leadership Team and PBIS Team, she helps shape schoolwide practices that promote academic growth and positive behavior. A passionate advocate for all students, especially English Learners, she supports teachers, leads professional development in effective English Language Instruction, and celebrates students’ cultural identities.
Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, including founding an after-school Spanish Club that fosters cultural appreciation and belonging. Respected by colleagues, students, and families, Mrs. Rayas makes a lasting impact through her compassion, expertise, and belief in every child’s potential.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lizette Rayas on this well-deserved honor. We are grateful to have her in our district as she continually inspires and helps our students grow on their academic path!
It is with great excitement that we announce Mrs. Lizette Rayas as the recipient of this year’s Lions Club Teacher of the Year Award!
Mrs. Rayas has dedicated nine years of exceptional service to School District 104, demonstrating a strong commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and community leadership.
As an active member of the School Instructional Leadership Team and PBIS Team, she helps shape schoolwide practices that promote academic growth and positive behavior. A passionate advocate for all students, especially English Learners, she supports teachers, leads professional development in effective English Language Instruction, and celebrates students’ cultural identities.
Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, including founding an after-school Spanish Club that fosters cultural appreciation and belonging. Respected by colleagues, students, and families, Mrs. Rayas makes a lasting impact through her compassion, expertise, and belief in every child’s potential.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lizette Rayas on this well-deserved honor. We are grateful to have her in our district as she continually inspires and helps our students grow on their academic path!


Over 60 families joined us on Friday for our Family Valentine Dance! ❤️
A huge thank you to our amazing Wharton Parent Group for being instrumental in planning such a special evening. With a DJ, photographer, and plenty of delicious food, it was a night full of fun, laughter, and great memories! 💕🎶📸
A huge thank you to our amazing Wharton Parent Group for being instrumental in planning such a special evening. With a DJ, photographer, and plenty of delicious food, it was a night full of fun, laughter, and great memories! 💕🎶📸





Join us for our 3rd BPAC meeting this year! Stay informed, give your input and suggestions to support your school community.
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¡Únase a nuestra tercera reunión del BPAC este año! Manténgase informado y comparta sus opiniones y sugerencias para apoyar a su comunidad escolar.
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¡Únase a nuestra tercera reunión del BPAC este año! Manténgase informado y comparta sus opiniones y sugerencias para apoyar a su comunidad escolar.
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Happy Presidents' Day from SD104 🇺🇸

Graves Families
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No School: Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents' Day 🎆
No habrá clases el lunes 16 de febrero con motivo del Día de los Presidentes. 🎆
No habrá clases el lunes 16 de febrero con motivo del Día de los Presidentes. 🎆


Walker Families
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Helping our Community with Household Essentials
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Walsh Families
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Share the love this Valentine’s Day! Color a picture for a friend, a family member, or just for fun! 💌🖍️




First graders at Walsh recently completed a unit on light. As a culminating project, students designed and built their own working lights. Using a variety of tools, they assembled each component and then programmed both the light and sound using a coding platform.
Students demonstrated focus, problem-solving, and perseverance throughout the process. This project is one of STEAM teacher Mrs. Marroquin’s favorite units, as it highlights students’ ability to work on challenging projects at such a young age while applying both engineering and coding skills.
https://youtu.be/lIgDyjkRZCs?si=8fRtlYyn-9a-zg-r
Students demonstrated focus, problem-solving, and perseverance throughout the process. This project is one of STEAM teacher Mrs. Marroquin’s favorite units, as it highlights students’ ability to work on challenging projects at such a young age while applying both engineering and coding skills.
https://youtu.be/lIgDyjkRZCs?si=8fRtlYyn-9a-zg-r




📢Calling SD104 Alumni - We Want to Spotlight You! 📢
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding alumni who have graduated from School District 104 and would love to share your journey with our students and community. If you are interested in being featured in our Alumni Spotlight, please complete the form below. We look forward to learning more about your story and accomplishments!
Alumni Spotlight Form: https://forms.gle/CUKHq7hEwF4G5KKP8
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding alumni who have graduated from School District 104 and would love to share your journey with our students and community. If you are interested in being featured in our Alumni Spotlight, please complete the form below. We look forward to learning more about your story and accomplishments!
Alumni Spotlight Form: https://forms.gle/CUKHq7hEwF4G5KKP8
