Walker Elementary School

Thank you to all the Walker families and staff that participated in Loteria Night. What a wonderful community event!

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!

Walker students celebrated making their PBIS goals of Excellence in Listening with game time. Students participated in playing classic card and board games with their classmates. What a great time!

Please see the message from School District 104 regarding an eLearning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.
Consulte el mensaje del Distrito Escolar 104 sobre la jornada de aprendizaje en línea de mañana, lunes 26 de enero de 2026.

Please see the message from School District 104 regarding an eLearning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026.
Consulte el mensaje del Distrito Escolar 104 sobre la jornada de aprendizaje en línea de mañana, viernes 23 de enero de 2026.

Please see the message from School District 104 regarding forecasted extreme cold temperatures and the potential
for changes to our school schedule on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Consulte el mensaje del Distrito Escolar 104 con respecto a las bajas temperaturas extremas pronosticadas y la posibilidad de que se produzcan cambios en el horario escolar el viernes 23 de enero de 2026.

Walker students and staff kicked off the new year with a Minute to Win It PBIS Celebration! Students and staff had such an amazing time!

Thank you to the Bedford Park Fire Department for supporting Walker families with a coat drive. If your child needs a coat this winter season, please contact Walker School at 708-458-7150. Stay Warm!

Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃
— School District 104

Walker School and Student Council collected a variety of food items for the Summit Senior Housing Center. Local residents of the center helped putting out items to be shared. Pam Young from Argo High School helped deliver all the items.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 24th from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
For information on conferences please contact your student's school.

Walker Elementary participated in an all school field trip to see the play Fractured Fairy Tales at Enchanted Castle. Students had a wonderful time and finished their trip with a pizza lunch!

Leylani G. (Walker Student Council President) and Emma S. (Secretary) presented a PowerPoint to at the school board meeting on Tuesday, sharing both their community service and fundraising ideas for the school. Currently, the school is collecting can goods for the needy and gathering funds for Pediatric Cancer Patients. Their leadership is amazing!

Walker Elementary students had the amazing opportunity to participate in an "Earth Ranger" assembly game show! Students were engaged in learning about animals and protecting our Earth. 🌍🐄🐒🦁

Thank you to Vulcan Materials Company for providing this opportunity.

Walker students looked SPOOK-tacular in their costumes! 👻

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our annual Walker Pumpkin Night at Walker! 🎃 It was such a fun and festive evening!

🚒🚨Thank you to the Bedford Park Fire Department for presenting to the Walker students about fire safety! We love our community helpers! 🚒🚨

💀🌸 Save the Date! 🌸💀
Join us for our Día de los Muertos Celebration
📅 Friday, October 24, 2025

💀🌸 ¡Reserva la Fecha! 🌸💀
Acompáñanos en nuestra Celebración del Día de los Muertos
📅 Viernes, 24 de octubre de 2025

Walker 5th Graders in Ms. Murabito's class were treated to a hands-on learning opportunity, with special guests, Ms. Balicki, Ms. Kaminski, Ms. Rayas, and Ms. Manzke.

While studying Unit One: Cultivating Natural Resources. We analyzed corn and discussed its importance as a natural resource. 🌽