Walker Elementary School

Last week the Walker Kindergarten students were able to learn about the jobs and tools of community helpers by visiting the Bedford Park Fire Department! Thank you Bedford Park Fire Department for your continued support of our District and students!

Last week the Walker Kindergarten students were able to learn about the jobs and tools of community helpers by visiting the Bedford Park Police Station! Thank you Bedford Park Police Department for your continued support of our District and students!

Our Friday, our friends from the Big Run Wolf Ranch came to Walker! Students had an amazing time learning about different animals. Great job Bulldogs for demonstrating respectful behavior for the month of April!

Our Music curriculum Quaver hosts a March Madness bracket-style competition every year. We listen and vote on (drum and dance to) our favorites at Walker, Walsh, and Wharton, and also on the Quaver nation online platform.

Then we compare our voting results to the Quaver nation's voting results.

This happens all throughout March, and the winner is announced April 13th!

Walker Families Read the latest newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/d7kft

Lea el último boletín: https://app.smore.com/n/d7kft

As a part of Our Wild Wild West Respect week through the Special Olympics, Walker invited The Hive Day Program in Mokena to come for a visit! They provided a fantastic coffee cart with customized coffee, hot chocolate and muffins for staff! #choosetoinclude #RespectWeek2026 @thehivedayprogram

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.