More than half the teachers in 2008 had advanced degrees. The average teacher in District 57 has over 12 years of experience.

For Parents

This page contains information that might be of interest to parents. This could be documents of downloads from a variety of sources. You'll find the most current notices or documents at the top. You can also navigate to the different departments using the top navigation.

For Parents

Tuesday, Feb 26th After School Activities Cancelled
02/26/2013

District 57 will be dismissing at its normal times; however, all District 57 after school and evening activities will be cancelled for Tuesday, February 26th. Please note that Kids Corner at Lions Park, Fairview and...

Westbrook New Student Enrollment
01/8/2013

Westbrook's New Student Enrollment system is now open for parents. This short, online form will allow parents to communicate information to Westbrook staff prior...

Board Seats and Winter Break Schedule
12/12/2012

Four Open Board Seats for April 9 Election:
Nominating petition forms for the April 9, 2013, school board election in Mount Prospect School District 57 are currently available.

Forms may be picked up between...

A New Superintendent's Message
08/13/2012

I hope your children are enjoying the last week of summer break and gearing up for the start of a new school year. Our buildings will be bustling again in just over a week! We will welcome back almost 1800 First through...

Online Registration will open today
05/1/2012

Online registration will open later today. Parents can expect an email containing further information later that will allow them to register and pay online.

Discounted Registration Starts Next Week
04/23/2012

Discounted online registration will start next week. Returning parents will be receiving an automated email from District 57 with login information. New parents must prove residency prior to obtaining access to the online...

Online Registration Opens in May
04/5/2012

District 57 will be opening discounted online registration the first week of May. Please note that families will need to have a current email address on file with the district to receive access instructions for our online...

Principal Jordan
03/5/2012

Good morning, District 57 families. I am writing to inform you that April Jordan, principal of Fairview School, will be leaving District 57 at the end of this school year to become principal at The Skokie School in...

Kindergarten Winter Intake Open
01/11/2012

Kindergarten Winter Intake is now open for the 2012-2013 school year. Please follow this link for a complete description of this process. 

Health Notice
12/7/2011

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) reports that pertussis or whooping cough is still circulating in Cook County. The first symptoms are similar to those of a common cold: a runny nose, sneezing, low-...

Downloadable documents

The District 57 2013 - 2018 Strategic Plan has been updated. Please click on this link to download a .pdf copy of this updated document. Please note that the file is large and may take longer to download. 

District 57 2013 - 2018 Strategic Plan Scorecard Updated
05/17/2013

Please see the enclosed .pdf attachment for the 2012 - 2013 school calendar.

2012 - 2013 Calendar
01/5/2012

This Parent Toolkit was created by NWEA as a resource and guide for parents. It includes Frequently Asked Questions, The Lexile Framework® for Reading, Tips for Parents, a list of web sites for kids and parents and Commonly Used Terms.

NWEA 2011 Parent Toolkit
09/20/2011

During the Fall of 2009, the District contracted with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) to conduct a Communications Audit as part of the District’s current Strategic Plan. The audit report has been received and reviewed by the Board of Education and the Administration. A Communications Plan is being developed using many of the recommendations from the audit report. The complete audit and an executive summary of findings and recommendations are available.

You can download both through these two links:

Communication Audit and Plan (updated)
05/10/2011

In the past several years, the District has experienced a shortfall of revenue compared with its operating needs. This trend has been exacerbated by the downturn in the economy. Specifically, our revenues have been adversely affected due to delayed state payments, tax objections, delays in property tax collections, unfunded state mandates, and low interest rates.

Budget Reduction 2011 - 2012
03/18/2011

Please see the attached Adobe Acrobat .pdf attachment for the results from the recent community survey given to residents of Mount Prospect and district staff. This report was presented to the Board of Education meeting on March 3rd, 2011.

Community Survey Report Results February 2011
03/3/2011

Lincoln eighth grade students recently worked on a World War II research project. Using research skills, eBooks, Google Docs and Open Office they presented information to other students. You can read more by clicking on the attached .pdf file.

Future information on how technology is being used at Lincoln can be seen on Lincoln's website under the 'Students & Technology' link at the top of the page.

Lincoln Student Highlights
03/2/2011

Dear District 57 Families,

The Education Foundation recently mailed out invitations to the Mardi Gras "Auction on the Bayou" Spring event, taking place on February 26th. All parents of students in District 57 were mailed an invitation but, we know many have not received it yet. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend this special evening.

Attached is a PDF of the invitation mailed. You can either register online at www.57edfoundation.org or print and mail your response to District 57 Education Foundation, c/o Brad Colehour, 7 N Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

Ed Foundation Mardi Gras Invitation
01/31/2011

Please see the attached .pdf for the 2011-12 school year calendar.

2011-12 School Calendar
12/17/2010

Please download for Report Card Supplement for Parents for 2nd grade.

Report Card Supplement for 2nd Grade
12/2/2010