A Note from the Principal

5/23/2026 10:51 pm

Read this week's SMORE from Principal Cummings to learn more about Step Up Day and more!

Thank You from Your PTO Co-Presidents

5/23/2026 10:47 pm

As the school year comes to an end, we just want to take a moment to say thank you!

To our PTO Executive Board — thank you for all the time, energy, creativity, and leadership you’ve brought this year. From organizing events to handling budgets and everything in between, your hard work helped create such a fun and supportive community for our students, families, and staff. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done to make our school such a great place.

Co-Vice Presidents – Kelly Corty & Parul Thukral
Treasurer – Martha Gavin
Finance Officer – Stephanie Shah
Secretary – Kate Weicher

And to all of our amazing volunteers — thank you for the countless ways you helped throughout the year. Whether you worked events, supported fundraisers, or helped behind the scenes, your time and generosity made a huge difference. We couldn’t do it without you!

Wishing everyone a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved summer!

Jessica Cooper and Sarah Herrmann
PTO Co-Presidents

2025-26 PTO Year In Review

5/23/2026 10:46 pm

Last ABC Countdown Week!

5/23/2026 10:45 pm

Last Day of School Dismissal Time

5/23/2026 10:44 pm

Students will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m. on the last day of school, which is this Friday, May 29. Happy last week of school!

Field Day T-shirt Colors

5/23/2026 10:43 pm

Please review your child's assigned t-shirt color for field day on May 27th. Having matching t-shirts helps students identify their classes quickly if they happen to get separated and helps adults find classrooms easier. Please help us out and do your best to follow the assigned colors.

Kona Ice Ingredient List

5/23/2026 10:42 pm

All students will receive a Kona Ice on Field Day. Here's the ingredient list! If you do not want your child to participate, please let us know. An alternative treat can be kept in the school nurse's freezer.

A Page from the Library

5/23/2026 10:38 pm

First, a friendly reminder that all Prospect Library books were due last week. We have been sending out overdue notices via email, so if your child has any books out, please help locate and return them. Reach out to prospectlibrary@d181.org with any questions.

Second, we want to give a huge thank you to all of our library volunteers this year for grades K-3! We are so appreciative of your help with checking in, checking out, and shelving. A special thank you to our fabulous volunteer coordinator Jaime Weibel for organizing and creating the volunteer schedules.

Finally, we hope you keep reading over the summer! Here are some recommended reading lists for each grade level: rising K-5, rising 6th, and here is a flyer from the Clarendon Hills Library with their summer programs!

Happy reading!

Mrs. Swanson & Mrs. Bodrozic

School Supplies

5/23/2026 10:34 pm

Link to school supply kits: https://www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/prospect

Calling all 5th Grade Families!

5/23/2026 10:19 pm

Get ready for CHMS and middle school next year! Check out the Middle School Check List and skip the back to school rush!

CHMS SPIRITWEAR - Gear up with CHMS Spiritwear! - We’ve restocked our most popular gear. Choose from CHMS collegiate hoodies, butter yellow "bow" hoodies, light blue or yellow athletic tees, or the must-have flannel pajama pants. Gear up for 6th grade and show your CHMS pride. Welcome to CHMS!

CHMS PTO REGISTRATION - Pay your dues: These dues help cover our operating costs, and ensure you receive our weekly emails with all kinds of important information. If you have any questions, please reach out to corrine.natarelli@gmail.com.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - Order ALL of your school supplies: School supplies will be delivered to your house, bulk order items (paper towels, wipes, tissues, etc.) will be shipped directly to CHMS. Use the School Code CLA217. Purchase before May 31, prices increase by $10 until sales end on June 21. Questions? Please email president@chmspto.org.

PE UNIFORM - Order your student's PE Uniform: At a minimum, students will need a T-shirt & Shorts. Orders placed before August 7th will be available for pickup at CHMS Back to School Day. Orders placed from Aug 8 - 16 will be shipped to the school for pick up on the first day of school. Orders placed after that date will be shipped to your home. We have samples of the PE uniforms in the vestibule if you would like to stop by and check for sizes. The vestibule is open during school hours.

HEART RATE STRAPS - Order new heart rate monitors. Students will use heart rate monitors in PE class and need their own.