News & Announcements

Sieden Prairie's staff members are hosting virtual back to school Zoom sessions. Click on the "Sieden Prairie's Zoom Meeting Schedules" link above to obtain links for the Zoom Meetings
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After consultation with Illinois Department of Public Health and careful consideration of the health and safety of students and staff, Elementary School District 159 have made the decision to begin the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students. In addition, the first day of lessons has been delayed until August 24.
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Appointments to register NEW students in grades K-8th will be done by appointment only. Appointments can be made July 28th-30th, from 10AM-3PM by contacting your neighborhood school. All RETURNING students must complete registration online.
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Elementary School District 159 calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been amended to reflect pushing back the school year by one week. Our official reopening for the 2021 academic year is now Monday, August 24, 2020. During this time, students will return to school remotely for two weeks.  However, we are examining a hybrid model with a remote option.  Further guidance is forthcoming.
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Students verification/registration information was sent out to the emails on file. Please register your student with the Snap Code provided. If you haven't received the code, please email mevans@dist159.com. If you have already registered online no further action is required.
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Beginning on Tuesday, May 12th, Elementary School District 159 will resume providing breakfast and hot lunches at Colin Powell Middle School, as well as breakfast and ready to eat cold lunch meals at each elementary school.
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Elementary School District 159 will begin distributing Grab & Go Meals on Monday, April 20th at each of our neighborhood schools. Click on link above to see the distribution schedule and heating instructions for the meals.
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On Friday, April 17, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the suspension of face-to-face instruction for the FY 2020 academic year. Even though face-to-face instruction will remain suspended, our all students. Click on the link above for the full story.
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Due to our National Crisis, Elementary School District 159
Board of Education will be conducting a digital alternative to its regular Physical Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
All participants may join the Zoom Meeting at https://zoom.us/j/727550902? and Meeting ID:727550902 Password: 651340
One tap Mobile +13126266799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 727550902
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Dear Mustang Families,
It is with great hope that this letter greets you in the best of health and that you are all doing what you can to be and remain safe. I have enjoyed meeting with some of our Mustang students via Zoom and Padlet, etc. I look forward to seeing many more faces, including the faces of our family members as we work together for the success of our students, especially during these uncertain times! To read the entire message click on the above link.
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