MEDINAH MISSION STATEMENT
Sharing responsibility with families and community, we will develop lifelong learners by providing a high quality education for every student, every day.
VISION STATEMENT
Medinah School District is committed to providing a safe, quality learning environment for all students in an evolving educational system that prepares students for their future.
CORE VALUES
Children are inherently curious.
All children can learn.
Mistakes offer opportunities for learning and growth.
Children learn in a variety of ways.
Children demonstrate what they know in a variety of ways.
Students learn from their peers.
Learning empowers people.
Learning is a lifelong process for staff and students.
Each individual deserves respect and has dignity.
All children have the right to be educated in a safe and healthy environment.
It is important to recognize the emotional and physical needs of students.
Education is a shared responsibility among student, family, school, and community.
Education of the child is our highest priority
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE
October is National Principals Month, providing a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the important role principals play in our schools. As you know, the key to student success is a great school—and the key to a great school is a great principal! Our principals lead with dedication, support our staff, build strong relationships with students and families, and help strengthen our school community each and every day.
On behalf of the Medinah School District 11 Board of Education and staff, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to our principals, Mrs. Berwick, Mrs. Czarnecki, and Mr. Olson. Their commitment to our students and families extends far beyond this month; it is a constant and unwavering dedication that we deeply appreciate.
We also want to recognize National Custodians Day on October 2. Our custodial staff plays a vital role in keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. We are grateful for their hard work and daily dedication. Please join us in thanking Mr. Alex Palacios, Mr. Israel Ramirez, Ms. Susana Martinez, Mr. Ramon Espinoza, Ms. Concepcion Ortiz, Mr. Guillermo Calderon, Ms. Anel Vazquez, and Mr. Miguel Sanchez for all they do for our schools.
It is also the time of year for Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you have not yet scheduled your conference, please contact your child’s school. Following your conference, we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey provided. Your feedback is instrumental as we continue to partner with you to support your child’s academic progress, learning targets, and overall growth.
Thank you for your continued support of Medinah School District 11, our schools, and, most importantly, our students. We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families and community.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Susan Redell
Superintendent
5 NEW STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Strategic Priority 1: Student Achievement
Strategic Priority 2: Family and Community Engagement
Strategic Priority 3: District Workforce
Strategic Priority 4: Operational Excellence
Strategic Priority 5: Fiscal Responsibility
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION - 2026-27
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
New student registration is completed online. Once registration has been submitted, the school will contact families. In some cases, families may be asked to schedule an appointment to visit the school and receive additional information for the upcoming school year.
Please click the Registration tab on the left side of the District webpage to access the registration link and additional details.
If you need assistance enrolling your child, please contact your child’s building secretary by phone or email.
If language support is needed, please contact Liz Giammarese at (630) 893-3737 or via email at [email protected]. Families may also visit the District Office during school hours for in-person assistance.
MYSCHOOLBUCKS PAYMENT PORTAL - LOGIN
Medinah School District 11 uses MySchoolBucks for our student fee system. Please go to MySchoolBucks.com and create a new account. You will need your child's school ID number. If you are having trouble locating their ID number, please call the school office for assistance.
If you have any login issues, you can call MySchoolBucks at 855-832- 5226.
If you have never used MySchoolBucks before, you may create a new account on the website using your email address and add your student(s).
Need Help?
If you experience any issues or have questions, support is available at [email protected]
Thank you for your attention and cooperation as we make this transition.
LUNCH SERVICE - MYSCHOOLQUEST
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All students must be registered for school to create an account. To create an account, click here.
- Click here for nutritional information
- You will need to put in your student's ID number (4 digits).
- Please create your account to order milk only or lunches each week.
- Lunch orders are due every Thursday by midnight.
- Lunch orders for the following week will always be due the Wednesday prior.
- PLEASE NOTE: Approved Free and/or reduced lunch participants still need to register and order their meals and/or milk using the MyMeals program. Only those eligible and who have placed an order via MyMeals will receive a free or reduced meal. Click here for the application English / Español
Please click here to learn more about MySchoolQuest registration and ordering.
HELP WANTED
Become a District 11 Paraprofessional
Have you always wanted to work full-time in District 11? Have you always liked the idea of assisting a teacher or helping a student reach their full potential? If you hold a high school diploma (or the equivalent) you are now qualified to become a District 11 Paraprofessional through the short-term paraprofessional license. Be sure to click here to apply!
Translators Needed
**Translators (Spanish, Polish, and Ukrainian) are needed to help with communications, including writing and speaking.
**Rate of Pay is $15.00 per hour.
**Translators will be hired on an "as needed" basis
**If interested, contact the building principal
PRESCHOOL SCREENING
If you are interested in Medinah School District 11’s Preschool for All program for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact Angela at (630) 529-9788 to request a developmental screening packet. All families with children ages 3-5 interested in preschool must undergo the screening process.
Developmental Screening Brochure - 2026-27 - Brochure English / Spanish
E-LEARNING 2026-2029
A public hearing was held on March 26, 2026, for Medinah's e-Learning Program. The proposed e-Learning renewal will be effective as of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Please remember that e-Learning Days are to be in lieu of emergency days.