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
Dear Parents and Families,
Our Medinah #11 staff members have enjoyed getting to know your children and families as we begin the new school year. Thank you to everyone who attended our curriculum nights and took the time to learn more about academic and behavioral expectations.
At Medinah #11, we believe in shared responsibility among students, families, school, and community. Working together to support our students is more important than ever. Throughout the school year, our staff will teach, model, practice, and reinforce academic and behavioral expectations across all settings—from the classroom to extracurricular activities and sporting events. We greatly appreciate our families' partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home and in the community.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 6-8, and our goal is to have 100% of our parents and families participate. Conferences are an important opportunity for families and teachers to work together to support each child's academic, social, and behavioral growth.
Families can also demonstrate shared responsibility by volunteering in our schools and community. If you are interested in becoming a parent volunteer, please attend the Parent Volunteer Meeting on Thursday, September 17, at 6:15 p.m. at Medinah Middle School in the LMTC. An overview of the volunteer program will be provided. All parent volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Information Form and Waiver of Liability, and all volunteers will undergo the required background screening.
Important Reminders for Families:
Communication: The district will continue using Alma and Instant Connect as communication tools. Please make sure your phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact information are current by notifying your school office of any changes.
School Lunches: Please order lunches each week by Thursday evening through
MyMealOrder.
PTO: Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a wonderful partner in supporting our students and schools. If you are interested in volunteering with the PTO, please contact
[email protected].
At Medinah #11, we take shared responsibility seriously. We look forward to partnering with you throughout the school year—at parent-teacher conferences, as school and classroom volunteers, through the PTO, and in all the ways our families support our schools.
Together, we can help every Medinah student reach their academic and social learning goals!
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.
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.