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 Medinah Community Members,
As spring has arrived, much is happening in and around school in Medinah. Students have been working hard in academics, the new and returning student registration is open, and the PTO has organized its final Dine to Donate at the Schaumburg Boomers game on Friday, May 16.
The Middle School Math Committee recommended to the Board a new math program for grades 6-8 to be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year. This program will enhance our students' learning experience, and we are excited about the positive impact it will have on their academic journey.
We sincerely appreciate your helping reinforce the District's Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct also includes bus stops, bus travel to and from school, and any school property, including sports and extracurriculars. It also includes adults who are participating in or attending any school-related event. Please help us model MEDINAH KIND! Your commitment to creating a positive and respectful environment contributes significantly to the overall success of our educational community.
Medinah Code of Conduct
We are safe.
We are caring.
We are respectful.
We are responsible.
Medinah continues to promote the Glenbard District 87 Parent Series. This series serves as an invaluable resource, offering insights, information, and tools to support parents and caregivers in navigating the challenges and joys of raising and educating our young minds. If you have not participated in a session, consider checking it out. We appreciate Glenbard sharing its professional resources with District 11.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support. Together, we can make the remainder of the school year a memorable and successful experience for all.
Wishing you a fantastic journey through the coming months!
Best Regards,
Superintendent of Schools
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STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2030
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
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New Student Registration 2025-2026
Children who will be five on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year! Registration will be completed online. Once registration is completed, the school will contact families. They may need to set up an appointment to come to school to receive information about next year.
If you need assistance enrolling your child in school, please contact the building secretary by phone or email.
If language support is needed, please contact Liz Giammarese at (630) 893-3737 or email [email protected]. Families may also stop by the District Office during school hours or in-person assistance. __________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT PORTAL - MYSCHOOLBUCKS
Medinah School District 11 uses MySchoolbucks to pay student fees. To use this system, you will first need to log in to your PowerSchool parent portal. Currently, this portal will only be used for MySchoolbucks integration.
If you do not have a PowerSchool parent account, the steps below are listed to create one.
To access your parent portal, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Open the internet browser on your computer
2. Type https://medinah.powerschool.com into the address bar
3. Click on "Create Parent Account"
4. Fill out the information to create your parent account. Under "Link Students to Account" fill out the student’s name, Access ID, Access Password, and Relationship. Your access ID and password must be entered exactly as they are printed below (both are case-sensitive). You should keep your username and password secure and not share it with anyone else. Once logged in, you can click MySchoolbucks on the left, then the Get Started button this will create a single sign-on account for MSB. Once that is finished, the Go to MSB account will turn blue, and you can click that to finish setup. Once fees are activated in our system, you will see them in the account. After linking PowerSchool with MySchoolBucks always use the PowerSchool parent portal to log in.
If you have any login issues, you can call the school office or MySchoolBucks at 855-832-5226.
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LUNCH SERVICE - MYMEALS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All students must be registered for school to create a MyMeals account.
- You will need to put in your students ID number (4 digit).
- Please create your account to order milk only or lunches each week.
- 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. (SEE BELOW FOR THE FREE/REDUCED APPLICATION).
Please click the links below to learn more about MyMeals registration and ordering.
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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
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PRESCHOOL SCREENING
If you are interested in Medinah School District 11’s Preschool for All program for the 2023-2024 school year, please call Angela at (630) 529-9788 for a developmental screening packet. All families with children ages 3-5 interested in preschool must undergo the screening process.
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MEDINAH PTO
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E-LEARNING DAY