As we approach the end of the calendar year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible first half of the school year we have had together. Our Panthers have made tremendous strides academically, embracing challenges, and demonstrating a love for learning. Equally important, they have grown socially and emotionally, building friendships, showing kindness, and strengthening our school community. None of this would be possible without your ongoing support and partnership. Thank you for being an integral part of your child’s journey and for contributing to the positive energy that fills our school. Looking forward to 2025, we wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year and know that sharing our lives (parents and teachers) with such wonderful children makes each of us very rich indeed. Take time to reflect on childhood, its joys, and challenges. Children are little for such a short time; savor the moment!

Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 7. As a reminder, in case of inclement weather, you can find school closing information on the district’s home page. In addition, if Pritchett is closed, an automated phone call will be made to the child’s home to notify parents.

Warm regards,

Dr. Moreland -- Principal

If you are driving your child, please note that students will not be able to enter the building nor exit their vehicle prior to 8:50 am. Staff will be present out front in our car drop-off line each morning. Students are dismissed between 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm.

Please Note:

• Cars need to approach the school traveling south on Horatio Blvd.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn into the parking lot.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn to exit the parking lot.

• Parents need to remain in their cars during drop-off and pick-up.

• Cars need to pull all the way forward to the marked “Stop Here” sign.

• Parents need to stay “in line.” Please follow the car ahead of you.

• Illinois State law prohibits cell phone use in a school zone.

Cars may begin lining up to pick up their child no earlier than 3:10 pm. If you plan on picking up your child at the end of the school day, please print the "Student Pick-Up Sign" linked below. Please display it on your dashboard, closest to the passenger side of the car. This particular sign lets the pick-up supervisors quickly identify your child, their grade level, and their teacher. Displaying this sign will add to the efficiency of our pick-up process. Thank you! Student Pick-Up Sign

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor appointments, or vacation, please call your school’s attendance line, 847.353.5703, by 8:00 am. Please state your name, your student's name, the reason for absence, and your homeroom teacher when you call. Keeping track of all students every day is an important task and we greatly appreciate your assistance.