May 2026 Highlights
District-Wide & Academic Dates
May 1:
Purple Up Day (AJK)
May 7:
NWEA MAP State Testing (Alexander)
May 13:
"YOU - Your Child's First Teacher" Workshop - Nutrition (5:00 PM, Virtual)
May 25:
Memorial Day - District Closed (No School)
May 26:
IA-FOP Joint Board Meeting (6:00 PM, 1717 17th St/Zoom)
May 29:
Last Day of School (Half Day Dismissal: 11:00 AM PreK-5 / 11:30 AM 6-12)
Student Activities & Athletics
May 1:
Boys Varsity Track Invitational @ Ridgewood (4:30 PM)
May 4:
Home Track Meet vs Antioch / Boys & Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Mundelein
May 7:
Home Soccer vs Wauconda (Senior Night) / District Vocal Concert (6:00 PM)
May 8 & 22:
Pack the Gym @ A.J. Katzenmaier (4:30 PM)
May 14:
AJK Expo Performance (6:00 PM) / Spring Awards Concert @ NCCHS (6:00 PM)
Graduation & Senior Events
May 9:
Prom 2026 (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire)
May 14:
Senior Picnic @ Foss Park (1:00 PM)
May 19:
Senior Honors Convocation @ Glen Flora Country Club (11:00 AM)
May 23:
Class of 2026 Graduation (12:00 PM, Genesee Theatre)
May 28:
Kindergarten Celebration (9:00 AM) / 3rd Grade Celebration (1:00 PM) @ Alexander
Weekly Reminders:
Every Wednesday: Early Dismissal Days (May 6, 13, 20, 27). Students dismissed between 1:35 PM and 1:45 PM.
End of Year: Please ensure all library books are returned and school fees are settled before the final week of school.