Happy National School Librarian Day! 📚✨ Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, guiding research, and creating a welcoming space for all learners. ❤️📖

April is a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with autism. 💙🧩 Together, we celebrate unique strengths and perspectives that make our community stronger! 🌟

Reminder: There is no school! 📅 Enjoy the mini break and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, April 7th. 😊✏️

Today we recognize our amazing instructional assistants! 🍎👏 Your dedication, patience, and support make a difference in the lives of our students every day. Thank you! 💙

We celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans in our community and beyond. 🌍✨ Let’s continue to learn, honor, and uplift diverse voices all month long! 🤝📚

April is a great time to stay focused and finish the school year strong! 📚✨ Please check with your school for any updates or important information. 😊

Student Testing Reminder 📝✨
IAR (Grades 3–8): March 31–April 17
ISA (Grades 5 & 8): April 20–April 30
Please help your child be ready with a good night’s sleep and a positive start each day! 😴🍎💙
IAR (Grades 3–8): March 31–April 17
ISA (Grades 5 & 8): April 20–April 30
Please help your child be ready with a good night’s sleep and a positive start each day! 😴🍎💙

🌊⚡ Join Lightning Oak Lawn Swimming! ⚡🌊
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🏊♂️💪
Tryouts: April 13th & 14th
Be part of the 2026 Spring/Summer Season ☀️
📢 See flyer for all the info!
Think you’ve got what it takes? 🏊♂️💪
Tryouts: April 13th & 14th
Be part of the 2026 Spring/Summer Season ☀️
📢 See flyer for all the info!

📚🌷 Classes resume tomorrow, Monday! We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Spring Break. Let’s finish the month strong! 💪😊

Every day counts! 🗓️ Consistent attendance helps students succeed and stay on track. Let’s make it a goal to be present and engaged!

📅 2026–2027 School Year Calendar – Now Available! 🎒✏️
The Board of Education approved 2026–2027 School Year Calendar for Ridgeland School District 122 is now available!
We encourage all parents and guardians to review the calendar and plan ahead for important dates, including the first and last days of school, holidays, and scheduled breaks. 🏫🗓️
📌 Please save this calendar for future reference as you make family plans.
🔗 View the calendar here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16E2u0S8ihsGtQooroqJs7WSwdbGP5Ioc/view
Thank you for your continued support and partnership! 💙

At the March Board of Education meeting, Daniel Meldazis was officially sworn in, filling the unexpired term of the open vacancy! 🎉✍️ Welcome and congratulations, Member Meldazis! 👏💙🏫

🎓 Ridgeland School District 122 PTA/PTO Council Scholarship 🎓 Graduating seniors who’ve attended Ridgeland 122 for at least 5 years, have a 2.5+ GPA, and plan to attend an accredited college or university can apply for our scholarship! 🔹 Applications are available in Ridgeland school offices, the Administrative Center, and local high school counselor offices. ⏰ Deadline: Monday, May 8th by 3 PM. Don’t miss out!

🌙✨ Wishing a joyful Eid al-Fitr to all who celebrate! May it be filled with peace, gratitude, and happiness. 💛

Recognizing excellence in math! 🎉📚
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated our Simmons Middle School Algebra students for their outstanding achievement. Their hard work earned 19 students placement in Honors Geometry at Oak Lawn Community High School, including the top three overall scores! 🏆👏

🌸✈️ Spring Break starts tomorrow! 🎉 We hope everyone enjoys some well-deserved time off 😎☀️. See you back on Monday, March 30th! 📚💛

🍀🌈 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Wishing everyone a lucky and joyful day filled with smiles. 😊💚

🗳️📢 No School due to Primary Election Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday! 🏫

🥧➗ Happy Pi Day! Celebrating 3.14 with math fun and maybe a slice of pie! 📚✨

📢LAST DAY!📢
Your opinion counts! 📢
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU! 🗣️
Take just a few minutes ⏱️ to share your feedback and help improve our schools 🏫✨ Your responses provide valuable insight into what’s working—and where we can do better.
⏰ Don’t wait! The survey closes today, March 13th.
Let’s work together to create the best learning environment for all students! 💙📚
👉 https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Your opinion counts! 📢
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU! 🗣️
Take just a few minutes ⏱️ to share your feedback and help improve our schools 🏫✨ Your responses provide valuable insight into what’s working—and where we can do better.
⏰ Don’t wait! The survey closes today, March 13th.
Let’s work together to create the best learning environment for all students! 💙📚
👉 https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

