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This calendar is designed to keep families informed about key dates and events throughout the academic year. From the first day of school to holidays and parent-teacher conferences, this comprehensive guide ensures you won’t miss any important moments.
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![District 47 Celebrates Fall 2025 Elevate Award Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":1061}])
For the Fall Elevate Award, 8 winners were announced out of 30 nominations.
![District 47 Celebrates Spring 2025 Elevate Award Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745261219/d47org/nrbgegqqvu9gfvginbjo/SpringElevate25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745261219/d47org/nrbgegqqvu9gfvginbjo/SpringElevate25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745261219/d47org/nrbgegqqvu9gfvginbjo/SpringElevate25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745261219/d47org/nrbgegqqvu9gfvginbjo/SpringElevate25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745261219/d47org/nrbgegqqvu9gfvginbjo/SpringElevate25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745261219/d47org/nrbgegqqvu9gfvginbjo/SpringElevate25.png","width":2048}])
For the Spring Elevate Award, 10 winners were announced out of 39 nominations.
![NJHS Students Lead the Way with Learning Buddies Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743525565/d47org/nb54fia0mp16uujoi0ry/LearningBuddies.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743525565/d47org/nb54fia0mp16uujoi0ry/LearningBuddies.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743525565/d47org/nb54fia0mp16uujoi0ry/LearningBuddies.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743525565/d47org/nb54fia0mp16uujoi0ry/LearningBuddies.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743525565/d47org/nb54fia0mp16uujoi0ry/LearningBuddies.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743525565/d47org/nb54fia0mp16uujoi0ry/LearningBuddies.png","width":2200}])
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students from Lundahl Middle School (LMS) have partnered with students at South Elementary for a six-week mentorship program called Learning Buddies, focused on skill-building and leadership development. This initiative not only strengthens leadership qualities in middle school students but also fosters meaningful connections with younger students, creating a bridge between schools in District 47
![Hall Pass With Ryland]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738253595/d47org/x0drxpziypxlg18tawcu/Ryland.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738253595/d47org/x0drxpziypxlg18tawcu/Ryland.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738253595/d47org/x0drxpziypxlg18tawcu/Ryland.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738253595/d47org/x0drxpziypxlg18tawcu/Ryland.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738253595/d47org/x0drxpziypxlg18tawcu/Ryland.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738253595/d47org/x0drxpziypxlg18tawcu/Ryland.jpg","width":2200}])
South Principal Mrs. Alt is passing her Hall Pass to 5th grader Ryland, a dedicated member of the South Senators!
![2024 Retirement Recognition Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719936559/d47org/nev4lzubj9xsw2yxv47n/Retireephoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719936559/d47org/nev4lzubj9xsw2yxv47n/Retireephoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719936559/d47org/nev4lzubj9xsw2yxv47n/Retireephoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719936559/d47org/nev4lzubj9xsw2yxv47n/Retireephoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719936559/d47org/nev4lzubj9xsw2yxv47n/Retireephoto.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719936559/d47org/nev4lzubj9xsw2yxv47n/Retireephoto.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to our 2024 retirees! We honored these incredible individuals at the District 47 Retirement Recognition Event.
![Years of Service Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719935951/d47org/fxioorgyjnwpuslx9jb6/YearsofService.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719935951/d47org/fxioorgyjnwpuslx9jb6/YearsofService.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719935951/d47org/fxioorgyjnwpuslx9jb6/YearsofService.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719935951/d47org/fxioorgyjnwpuslx9jb6/YearsofService.png","width":875}])
We're excited to honor and commemorate our employees achieving significant work anniversaries: 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years.
![District 47 Schools Unite Community and Families in Honor of Veterans Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721774241/d47org/oadgd8duoxdpudqqesjm/SouthVeteransDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721774241/d47org/oadgd8duoxdpudqqesjm/SouthVeteransDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721774241/d47org/oadgd8duoxdpudqqesjm/SouthVeteransDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721774241/d47org/oadgd8duoxdpudqqesjm/SouthVeteransDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721774241/d47org/oadgd8duoxdpudqqesjm/SouthVeteransDay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1721774241/d47org/oadgd8duoxdpudqqesjm/SouthVeteransDay.jpg","width":2200}])
District 47 schools are building connections and engaging with veterans locally to give back to those who have served.
![South Elementary Celebrates Cultural Diversity Among Students and Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713896871/d47org/udybhdgarwx30szmgu8m/DSC08607presscopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713896871/d47org/udybhdgarwx30szmgu8m/DSC08607presscopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713896871/d47org/udybhdgarwx30szmgu8m/DSC08607presscopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713896871/d47org/udybhdgarwx30szmgu8m/DSC08607presscopy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713896871/d47org/udybhdgarwx30szmgu8m/DSC08607presscopy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1713896871/d47org/udybhdgarwx30szmgu8m/DSC08607presscopy.jpg","width":2200}])
South Elementary invited parents and students to give presentations about their cultural traditions for ‘Holidays Around the World,’ social studies curriculum.
By The Numbers
420
Students at South
84
Staff Members at South
16
Languages Spoken
K-5th Grade
Grades Offered