Armstrong Elementary

PTA Windy City Bulls Event December 4th

November 5, 2026

The Armstrong School PTA (Parent Teacher Association) invites you to watch the Windy City Bulls take on the Iowa Wolves with family and friends on December 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm! T...

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Food Deliveries

November 1, 2026

We are asking for help with reducing traffic during the midday lunch times by avoiding food deliveries for your child’s lunch. We understand that emergencies and special circumsta...

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Parent Teacher Conferences

October 31, 2026

School District 54’s Parent/Guardian Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 18th and Thursday, November 19, 2026. Families received a ParentSquare message with a l...

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PTA Spirit Wear for Sale

September 18, 2026

Every Friday is Spirit Wear Day at Armstrong, and our Spirit Wear store is now open! Visit the Armstrong Spirit Wear Website and order today so your children can show their...

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Cell Phones and Smart Watches

September 18, 2026

Per board policy , cell phones and smart watches must be turned off and kept in backpacks during the school day. These devices should not be used for calls, messages, or any o...

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No Pets Allowed on School Grounds

September 13, 2026

Per the District 54 Handbook, pets are not permitted on school grounds during arrival or dismissal times. You can review the specific handbook guidelines here . We appreciat...

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No Stickers Allowed on Chromebooks and iPads

September 6, 2026

Please ensure your children are not placing stickers on their Chromebooks and iPad cases. This is a change in practice in District 54, as our technology department spends countles...

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Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed

September 4, 2026

Hot Lunch is offered on several Mondays per month by the Armstrong PTA (Parent Teacher Association) through Marla's Lunch. We'd love your help during our Hot Lunch days, to make ...

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Dropping Off Materials

August 30, 2026

If you're dropping off a lunch, instrument, device or other materials your child forgot to bring to school, please ring the bell at door 1 and you will be given access to the vest...

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Visitor Aware Check In System

August 29, 2026

Across D54, we use the Visitor Aware system to check in visitors. To help us keep the check-in process as efficient as possible, please keep the following in mind: Bring Y...

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PTA Hot Lunch - Order Today!

August 21, 2026

Hot Lunch is offered on several Mondays per month by the Armstrong PTA (Parent Teacher Association) through Marla's Lunch. The first Hot Lunch date will be Monday, August 31, 2026...

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Monitoring Student Devices

August 21, 2026

School District 54 now has tools available for families to help monitor and manage their child’s district-issued device at home. As access to information continues to grow and tec...

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Pizza Fridays

August 19, 2026

Pizza Fridays are back this year and will begin on September 4, 2026. The vendor will be Papa John's again this year, and ordering is available in your Parent Portal Account star...

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Armstrong PTA Named National PTA School of Excellence - Join PTA Today!

August 17, 2026

One of the best ways to support our school is to join PTA! Your membership supports important events and activities to create a thriving school community. Click to find out about ...

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Arrival/Dismissal Procedures and Busing

August 13, 2026

Please review the following procedures that have been established to help ensure the safety of all students. Student safety is our primary concern during the busy arrival and dis...

Board appoints Jillian Sagan as Next Superintendent

August 7, 2026

At its August 6, 2026, board meeting, the District 54 School Board approved Dr. Jillian Sagan as the new superintendent for District 54 effective in July 2027. The Board has bee...

Support the District 54 Food Pantries

March 4, 2026

Did you know - District 54 has food pantries in 4 of our schools? The first pantry opened in 2013 with the goal of meeting the basic needs of our students from financially struggl...