D114 Weekly Family Updates 8/17/26--THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!!

        

IT'S HERE!!!! We get to welcome kids and staff back to school! Our buildings look amazing, our staff is ready...now we just need our amazing students back and ready to learn! WE CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

                                             

                          NEW for Lotus Bus Routes!

To help make our bus routes even more effective, clear, and safe, we are COLOR CODING routes. If your child rides a bus, you'll find a color coded bus tag on their desk at Meet and Greet. This tag matches their bus route color and will help us all make sure kids are on the correct bus. If your child rides more than one route...no worries! We will give them the tags they need!

Registration and Fees for 2026-27

If you haven't yet registered for school, please do so as soon as you can! Click here to register. If Skyward does not allow you to register or pay fees, your account is blocked and we need more information from you. If you have questions or need to prove residency, please contact Kristie Paul, D114 Registrar, at kristie.paul@foxlake114.org or 847-973-4028. 

In addition, FEE PAYMENT is now open! Due to technical issues, we had to delay until now. Please sign into your Skyward account (which you can only access by registering!) to pay fees. SAVE NOW--by paying fees on or before August 14, you can save $20 PER CHILD!

If you'd like to be considered for a fee waiver, we are HAPPY to try to help. Please complete this form OR fill out the form attached to the email you received and return it to the Business Office, located at Lotus Elementary. Please drop it off or mail to:

D114 Business Office

Attn: Natalie Udstuen

29067 W Grass Lake Road

Spring Grove, IL 60081

Please note that this information will ALWAYS be kept confidential. 

FREE Immunization Clinic

Be ahead of immunization compliance! We'll be holding a FREE clinic open to ALL D114 families!

• Clinic Dates: 09-02-26
• Clinic Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Location: Stanton Middle School
  101 Hawthorne Ln. Fox Lake, IL 60020

Bus Drivers NEEDED--Full time AND Subs!

District will train drivers interested in obtaining CDL with passenger endorsement.

Applicants must:

• Complete D114 Application
• Hold valid CDL with passenger endorsement or complete training requirements
• Complete DOT physical and drug screening
• Complete D114 required fingerprint and background check for review

Drivers are subject to random drug testing. 
F/T position with benefits. Starting pay rate for the 2026-27 school year is $24.75/Hr, with 5 hours per day guaranteed.
Drivers may complete optional activity routes via sign up procedure. 

JOIN THE PTA!!!! 

Did you know you can join the PTA for just $10 when you pay your fees? By joining, you share YOUR voice. Your donations help us support our students & teachers and provide District events FREE to families:

• Book Fairs & Book Buddies
• Family Events: Santa's Breakfast, Bing Night, Family Fun Fair, & Rocket Launch
• Stanton Halloween Dance 

                                                                       

Click here to see the D114 26-27 Calendar!

Tuesday, August 11

5th Grade Welcome and Orientation at Stanton (students only, please)

9-11

Wednesday, August 19

PreK and K Bus Roundup

10 or 11 at Lotus

No Reservation Needed--Families join students for this! 

Meet and Greet!

Lotus 12-2

Stanton 1-3

Thursday, August 20

First Day of School Kindergarten-8th Grade--FULL DAY! 

Thursday, August 27

First Day of School for Preschool!

Wednesday, September 2

FREE Vaccination Clinic--information posted above 🠉

Thursday, August 27

Stanton Curriculum Night

6:30-7:45 PM

Wednesday, September 16

Lotus Curriculum Night

5:00-7:00 PM

Registration Link: https://606academy.com/606atLotus

                                           

If you or your student are in a crisis, please call the following numbers as applicable:

Local Healthcare Assistance (when you're not sure where to turn)

For a Life Threatening EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988.lifeline.org provides 24/7, free and confidential support 

CRISIS TEXT LINE:  text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States anytime. A live trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.

The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 provides crisis support services to LGBTQ youth.

Non-Emergency Community Help Line 2-1-1

               

D114 is a special place to be! Thank you for your partnership with us! We are blessed to get to work with our students! 

                                                                  

D114 Weekly Family Updates 8/10/26

       

I hope you're having an amazing last few days of summer! Teacher assignments (Lotus), schedules (Stanton), and bus assignments (everyone!) were mailed out on Friday. If you don't receive one, it's because your registration is not yet complete! Please contact Kristie Paul, D114 Registrar, at kristie.paul@foxlake114.org or 847-973-4028 for any information or assistance. 

We're looking forward to welcoming our kids and families at our opening events! See the detailed dates below...

-Heather Friziellie, your Superintendent of Schools

                                             

Coming Soon!!!! 😁

Registration and Fees for 2026-27

If you haven't yet registered for school, please do so as soon as you can! Click here to register. If Skyward does not allow you to register or pay fees, your account is blocked and we need more information from you. If you have questions or need to prove residency, please contact Kristie Paul, D114 Registrar, at kristie.paul@foxlake114.org or 847-973-4028. 

In addition, FEE PAYMENT is now open! Due to technical issues, we had to delay until now. Please sign into your Skyward account (which you can only access by registering!) to pay fees. SAVE NOW--by paying fees on or before August 14, you can save $20 PER CHILD!

If you'd like to be considered for a fee waiver, we are HAPPY to try to help. Please complete this form OR fill out the form attached to the email you received and return it to the Business Office, located at Lotus Elementary. Please drop it off or mail to:

D114 Business Office

Attn: Natalie Udstuen

29067 W Grass Lake Road

Spring Grove, IL 60081

Please note that this information will ALWAYS be kept confidential. 

FREE Immunization Clinic

Be ahead of immunization compliance! We'll be holding a FREE clinic open to ALL D114 families!

• Clinic Dates: 09-02-26
• Clinic Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Location: Stanton Middle School
  101 Hawthorne Ln. Fox Lake, IL 60020

Bus Drivers NEEDED--Full time AND Subs!

District will train drivers interested in obtaining CDL with passenger endorsement.

Applicants must:

• Complete D114 Application
• Hold valid CDL with passenger endorsement or complete training requirements
• Complete DOT physical and drug screening
• Complete D114 required fingerprint and background check for review

Drivers are subject to random drug testing. 
F/T position with benefits. Starting pay rate for the 2026-27 school year is $24.75/Hr, with 5 hours per day guaranteed.
Drivers may complete optional activity routes via sign up procedure. 

JOIN THE PTA!!!! 

Did you know you can join the PTA for just $10 when you pay your fees? By joining, you share YOUR voice. Your donations help us support our students & teachers and provide District events FREE to families:

• Book Fairs & Book Buddies
• Family Events: Santa's Breakfast, Bing Night, Family Fun Fair, & Rocket Launch
• Stanton Halloween Dance 

                                                                       

Click here to see the D114 26-27 Calendar!

Tuesday, August 11

5th Grade Welcome and Orientation at Stanton (students only, please)

9-11

Wednesday, August 19

PreK and K Bus Roundup

10 or 11 at Lotus

No Reservation Needed--Families join students for this! 

Meet and Greet!

Lotus 12-2

Stanton 1-3

Thursday, August 20

First Day of School Kindergarten-8th Grade--FULL DAY! 

Thursday, August 27

First Day of School for Preschool!

Thursday, August 27

Stanton Curriculum Night

6:30-7:45 PM

Wednesday, September 16

Lotus Curriculum Night

5:00-7:00 PM

Registration Link: https://606academy.com/606atLotus

                                                                 

If you or your student are in a crisis, please call the following numbers as applicable:

Local Healthcare Assistance (when you're not sure where to turn)

For a Life Threatening EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988.lifeline.org provides 24/7, free and confidential support 

CRISIS TEXT LINE:  text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States anytime. A live trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.

The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 provides crisis support services to LGBTQ youth.

Non-Emergency Community Help Line 2-1-1

               

D114 is a special place to be! Thank you for your partnership with us! We are blessed to get to work with our students! 

                                                                  

D114 Weekly Family Updates--WELCOME TO THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!

      

We are THRILLED to welcome our students, families, and staff back!!! If you are new to District 114, please know you've found family with us! THANK YOU for joining us and sharing your most precious people--your kids--with us!

Each week, you'll receive a weekly update from me. Please be sure to check it, as I do my very best to share essential information you need to have. 

-Heather Friziellie, your Superintendent of Schools

                                             

Registration and Fees for 2026-27

If you haven't yet registered for school, please do so as soon as you can! Click here to register. If Skyward does not allow you to register or pay fees, your account is blocked and we need more information from you. If you have questions or need to prove residency, please contact Kristie Paul, D114 Registrar, at kristie.paul@foxlake114.org or 847-973-4028. 

Students who have not proven residency or completed registration will not receive back to school mailings, teacher assignments, or schedules. 

In addition, FEE PAYMENT is now open! Due to technical issues, we had to delay until now. Please sign into your Skyward account (which you can only access by registering!) to pay fees. SAVE NOW--by paying fees on or before August 14, you can save $20 PER CHILD!

If you'd like to be considered for a fee waiver, we are HAPPY to try to help. Please complete this form OR fill out the form attached to the email you received and return it to the Business Office, located at Lotus Elementary. Please drop it off or mail to:

D114 Business Office

Attn: Natalie Udstuen

29067 W Grass Lake Road

Spring Grove, IL 60081

Please note that this information will ALWAYS be kept confidential. 

Student class assignments and schedules will be mailed out on 8/7/26!

FREE Immunization Clinic

Be ahead of immunization compliance! We'll be holding a FREE clinic open to ALL D114 families!

• Clinic Dates: 09-02-26
• Clinic Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Location: Stanton Middle School
  101 Hawthorne Ln. Fox Lake, IL 60020

JOIN THE PTA!!!! 

Did you know you can join the PTA for just $10 when you pay your fees? By joining, you share YOUR voice. Your donations help us support our students & teachers and provide District events FREE to families:

• Book Fairs & Book Buddies
• Family Events: Santa's Breakfast, Bing Night, Family Fun Fair, & Rocket Launch
• Stanton Halloween Dance 

                                                                       

Click here to see the D114 26-27 Calendar!

Wednesday, August 19

Meet and Greet!

Lotus 12-2

Stanton 1-3

Thursday, August 20

First Day of School Kindergarten-8th Grade--FULL DAY! 

Thursday, August 27

First Day of School for Preschool!

Wednesday, August 26

Stanton Curriculum Night

6:30-7:45 PM

Wednesday, September 16

Lotus Curriculum Night

5:00-7:00 PM

Registration Link: https://606academy.com/606atLotus

                                                                 

If you or your student are in a crisis, please call the following numbers as applicable:

Local Healthcare Assistance (when you're not sure where to turn)

For a Life Threatening EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988.lifeline.org provides 24/7, free and confidential support 

CRISIS TEXT LINE:  text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States anytime. A live trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.

The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 provides crisis support services to LGBTQ youth.

Non-Emergency Community Help Line 2-1-1

               

D114 is a special place to be! Thank you for your partnership with us! We are blessed to get to work with our students!