Resources: Back To School 2025-26

It's almost that time. Yellow school buses on the roads. School supplies and lunch boxes on the store shelves. The start of school is just around the corner. What do you need to know to prepare for the upcoming school year? 

Physicals, Dental Exams, Eye Exams & Immunizations

With frequently moving guidelines, keeping track of what kind of physical exam is needed for each grade level is challenging! Here are the 2025 Illinois school code requirements for submitting proof of exams:

* This is the state-required date that schools must receive forms by. Some schools require forms to be turned in earlier.

LW REEDY PRO TIPS

• • Don't try to cross this to do off your list too early. Physical exams must be completed no more than 12 months before the first day of school.
  • Bring the official State of Illinois forms with you in case your health care provider doesn't have them on-hand. 
  • Consider having the sports physical form filled out even if your student does not intend to participate in sports through school. Avoid the last minute rush and potential added cost in case your student changes their mind. 
  • Fill out the parent portion of the forms before turning them in to your school. 

Form Links

• Certificate of State of Child Health Examination
• Proof of School Dental Examination
• IHSA Pre-Participation Examination (Sports Physical)
• State of Illinois Eye Examination Report

Healthcare Providers

If you can't get an appointment with your child's pediatrician before school starts, try one of these other options (check your health insurance for coverage details first!):

• Costco Optical
• CVS
• Edward-Elmhurst Health Walk-In Clinic
• LensCrafters 
• Midwest Express Clinic 
• Target Optical

Bookmarks

Elmhurst School Information Links

• Elmhurst Area School Closings
• State Laws and City Ordinances Every Teen and Guardian Should Know (From the Elmhurst Commission on Youth)

District 205-Specific Links

• Emergency Weather Alerts
• PowerSchool
• School Calendar
• When To Keep Your Child Home

Links to Elmhurst Schools

Elmhurst Area Preschools

Elmhurst School District 205

Facebook • X • Instagram

Preschool

Madison Early Childhood Education Center

Elementary

Edison • Emerson• Field• Fischer• Hawthorne• Jackson• Jefferson• Lincoln

Middle

Bryan• Churchville• Sandburg

High School & Transition Services

York Community High School • Bridges Transition Center

Elmhurst Private Schools

• IC Catholic Prep - grades 9 - 12
• Immaculate Conception Grade School - early childhood, grades K-8
• Immanuel Lutheran - early childhood, grades K-8
• Timothy Christian - early childhood, grades K-12
• Visitation School - early childhood, grades K-8

Parent Support

Elmhurst District 205 Parent Association / Parent Resource Pages

• District 205 Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC)
• District 205 Dual Language Parent Committee (DPAC)
• District 205 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Council
• District 205 REACH Parent Group (supporting gifted and talented programming)
• District 205 Special Education Resource Group (SERG)
• Immaculate Conception Grade School Parent Club
• Sandburg Families Facebook Page
• Visitation Parents Association
• York Parents Facebook Page

More Parent Resources

• DuPage Country Mental Health Resources
• Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation
• Warm Coats for Cool Kids

After School Activities

Many local groups offer extracurricular activities to help children stay active and discover their own unique interests and talents. A few organizations to check out while planning for fall activities include:

Art

Elmhurst Park District • Michael Symber Studios • Strauch Art School

Dance

DeForest Dance Academy • DuPage Dance Academy • Elmhurst Park District • Evolution Dance Experience

General

Elmhurst Park District • Elmhurst Public Library • YMCA

Music

Elmhurst Park District • Music Together • School of Rock

Sports

Access Sports • Elmhurst Eagles Football and Cheer • Elmhurst Park District-associated youth sports teams

Theatre

Elmhurst Children's Theatre • Stage Play 

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