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Wacker Elem School — School Calendar 2025-26
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Chicago, IL 60643
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Upcoming Events
Jul
8
Wed
2pm Dismissalhalf_day
Jul
14
Tue
Wade's Birthday!Event
Jul
15
Wed
AIM Summer Registration Night Event
Wednesday, July 15th5:00 PM – 7:00 PMArt In Motion Creative Arts School7415 S. East End AvenueChicago, IL 60649Families will have the opportunity to:Complete any remaining registration stepsSubmit required documentExplore our creative arts campusMeet members of the AIM teamAsk questions and learn more about the student experienceComplete transportation request forms (if applicable)If you are completing registration you should bring:• Student birth certificate/proof of age• Parent/guardian photo
Jul
15
Wed
Ms.Barreda-Diaz BirthdayEvent
Jul
15
Wed
Open HouseEvent
Jul
15
Wed
2pm Dismissalhalf_day
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School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
220
Student:Teacher
12.9:1
Locale
Urban
District
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299Phone
(773)535-2821School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<=10%
Math Proficiency
<=10%
Chronic Absenteeism
2.8%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
227
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
17
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,699
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$14,255
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$27,162
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 28%Local 56%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr
Chicago, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.2%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Uninsured residents
12.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
52,858
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
48,906
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
19,942 (41%)
Autism
7,811 (16%)
Other Health Impairment
5,776 (12%)
Speech/Language Impairment
3,964 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
3,194 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
1,693 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
217
Current enrollment
Stable(-9% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
2pm Dismissal
half_dayTue, Jul 14, 2026
Wade's Birthday!
EventWed, Jul 15, 2026
AIM Summer Registration Night
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | WB Academic Night |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal - Staff & Students |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Coffee with Principal Room 200 |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Dismissal |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School- Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Ms. Kettler Birthday! |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Hispanic Heritage Fall Fest |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Q1 Progress Reports Sent Home |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 4th/5th Grade Dance |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | No School- Teacher PD Day |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Ms.Sawyers Birthday! |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | STAFF PD - NO SCHOOL |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Professional Development Day |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | DS High School Fair |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Coffee with Principal Room 200 |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Mr.Macaluso Birthday! |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Game Night (Halloween Theme) |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 8th Grade High School Test |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Mr.Maguire's Birthday! |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School- Indigenous People Holiday |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Ms.Renteria's Birthday! |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Ms.Kipnis Birthday! |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Ms.Baker's Birthday! |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Ms. Arboleda Ortiz Birthday |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Ms.Saulsberry's Birthday! |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Ms.Guerrero's Birthday! |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | End of Q1 |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | End of Quarter 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | STAFF PD - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | No School- Teacher PD Day |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Trunk or Treat |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Fall Fest/Dia de Los Muertos |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Halloween Parade |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Dia de los Muertos (Display available all day) |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | IP Book Fair (In GYM) |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Ms. Bandera's Birthday |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Q1 Report Cards Sent Home |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Book Fair |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | ELECTION DAY - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School- Election Day |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Ms.Stedman's Birthday! |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Staff vs Student Volleyball Game |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Coffee with Principal Room 200 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Ms.Melecio's Birthday! |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Stride's Birthday! |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Pie Exchange Day |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | Ms.Sales Birthday! |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Ms. Johnson's Birthday! |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Ms.Fish Birthday |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Coffee with Principal Room 200 |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | 6-8 Winter Dance |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Sip Hot Coco and Paint |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Q2 Progress Reports Sent Home |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Books for Breakfast |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Winter Showcase (grade band sessions) |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Polar Express Day |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Ms.Fidishin's Birthday! |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | Ms.LeVecke's Birthday! |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School- Teacher PD Day |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School- MLK Day |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Ms.Cannon's Birthday |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Ms. Chavez's Birthday |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | End of Quarter 2 |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 | Ms. Adraneda's Birthday! |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Ms. Hernandez's Birthday (Extended Day) |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Sun, Jan 31, 2027 | Ms. Adame's Birthday! |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Mr. Craig's Birthday! |
| Sun, Feb 7, 2027 | Ricardo's Birthday (Maintenance) |
| Sun, Feb 7, 2027 | Michael Lombard's Birthday |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | 2:00pm Early Dismissal |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal - Staff & Students |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | Drury's Birthday! |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School- President's Day |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Ms. Freeman's Birthday (OT) |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Ms. Heineman's Birthday |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | No School- Teacher PD Day |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | STAFF PD - NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Q3 Progress Reports Sent Home |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Ms. Salazar Carranza's Birthday! |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Ms.Phelps Birthday! |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Q2 Report Cards Sent Home |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | MS. Mimi's Birthday |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | WB Career Day |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 | Ms.Stevens Birthday! |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | End of Quarter 3 |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | STAFF PD - NO SCHOOL |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | No School- Teacher PD Day |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | IP Book Fair (In GYM) |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Q3 Report Card Sent Home |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | Ms.Berlanga's Birthday |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Ms.Segreti's Birthday! (CM) |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Day of the Child Event |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | APRIL BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Q4 Progress Reports Sent Home |
| Sun, May 9, 2027 | Ms. Solodar's Birthday |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 | Mr. Larkin's Birthday! |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | WB International Night |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Ms. Dunlap's Birthday |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Ms.Moreno's Birthday! |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal - Staff & Students |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | 2:00pm Early Dismissal |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School- Memorial Day |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Mr.Zermeno's Birthday! |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | WB Honors Assembly |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | WB Field Day |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | 8th Grade Graduation |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | Kindergarten Celebration |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | WB Talent Show |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | End of Quarter 4 |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Final Report Cards Sent Home |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Last Day of School-2:00pm |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 2pm Dismissal (Staff & Students) |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | SCHOOL CLOSED - Juneteenth Observed |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 | Ms. Hisai Birthday! (SLP) |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Ms. Lutz's Birthday |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 | 2pm Dismissal |
Showing 171 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Wacker Elem School
Wacker Elem School currently enrolls 220 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.
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