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Prairie Trail School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Wadsworth, Illinois|Gurnee SD 56
Wadsworth, IL 60083
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
10%
8th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
11%
19th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
7.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
30 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Worse than average in ILTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
394
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
25
100% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,266
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,372
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$25,081
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 27%Local 66%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
9.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
369
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
324
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
80%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
102 (31%)
Speech/Language Impairment
79 (24%)
Other Health Impairment
38 (12%)
Autism
29 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
21 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
3 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
454
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Softball Tryouts
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
Cross Country Practice
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
Girls Soccer Tryouts
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Cross Country @ Grayslake w/ Big Hollow, Woodland & Magee |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Softball vs Palombi |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Boys Soccer vs Woodland White |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Softball vs Round Lake |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Cross Country @ Woodland (Warren Township Center) |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Back to School Night:Spaulding Together |
| Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | Cross Country @ Graylake Invite |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School-Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Softball vs Grayslake |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Cross Country vs Beach Park, Antioch & Palombi |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Boys Soccer @ Woodland Green |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Girls Soccer vs Woodland |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Softball @ AUGS Gold |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Boys Soccer vs Big Hollow |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Girls Soccer @ Big Hollow |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | D56 PTO Meeting - in-person & virtual Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Softball @ Big Hollow |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cross Country vs ? |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Softball @ Woodland Green |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Boys Soccer vs Round Lake |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Girls Soccer @ Round Lake |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Early Release, Schedule #1 Early Release Schedule #1No EC/ELSpaulding: 11:45 a.m.River Trail: 10:35 a.m.Prairie Trail: 11:35 a.m.Viking: 10:35 a.m. |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Early Release-10:35am |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School - Yom Kippur |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School-Yom Kippur |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Softball vs AUGS Green |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Girls Soccer vs Grayslake |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Boys Soccer @ Grayslake |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cross Country vs ? |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Girls Soccer vs Beach Park |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Boys Soccer @ Beach Park |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Holiday Waiver Hearing & Budget HearingFor more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Softball vs Woodland White |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Picture Day! |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Boys Soccer @ Palombi |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Girls Soccer vs Palombi |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Girls Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Softball @ Beach Park |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Girls Soccer @ Magee |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Spaulding Picture Day |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Boys Soccer vs Magee |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Softball Practice |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Boys Soccer Practice |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | D56 PTO Meeting - in-person & virtual Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Hispanic Heritage Celebration |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Hispanic Heritage Night @ Spaulding School More information to come. Noche de la Herencia Hispana en la Escuela SpauldingPróximamente habrá más información. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Hispanic Heritage Night |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Cross Country Sectionals (?) |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Cross Country Sectionals (?) |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School-Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School - Indigenous Peoples Day |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Cross Country Practice |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Spaulding Picture Day |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Cross Country State |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Levy HearingFor more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Fall Parties |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Election ay |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School-Election Day |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | End of 1st Trimester |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | D56 PTO Meeting - in-person & virtual Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Spaulding 2nd Grade Music Program |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Picture Retakes |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Spaulding Picture Retake |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Spaulding Turkey Trot |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | No School-Thanksgiving Break |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Spaulding Preschool Family Night |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | D56 PTO Meeting - Virtual only Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Spaulding Holiday Party |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Winter Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School-Winter Break |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | No School-Winter Break |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | D56 PTO Meeting - Virtual only Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School-M.L. King's Birthday |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - M.L. King's Birthday |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Early Release-10:35am |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Early Release, Schedule #1 Early Release Schedule #1No EC/ELSpaulding: 11:45 a.m.River Trail: 10:35 a.m.Prairie Trail: 11:35 a.m.Viking: 10:35 a.m. |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Spaulding Dance Night |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | D56 PTO Meeting - Virtual only Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Spaulding Friendship Party |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | No School - Teacher Institute Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | No School-Teacher Institute Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School-Presidents' Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Presidents' Day |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | End of 2nd Trimester |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | D56 PTO Meeting - in-person & virtual Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Spaulding 1st Grade Music Program |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School - Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School-Spring Break |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | D56 PTO Meeting - in-person & virtual Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Spaulding Preschool Family Night |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Spaulding Kindergarten Music Program |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Spaulding Preschool Music Program |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | D56 PTO Meeting - in-person & virtual Planning Meeting begins at 6 p.m.Public Meeting begins at 7 p.m.To join virtually, use this link - https://meet.google.com/nse-sxzg-cen |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | 1-Hour Late Start Wednesday |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Late Start-8:35am |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting *Tentative meeting date. Subject to to change pending Board approval.For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | No School - Teacher Institute Day |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | No School-Teacher Institute Day |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Early Release, Schedule #2 Early Release Schedule #2Spaulding: 2:20 p.m.River Trail: 1:25 p.m.Prairie Trail: 2:25 p.m.Viking: 1:25 p.m. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Spaulding Field Day |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Early Relase-1:25pm |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Early Relase-1:25pm |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School (Pending No Emergency Days Needed) |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Early Relase-1:25pm |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School-Memorial Day |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Proposed Emergency Days |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | Proposed Emergency Days |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting For more information - https://www.d56.org/page/board-of-education |
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Enrollment at Prairie Trail School stands at 405 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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