It seems like only yesterday, Elgin Public Schools was dismissing for the summer recess. Time waits for no one.
The 2013-2014 school year gets underway next week.
The first day of classes will be Thursday, Aug. 15 with a shortened schedule. School will start at 8:15 a.m. and dismiss at 1 p.m. Morning pre-school will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and afternoon preschool will begin on Monday, Aug. 19.
The regular schedule will be observed starting Friday, Aug. 16 with school running from 8:15 a.m. to 3:43 p.m. for grades 7-12; and from 8:15 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. for grades kindergarten-6.
The morning preschool regular schedule will be from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon preschool will be held Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch will begin serving students on Aug. 15. Breakfast will be $1.40 and will begin at 7:45 a.m.
Student lunches will be priced at $2 for PreK-6, $2.25 for grades 7-12 per meal.
New staff members are:
Michael Becker — Health, Physical Education
Allison Dolezal — Science
Kerri Drueke — Librarian/7th and 8th Grade Language Arts
Eric Heithoff — Music
Eric Mlinar — Business; Computer
Ken Newcomb — Junior High Math
Wes Prater — Social Studies
Also new this year is Greg Wemhoff who will serve as K-12 Principal.
