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Soar with the Eagles! 🦅

CHMS registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year. Get ready for a year of Eagle pride and excellence!

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Welcome to District 181: Class of 2035

Kindergarten and new student registration is officially open. We can't wait to welcome your child!

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Registration is Live! 🚀

Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year. Log in today to secure your student's spot!

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Calling All Elm Bulldogs! 🐾

It’s time to get ready for next year! Registration is now open for new and returning Elm families.

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2026-27 Student Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for all PreK–8 families. Register by April 10 to receive the early bird discount!

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Register by April 10 to Save $50

Don't miss the early bird rate! Complete returning student registration before fees increase on April 11.

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Ready, Set, Register for 2026-27!

Registration is officially open! Secure your student's spot today and grab the early bird discount.

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Spartan Spirit Starts Here

Calling all HMS Spartans! Registration is officially open. Secure your schedule for next year by registering today.

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Let’s Make Next Year Amazing

We're already planning for a fantastic 2026-27 school year. Register now to ensure you're part of the fun!

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Registration is Live! 🚀

Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year. Sign up today to secure your student's spot!

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Run with the Mustangs! 🐎

Welcome back Monroe Mustangs for 2026-27. Registration is now open—sign up today to beat the rush.

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Prospect Panthers: Register Today!

The 2026-27 school year is around the corner. Register now to ensure a smooth start to the year

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Proud to be a Panther!

Madison School registration is live! Log in to Skyward to secure your student's spot for another great year.

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Proud to be a Panther!

Madison School registration is live! Log in to Skyward to secure your student's spot for another great year.

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Welcome, Prospect Panthers!

Registration is officially open! Complete your registration now to ensure a smooth start for your Panther.

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D181 Announces Next Superintendent

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wipke as the district's next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.

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D181 Announces Next Superintendent

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wipke as the district's next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.

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D181 Announces Next Superintendent

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wipke as the district's next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.

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D181 Announces Next Superintendent

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wipke as the district's next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.

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Meet Our Future Superintendent

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wipke as the district's next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.

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Celebrating Our 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools

We proudly celebrate CHMS and Walker Elementary being named 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools!

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Celebrating Our 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools

We proudly celebrate CHMS and Walker Elementary being named 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools!

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Our Mission

To provide a premier educational experience that teaches students to be critical thinkers and enables them to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Our Vision

To be a community school district where students develop the skills they need to change the world and the confidence they need to do it.

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Guiding Principles

To be a community school district where students develop the skills they need to change the world and the confidence they need to do it.

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DISTRICT 181 at a glance

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3600+

Enrolled Students

650+

Exceptional Staff

11

National Blue Ribbon Awards

14:1

Student Teacher Ratio

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