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D181 Summer Programs 2026

Summer Learning Program

District 181 is excited to offer enriching summer learning opportunities for students! All District 181 students, as well as age-appropriate students from outside the district, are welcome to participate.

Registration

All District 181 students and interested, age-appropriate students who live within the D181 boundaries are invited to enroll in the 2026 Summer Learning Program. Registration opens to all families with students currently enrolled in D181 on March 27, 2026. Registration for families with students not enrolled in D181 opens on April 7, 2026. Program registration ends on April 18, 2026. Students are not considered registered for the Summer Learning Program until class payment is received in full.

Cost

$175 per one-hour class
$350 per two-hour class

Grade Levels

Students should have completed the grade levels indicated in course descriptions by the first day of class. Students will only be able to register for their grade-level classes.

Health Concerns

If your child has health concerns, please email the School Nurse.
Summer School Nurse • Susie Martin • 331.444.6194 • smartin@d181.org
Summer School Nurse • Cathy Siracusa • 630.453.9400 • csiracusa@d181.org

Closings/Cancellations

Be certain of your summer plans before registering as no refunds will be given. Classes close once maximum enrollment is reached. Classes will be canceled if minimum enrollment is not reached. Registrants will be notified of cancellations and will have the opportunity to register for another class at no additional charge. Unless a class has been closed or canceled, no refunds will be given. There will not be make-up days for any reason (i.e. weather).

QUESTIONS (PRIOR TO JUNE)
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Summer School Administrators - summerschooladmin@d181.org

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS QUESTIONS
Senior Data Systems Manager - Nick Skrip - nskrip@d181.org
Need help registering? dcarrano@d181.org

SUMMER PROGRAM LOCATIONS AND CONTACTS (DURING JUNE)
Clarendon Hills Middle School - Summer Learning, Time to Shine, Math Camp
Administrator - Erick Jones - ejones@d181.org
Administrative Assistant - Payton Royeca - proyeca@d181.org

Prospect School - Extended School Year (ESY) and Math Bridge
Administrator - Christopher Reid - creid@d181.org
Administrative Assistant - Mary Collins - mcollins@d181.org

Skyward Online Summer School Registration

Join us for a summer of learning! Starting March 27 @ 9 a.m., families can register via Skyward. Once logged in, click Summer Learning Program to get started. 

Summer Learning: Arena Scheduling Parent Quick Guide

Skyward Family Access

SchoolPay

Program Dates: 

Summer Math Bridge:
June 4 - June 26, 2026
Summer Learning, Extended School Year, Time to Shine, Math Camp: 
June 8 - June 26, 2026

*Asynchronous instruction
(no in-person attendance) on Juneteenth 6/19

View Course Catalog

The image depicts a summer learning program for the D181 community, featuring various educational activities such as art, STEAM, language arts, and physical education, with a school building and natural elements like trees and a sun in the background.

Extended School Year

June 8 - June 26, 2026

Extended School Year is a grant-funded 2-hour program for students who receive Special Education support during the school year, and who have ESY included in their IEPs. District 181 students eligible for ESY through their IEP will be registered individually by their Case Manager and Pupil Services Administrator.

  • Because ESY is included in students’ IEPs, there is no fee for participation. 
  • There will be 2 sessions of ESY this summer: 
    • 8:00 - 10:00 am
    • 10:00 am - 12:00  pm

Questions (Prior to June)
Summer School Administrators • summerschooladmin@d181.org

ESY Contacts (During June)
Administrator • Christopher Reid • creid@d181.org
Administrative Assistant • Mary Collins • mcollins@d181.org


Math Bridge 

June 4 - June 26, 2026

Math Bridge is a parent-funded 2-hour program for students who have met initial requirements to move up an instructional level in math.

  • Students are invited to participate and there is a fee for participation. 
  • Students will be grouped into virtual and in-person classes
  • There will be 3 sessions of Math Bridge this summer:
    • 8-10am (Bridge A, B, and all virtual sections)
    • 9-11am (Bridge 5A - 8)
    • 10-12pm (Bridge A, B, and Bridge 1 - 4)
    • Bridge A and 5A also offer a self-paced packet option
  • See this document for a detailed list of the Summer Bridge course descriptions.
  • See this document for a list of standards taught in each Bridge course.
  • There is an attendance policy for Math Bridge - students are granted up to TWO absences during Bridge (two full course days OR four course hours). Students who accumulate absences beyond this threshold will remain in their current math trajectory. 

Questions (Prior to June)
Summer School Administrators • summerschooladmin@d181.org

Math Bridge Contacts (During June)
Administrator • Christopher Reid • creid@d181.org
Administrative Assistant • Mary Collins • mcollins@d181.org


Time to Shine

June 8 - June 26, 2026

Time to Shine is a two-hour program for students who receive Tier 2 or Tier 3 reading support throughout the school year. 

  • Students are invited to participate and there is no fee for participation. 
  • Time to Shine is offered from 8:00 - 10:00 am

Questions (Prior to June)
Summer School Administrators • summerschooladmin@d181.org

Time to Shine Contacts (During June)
Administrator • Erick Jones • ejones@d181.org
Administrative Assistant • Payton Royeca • proyeca@d181.org


Math Camp

June 8 - June 26, 2026

Math Camp is a two-hour program for students who receive Tier 2 or Tier 3 math support throughout the school year. 

  • Students are invited to participate and there is no fee for participation. 
  • Math Camp is offered from  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Questions (Prior to June)
Summer School Administrators • summerschooladmin@d181.org

Math Camp Contacts (During June)
Administrator • Erick Jones • ejones@d181.org
Administrative Assistant • Payton Royeca • proyeca@d181.org