Back to School Guide

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 is the first day of student attendance! For more dates to remember, check out the "calendar" section.

Make sure your child is set up for success! Our school supply lists include items for each grade..." or "Our school supply list details items for each grade in English, Spanish and Polish.

Both returning students and new students must be registered for class. We have step-by-step guides on how to register your child based on your situation.

The official calendar for the school year, including important dates like fall and winter break, school holidays, and the last day of school.

Your one-stop-shop for everything buses, from checking routes and stops to FAQs and how to track your child's bus on your phone.

Minooka 201 participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Find all the information you need about school breakfast and lunch.

Find out how you can enroll your child in the YMCA Kid Zone before & after school programming.

Please review the Minooka 201 Parent-Student Handbook with your student before the beginning of the school year. This outlines the expectations and guidelines for a safe and inclusive learning environment!

Your child may need to fulfill specific health requirements for enrollment in Minooka 201, depending on their age. 

From Kindergarten signing days to Junior High Find Your Way Days, there's a wide variety of back-to-school welcome events taking place at our schools!

We encourage families to send nutritious, minimally processed snacks that keep our students energized and focused. To ensure strict classroom safety for students with severe allergies, please remember to exclusively choose items from our updated Approved Snack List and carefully check ingredient labels.

Before a new student attends Minooka Primary Center, he/she must complete early learning screenings conducted by the Grundy County Special Education Co-op.

From tryouts to schedules to sports physicals, our athletics page has everything you need to know to get in the game!