You're Invited to Tour our New Spaces at our Community Showcase!
Whether you're a current family member, former student, neighbor, or community member, we invite you to our Community Showcase to tour our new spaces! (This is held in conjunction with each school's Curriculum Night.)
🔴Albright Middle School - Wednesday, September 2, 6:00-7:30 pm
🟡Stella May Swartz - Thursday, September 10, 6:00-7:30 pm
🔵Salt Creek Primary School - Wednesday, September 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
Comeback? 🤔 It never left Salt Creek District 48!
Around here, we believe kids need time to learn, time to connect, and yes… time to PLAY. That’s why recess has been—and will continue to be—part of the school day for ALL of our students, Kindergarten through 8th grade. 🙌
But right now, we have a problem.
Our playgrounds are looking a little… lonely. 🥺
No kids on the swings.
No games on the blacktop.
No laughter coming from the playground.
We know just how to fix that! ❤️
Students, we want you back!
📚 And yes, parents—we promise we'll squeeze in plenty of reading, writing, math, science, and all that other important stuff between recesses. 😉
School starts Tuesday, August 25, for ALL K–8 students! (Pre-K on the 26th.)
The playgrounds are ready.
The classrooms are ready.
Salt Creek District 48 is ready.
Now all we need is YOU! 💙
#SaltCreekD48 #WeWantYouBack #RecessIsBack #ButItNeverLeft #BackToSchool #K8 #LetKidsPlay
Safety Through Strong Community Partnerships
This morning, Salt Creek District 48 welcomed local police and fire leaders for our Annual Safety Meeting—an important opportunity to come together, review our safety practices, and continue strengthening the partnerships that help keep our students, staff, and schools safe.
District 48 serves families from Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst, and Villa Park, with our schools located in Elmhurst, Oakbrook Terrace, and Villa Park. We are incredibly fortunate to have strong relationships with the police and fire departments serving each of our school communities. Their collaboration, expertise, and continued partnership with our district mean so much to us.
And today’s meeting included a special District 48 connection! Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean is an Albright alum! I had the chance to take him into Albright’s new gym—a space that looks very different from the gym he remembers from his days as a student! 😊
There is something pretty special about welcoming a former District 48 student back to Albright, now serving as a community leader and partner in keeping our schools safe.
Thank you to all of our police and fire partners for the time you spent with us this morning and, more importantly, for the partnership you provide throughout the year. We are grateful to have you on our team! ❤️
📸: Superintendent Amy Zaher with Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean, Albright alum, in Albright’s new gym.
We want to make you aware that Albright Middle School has partnered with the Villa Park Police to provide a location for officers to complete training exercises. This partnership allows our local police to become more familiar with our building while also improving their skillset.
As a result of this training, there will be a notable police presence at Albright Middle School on the following dates: Tuesday, August 4th, Thursday, August 6th, and Tuesday, August 11th.
We look forward to having students back in the building soon!
🚨 EXCITING NEWS! 🚨 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Mr. Steven Hanus has been promoted to Principal of Salt Creek Primary School! 🦉✨
Steven has been a beloved member of our district family for years, building incredible partnerships with students, staff, and families. He is a phenomenal problem solver, the ultimate cheerleader for our kids, and the perfect leader to take the helm at Salt Creek. Please join us in sending a HUGE congratulations to Principal Hanus! 👏🎉
Due to the well-deserved promotion of Steven Hanus to Principal of Salt Creek Primary, our district-wide AP position is officially open! 🚀
This year, we are placing a special emphasis on finding a leader strong in MTSS and student behavioral support to directly partner with our teachers and families. 📍 Illinois PEL with Administrative Endorsement required 🗓️ 10-Month Position 🔗 Apply internally or externally today!
Help us spread the word to anyone who would be a perfect fit for our amazing district!
Today, the winners of our Spring reading incentive, "Books for Bikes," were chosen! Students received a raffle ticket for every book they read at home or at school. 8 new bicycles were raffled off!
Thank you to the Illinois Masonic Children's Assistance Program (Western Springs and Jacques DeMolay Masonic Lodges) for sponsoring this program at our school.
We're thrilled to share that WGN is going to feature Mrs. O's class photo on their streaming show, The Forecasters, tonight at 7:00 PM on WGN+!
If you can, be sure to tune in and check us out. The segment will also be available for on-demand viewing later on the WGN+ app and the WGN YouTube channel.
