Dear Willard Families and Staff,
Get ready to run, walk, and get colorful at the Willard Elementary Color Run on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00-11:00 AM!
Schedule of Events
9:00 AM: Fundraising winners announced
Top fundraising class
Top fundraiser from each class
Top three fundraisers receiving a ride to school with our School Resource Officer
9:20 AM: Color Run begins
The Willard PTO will sell breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and refreshments throughout the morning. Students who raised at least $25 may have members of their family participate in the Color Run with them.
Remember, your clothes will be full of color from the run. Dress accordingly.
We cannot wait to celebrate with our Willard Eagles. See you at the Color Run!
Willard Elementary School
Get ready to run, walk, and get colorful at the Willard Elementary Color Run on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00-11:00 AM!
Schedule of Events
9:00 AM: Fundraising winners announced
Top fundraising class
Top fundraiser from each class
Top three fundraisers receiving a ride to school with our School Resource Officer
9:20 AM: Color Run begins
The Willard PTO will sell breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and refreshments throughout the morning. Students who raised at least $25 may have members of their family participate in the Color Run with them.
Remember, your clothes will be full of color from the run. Dress accordingly.
We cannot wait to celebrate with our Willard Eagles. See you at the Color Run!
Willard Elementary School
The results from the third week of the All-District September Grade-Level Attendance Challenge are in!
Congratulations to the top 3 grade levels.
Week 3: September 14th
Gold - Fourth Grade
Silver - Fifth Grade
Bronze - Second Grade
Check the Attendance and Absence Management page for winners from the previous week and other attendance resources.
The results from the second week of the All-District September Grade-Level Attendance Challenge are in!
Congratulations to the top 3 grade levels.
Week 2: September 14th
Gold - Fourth Grade
Silver - First Grade and Third Grade
Bronze - Second Grade
Check the Attendance and Absence Management page for winners from the previous week and other attendance resources.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month, and School District U-46 is excited to kick off the school year with our Every Minute Matters campaign, centered on this year's theme: First Day, Every Day. To celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, all U-46 schools will participate in our first annual Districtwide Grade-Level Attendance Challenge! Throughout September, each grade level's weekly attendance will be tracked to see which grade level earns the highest attendance across the district. The challenge culminates in the recognition and celebration of U-46's top-performing grade level.
Here are the results from the first week of the All-District September Grade-Level Attendance Challenge!
Congratulations to the top 3 finishers from each grade level.
Week 1: September 8th
Gold - Third Grade
Silver - First Grade, Second Grade, Fourth Grade
Bronze - Fifth Grade
Check the Attendance and Absence Management page for winners from the previous week and other attendance resources.
🦅 WILLARD ELEMENTARY COLOR RUN!
Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
Dear Willard Families,
Get ready to run, walk, laugh, and get COLORFUL! We are excited to announce the Willard Elementary Color Run Walk-A-Thon, a fun-filled event that brings our school community together while raising funds to support Willard students.
🎨 COLOR RUN DETAILS
📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 9:00-11:00 AM
📍 Willard Elementary School
All students and families are invited to join us for a morning of fun as participants make their way through our Color Run course. The Willard PTO will also be selling food and Willard spirit wear during the event, so come ready to run, cheer, eat, and show your Willard pride!
💥 RAISE $25 AND BRING THE FAMILY!
Students who raise at least $25 may have their entire family participate in the Color Run with them!
The more our students raise, the more fun we can have, and we have some VERY special incentives planned!
🏆 FUNDRAISING PRIZES
⭐ TOP STUDENT IN EACH CLASS
The student who raises the most money in each classroom will get to SILLY STRING the principal and assistant principal!
🍟 TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS
The class that raises the most money will win a McDonald's lunch with the principal!
🚓 TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS IN THE SCHOOL
The three students who raise the most money schoolwide will receive a VERY special prize: a ride to school in a South Elgin Police car with our School Resource Officer!
What a way to arrive at school!
⏰ IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING DEADLINE
All pledge sheets and money must be turned in by:
2:00 PM on Friday, September 11th
Please make sure all money and pledge sheets are returned by the deadline so students receive credit toward the individual, classroom, and schoolwide fundraising prizes.
🦅 LET'S MAKE A SPLASH, WILLARD!
We hope you will join us for this exciting morning of school spirit, family fun, and fundraising. Whether you run, walk, cheer from the sidelines, or get covered in color, we cannot wait to celebrate with our Willard families!
Thank you for supporting Willard Elementary School and helping make this year's Color Run a success!
See you at the Color Run!
Willard Elementary School
Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
Dear Willard Families,
Get ready to run, walk, laugh, and get COLORFUL! We are excited to announce the Willard Elementary Color Run Walk-A-Thon, a fun-filled event that brings our school community together while raising funds to support Willard students.
🎨 COLOR RUN DETAILS
📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 9:00-11:00 AM
📍 Willard Elementary School
All students and families are invited to join us for a morning of fun as participants make their way through our Color Run course. The Willard PTO will also be selling food and Willard spirit wear during the event, so come ready to run, cheer, eat, and show your Willard pride!
💥 RAISE $25 AND BRING THE FAMILY!
Students who raise at least $25 may have their entire family participate in the Color Run with them!
The more our students raise, the more fun we can have, and we have some VERY special incentives planned!
🏆 FUNDRAISING PRIZES
⭐ TOP STUDENT IN EACH CLASS
The student who raises the most money in each classroom will get to SILLY STRING the principal and assistant principal!
🍟 TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS
The class that raises the most money will win a McDonald's lunch with the principal!
🚓 TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS IN THE SCHOOL
The three students who raise the most money schoolwide will receive a VERY special prize: a ride to school in a South Elgin Police car with our School Resource Officer!
What a way to arrive at school!
⏰ IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING DEADLINE
All pledge sheets and money must be turned in by:
2:00 PM on Friday, September 11th
Please make sure all money and pledge sheets are returned by the deadline so students receive credit toward the individual, classroom, and schoolwide fundraising prizes.
🦅 LET'S MAKE A SPLASH, WILLARD!
We hope you will join us for this exciting morning of school spirit, family fun, and fundraising. Whether you run, walk, cheer from the sidelines, or get covered in color, we cannot wait to celebrate with our Willard families!
Thank you for supporting Willard Elementary School and helping make this year's Color Run a success!
See you at the Color Run!
Willard Elementary School
Welcome back, Willard students and families!
Today is the first day of school, and we are so excited to have everyone back! The start of our day was AMAZING—our students came in smiling, excited, and ready for a great year.
There is nothing better than seeing our hallways and classrooms full again. We are looking forward to an incredible 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and fun.
Welcome back, Willard! Let’s make it a great year!
Today is the first day of school, and we are so excited to have everyone back! The start of our day was AMAZING—our students came in smiling, excited, and ready for a great year.
There is nothing better than seeing our hallways and classrooms full again. We are looking forward to an incredible 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and fun.
Welcome back, Willard! Let’s make it a great year!
We are excited to welcome our preschool students for their first day on Thursday, September 3. Have a fun summer!
We wish all of our Willard Elementary School Eagles a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer recess!
