Launch the media gallery 1 playerJennifer Filyaw, Superintendent
Parents and Students:
Welcome back to school!! This summer seems to have gone unbelievably fast. I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and are ready for another school year. I am excited to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 18. There are a number of activities/events that will be happening in the next few weeks that I am highlighting below.
Registration
Returning student registration is on Tuesday, August 5 from 12:00-7:00 and Wednesday, August 6 from 11:00 – 6:00. All returning students are expected to register. At this time you will be able to pay the registration fees. In addition, bus routes, school supplies, and other pertinent information will be available.
- Elementary School registration will be held in the elementary schools in Trenton and New Baden. Class placement will be posted on Friday, August 8 at 4:00 on the building doors.
- Kindergarten Fee - $55.00
- 1st Grade-3rd Grade Fee - $87.00
- Middle School registration will be held in the middle school cafeteria. Schedules will be available at registration.
- 4th Grade-6th Grade Fee - $82.00
- 7th Grade-8th Grade Fee - $100.00
- High School registration will be held in the middle school hallway (outside the old high school office). Schedules will be available at registration.
- 9th Grade-12th Grade Fee - $110.00
PALS (Playing and Learning After School)
Beginning this school year, we will be offering before school and after school care for an additional charge. The program will be before school from 6:30-7:30 and after school from 2:45-6:00 as well as on early dismissal days. Information will be available at registration and you are encouraged to sign up for PALS at registration.
Open House
Prior to school beginning we will be conducting open houses to welcome the students back to school and provide an opportunity to meet the teachers. The open house schedule is:
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten open house will be held at both Trenton Elementary and New Baden Elementary on August 13 at 6:00 pm. (The building principal will provide additional details at registration.)
- 1st Grade-3rd Grade – 1st-3rd grade open house will be held at both Trenton Elementary and New Baden Elementary on August 14 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. (The building principal will provide additional details at registration.)
- 4th Grade-8th Grade – 4th-8th grade open house will be held on August 14 beginning at 6:30 pm. (The building principal will provide additional details at registration.)
- 9thGrade-12th Grade – 9th-12th grade open house will be held on August 17 beginning around 3:30/4:00 pm. The open house will begin immediately following the dedication ceremony.
New High School Open House/Dedication
A dedication ceremony for the new high school is on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00. The doors will open at 1:00 for everyone to begin touring the new facility. Everyone is welcome!!
First Day of School and School Times
The first day of school is Monday, August 18. The school times are listed below. These times have changed from last year.
- Elementary School – 8:00 am – 2:45 pm
- Middle school – 8:15 am – 3:03 pm
- High School – 8:00 am – 2:48 pm
I hope you find this information helpful. This is a very exciting time for our school district, but with that there are a lot of changes. If you should have any questions or concerns, please ask. We want to make this transition as smooth as possible. I encourage you to ask your building principal or do not hesitate to talk with me. I can be reached at 618.224.7583 or filyawj@wesclin.org.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Filyaw, Superintendent
