Congratulations to Ms Ruiz's 4th grade class. They were last weeks Attendance Champions!!!!
Join us for our Fall festival on October 2nd from 4:30-6:30 pm
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Games, crafts, and more
Food truck available
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Games, crafts, and more
Food truck available
Please take advantage of this community opportunity!
Please take advantage of this community opportunity!
Reminder to our families: October 15 is the deadline for students to meet required health exam and immunization requirements.
Requirements vary by grade level, and there is still time to schedule any necessary appointments. Families should submit updated health records or proof of a scheduled appointment to their child’s school office or school nurse before the deadline.
Read more: https://www.wps60.org/article/3136196
North Birthday Marquee Request Form
Safety Reminder from North Elementary School
Dear North Families,
We are reaching out with a quick safety reminder about items students bring to school.
Recently, a student brought a small plastic toy water gun to school. While there was no threat or danger in this situation, toy weapons of any kind, including water guns and other items that may resemble weapons, are not permitted at school.
We ask families to please take a moment to remind their children to leave these types of toys and items at home. Even when brought to school without any harmful intent, they can cause unnecessary concern or disruption.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us keep our school safe and focused on learning.
Nicole Lemberger, Principal
North Elementary is honored to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Please be on the lookout for fun days and activities.
Friday, September 18th, Progress Reports will go home with your student in Grades 1st-5th grade.
Mark your Calendars and look out for information on our Fall Festival, October 2nd from 4:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.
Thank you to the many families that attended Open House/Curriculum Night.
Parents were able to learn about their childs classroom, the grade level standards, and curriculum.
Ravinia Music Program was available for sign up. Boys and Girls Club, Parents Mentors and more...
Congratulations to Mrs. Acosta's Class who were last week's attendance Champions!!!!!
4th & 5th gr. JAMS Soccer tryouts today at 3:15 pm and schedule for training days
Dear Parents and Guardians, Please join us on Thursday for Open House from 4:00-5:30. Students who attend with their parents or parents who attend will earn their student a House Point. Thank you!
Don’t forget that Early Release Wednesday is tomorrow, September 9, 2026, with dismissal at 1:03p.m.
We are tracking attendance and tardiness daily, weekly, and monthly. Check out the amazing percentages for the month of August. Daily attendance is taken at 8:25a.m. by the classroom teacher. Students who arrive after 8:20a.m.must sign in and receive a tardy pass.
Let's see which students earn the attendance incentive for September.
Regular attendance is an important part of student success, and we appreciate our families' support in maintaining consistent attendance throughout the school year.
As a reminder, if your child will be absent, please report the absence directly to your child’s school using its designated attendance line, rather than calling the District’s main phone number. This helps ensure the information reaches the appropriate staff as quickly as possible.
Find your school’s attendance line here: https://www.wps60.org/o/wcusd/page/school-directory
Throughout September, students and staff across Waukegan Public Schools will be practicing an important part of the school year: our annual safety drills.
From fire and lockdown drills to bus evacuation and severe weather procedures, these exercises help everyone know what to do in the event of an emergency. We work to keep drills calm, orderly, and as minimally as disruptive as possible.
Learn more about what families can expect: https://www.wps60.org/article/3105324
Dear North Families,
Please see the message from North Elementary School's Assistant Principal. We are excited to have Dr. Roman-Melendez join our team!
Dear North Elementary Families,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal of North Elementary School. I am honored to join the North community and look forward to working alongside our students, families, teachers, staff, and Principal to continue making North a place where every child feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
I have dedicated more than 27 years of my professional life to education, serving as a teacher, school administrator, district leader, and university professor. I am also a bilingual educator and speak both English and Spanish. Working with bilingual and multilingual students and families has been an important part of my journey as an educator and has strengthened my appreciation for the different languages, cultures, stories, and experiences that enrich a school community.
On a personal note, I am originally from Puerto Rico and moved to Illinois with my family eight years ago to begin a new chapter in our lives. For us, education is truly a family commitment. My wife, Vivian, is also an educator and teaches here in Waukegan, so serving the children and families of this community is very close to both of our hearts.
Family is at the heart of who I am. I am the proud father of two children, Abdiel Hazael and Valeria Sophia, and I am incredibly blessed to be the grandfather of three beautiful grandchildren: Jared Eliel, who is three; Adriana Zoé, who is two; and our youngest, Sophia Valentina, who is five months old. I love them deeply, and they remind me every day of the hopes, dreams, and love that every family has for their children.
Our own experience of starting over in a new community also taught me the importance of feeling welcomed, supported, and connected. Those experiences continue to influence my work as an educator and the importance I place on ensuring every student and family feels they belong in our school community.
Being a husband, father, grandfather, and educator has deeply shaped the way I understand my responsibility to our students. I understand the trust families place in us each morning when their children walk through our school doors. I want for every child at North what I want for Abdiel, Valeria, Jared, Adriana, and Sophia: to be safe, cared for, respected, given opportunities to learn and grow, and surrounded by adults who genuinely believe in their potential.
As I begin my journey at North, one of my most important goals will be to get to know our students and their families. I want to listen, learn what makes North special, celebrate our strengths, and work together to address challenges and embrace the opportunities ahead.
I strongly believe that communication and a strong partnership between school and families are essential to student success. My door will always be open to listen to your ideas, concerns, and hopes for your children. I look forward to meeting you personally and building a relationship based on trust, respect, and our shared commitment to every student.
Thank you for welcoming me into the North Elementary family. I am excited to begin this new journey with you and, most importantly, to have the opportunity to serve our students.
One Team. One North. Every Student.
Dr. Rafael Román-Meléndez
Assistant Principal
North Elementary School
Please see the message from North Elementary School's Assistant Principal. We are excited to have Dr. Roman-Melendez join our team!
Dear North Elementary Families,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal of North Elementary School. I am honored to join the North community and look forward to working alongside our students, families, teachers, staff, and Principal to continue making North a place where every child feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
I have dedicated more than 27 years of my professional life to education, serving as a teacher, school administrator, district leader, and university professor. I am also a bilingual educator and speak both English and Spanish. Working with bilingual and multilingual students and families has been an important part of my journey as an educator and has strengthened my appreciation for the different languages, cultures, stories, and experiences that enrich a school community.
On a personal note, I am originally from Puerto Rico and moved to Illinois with my family eight years ago to begin a new chapter in our lives. For us, education is truly a family commitment. My wife, Vivian, is also an educator and teaches here in Waukegan, so serving the children and families of this community is very close to both of our hearts.
Family is at the heart of who I am. I am the proud father of two children, Abdiel Hazael and Valeria Sophia, and I am incredibly blessed to be the grandfather of three beautiful grandchildren: Jared Eliel, who is three; Adriana Zoé, who is two; and our youngest, Sophia Valentina, who is five months old. I love them deeply, and they remind me every day of the hopes, dreams, and love that every family has for their children.
Our own experience of starting over in a new community also taught me the importance of feeling welcomed, supported, and connected. Those experiences continue to influence my work as an educator and the importance I place on ensuring every student and family feels they belong in our school community.
Being a husband, father, grandfather, and educator has deeply shaped the way I understand my responsibility to our students. I understand the trust families place in us each morning when their children walk through our school doors. I want for every child at North what I want for Abdiel, Valeria, Jared, Adriana, and Sophia: to be safe, cared for, respected, given opportunities to learn and grow, and surrounded by adults who genuinely believe in their potential.
As I begin my journey at North, one of my most important goals will be to get to know our students and their families. I want to listen, learn what makes North special, celebrate our strengths, and work together to address challenges and embrace the opportunities ahead.
I strongly believe that communication and a strong partnership between school and families are essential to student success. My door will always be open to listen to your ideas, concerns, and hopes for your children. I look forward to meeting you personally and building a relationship based on trust, respect, and our shared commitment to every student.
Thank you for welcoming me into the North Elementary family. I am excited to begin this new journey with you and, most importantly, to have the opportunity to serve our students.
One Team. One North. Every Student.
Dr. Rafael Román-Meléndez
Assistant Principal
North Elementary School
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Just a reminder to turn in all physicals and immunization records to Dr. Martinez. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Martinez at
Office phone (224) 303-2163
Fax (224)285-6233
Email marmartinez@wps60.org
Please don't wait until the upcoming exclusion date.
Just a reminder to turn in all physicals and immunization records to Dr. Martinez. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Martinez at
Office phone (224) 303-2163
Fax (224)285-6233
Email marmartinez@wps60.org
Please don't wait until the upcoming exclusion date.
September Monthly calendar
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The medical paperwork your child needs depends on their grade level and whether they are new to the district. Here are the key requirements:
All New Students (Any Grade):
Record of School Physical and Immunizations (Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form)
Proof of current required immunizations
Kindergarten and First Grade:
Physical examination
Current immunizations
Eye examination or Eye Examination Waiver
Second Grade:
Dental examination (in addition to physical examination and immunizations already on file)
Sixth Grade:
Certificate of Child Health Exam (dated within one year prior to the first day of school)
Current required immunizations, including:
1 dose of TDAP vaccine
1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine
A second Varicella vaccine (if not previously given)
Dental Exam or Dental Exam Waiver
Ninth Grade and Twelfth Grade:
Specific requirements apply (see the Physical and Immunizations page for details)
Additional Forms Available:
Dental Examination Waiver
Eye Examination Waiver
Medication Authorization forms (if your child needs medication at school)
Asthma Action Plan (if applicable)
Diabetes Management Plan (if applicable)
For complete details and to access all required forms, visit the Physical and Immunizations page on the Waukegan CUSD website, or contact your school's nurse. You can also call the Department for Student Support at 224-303-3600 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.