Registration

REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

APRIL 15-MAY 22

District 153 has an Online Registration system (OLR). Please read the following information carefully to ensure that your registration process is as smooth as possible.

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION?

Telephone: 708-647-2310

Email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION-RELATED TOPICS

HEALTH-RELATED REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

NEW physicals with all required immunizations must be submitted for students entering preK/EC for the first time, all kindergarten, all 6th grade, and all transfers from out of state/country.
All transfers from another district in Illinois must submit records from the previous required grade (or more recent).
See drop downs below for due dates and details on the requirements for each school.

Health Requirements for Willow School (Preschool-Grade 2) CLICK HERE

Grade Level	Physical Exam (due by 1st day of school)	Updated Immunization Records	Dental Exam (due May 15)	Eye Exam (due Oct. 15)
PreK, EC	X	X
Kindergarten	X	X	X	X
2nd Grade			X

All Kindergarten, preschool for the first time, and transfers from another district in Illinois
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Homewood School District 153 Board Policy, your incoming student must have a physical exam from most recent required grade (see chart above) with complete immunization records on file at Willow School by the first day of student attendance for your student to attend school. Dental and eye exams should be submitted before May 15 of the school year.

New students from out of state/country
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Homewood School District 153 Board Policy, your new student(s) from out of state will need a NEW physical completed on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination, along with their complete immunization records on file at Willow School within 30 days of registration to avoid exclusion from school.

For required health forms and more information, visit the District 153 Health Services webpage.

Health Requirements for Churchill School (Grades 3-5) CLICK HERE

Returning students are not required to submit any new physical exam/immunization records.

Transfers from another district in Illinois
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Homewood School District 153 Board Policy, your student must have a physical exam from kindergarten (or more recent) with complete immunization records on file by October 1, 2025, for your student to attend school after that date. If registering after October 1, records must be on file before student will be permitted to attend school.

New students from out of state/country
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Homewood School District 153 Board Policy, new student(s) from out of state will need a NEW physical completed on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination, along with their complete immunization records on file at the school by October 1, 2025 or within 30 days of registration (whichever is more lenient) to avoid exclusion from school.

For required health forms and more information, visit the District 153 Health Services webpage.

Health Requirements for James Hart School (Grades 6-8) CLICK HERE

Grade Level	Physical Exam (due by Oct. 1)	Updated Immunization Records	Dental Exam (due by May 15)
6th Grade	X	X	X
7th/8th Grade	Pre-participation examination for all students trying out for sports

All 6th grade and transfers from another district in Illinois
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Homewood School District 153 Board Policy, your student must have a physical exam from most recent required grade (see Willow School section above, if applicable) with complete immunization records (including Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines) on file by October 1, 2025, for your student to attend school after that date. If registering after October 1, records must be on file before student will be permitted to attend school.

New students from out of state/country
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Homewood School District 153 Board Policy, your new student(s) from out of state will need a NEW physical completed on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination, along with their complete immunization records on file at the school by October 1, 2025 or within 30 days of registration (whichever is more lenient) to avoid exclusion from school.

For required health forms and more information, visit the District 153 Health Services webpage.

FEE PAYMENT

CLICK HERE for 2026-2027 Fees

SCHOOL FEES

Grade Level	Mandatory Books & Fees	Mandatory Tech Device	Mandatory Tech Insurance	Mandatory Cap & Gown	Total Mandatory	PE Uniform
PreK-EC	N/A	N/A	N/A	-	N/A	N/A
K-2	$225	$25	N/A	-	$250	N/A
3-4	$235	$25	$20	-	$280	N/A
5	$250	$25	$20	-	$295	N/A
6	$250	$25	$20	-	$295	$20
7	$270	$25	$20	-	$315	$20 if needed
8	$270	$25	$20	$35	$350	$20 if needed

*8th-grade students will own their device upon graduation.

Payment Information

Fees may be paid by check, money order, credit/debit, or in cash. Credit/debit card payments can be made online via your Parent Portal account, at the administrative office, or over the phone by calling 708-922-2419.
Payment must be made, or a fee waiver application must be on file in the District Office by the 1st day of school. Payment plans can be made by contacting Eric Trimberger at 708-922-2419.

CLICK HERE for information about fee waivers

Your student may qualify for a fee waiver if your TOTAL gross household income is below the levels listed here.

FEDERAL INCOME CHART SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
Household Size	Yearly	Monthly	Twice/Month	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
1	20,345	1,696	848	783	392
2	27,495	2,292	1,146	1,058	529
3	34,645	2,888	1,444	1,333	667
4	41,795	3,483	1,742	1,608	804
5	48,945	4,079	2,040	1,883	942
6	56,095	4,675	2,338	2,158	1,079
7	63,245	5,271	2,636	2,433	1,217
8	70,395	5,867	2,934	2,708	1,354
Each additional person:	+7,150	+596	+298	+275	+138

Fee waiver applications must be on file in the District Office by the 1st day of school. Payment plans can be made by contacting Eric Trimberger at 708-922-2419.

For more information, please see our Fee Waiver Application form.

CLICK HERE if you have unpaid fees

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Bus routes are planned during summer. If your child will attend a day care service (before or after school) that is within district boundaries, you must contact Nona Riedel at the district office, 708-922-2411 as soon as arrangements have been decided.

For more information, please visit our BUS INFORMATION webpage.

REQUIRED TRANSPORTATION FORM for ALL Willow School Students

Please inform Willow School about bus usage and who is and isn't allowed to pick up student from school.

Willow School Transportation Form

Willow School Transportation Form (Spanish)

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM

Applications for free and reduced price lunches go home with students on the first day of school. If you have questions, please contact Anne Simons, 708-922-2417.

For more information about our student breakfast/lunch program, visit the FOOD SERVICES webpage.

ACCELERATED PLACEMENT/ EARLY ENTRANCE POLICIES

District 153 provides an Accelerated Placement Program (APP) or above grade level placement opportunities. APP options include, but may not be limited to: (a) accelerating a student in a single subject; (b) other grade-level acceleration; and (c) early entrance to kindergarten or first grade.

Visit the ACCELERATED PLACEMENT PROGRAM webpage for more information.

POLICIES REGARDING ENROLLMENT AND CITIZENSHIP STATUS

No child will be denied a free, public education based on the child's or the child's parent's or guardian's perceived or actual citizenship immigration status.
District 153 does not exclude any child from any program or activity, deny the child the benefits of any program or activity, or utilize any policies or procedures or engage in practices that have the effect of excluding a child from participation of any program or activity based on the child's or the child's parent's or guardian's citizenship or immigration status.
District 153 does not threaten to disclose or disclose anything related to a child's or the child's parent's or guardian's citizenship or immigration status, except as provided by statute.

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR SCHOOLS!

District 153 strongly encourages you to join our parent membership/service organizations. We couldn't do all that we do for students without parent help and support!