Cary & Fox River Grove Schools
Important Dates
Wednesday, August 5
Distribution Day for Seniors and Juniors A-K at Dist 155 Schools
11am-2pm
Distribution Day for Juniors L-Z and Sophmores at Dist 155 Schools
3pm-6pm
* Students attend Distrubution Days to receive class schedules and textbooks, get their student ID and Yearbook photos taken, and turn in physical, vaccination record, and other medication forms.
Thurday, August 6
Distribution Day for Freshmen at Dist 155 Schools
11am - 2pm & 3pm-6pm
Friday, August 7th - Sunday, August 16th
10-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Sales tax rate drops from 6.25% to 1.25%
On qualifying items:
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School Supplies
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Clothing and Footwear (under $125 per item)
Excludes:
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Electronics, cell phones, and computers
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Textbooks and art supplies
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Accessories like jewelry, handbags, athletic cleats, and ice skates
Tuesday, August 11(Make-up Distribution Day)
Make-up Distrbution Day for Dist 155 Students
Freshmen and Transfer Students Only
9:15am - 10am
All Students
10:30am - 3pm
Wednesday, August 12th
First Day of School for Dist 155 Students
Monday, August 17th
Cary Dist. 26 Elementary Schools Meet the Teacher Night
4:30-6pm
Wednesday, August 19th
First Day of School for Cary Dist. 26 Elementary Schools
Thursday, August 20th
First Day of School for Fox River Grove Dist. 3 Elementary Schools
Saturday, September 19th
Free School-Required Vaccine Clinic
10am-2pm
Three Oaks Elementary School
1514 Three Oaks Rd
(everyone welcome - parents or guardians are required)
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged!
State of Illinois Health Requirements by Grade Level
Pre-K: (required by October 15)
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Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination
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Up-to-date immunizations, including:
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DTap (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
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Poiio
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MMR (Measels, Mumps, Rubella)
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Hepatitis B
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
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Hib (age-appropriate)
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Pneumococcal (PCV, age-appropriate)
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Kindergarten: (required by October 15)
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Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (Physical Exam)
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Illinois Eye Examination Report
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Proof of School Dental Examination (required by May 15)
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Required immunizations, including:
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DTaP/Tdap
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Polio
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MMR
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Hepatitis B
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Varicella (2 doses)
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Grade 2: (required by May 15)
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Proof of School Dental Examination
Grade 6: (required by October 15)
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Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination - Physical Exam
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Proof of School Dental Examinations Irequired by May 15)
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Required immunizations, including:
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TDaP
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Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4/MenACWY)
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All previous school-entry immunizations
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Grade 7-8 Athletics (required before athletic tryouts)
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Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (valid for 12 months)
OR
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IHSA Pre-Participation Examination (valid for 13 months)
New Students - All Grades
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Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Physical Exam (required within 30 days of enrollment)
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Complete Illinois-Required immunization record
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Illinois Eye Examination Report (required by Oct 15)
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Proof of School Dental Examination (required by May 15)
9th Grade:
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Complete 9th Grade Physical Examination and all required immunizations (required by October 15th)
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Complete 9th Grade Dental Examination (required by May 15th)
10th Grade:
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No additional physical/immunization requirements if up to date.
11th Grade:
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No additional physical/immunization requirements if up to date.
12th Grade:
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Must show proof of receiving two doses of meningococcal vaccine (meningitis) with the second dose received on or after the 16th birthday. If the first dose was given after the age of 16, then only one dose is required.
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All students enrolling for the first time in a public school shall submit proof of an eye examination (required by October 15 of the school year)
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Exclusions are required by law for Religious or Medical Exemptions (must fill out form)
Cary & Fox River Grove High Schools
District 155
1 South Virginia Rd
815-455-8500
District Superintendent - Dr. Neil Lesinski
https://d155.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/ - Dist 155 Board (includes board members and board meeting dates)
Registration
Registration is open for returning students until
August 5th
Technology
District 155 offers students a one-to-one technology program.
Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions
Food
Service
Free & reduced-price meal application
Cary Elementary Schools
District 26
2115 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL
224-357-5100
District Superintendent - Dr. Sarah Cacciatore*
https://www.cary26.org/224861_3 - Board of Education (including board members and board meeting dates)
Registration
Registration is open for returning students until
August 11th
School
Supplies
School Supply lists for 2026-2027 Preschool through
8th Grade
Transportation
Track Your Bus
Food
Service
Free & reduced-price meal application
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
409 N First St
Cary, IL
224-357-5550
Principal - Lisa Baker
Assistant Principal - Victoria Ng
Briargate Elementary
100 S Wulff St
Cary, IL
224-357-5250
Principal - Chad Nass
Assistant Principal - Lindsay Turner
Deer Path Elementary
2211 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL
224-357-5350
Principal - Thom Gippert
Assistant Principal - Meagan Lambert
Three Oaks Elementary
1514 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL
224-357-5450
Principal - Kristin Herrick*
Assistant Principal - Jake Wietzema*
Cary Junior High
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL
224-357-5150
Principal - Joshua Shirley
Assistant Principal - Stephanie Brashear
Assistant Principal - Myles Stambaugh
Fox River Grove Elementary Schools
District 3
401 Orchard St
Fox River Grove, IL
847-516-5100
District Superintendent - Dr. Matt Mayer
https://www.dist3.org/371049_2 - Board of Education (including board members and board meeting dates)
Registration
Registration is open for returning students until
August 11th
School
Supplies
School Supply lists for 2026-2027
K-8th Grade
Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions
Food
Service
Free & reduced-price meal application
Cary & Fox River Grove
Private Schools & Preschools
Saints Peter & Paul School & Preschool
416 N 1st St
Cary, IL
847-639-3041
Pastor - Fr. Keith Romke
Principal - Nick Satterlee
Assistant Principal - Carolyn Strong
https://www.peterpaulschoolcary.org/future-families/register - school registration
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy &
Early Education
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL
847-462-5971
Head of School - W. Scott Wasdin
Dean of Students and Faculty - David Mork
Director of Admissions - Corryn Petrovich
https://www.trinity-oaks.org/admissions/apply-today.cfm - admissions application
Oak Knoll
Early Childhood Center
409 N First St
Cary, IL
224-357-5100
Blended Preschool
*Cary 26 provides free developmental screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who reside in the district. Screenings check for progress in communication, motor skills, and cognitive development
ARISE
*High-quality preschool experience for children ages 3-5 based on:
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Economic need
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Low performance on initial developmental screening
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Primary language other than English
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Chronic illness or health concerns
