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Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, all offices within the district will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Summer Camps
Registration for Summer Camps is Now Open!
Browse the Summer Camp Catalog
Preschool Interest Applications
We are accepting Preschool applications for the 2026-2027 School Year.
More information regarding the program including costs can be found on the Kaneland Early Childhood/Preschool Webpage.
Summer School
Registration for Summer School is now open in Infinite Campus.
Read more about Summer School or register in Infinite Campus!
Upcoming Events
May Dates:
- 11th: Wheel of Wisdom assembly
- 12th: Kane County Cougars game for Reading Challenge
- 13th: fun lunch: pizza
- 14th: School Store K, 1, 4, Inspire
- 15th: KHS Senior Clap Out day @ 9:30am @ KSS
- 18th: Kindergarten Celebration @ 10:30am
- 19th: Field Day~more information below
- 20 & 21: 1 hour early dismissal 2:25
- 20th: Field Day rain date
- 21st: Last day of school
- 21st: 5th grade clap out 2:00
- 21st: Oberweis fundraiser 10am-10pm (N. Aurora)
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In honor of Memorial Day, all offices within the district will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026. As we enter this next phase, we remain committed to keeping our community informed and engaged every step of the way.
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Save the Date
Dates: July 6th - July 30th, 2026 (Monday-Thursday)
Location: Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn
More information, including final course booklet, course times, and course fees will be available the week of March 23rd, 2026. ** Transportation will not be provided.**
About Us
John Shields Elementary School is part of the Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 and serves students from Sugar Grove, Aurora,and Elburn. Over 600 students from Early Childhood through fifth grade make up the John Shields family.