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No School MLK Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all schools and district offices and buildings will be closed, Monday, January 19, 2026.
Kindergarten Registration
Join us for our Kindergarten Registration Open House
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8 - 11 am
Children must be 5 by Sept 1, 2026 to register for Kindergarten.
Spread the Love Food Drive
Kaneland School District, in partnership with the Kaneland Education Association (KEA) and the Support Professionals’ Education Association of Kaneland (SPEAK), is excited to launch our Spread the Love Food Drive to support families in our community who may be experiencing food insecurity.
Upcoming Events
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January 12 - Spread the Love Food Drive begins
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January 13 - District Spelling Bee 5:30pm @ KHS
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January 14 - Fun Lunch: hot dog
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January 14 - PTO Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm
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January 19 - ALL DAY - No School MLK Day
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January 28 - Fun Lunch: pasta
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January 30 - KSS PTO Family Event: Chicago Steel Hockey
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January 31, 3 PM - EOTY Letters of Support Due
- February 7, 8 - 11 AM - Kindergarten Registration
- February 16, ALL DAY - No School President's Day
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Jennifer Houdek
![Cozy Reading Night!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768252459/kanelandorg/ik3m1anh1ksel8kfpj1i/cozyfamiliy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768252459/kanelandorg/ik3m1anh1ksel8kfpj1i/cozyfamiliy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768252459/kanelandorg/ik3m1anh1ksel8kfpj1i/cozyfamiliy.jpg","width":640}])
Jennifer Houdek
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Jennifer Houdek
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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.
Spotlight on...
It’s a new year, and there are so many things to get excited about! As we begin the year, we look forward to new opportunities for learning, growth, and connection across our schools and community.
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Jennifer Houdek
Here is this week's Knightly News!
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Jennifer Houdek
Kindergarten Registration Open House
Saturday, February 7, 8 - 11 am
Online registration will open January 19.
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Jennifer Houdek
Rohlwing Report: This episode spotlights the Kaneland High School Theatre Department’s new show, “Quest! One Play to Rule Them All,”
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Jennifer Houdek
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Jennifer Houdek
Dr. Rohlwing recaps what we celebrated in 2025 and what we look forward to in 2026!
![Educator-of-the-Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765984602/kanelandorg/l65vispqwd4oq4qb0icn/eoythumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765984602/kanelandorg/l65vispqwd4oq4qb0icn/eoythumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765984602/kanelandorg/l65vispqwd4oq4qb0icn/eoythumb.jpg","width":800}])
Jennifer Houdek
Congratulations to our Educator-of-the-Year Nominees!
To complete the nomination process, please consider submitting a letter of support.
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.