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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
Save the Date! Registration for Summer School will open in Infinite Campus on April 6.
The final course booklet will be available the week of March 23, 2026.
Upcoming Events
March Reminders:
- 24: 5th Grade Choral Fest
- 25: Fun Lunch: pasta
- 30-April 3: Spring Break
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Spotlight on...
- 5Essentials Survey for Parents is now open! See the link in the banner above or take it now.
- We are seeking feedback regarding the potential expansion of our Early Childhood/Pre-K Programs.
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Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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.