Jonas E. Salk Elementary School

05/26/2026

📦 JES Families — Are You Moving? 📦

If your family is planning a move over the summer, please contact the JES office at (630) 739-3603 as soon as possible so we can keep our records up to date for the upcoming school year.

Please remember to return all school devices and chargers if your student will not be returning next year.

Thank you for helping us stay informed and prepared for a smooth start to next year! 💚

05/24/2026

Congratulations to our former JES students on their high school graduation! 🎓💚💛

We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and honored to have been part of your journey. It feels like just yesterday you were walking the halls of JES, and now you are taking the next big step toward your future.

Whether your next adventure includes college, the military, trade school, or entering the workforce, we wish you nothing but success, happiness, and endless opportunities. Keep chasing your dreams, working hard, and making a difference wherever life takes you.

Once a Crusader, always a Crusader! ❤️ Congratulations, Class of 2026!

05/24/2026

We had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible 5th graders and their families at our 5th Grade Send-Off Breakfast! 🥞🎓💚💛

We loved seeing so many students and parents come together to celebrate the end of an unforgettable elementary school journey and the exciting adventure ahead in middle school. The room was filled with laughter, memories, and JES pride as we honored this special group of students.

Thank you to all of the families who joined us this morning and helped make the event so special. We are so proud of our 5th graders and can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future! ❤️

05/24/2026

We celebrated one of our favorite JES traditions — the 5th Grade Clap Out! 🎓💚💛

Our hallways were filled with cheers, smiles, high fives, and a few happy tears as we honored our amazing 5th graders on their last day at JES. To make the moment even more special, JES alumni who are now high school graduates returned to lead the clap out and welcome our students into the next chapter of their journey.

What a powerful reminder that once you are part of the JES family, you are always part of the JES family. ❤️

We are so proud of our 5th graders and cannot wait to see all the incredible things they accomplish in middle school and beyond. Congratulations, Class of 2033! 🎉

05/24/2026

05/15/2026

❤️🤍💙 USA Day was a hit during our Crusader Countdown! These students from Mrs. Lunardini and Ms. Hennessy’s class showed off their school spirit in their red, white, and blue gear with lots of pride. We loved seeing everyone celebrate in such festive fashion! ⭐🦅

05/15/2026

📚✂️ Yesterday, we officially celebrated the opening of the Jonas Salk Little Free Library with a special ribbon cutting ceremony!

We are so excited to provide our students, families, and community with a place to discover new stories, share favorite books, and inspire a love of reading for everyone.

A huge thank you to Girl Scout Troop 76175 for their generous donation of books to help stock the library and for volunteering to serve as its dedicated stewards. Your hard work and support made this wonderful addition to our school possible! 💚💛

Remember: Take a book, share a book, and help keep the joy of reading growing throughout our community! 📖✨

05/11/2026

What a successful Girls on the Run 5K! 🏃‍♀️💜

On Saturday, our girls crossed the finish line with confidence, determination, and huge smiles after weeks of hard work and training. We are beyond proud of all they accomplished — not just during the race, but throughout the entire season.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing coaches and running buddies who came out to cheer, encourage, and support our girls every step of the way. Your time, energy, and positivity helped make this experience so special and memorable for them.

Congratulations, girls! You did it! 🌟👟

05/09/2026

Mrs. Komos’ kindergarteners and Mrs. Smith’s 4th graders had a wonderful time together as class buddies! 💙🦋

The students teamed up for a fun spring activity where they used sponge painting techniques to create colorful butterflies. The creativity, teamwork, and smiles were endless! After finishing their masterpieces, the buddies enjoyed the beautiful weather with a walk around the building together.

We love seeing our students build friendships, encourage one another, and create lasting memories across grade levels! ☀️🎨