Half Day School

Half Day School We are a 2016 Blue Ribbon School and part of School District 103 in Lincolnshire. We serve third thr Half Day School is the oldest school in Lake County, IL.

Our unique history and rich traditions distinguish our school as an exemplary learning environment. Students are at the heart of all traditions, and school spirit is continually celebrated. Half Day School prides itself on the well-rounded development of every student through innovative teaching practices and initiatives that keep students motivated and invested in learning. Our active and support

ive parent volunteers coordinate and sponsor programs for classrooms, which continue to enrich the learning environment - focusing on the whole child and including every child’s culture. Developmentally appropriate instructional materials, and our three-tiered enrichment model, provide unique learning experiences for all students and flexible opportunities to meet the academic needs of our high-ability students. Through our 1:1 Teaching & Learning Initiative, technology integration provides an engaging environment - personalizing each student’s learning while empowering students with responsible digital citizenship. World Language is also part of our core curriculum with components of instruction in Spanish language and culture integrated throughout the day. Opening the emotional mind for rich learning experiences, Half Day School provides an explicit curriculum for targeting social emotional learning objectives. These core experiences are echoed throughout the school as all stakeholders instruct and reinforce students, preparing them for academic and social success.

06/01/2026

🏆 The Dawn Anderson Volunteer Angel Award is the PTO's highest accolade, given to a parent or guardian whose youngest student is graduating from District 103. Unlike the Volunteer of the Year Award, which factors in recent contributions, this award takes into consideration a nominee's entire tenure at D103.

This version of the PTO's "Lifetime Achievement Award" was named to honor the legacy of Dawn Anderson, a district parent who tirelessly devoted her time to D103 across many different roles. She set the bar for what volunteerism looks like in our community, and that is still the standard our nominees for this award are held to.

Please join us in honoring this year's four recipients of the Dawn Anderson Volunteer Angel Award:

💫 Kari Davenport
💫 Marissa Grossenbach
💫 Maria Peterson
💫 Kathy Reibel

These women are past room parents, school board members, PTO presidents, Teacher Appreciation Week leads, Explore the Arts leads, Half Day Fun Fair coordinators, and grant review committee members — among other things. The list of activities that these women led seems limitless. It was never about where their own kids went to school. It was always about this community as a whole. They showed up, stood out and left a lasting mark.

We are so very grateful to each of these women for their contributions to Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 which simply cannot be measured. ❤️

05/31/2026

Day in the Life of a 3rd-Grader

For 37 years, Camp MacLean has been a fourth-grade tradition. Last week, our students added their own chapter to the sto...
05/29/2026

For 37 years, Camp MacLean has been a fourth-grade tradition. Last week, our students added their own chapter to the story in Burlington, Wisc., filled with muddy shoes, shared laughs, and moments of courage as seen in these photos.

At Camp MacLean, learning looked different from a normal school day. Students worked together to solve challenges, explored the outdoors with curiosity, and discovered that confidence can grow just as quickly as teamwork. Whether hiking trails, tackling group activities, or stepping outside their comfort zones, students learned that some of the best lessons happen far beyond classroom walls.

What a wonderful way to leave your mark in the district by gifting your graduating student a legacy brick that will be i...
05/24/2026

What a wonderful way to leave your mark in the district by gifting your graduating student a legacy brick that will be installed in the Daniel Wright walkway. Please visit the Learning Fund Foundation website to purchase your special brick from the Learning Fund Foundation. Order your bricks by Wednesday, June 10, to be installed by Fall 2026.

05/24/2026

Please join us in honoring retiring Superintendent Scott Warren for 15 years of dedication to the Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 community.

When: Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: District Office, 111 Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire

What: Open house honoring Dr. Warren. We will offer light appetizers, refreshments, and desserts.

Public Comment: The Board meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. following the reception. Community members will have an opportunity during public comment to share memories, appreciation, and well-wishes in celebration of Dr. Warren's tenure in District 103.

05/22/2026

Each year, the District 103 PTO proudly presents the Volunteer of the Year Award to an individual who tirelessly dedicated their time and talents to our schools throughout the academic year. 🏆

We had a record number of nominations this year, making our decision incredibly tough. So tough, in fact, that we were stuck. We simply couldn't choose one, so we didn't...

This year, we are proud to present the Volunteer of the Year Award to TWO remarkable women: ⭐️ Gayle Rizzuto and Marybeth Lockwood. ⭐️

Gayle and Marybeth bring infectious enthusiasm to everything they touch. They bring new ideas to life, put in the time and rally the community around them. They are a steady and reliable presence we’ve come to simply count on. We are so grateful to have them in our corner here in District 103.

Please join us in congratulating Gayle Chez Rizzuto and Marybeth Lockwood! ❤️

There were 96 Half Day students who showcased their artwork at the annual Stevenson High School Consortium Art Fest this...
05/22/2026

There were 96 Half Day students who showcased their artwork at the annual Stevenson High School Consortium Art Fest this week as seen in some of these photos. The annual event celebrates student creativity and highlights a wide range of outstanding artwork from across the area.

05/21/2026

5th-graders 'fly up' to visit 6th-grade and tour Daniel Wright.

05/21/2026

You and your student are invited to Fifth-Grade Fly-Up!

Destination: Daniel Wright Junior High School
Flight: Fifth-Grade Fly-Up Night
Date: Thursday, May 21
Boarding Time: 6:00 p.m.
Terminal: DWJH Cafeteria
Address: 1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire

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239 Olde Half Day Road
Lincolnshire, IL
60069

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+18476346463

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