Dear Diamond Lake Families,

We have completed our first full week of school, and we are off to a great start! Our students have been working hard in their classrooms and are settling into our routines and schedules. The hallways are buzzing with excitement, and it is wonderful to see the learning and energy happening in every classroom.

This week, we practiced our bus evacuation drill on Tuesday. Our bus drivers were here to support our students and teach important bus safety expectations. It was a great opportunity for students to practice what to do in an emergency and reinforce safe habits while riding the bus.

On Monday morning, we will be having a fire drill with the Countryside Fire Department. We spent time practicing this week so our students and staff are prepared. Teachers have reviewed expectations with students, including how to safely exit the building and where to go once outside. I know we will do a great job on Monday and show the fire department how prepared our DLS students and staff are! 

What a great first week of practicing, learning, and building routines together! 

Keep shining and #SparkleOn,

Mrs. Sunny Morley

Principal, Diamond Lake School

smorley@dist76.org

Health Physical and Immunization Requirements – Exclusion Date October 15, 2026

As a reminder, all students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and any student new to Illinois schools are required by Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1) to have a current physical examination (must be completed within one year prior to the first day of school) and up-to-date immunization records on file.

• Deadline: October 15, 2026

Important: Students who do not submit a completed physical and proof of required immunizations by this date will be excluded from school. They will not be allowed to attend classes or participate in school activities until the required forms are received.

Please schedule any needed appointments as soon as possible and submit forms to the school office. If your child has an upcoming appointment, please provide written confirmation from your healthcare provider to the school nurse prior to October 15.

 If you have questions or need assistance accessing health services, please contact the school nurse or main office.

Thank you for helping us keep all students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

September Dine-Out

Join us at Taco and Burrito Express on September 15th for lunch or dinner! They are located at 400 E. Hawley St., Mundelein, IL 60060. Be sure to mention Diamond Lake School District when you order, and 15% of the proceeds will be generously donated to the D76 PTO.

Spirit Wear Store

Getting ready for the new school year? Don't forget your spirit wear! Our D76 Spirit Wear Store is open now through September 20th. Shop now online to grab your school gear!

Back to School Bash

The Back to School Bash will be held on Friday, September 25th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Weather permitting, this event will be held outdoors.

Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family of 4 or more. Pre-registering helps us plan a wonderful event and earns you a complimentary raffle ticket! Pre-registration is open now and ends on September 16th. You can return your completed form to the main office or enter your information alongside your Zelle payment.

Tables Needed!

Do you have extra folding tables we could borrow? We are always looking for additional tables for the Back to School Bash. Please label your tables with your name and drop them off at West Oak Campus (Door #8) between September 22nd and September 25th. You may pick them up right after the event ends or during the following week.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at dist76pto@gmail.com.

D76 CARES: At D76, the well-being of our students and families is our top priority. Understanding the critical role mental health plays in student success, we have launched D76 CARES - a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving access to quality mental health services across our community. D76 CARES stands for Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support. Treatment services are initially provided free of charge to district families for up to 8 sessions. Click HERE for treatment request.