Blackstone School

Preschool Screenings L.E.A.S.E. will be holding free preschool screenings at First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St. Mendota on Wednesday, August 16 and Thursday, ...

Congratulations to our May Principal Award winners!

Congratulations to our April principal award winners!

Mendota Elementary School will be hosting a Parent IEP Night on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Northbrook School Gymnasium. Food and drink will be provided fro...

Come enjoy a performance from our community’s Ballet Folklorico de Colores, a magician, a craft for the kids, and pinatas, as we celebrate the Day of the Child. All are welcome b...

Ven a disfrutar de una actuación del Ballet Folklórico de Colores de nuestra comunidad, un mago, una manualidad para los niños y piñatas, mientras celebramos el Día del Niño. Todo...

District #289 Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten Registration information for all children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 will be passed out so...

Congratulations to these students for being chosen as the March principal award winners!

L.E.A.S.E. will be holding free preschool screenings at First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St. Mendota on Tuesday, April 11th in the morning. You may make an appointm...

Don't forget Tuesday, March 28th is Spring Picture Day at Blackstone. Students can either bring back their order envelope if they want pictures or parents can order online. To ...

Explore behind-the-scenes at Hume-Carnegie Museum ! Get an insider look at what it takes to create an exhibit at a museum. Discover the strange and odd of Mendota! Meet Library...

Check out the author visit we have coming to our school!

Congratulations to these students for being chosen as a principal award winner in February!

Mrs. Lamps' kindergarten students recently made 140 Valentine's Day cards for the residents of Stonecroft and Heritage Health. They attached some candy kisses to each card. Than...

Congratulations to Blackstone's January principal award winners!

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to the Mendota Police Department for all you do for our community. Mrs. O'Sadnick's students made thank you cards for...

January 6, 2023 Happy New Year! I wish you all a healthy and happy 2023! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and enjoyed some time off with family. It was great to be back...

The YMCA is offering a youth basketball program.

There is a menu change for the district on Tuesday, December 13th. We will now be serving pancake and sausage instead of the original French Toast Sticks.

Upcoming Local Property Tax Levy December 8, 2022 Next week, the School Board will be approving the local property tax levy for next year. This will be the tax rate th...