Monroe Elementary
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Full Day Kindergarten
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, District 181 will be implementing Full-Day Kindergarten.
A Note From The Principal
Discover what makes Monroe Elementary School special. Start by reading the Principal's introductory letter to new parents.
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Monroe Elementary: A Tradition of Excellence
Monroe Elementary School has been awarded both the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award for its exceptional academic performance and the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Award for its commitment to environmental sustainability and health.
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MONROE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
![Monroe School Celebrates Principal Eder During Principal Appreciation Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761683639/d181/ghk7ihsyyk7fx0bwrcd3/Screenshot2025-10-28at32556PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761683639/d181/ghk7ihsyyk7fx0bwrcd3/Screenshot2025-10-28at32556PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761683639/d181/ghk7ihsyyk7fx0bwrcd3/Screenshot2025-10-28at32556PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761683639/d181/ghk7ihsyyk7fx0bwrcd3/Screenshot2025-10-28at32556PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761683639/d181/ghk7ihsyyk7fx0bwrcd3/Screenshot2025-10-28at32556PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761683639/d181/ghk7ihsyyk7fx0bwrcd3/Screenshot2025-10-28at32556PM.png","width":1874}])
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about Monroe School Celebrates Principal Eder During Principal Appreciation Month
![Monroe School Celebrates Bike and Walk to School Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760623193/d181/s8i3jwd1idduouhkydxv/DSC_7271.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760623193/d181/s8i3jwd1idduouhkydxv/DSC_7271.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760623193/d181/s8i3jwd1idduouhkydxv/DSC_7271.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760623193/d181/s8i3jwd1idduouhkydxv/DSC_7271.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760623193/d181/s8i3jwd1idduouhkydxv/DSC_7271.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760623193/d181/s8i3jwd1idduouhkydxv/DSC_7271.jpg","width":2200}])
Monroe School Celebrates Bike and Walk to School Day!
![Safety and Fun at the Monroe Bike Rodeo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757189432/d181/ojhmqssvbvjut1cqvybq/bikerodeo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757189432/d181/ojhmqssvbvjut1cqvybq/bikerodeo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757189432/d181/ojhmqssvbvjut1cqvybq/bikerodeo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757189432/d181/ojhmqssvbvjut1cqvybq/bikerodeo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757189432/d181/ojhmqssvbvjut1cqvybq/bikerodeo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1757189432/d181/ojhmqssvbvjut1cqvybq/bikerodeo.jpg","width":2200}])
The Monroe Bike Rodeo was a hit with students and their families. Students practiced safely riding their bikes and received a certificate upon completing the course.
![Monroe Fun Fest - Huge Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747947192/d181/gkabj4ugtafhi22xtpxn/IMG_0211.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747947192/d181/gkabj4ugtafhi22xtpxn/IMG_0211.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747947192/d181/gkabj4ugtafhi22xtpxn/IMG_0211.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747947192/d181/gkabj4ugtafhi22xtpxn/IMG_0211.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747947192/d181/gkabj4ugtafhi22xtpxn/IMG_0211.jpg","width":1512}])
Monroe Family Fun Fest was a huge success! 🎉 Rides, games, face painting & more brought families together. Big thanks to our sponsor & the PTO for an amazing day! ✨ Looking forward to next year!
![A World of Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745275620/d181/zetmkjochvomwefymbtl/IMG_2222.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745275620/d181/zetmkjochvomwefymbtl/IMG_2222.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745275620/d181/zetmkjochvomwefymbtl/IMG_2222.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745275620/d181/zetmkjochvomwefymbtl/IMG_2222.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745275620/d181/zetmkjochvomwefymbtl/IMG_2222.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745275620/d181/zetmkjochvomwefymbtl/IMG_2222.jpg","width":2200}])
Monroe School Culture Night was a vibrant celebration! 🎉 Music, dance, food, & traditional dress showcased our diverse community. Thanks to all who joined! 🌎🎶😊
![Cosmic Bowling Fun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739981439/d181/wzou5kgx19dlqoixp6eb/DSC_016511.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739981439/d181/wzou5kgx19dlqoixp6eb/DSC_016511.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739981439/d181/wzou5kgx19dlqoixp6eb/DSC_016511.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739981439/d181/wzou5kgx19dlqoixp6eb/DSC_016511.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739981439/d181/wzou5kgx19dlqoixp6eb/DSC_016511.jpg","width":1280}])
Cosmic Bowling fun at Monroe! 🎳 Students & parents had a blast in the transformed gym with cosmic lighting and upbeat music. Thanks to our PE department for organizing this awesome event!
![Winter Karaoke Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736308020/d181/mcbm0w2qv8vzcczbdfyk/MonoreSing.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736308020/d181/mcbm0w2qv8vzcczbdfyk/MonoreSing.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736308020/d181/mcbm0w2qv8vzcczbdfyk/MonoreSing.png","width":688}])
The chorus students brought holiday cheer to the recent Winter Karaoke show with a fantastic performance for parents and students! They delighted the audience with various festive songs, including classics and a fun rendition of "Rudolph."
![Wolves Howl with Monroe!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736307917/d181/h5ssb9ylm0re0wa4l600/IMG_57512.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736307917/d181/h5ssb9ylm0re0wa4l600/IMG_57512.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736307917/d181/h5ssb9ylm0re0wa4l600/IMG_57512.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736307917/d181/h5ssb9ylm0re0wa4l600/IMG_57512.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736307917/d181/h5ssb9ylm0re0wa4l600/IMG_57512.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736307917/d181/h5ssb9ylm0re0wa4l600/IMG_57512.jpg","width":2016}])
What a fantastic time! Thank you to all the Monroe families who joined us on December 8th to cheer on the Chicago Wolves! We had a blast watching the game, showing off our new Wolves knit hats, and spending time together as a community.
![Honoring Our Veterans]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736307843/d181/nzemjelziiv34nwdv8tq/MonroeVet.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736307843/d181/nzemjelziiv34nwdv8tq/MonroeVet.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736307843/d181/nzemjelziiv34nwdv8tq/MonroeVet.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736307843/d181/nzemjelziiv34nwdv8tq/MonroeVet.png","width":854}])
Our Veterans Day Assembly was filled with moving tributes, starting with the Monroe Elementary chorus, who filled the gymnasium with beautiful patriotic melodies. Their heartfelt singing honored the veterans in attendance and all who have served our country.