Picture retake day is October 29th!
Butch's Pizza will be available for pick up today after school! Thank you to everyone who ordered!
CORNELL COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #426
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CANCELLATION AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Cornell CCSD #426 Board of Education scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, has been canceled.
A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cornell Grade School
The meeting is open to the public. An agenda for the special meeting will be posted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Board of Education
Cornell CCSD #426
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CANCELLATION AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Cornell CCSD #426 Board of Education scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, has been canceled.
A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cornell Grade School
The meeting is open to the public. An agenda for the special meeting will be posted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Board of Education
Cornell CCSD #426
October Story hour for grades K-4th is October 21st!
Help us celebrate Homecoming for Flanagan-Cornell High School! Spirit week for 10/13-10/16.
A reminder no school on Friday 10/9 and Monday 10/12!
A reminder no school on Friday 10/9 and Monday 10/12!
We are excited to announce that we're able to offer free breakfast and lunch for all students again! We are part of a grant that will pay for students' lunches this year so any CGS student now qualifies for free breakfast and lunch. This includes one milk as well. Any additional milk will continue to be charged to the student's account.
We are working on a reimbursement process for those who paid for lunches already this school year and will get those to families as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience as we get this situation resolved.
We are working on a reimbursement process for those who paid for lunches already this school year and will get those to families as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience as we get this situation resolved.
Complete paperwork in person or via email to garretsons@cornellgradeschool.org by October 8th if you'd like to participate!
The Sprouting Seeds Society is selling Fall cookies starting October 1st-16th! A box of a dozen assorted cookies is $10. Gluten Free options available. Cash or check made out to Cornell Grade School.
Pick up at Fall fest on October 20th.
Pick up at Fall fest on October 20th.
September Student of the Month winners!
Jr. High- Delila Becker nominated by Ms. Nelson
Elementary- Briggs Hart nominated by Mrs. Trainor
Congratulations!
Jr. High- Delila Becker nominated by Ms. Nelson
Elementary- Briggs Hart nominated by Mrs. Trainor
Congratulations!
📚 Our Little Library is Finally Open! 📚
We’re excited to announce that our Little Library is now open! You’ll find it at the front of the school, filled with books for everyone to enjoy.
If you see a book you’d like to read, please feel free to take it! When you’re finished, simply bring it back or replace it with a different book so others can enjoy it too. ❤️
Happy reading, and thank you for helping us keep our Little Library going! 📖✨
We’re excited to announce that our Little Library is now open! You’ll find it at the front of the school, filled with books for everyone to enjoy.
If you see a book you’d like to read, please feel free to take it! When you’re finished, simply bring it back or replace it with a different book so others can enjoy it too. ❤️
Happy reading, and thank you for helping us keep our Little Library going! 📖✨
Butch's Pizza Fundraiser is back! All order forms will be sent home with students today!
Looking for a flexible way to earn extra money while making a difference in your community? Come sub at CGS!
💵 Substitute Pay:
⭐ $125/day for substitute teachers
⭐ $135/day for retired teachers who substitute
And you do not need to be a licensed teacher to qualify!
Illinois offers a Short-Term Substitute Teaching License for individuals who have:
🎓 An associate’s degree OR
🎓 At least 60 college credit hours
Whether you're a retired educator, college graduate, or someone looking for a flexible schedule and a chance to work with great kids, we'd love to have you at CGS!
🐾 Join our Cougar family and help us make a difference—one school day at a time!
Interested or have questions about becoming a substitute teacher? Contact Superintendent Elisa Palmer at epalmer@cornellgradeschool.org for more information!
Please share and help us spread the word! 💙
💵 Substitute Pay:
⭐ $125/day for substitute teachers
⭐ $135/day for retired teachers who substitute
And you do not need to be a licensed teacher to qualify!
Illinois offers a Short-Term Substitute Teaching License for individuals who have:
🎓 An associate’s degree OR
🎓 At least 60 college credit hours
Whether you're a retired educator, college graduate, or someone looking for a flexible schedule and a chance to work with great kids, we'd love to have you at CGS!
🐾 Join our Cougar family and help us make a difference—one school day at a time!
Interested or have questions about becoming a substitute teacher? Contact Superintendent Elisa Palmer at epalmer@cornellgradeschool.org for more information!
Please share and help us spread the word! 💙
A few reminder as we head into the weekend. We will see you Tuesday!
Picture day is almost here! Order forms have been sent home with all students.
Thursday, August 13, is our Back to School Open House and the Dirty Pop Stop will be on site to provide treats! CGS students who attend the open house will receive a ticket for a free "dirty pop" and the Dirty Pop Stop will be open for purchases by the public as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone between 4:30 and 6:30 pm!
The 2026-27 school year starts two weeks from today and we are so excited to welcome you all back to CGS! The custodial team has worked hard all summer to make sure the building is ready for the coming school year and, by the time students return, the building will be looking better than ever. In the meantime, please do not forget about our upcoming Back to School Open House (Thursday, August 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm) and take some time to read the Back to School Cornell Family Connection. Most of all, enjoy these remaining day of summer!
https://sites.google.com/cornellgradeschool.org/familyconnection/home/back-to-school-2026
https://sites.google.com/cornellgradeschool.org/familyconnection/home/back-to-school-2026
Come meet your teacher and drop off your supplies! See you there!
In person registration is almost here. Stop by to register, ask questions, and get everything you need for the upcoming school year!
Baseball season starts on August 3rd! Interested players and families can find more information at https://www.fc74.org/page/athletics.
Cornell families, we need your help! Ms. Palmer and Mr. Jeff are headed to "jail" during the Cornell Days fundraiser on Saturday, July 11, at 3:00 p.m. We need your help raising enough bail money to earn our release!
Every donation supports a great cause and helps make Cornell Days a success. Check out the flyer to see how you can donate and help set us free!
Thank you for supporting our school and our community!
