School Office

Parents who transport their children to school should enter the parking lot by driving north down Winston Drive, so cars turn right into our main parking lot. Please drop-off/pick-up your child in the lane as close to the front doors as possible. Students must exit the car on the passenger side. PLEASE do not drop your child off in the parking lot; this is extremely dangerous. As you leave our parking lot, we ask that you turn right and continue driving north on Winston Drive. Although this may be inconvenient for some, this traffic pattern provides the safest and most efficient procedures for our students and families.

Our first concern when a child is absent is to verify the child’s safety. For that reason, it is very important that the school office knows the whereabouts of your child(ren) when they are absent or will be late arriving at school. When your child is absent or late, it is your responsibility to call the school absence line or the school office to notify the staff of your child’s absence. Please state your child’s full name, the teacher’s name, the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Please do not leave this information on your child’s teacher’s voice mail or e-mail. Substitute teachers do not have access to teachers’ voice-mail or e-mail.

If your child’s whereabouts are unknown, every effort will be made to reach you using the phone numbers you have provided. Please make sure that your child’s school office has all current phone numbers on record. If you have not notified the school with the reason of an absence and the school office has exhausted all attempts to reach you, your child will be marked truant for that school day and any other school day that your child is unaccounted for.

More more information about the District student absence policy, tardies, leaving during the school day, vacations, mental health support days, and truancy, please visit the District 15 Student Absence Policy: 

Student Absence Policy

Menka San Pietro, RN
Email: sanpietm@ccsd15.net
Phone: 847-963-5402
Fax: 847-963-5406

Health care provided in the school health office is to support your child, allowing students to return to their classrooms. The nurse is available to work in collaboration with your child's primary healthcare provider. If you require assistance in obtaining a primary healthcare provider, please reach out to the health office for a list of community resources.

Nurses positively affect student attendance. A registered nurse at school every day allows for prompt and professional responses to health concerns and medical issues. In the event of illness or accidents, the nurse provides emergency care. 

Responsibilities of the nurse include first aid and illness care, the maintenance of student health records, the development of healthcare plans, and screenings for student vision and hearing needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring questions about immunizations, health exams, medications, or student health needs to the nurse.

The Health Services staff believes family is an essential part of good health. Your input is valued and welcome. Please feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and exchange health information. We look forward to partnering with you!

Questions? For more information about medication administration, individual health care plans, health exam forms/immunizations, and more, please contact your school nurse or visit the Health Services webpage.

Health Services

Our strong PTA provides Thomas Jefferson with wonderful resources that greatly benefit our school. We understand that without the support of a strong parent community, our lofty goals and aspirations could not be met. We are always looking for volunteers at Central Road. If you would like more information about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact the PTA office.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School PTA

• 2024 ISBE Bilingual Education Award. The Illinois State Board of Education's Bilingual Education Award recognizes recipients of Federal Title III awards who have significantly improved the achievement and progress of English learners in meeting the state-designed goals for progress toward English language proficiency and challenging state academic standards.
   
• PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Implementation 2023-24. All D15 schools have been recognized with PBIS Implementation in 2023-24 for their work implementing an equitable, multitiered system of support.
   
• 9 Blue Ribbon Schools. The No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Walter R. Sundling Junior High School, 2021 and 1996
  • Willow Bend Elementary School, 2007
  • Marion Jordan Elementary School, 2005
  • Pleasant Hill Elementary School, 2004 and 2000-2001
  • Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School, 2003
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 2000-2001
  • Carl Sandburg Junior High School, 1999-2000
  • Hunting Ridge Elementary School, 1998-1999
  • Plum Grove Junior High School, 1997-1998