Welcome Letter from the Principal

Dear Poplar Grove Elementary School Families,

I want to take the time to officially welcome you to the 2015-2016 school year.  My name is Heather Walsh, the new Principal at Poplar Grove Elementary.  I am looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growing with our students and working with our professional staff and you, our parents and community members.

My main goal is to ensure that every student is provided the highest quality of education possible in a safe and supportive environment.  Working together as a team with our staff and students, I am committed to helping each student achieve their very best.  Every student is valued and worthy of our best effort.

I hope each of you have been enjoying these past few weeks of summer, and now are looking forward to a great school year.  The year will be busy, exciting, and hopefully very rewarding for each student.  We want you to join us in making this the very best experience for your children.  Being informed will help. We have many important dates that are fast approaching.  Those dates are:


8/10: Kindergarten students and parents are invited to attend our Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night /Open House on Monday, August 10th beginning at 4:00 PM.  Any students in Grades 1-4 may drop off their supplies at our Stop and Drop Event during this time as well.

8/10-8/12 and 8/14: During the week of August 10th, please feel free to stop by PGE from 1-3 PM to drop off your student's supplies before the first day of school.  Teachers will not be available to meet during this time.  We will be taking supplies in the Multi-Purpose Room.

8/10 and 8/11: Late Registration at the High School from 10-2 PM.

8/17: First Day of School

8/20: Students in grades 1-4, you are invited to attend Meet the Teacher/Open House on Thursday, August 20th beginning at 4:30 PM until 6 PM.  


The first day of school is Monday, August 17, 2015, starting at 8:00 AM.  Students should plan to arrive at school between 7:50 and 7:55 AM.  We will have a brief assembly starting 8:00 AM.  If weather permits, we will meet on the playground.  Have the students find their teacher.  We will have signs posted and staff members available to assist any families.  We are so looking forward to seeing all of the new faces!

Throughout the year our school website, periodic calendars, newletters, and school website will contain valuable information regarding the great things happening at Poplar Grove Elementary.   You can also find us at:

* Facebook - Poplar Grove Elementary School
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/PGE_WALSH  or @PGE_Walsh

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 815-765-3113 or via email at hwalsh@nbcusd.org


Thank you and kind regards,

Heather Walsh, Principal
Poplar Grove Elementary