Join us in welcoming our new staff! Lastly, Mrs. Dersien.
6 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Introduction of Mrs. Dersien along with her picture.
Please join us in welcoming our new staff! Next up, Mrs. Albrecht.
6 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Introduction of Mrs. Albrecht along with her picture.
Join us in welcoming our new staff members! First up- Ms. Popoca.
6 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Introduction of Ms. Popoca along with her picture.
OPEN HOUSE is just around the corner!
30 days ago, Shabbona Elementary
Open House flyer with all the details

Parent and Guardians-

We will hold our in-person residency verification event at Liberty Intermediate School on August 7, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (New Families or those who still need to register are also welcome to attend during these hours.)

Families will be required to bring documentation from both Category One and Category Two to verify residency. For further information on the documents that will be accepted, please see the attached flyers.

If you are unable to attend the August residency date, you must call to schedule an appointment with either your child’s building secretary or the District Registrar. These appointments must take place between August 7 and August 15.

Please note:
👉 If residency is not verified by August 15, your student will not have access to their class schedule.

about 1 month ago, BESD53 District Office
residency flyer for August 7, 2025
Residency Flyer in spanish
"Out of this World" Field Day Fun! Thank you to Mr. Bleyle and all the volunteers!
2 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
3 legged race
hula hoop fun
a little karaoke
cooling off waiting for the bounce house
a fun race
friends enjoying field day games
tug-o-war
snow cones
teamwork makes the dream work
bouncy race
Kindergarten Water & Indoor Pool Party Day! 🤗
2 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
kinder students outside on their towels
the classroom on water day
student on their floats in the classroom
fun with water day games. student passing a wet sponge
on their floats in the classroom
a pool day jello treat
a pool day jello treat
fun outside
fun outside
fun outside
It was a slice!🍕 These almost third graders ended their year with a picnic pizza party and to celebrate a sweet year, these cool kids took a walk to our local Dairy Queen 🍦 Mrs. Studebaker’s Class wishes everyone a safe, healthy and happy summer! 🌼
2 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
students on beach towels in the classroom eating pizza
students on beach towels in the classroom eating pizza
pizza boxes
students on beach towels in the classroom eating pizza
students on beach towels in the classroom eating pizza
students eating ice cream at DQ
students eating ice cream at DQ
students eating ice cream at DQ
students eating ice cream at DQ
students eating ice cream at DQ
Students in Mrs. Goodman's 1st grade class studied the lifecycle of a butterfly. Here they are saying goodbye to their butterfly as they set it free 🦋
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
students outside around the butterfly
More recent Golden Tiger Paw Winners!!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
These lucky students won breakfast with the firefighters and a special ride to school from the PTA auction! Their classes greeted them at the curb!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
student getting off the fire truck at school
2 students in front of the fire truck
class in front of the fire truck
student getting off the fire truck at school
class in front of the fire truck
students in front of the fire truck
Recent Golden Tiger Paw Winners!!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
student with Golden Tiger Paw
Mrs. Studebaker’s second grade mathematicians have been practicing with fractions. What better way than to practice with something that they get to enjoy after!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
collage of a picture of a cartoon marshmallow with the activity directions
a student with her sorted marshmallows on a plate
a student with the plate of sorted marshmallows
2 students with their marshmallows
some students with their marshmallows
some students with their marshmallows
a student with marshmallows
Additional pictures from Staff Appreciation week! We are so thankful for our PTA!
3 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
table with sweet and salty snacks
baked potato bar
ice cream bar
goodie bag for staff
sign thanking sponsors Taylor car dealership
It's Staff Appreciation Week!!! A wonderful week of appreciation for all of the hard work and dedication of all of our staff! Our staff is the BEST, bar none! Today was a Bagel Bar for breakfast! Thank you to all who donated snacks and goodies this week! Special thanks to our PTA parent, Alex Arlis, for organizing it all!
4 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
door decorations for Staff Appreciation Week
table decorations with a balloon arch
snacks from PTA
snacks from PTA
The students in Mrs. Studebaker’s class have been asking the question: How do whales spend their lives surviving frigid water? The young biologists discovered that a whale's secret is blubber, a thick layer of body fat. The students replicated the cold-weather adaptation of blubber with “The Blubber Glove” experiment! The second graders compared the temperature of the icy water by placing their hands in the water to feel the actual temperature. They then compared the temperature mimicking a whale. Their discoveries were “whaley” amazing!
4 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
photo bitmoji of Mrs. S at a science lab table
students making their blubber
students making their blubber
Staff had some March Madness fun of their own by participating in the 1st Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Congratulations to Ms. Miller- she is the Champion!
4 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
rock paper scissors bracket
final four
Recent Golden Tiger Paw Award Winners
4 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
student with golden Tiger paw reward
student with golden Tiger paw reward
student with golden Tiger paw reward
student with golden Tiger paw reward
student with golden Tiger paw reward
Our Kindergarten classes have started their animal studies in science. Each student chooses an animal to research, creates a poster, and gets to be the teacher for a lesson. The lessons add variety and interest to the end of the school year. They keep the students engaged, and are a great educational experience! Our little explorers are off to a great start so far!
4 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
Door decorations- hanging vines
safari hats and vests on the desks
class decorations for the animal projects
student project on alligators
class photo with hats and vests
student with project on seahorses
student with project on camels
student with project on flamingos
student with project on penguins
another student with project on baby penguins
Part 2 of Kindergarten Animal Projects
4 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
student with project on polar bears
student with project on cheetahs
student with project on panda bears
student with project on monkeys
student with project on lions
student with project on baby pandas