Arrival 8:00 AM for Breakfast
School Day Begins 8:30 AM
School Day Ends: 3:30 PM
Families,
Please read the 2025-2026 important resources and information below.
If you are driving to school, please enter on 17th State street and exit on 16th Dearborn Street. This will ensure easy stress- free traffic flow.
Please do not park on the north side of 16th Street between 16th Dearborn Street and State Street. This is a designated drop off and pick up for Day Star School.
Important Policy and Procedures:
- Students cannot arrive before 8:00 unless supervised by a guardian. Students are tardy to school at 8:35 am
- Read the Entry/ Dismissal link below to find your child’s designated entry/dismissal door.
- Do not park in Mariano’s parking lot for drop off or pick up. We have a parking agreement with the grocery chain for our staff. It’s important we maintain our community partnership with the store.
- Please pull to the curb for drop off and pick up. Do not double park and leave your car to drop off or pick up students.
- Please pull up to allow other cars to pull into the parking space.
- Do not park and/or stand on the north side of 16th Street. This area is designated for Day Stat School’s drop/off and pickup
- Students not enrolled in after care must leave the school premises by 3:45 pm. Students cannot wait in Mariano’s Store.
- Students cannot go to Mariano’s Grocery Store without adult supervision.
- We are a candy, soda, nut, flaming hot chips and excessive sweets free school. Please discuss the school policy with your child.
We are a uniform school. Students are expected to wear solid white tops with sleeves and solid navy blue bottoms- no labels, designs, stripes etc daily. Students are only allowed to wear a gray top on their designated P.E day. Closed toe shoes only- crocs, sandals, Yeezy’s, flip flops etc are not allowed.
Middle School Traffic Pattern
Breakfast and Lunch Policy
https://tinyurl.com/MS-Entry-and-Dismissal-Doors
https://tinyurl.com/SY26-SLS-Parent-Handbook
Uniform Link
Cell Phone/Smart Devices Policy
2025-2026 SUPPLY LISTS
Families can drop off supplies all this week. The first floor hallway is labeled for each grade level from 8:30am-2:30pm.
South Loop School’s 2025-2026 Calendar At- A -Glance
Annual Student Fees: Due by December 1, 2025
You can submit your payment via this link https://southloopschool.org/student-fee/
Annual Student Fees
$75: Max 2 students per family- Due by December 1, 2025
You can submit your payment via this link https://southloopschool.org/student-fee/
CPS 2025-2026 Calendar
CPS Parent Volunteer Application
https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/parent-engagement/volunteer-programs
Also, email Mrs. Shelton at a copy of your picture I.D. to approve your application.
Medical Compliance: New to CPS and returning Families
Updated Records Due by October 1, 2025
Immunizations and physicals are required for students entering ninth grade. It is recommended that students receive their immunizations and physicals prior to the end of their eighth grade school year. View the Health Forms for Parents and Caregivers page for specific forms.
Student Health & School Forms Booklet
This booklet is sent home during the first week of school. All returning Families must provide an updated emergency form by September 2, 2025. The Student Health & School Forms Booklet contains back-to-school information and CPS health requirements and services for SY25-26. View the full booklet or the individual forms below.