- Arrival 7:45 AM for Breakfast
- School Day Begins: 8:00 AM
- School Day Ends: 3:00 PM
Families,
Below are important resources for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you are driving to school, please follow the traffic pattern detailed in the link below. Look for staff/parent volunteers with “Drop –Off” signs” on 12th Federal Street.
There are staff in green/yellow vest supervising the playground area. The staff will escort your child to the lunchroom for breakfast. School staff will escort classrooms into the building at 8:00 am.
LATE ARRIVALS: Students arriving after 8:05 must be escorted by a parent/guardian into the main office. Parents must sign in tardy students. Please do NOT send children in alone or with a sibling.
Important reminders to prevent traffic congestion:
- Do not stand /park on Federal Street between the hours of 7:30 am – 8:05 am
- Do not turn right on 14th Plymouth Court (first stop sign). Proceed west to 14th Federal Street (second stop sign) and make a right turn.
- Never drive North on Plymouth Court. Plymouth Court is a one way street for South Loop Families only.
- Do Not park in bus lanes located on Plymouth Court.
- Do not double park adjacent to the orange cones located in the bus lanes
- DO NOT EXIT your car for any reason.
- Continue to move forward on Federal Street- Do not hop around the car ahead of you.
- We need Kiss-N- Go Parent Volunteers Daily from 7:45 am- 8:00 am 2025-2026 Primary Campus Kiss-n-Go Volunteer Sign-Up
Primary Building Arrival and Dismissal Protocols
Primary Building Dismissal Doors
Cell Phone/Smart Devices Policy
Families can drop off supplies on Thursday, August 14th or Friday, August 15th between 8:30-2:30. Labeled with your child’s full name and grade level. Families will be directed to the gym to put supplies on tables for corresponding homerooms.
South Loop School’s 2025-2026 Calendar At- A -Glance
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 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.
CPS 2025-2026 Calendar
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.