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At Tarkington Elementary School, we believe that consistent attendance is key to student success. Regular participation in class helps students stay on track academically, socially and emotionally. Here’s what you need to know about our attendance procedures and tips to ensure your child is present and prepared to learn each day. Reporting Absences If your child is unable to attend school due to illness or other reasons, please follow these steps: Notify the School: Contact the attendance office by calling (847) 520-8846 or emailing [email protected] before the school day begins. Provide a Reason: When reporting an absence, include the reason, such as illness, appointment or family emergency. If your child is ill, specify any symptoms. Doctor’s Notes: If your child has a medical appointment or illness lasting three days or more, please provide a doctor’s note when they return to school. Extended Absences: For absences longer than three days, or…

Tarkington Elementary School, nestled in the heart of Community Consolidated School District 21, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our school is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and creative exploration. With a diverse community of learners, we emphasize the importance of respect, responsibility, and kindness in everything we do. Students attend the district’s London Middle School after graduating from Tarkington. Named for the American novelist and dramatist, Booth Tarkington (1869-1946), the elementary school serves more than 300 preschool through fifth graders. At Tarkington Elementary, we believe in a holistic approach to education. Our passionate educators work closely with families to ensure that each student receives personalized attention and support. Through innovative teaching methods, a rich curriculum, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, we inspire our students to reach their full potential. We are proud to be a community-centered school, actively…

Booth Tarkington ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 310 Scott Street Wheeling, Illinois 60090 Telephone: 847-520-2775 Fax: 847-419-3074 Hours: 8:15 AM–4:15 PM   Administration     Jillian Dorn Principal Email: [email protected] Telephone: 847-520-2812     Melissa Kulbeda Assistant Principal Email: [email protected] Telephone: 847-520-2813   ATTENDANCE LINE Telephone: 847-520-8846   HEALTH OFFICE CCSD21 Health Services Webpage Telephone: 847-520-2776 Fax: 847-419-3074   Staff Directory Click here to access the Tarkington staff directory.

Click on the links below to access the Tarkington’s calendars. Tarkington’s Calendar (events and activities) 2025 – 2026 School Year Calendar (English) 2025 – 2026 School Year Calendar (Español) 2025 – 2026 School Year Calendar (Русский)

Welcome to Tarkington! We’re thrilled to have you join our school community! This Welcome Kit is designed to help new families settle in by providing essential information about our school, policies, programs and surrounding resources. Please take a moment to review the booklet to ensure a smooth transition for your family.

Save the Date! If you can attend out Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, please email [email protected] to reserve your spot! Tarkington Ribbon Cutting Invite 3.0 SPANISH Tarkington Ribbon Cutting Invite 3.0

Save the Date! Tarkington Ribbon Cutting Invite 3.0 SPANISH Tarkington Ribbon Cutting Invite 3.0

Attention Tarkington Tigers! Wheeling Township Food Pantry Needs our Help! Collection starts November 2 and ends on November 19. Please in the following, based on your grade level. All items will be collected by the lunch room.

Full Tuition Scholarship for Parents Tarkington School is part of a national cohort of schools, which embraces the No Excuses University mantra and  believes every child should have the opportunity to attend college if he/she chooses.   One of the many benefits of being involved in this network is the opportunity each year for parents of students who attend a No Excuses School to earn a tuition free scholarship: The University of Arizona Global Campus is proud to offer a FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP to a NEU Parent. Due to the global pandemic, they have extended the application deadline until September 15th.  Any Tarkington parent interested in the this opportunity should apply HERE.

The Discovery Science Team is a district-wide group of full-time teachers whose main focus is to provide hands-on science instruction to kindergarten through fifth grade students that complements the core instruction delivered by their classroom teacher. The team provides experiences to enhance the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned core curriculum. These extended opportunities allow students to engage in science and the engineering practices at a deeper level. Discovery science Teacher   Kelly Berbaum

London Middle School sixth-grade science teacher Tracy Crowley has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Education Association Foundation to expand a global science storytelling initiative focused on wildlife…

Community Consolidated School District 21 will undertake more than $28.4 million in construction and facility improvement projects this summer, marking one of the most significant investments in district facilities in…

During its May 21 meeting, the Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education approved the transfer of $20 million from the district's Education Fund to its Operations and Maintenance…