School Office - Walter R. Sundling Middle School

School Boundaries & Program Placements

Map My School Tool
Bus Tiers and Program Placements

Map My School Tool

District 15 is excited to share its new Map My School Tool which allows families to type in their home address to see where their "home school" assignment is on the updated boundary map.

*Please keep in mind that the Map My Schools Tool may not reflect school assignments due to programmatic placement. To view the full list of schols by bus tier, along with the programmatic placement at each school, click on the Bus Tiers and Program Placements tab below. The Map My School Tool shows a student’s home school assignment based on their address.

Click here to find your home school by address

Bus Tiers and Program Placements

*Indicates a change starting with the 2024-2025 school year.

Tier 1 School Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am–2:10 pm⁽¹⁾ School Hours Friday Early Release: 7:30 am–1:20 pm⁽¹⁾ ⁽¹⁾5 minutes earlier starting with the 2024-25 school year
Schools	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Carl Sandburg Middle School	MILE LEAP	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Plum Grove Middle School	LEAP	Japanese, Spanish, Ukrainian* Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
*Thomas Jefferson Middle School	*LEAP	ESL Resource	N/A
Walter R. Sundling Middle School	SIP	Spanish, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
Winston Campus Middle School	STAR AIME	Spanish, Ukrainian* Bilingual Programs ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	N/A
*Winston Campus Dual Language	N/A	ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	N/A

Tier 2 School Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:25 am–3:05 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 8:25 am–2:15 pm
Schools	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Frank C. Whiteley	STAR/SEAL	Japanese Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Gray M. Sanborn	AIME MILE	Spanish, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
Hunting Ridge	LEAP	Ukrainian Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
*Jane Addams	SIP	ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	N/A
Kimball Hill	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	Bilingual Pre-K (2)
Lincoln	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Marion Jordan	SIP	ESL Resource	N/A
Pleasant Hill	SIP	Japanese Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Willow Bend	LEAP	Bulgarian, Russian, Spanish*, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A

Tier 3 School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:15 am - 3:55 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:15 am - 3:05 pm
Schools	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Central Road	N/A	Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
Lake Louise	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	Bilingual Pre-K PFAE ECDEC
*Stuart R Paddock	LEAP	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	PFAE ECDEC
Virginia Lake	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	Bilingual Pre-K PFAE ECDEC

Conyers Learning Academy School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:20 am - 4:00 pm • Half Day: 9:20–11:55 am, 1:25–4:00 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:20 am - 3:10 pm • Half Day: 9:20–11:30 am, 1:00–3:10 pm
School	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Conyers Learning Academy	ABLE REACH	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	ECSE D15 ECDEC

Conyers Learning Academy

School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:20 am - 4:00 pm
• Half Day: 9:20–11:55 am, 1:25–4:00 pm

School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:20 am - 3:10 pm
• Half Day: 9:20–11:30 am, 1:00–3:10 pm

School

Special Education Programs

Multilingual Programs

Preschool Programs

Conyers Learning Academy

ABLE
REACH

Spanish Bilingual Program
ESL Resource

ECSE D15
ECDEC

Special Education Programs

ABLE: Accessibility, Behavior, Life Skills, Empowerment
AIME: Alternative Instruction for Meaningful Education
LEAP: Learning Environment for Academic Progress
MILE: Modified Instruction for Learning Environment
REACH: Relationship and Character Building, Emotional Regulation, Academic Achievement, Coping Skills Training, High Expectations for Student Success
STAR: Social-Emotional, Trauma-Informed Practices, Academic Achievement, Relationships and Character Building

Multilingual Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) Resource
Bulgarian, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs
Spanish Dual Language

Preschool Programs

ECSE D15: Early Childhood Special Education District 15
ECDEC: Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center
PFAE Bilingual Pre-K: Preschool For All Expansion (PFAE) Bilingual Pre-K
PFAE ECDEC: Preschool For All Expansion Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center
PFA AM/PM: Preschool For All AM/PM

School Bell Schedule

2024-25	Monday-Thursday	Friday
Grades 6-8:	7:30 am - 2:10 pm	7:30 am - 1:20 pm
Office Hours:	6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Arrival/Departure Procedures

Parents are asked to use the circle drive by the south entrance to the building to drop off and pick up students or use the parking spots located along Smith Street directly in front of the building. Please be sure to drop off your child at curbside, ensuring that they do not have to cross through moving cars. For safety reasons, the north end of the building by the parking lot is reserved for bus loading and unloading, bike riders, and parking for staff and visitors.

Arrival supervision begins at 7:20 a.m., so please do not drop children off before that time unless they have an activity or scheduled appointment with a teacher. Students may not enter the building prior to the 7:20 a.m. bell unless they are participating in jazz band or chorus rehearsals, working in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), attending breakfast, have a prior written pass from a teacher, or are directed to do so by a staff member due to inclement weather. Students may not wander or loiter in the hallways prior to the beginning of the school day.

Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria for students at 7:20 am. We encourage all students to eat a healthy breakfast, as lunch times are pushed back an additional 15 minutes.
Instruction begins at 7:35 am with the start of 1st Period.

Bicycle racks are provided by the front entrance to the building for students who ride their bicycles to and from school. In addition, a special walkway has been provided for students to walk their bicycles through the parking lot. Bicycles should remain locked throughout the school day with a lock provided by the student. All skateboards must be dropped off in the main office upon arrival each day and may be picked up at the end of each school day.

Report an Absence: 847-963-3701

Our first concern when a child is absent is to verify the child’s safety. For that reason, it is very important that the school office knows the whereabouts of your child(ren) when they are absent or will be late arriving at school.

Absence Line:

847-963-3701

When your child is absent or late, it is your responsibility to call the school absence line or the school office to notify the staff of your child’s absence. Please state your child’s full name, the teacher’s name, the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Please do not leave this information on your child’s teacher’s voice mail or e-mail. Substitute teachers do not have access to teachers’ voice-mail or e-mail.

Parents are expected to accompany the student into the office to sign them in if arriving late for any reason.

If your child’s whereabouts are unknown, every effort will be made to reach you using the phone numbers you have provided. Please make sure that your child’s school office has all current phone numbers on record. If you have not notified the school with the reason of an absence and the school office has exhausted all attempts to reach you, your child will be marked truant for that school day and any other school day that your child is unaccounted for.

More more information about the District student absence policy, tardies, leaving during the school day, vacations, mental health support days, and truancy, please visit the District 15 Student Absence Policy:

Student Absence Policy

Health Office: 847-963-3702

Sarah Opper, RN
Email: oppers@ccsd15.net
Phone: 847-963-3702
Fax: 847-963-3706

Health care provided in the school health office is to support your child, allowing students to return to their classrooms. The nurse is available to work in collaboration with your child's primary healthcare provider. If you require assistance in obtaining a primary healthcare provider, please reach out to the health office for a list of community resources.

Nurses positively affect student attendance. A registered nurse at school every day allows for prompt and professional responses to health concerns and medical issues. In the event of illness or accidents, the nurse provides emergency care.

Responsibilities of the nurse include first aid and illness care, the maintenance of student health records, the development of healthcare plans, and screenings for student vision and hearing needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring questions about immunizations, health exams, medications, or student health needs to the nurse.

The Health Services staff believes family is an essential part of good health. Your input is valued and welcome. Please feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and exchange health information. We look forward to partnering with you!

Questions? For more information about medication administration, individual health care plans, health exam forms/immunizations, and more, please contact your school nurse or visit the Health Services webpage.

Health Services

PTA

Our strong PTA provides Walter Sundling with wonderful resources that greatly benefit our school. We understand that without the support of a strong parent community, our lofty goals and aspirations could not be met. We are always looking for volunteers at Walter Sundling. If you would like more information about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact the PTA office.

How to Become a Sundling PTA Member!

Join the Sundling PTA Online

(There is a MemberHub service change of 75¢ (Individual) and 92¢ (Household) to join online.)

Do you want to lead an event or committee on the PTA?

Yes, I want to lead and event or committee!

Everyone is also welcome to join us at any of our monthly PTA meetings at 7:00 p.m. in the WRS Board Room on:

September 18, 2024—First PTA meeting of the year!
October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
February 19, 2024
March 18, 2024
April 16, 2024
May 21, 2024

Whether you show your support with a membership, volunteering as a helper or with donations for a specific event, or volunteering to lead an event or committee—we hope you will join us to make this a fantastic year!

Facility Use

Thank you for your interest in our Facilities. Our buildings are valuable community assets and many civic and community groups use them for meetings and events. We are glad to accommodate these groups whenever we can.

If you choose to reserve space in our buildings, please keep in mind that fees may be charged to offset associated custodial costs. Any organization using district facilities must meet insurance requirements and have a current Certificate of Insurance on file with the District.

Visit Facility Rentals to reserve now

If you would like information about which space might be the most suitable for your use, or have other questions, please contact Jennifer Gillespie in our Facilities & Operations office, 847-963-3951, or gillespj@ccsd15.net.

In order to provide security for groups using the building outside of school hours, please:

Enter and exit through the main entrance. A custodian will open the door for the adult supervisor prior to the activity.
Have an adult supervisor remain at the door until all members of the group have arrived.
Do not put any items in the door to block it open. The doors must remain locked at all times.
Make sure that once your group has entered the building, all participants stay in the assigned area. An adult supervisor should accompany any child that needs to leave the assigned area.
Have all coaches and group leaders inform parents of exclusion dates so that children are not dropped off on evenings when there is no activity.
Sign the building use form provided by the custodian on duty.

In order to help maintain the building, please do not:

Bounce or pass balls in the hallway
Bring food and/or beverages into the lobby, hallways or gymnasium
Bring chairs of any type into the gymnasium

We hope that your group activity is enjoyable. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let us know.

Contact Us

Office Staff

Principal
Jason Dietz

Associate Principal
Kelly Rice, EdS

Assistant Principal
Antonio (Tony) Illescas

Special Education Coordinator
Stephanie Reuter

School Counselor
Chelsea Gieseke

School Resource Officer
Robert Patrick

Secretary
Jennifer Ratkovich

Clerical Secretary
Zully Martinez

Nurse
Sarah Opper

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