Ladd CCSD 94 Weekly Updates
May 16, 2025
The Final Stretch
We are about to enter our last full week of the school year. With just 7 days left, we have a full week of end-of-the-year activities this week. Parents, please make sure that you have the Ladd School app downloaded and that your contact information is current in TeacherEase so that you are sure to receive all summer updates and information regarding registration for the 2025-2026 school year.
Class of 2025 Graduation
The graduation ceremony is Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Charles A Fiocchi Gymnasium with a reception for graduates in the cafeteria immediately following. Doors will open at 5:30. Graduation is open to the public with priority seating available with a ticket for the graduates. Tickets were sent home last week. Please reach out to the office with any questions.
Echo Bluff Trip
Our Echo Bluff field trip is next week on Wednesday, May 21st. Students will enjoy a wide range of outdoor adventure stations. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately and wears sunblock for the day. Students must bring a sack lunch.
Extra CurricularAwards Night
We hope to see all of our 5th-8th grade students and their families at Awards Night on Monday, May 19th at 5:30. Students participating in extra-curriculars in 5th through 8th grade will receive recognition with their teammates for all their hard work and accomplishments. We hope to see you all there! Doors open at 5:00.
State Track Qualifiers
Congratulations to our State Track Qualifiers:
-Stella Simpson: Shot and Discus
-Jonathan Luaisa: Shot
-Talin Irvin: High Jump
-LucasGambiani, Jack Dempsey, Albert Garcia, and Jonathan Luaisa: 7th boys 4x100:
The team received a rousing send-off from Ladd and Dalzell students on Thursday afternoon! We wish them the best of luck this weekend!
Ringing Back History
We hope you can all join us for our unveiling ceremony on Monday, May 19th at 2:00. We are so excited to announce the original bell from the 1890 Ladd School building has returned to the district. The ceremony to commemorate this event will be held in the Charles Fiocchi Gymnasium. Community members welcome!
Awards Day
Our end-of-the-year Awards Day and Kindergarten Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 27th. Parents and family are invited to celebrate with their students. The awards schedule is as follows:
9:00 Kindergarten through 4th Grade Awards
9:45 Kindergarten Graduation
10:00 5th through 8th Grade Awards
Countdown to the End of the Year
The countdown continues next week! Monday is Thank You Day for the letter T! Students can write their thank you's to important staff and friends at school to brighten everyone's day with a little gratitude. The schedule for the rest of the year is above.
Community Events:
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, May 19: Ringing Back History: Bell Unveiling Ceremony
Monday, May 19: Sports Awards Night
Friday, May 23: School Improvement Day, 11:20 Dismissal
Friday, May 23: 8th Grade Graduation
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 27: Awards Day, Kindergarten Graduation
Wednesday, May 28: Last Day of School, 1:00 Dismissal