
September 21, 2023
Blackstone spiritwear is now available through 4M Graphix in Mendota. Click on the link below to see the items that are for sale. All orders will be due by October 8th. Bl...

September 15, 2023
Do you have a child who is under the age of 3? If so, Mendota District #289 Small Steps has an opportunity for you! Come to our playgroup with your child at the Graves-Hume Librar...

August 30, 2023
L.E.A.S.E. will be holding free preschool screenings at First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St. Mendota on Monday, September 18, 2023. The screenings are for children ...

August 1, 2023
Click on the below links to view the school food menus for August. If you have any questions please contact your child's building office. Click Here for District Breakfast Menu ...

August 1, 2023
District #289 School Supply Drop-off Night
What: District #289 school supply drop-off night
When: Wednesday, August 16th
Time: Blackstone 5:00-6:00 PM
Lin...

July 12, 2023
Preschool Screenings
L.E.A.S.E. will be holding free preschool screenings at First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St. Mendota on Wednesday, August 16 and Thursday, ...

May 26, 2023
Congratulations to our May Principal Award winners!

April 28, 2023
Congratulations to our April principal award winners!

April 24, 2023
Mendota Elementary School will be hosting a Parent IEP Night on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Northbrook School Gymnasium. Food and drink will be provided fro...

April 10, 2023
Come enjoy a performance from our community’s Ballet Folklorico de Colores, a magician, a craft for the kids, and pinatas, as we celebrate the Day of the Child. All are welcome b...

April 10, 2023
Ven a disfrutar de una actuación del Ballet Folklórico de Colores de nuestra comunidad, un mago, una manualidad para los niños y piñatas, mientras celebramos el Día del Niño. Todo...

April 6, 2023
District #289 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration information for all children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 will be passed out so...

April 6, 2023
Congratulations to these students for being chosen as the March principal award winners!

April 4, 2023
L.E.A.S.E. will be holding free preschool screenings at First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St. Mendota on Tuesday, April 11th in the morning. You may make an appointm...

March 27, 2023
Don't forget Tuesday, March 28th is Spring Picture Day at Blackstone. Students can either bring back their order envelope if they want pictures or parents can order online. To ...

March 21, 2023
Explore behind-the-scenes at Hume-Carnegie Museum ! Get an insider look at what it takes to create an exhibit at a museum. Discover the strange and odd of Mendota! Meet Library...


February 24, 2023
Congratulations to these students for being chosen as a principal award winner in February!

February 17, 2023
Mrs. Lamps' kindergarten students recently made 140 Valentine's Day cards for the residents of Stonecroft and Heritage Health. They attached some candy kisses to each card. Than...

January 27, 2023
Congratulations to Blackstone's January principal award winners!