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Food Services
The lunch menus at Winnebago CUSD #323 are based on the Traditional Food-Based Menu Planning Approach from guidelines through the State of Illinois. For information on Food Services for your student, please refer to our Food Services page.

Health Services
For information on Health Services for your student, our Health Services page has the latest information from our nursing staff concerning everything from MRSA information to tips on staving off the common cold.

Transportation
For information on transportation for your student, please refer to our Transportation page. Transportation request forms, District Maps, answers to frequently asked questions, and bus rules to review with your children are located on this site.

Curriculum & Assessment
For information on the district's curriculum and also assessment figures, visit our Curriculum & Assessment section. Curriculum information on all subjects is available here, as well as information on standardized tests and district performance.

Paying for School Lunch

Winnebago CUSD #323 utilizes LunchBox, an electronic point of sale system. The LunchBox system enables better tracking of student lunch sales, enables parents to see what their child's lunch balance, and request an activity report on that account. The report lists deposits as well as what the student has charged each day in the cafeteria.

2009-2010 Transportation request form

If you are a current student or new to the district, you will need to fill out the 2009-2010 Transportation Form for each child. The Transportation department will mail out route information prior to the start of school. If after you receive your route information and still have questions please contact the Transportation department at 815.335.2903.

Transportation Eligibility

To determine if a transportation fee is assessed for your address, please download and review the Transportation Hazard and Walk Boundary Map links listed below. These boundaries are specific to the school your child attends. Eligibility may change based on your address and the school they attend.

Dorothy Simon Elementary offers breakfast program

Dorothy Simon Elementary students an purchase breakfast before 8:00 a.m. Breakfast must be purchased before this time so students have the oportunity to finish their meal before school starts.

Lunch Menus and Pricing

Lunch menus for our schools can be viewed using WebEvent calendars.  The following links will open in a new browser window:

Bus Rules and Transportation FAQ

Every Bus Driver and employee of the Winnebago School District Transportation Department takes their job very seriously when transporting one of the most precious cargos of the district – your children. In order for the team of drivers to fulfill this responsibility in a safe, timely, and organized system, it is important to understand some of the process involved.

Please keep us informed!

Please keep your school nurse informed on any changes in your child’s health information or status. We’re here to help your child be as successful as possible in school, especially when there are health concerns. Please call us or email anytime. 

Protocol for medicine dispensing during school hours

Emergency medications such as Inhalers and Epi-Pens need a physcian's order. This order may be faxed to the school office. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Eye Exams Required for all Illinois students

Effective January 1, 2008 all Illinois children in kindergarten or upon entry into an Illinois school beyond kindergarten are required to have an eye exam.