Elementary School District 159 - Marya Yates Elementary School

Book Fair
2025-11-17
Book Fair please come out to buy books to support our school.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School
2027-01-18

E-Learning Day
2026-03-17
Our school buildings will be used as polling places, and in accordance with Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.56), instruction will take place remotely.
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Election Day - No Student Attendance
2026-11-03

Fall Break - No School
2026-11-23

Grandparent's Day
2025-09-11 | 6131 Allemong Dr, Matteson IL 60443
Refreshments and Light Snacks.
Photo Opportunities
Keepsake Crafts made with Love
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Harriet Tubman Day Holiday - No School
2027-03-01

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
2025-10-13
NO SCHOOL
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Indigenous' Day - No School
2026-10-12

Juneteenth Holiday
2026-06-19
No summer school in observance of Juneteenth Holiday.
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Juneteenth Holiday - No School
2025-06-19, 2027-06-18

Labor Day Holiday - No School
2026-09-07

Last Day of School
2026-06-08

Martin Luther King Jr Day
2026-01-19
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr there will be no school.
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Marya Yates Elementary School - Open House
2026-09-29 | 6131 Allemong Dr., Matteson, iL

Memorial Day Holiday
2026-05-25
No student attendance in observance of Memorial Day Holiday.
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Memorial Day Holiday - No School
2027-05-31

NEHS Present Toy Drive
2025-11-17
Give the gift of happiness! Join NEHS in making the holidays special for children in need by donating a new, unwrapped toy or gift card. Drop off Location is at Marya Yates Elementary School.
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NWEA Testing
2026-05-05
This is a reminder that NWEA testing begins tomorrow! ✏️????

Please make sure your scholar:
✔️ Gets a good night’s rest ????
✔️ Eats a healthy breakfast ????
✔️ Arrives on time and ready ⏰

Knights rise to the challenge. ⚔️
It’s time to show what you know and finish strong!
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New Teacher Institute Day
2026-08-18

President's Day
2026-02-16
No school in observance of President's Day.
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Presidents Day Holiday - No School
2027-02-15

Progress Reports
2026-10-09, 2026-12-02, 2027-02-26, 2027-05-05

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY
2025-10-24
HALF-DAY STUDENT ATTENDANCE. 11:45 Dismissal
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School Improvement Day - Half Day Student Attendance
2026-12-04, 2027-05-21, 2026-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 (US/Central)
Grades - K thru 5 11:45AM - Dismissal
Grades - 6th - 8th - 11:15AM - Dismissal
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South Suburban Family and Community Engagement Conference
2025-10-18 | Colin Powell Middle School 20700 Matteson Ave
Pre-K-8th grade Students Hands-on Stem-Centered Activities.
Incentives
First 50 people to attend will receive a gift basket of household supplies
Exciting raffle prizes
Out of Uniform pass for students!
Students chance to win a Fire HD 10 Tablet or a Lego set.
Snacks provided.
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Spring Break - No School
2027-03-26

Spring Picture Day
2026-03-31 | Library
Get ready to smile because Spring Picture Day is coming up on March 31st! Make sure you come to school looking your best and ready to shine for the camera. We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles! ????Picture Day code: 98J3NGTVE.
http://mylifetouch.com
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Summer Learning
2027-06-10

Teacher Institute Day
2026-03-20
No student attendance
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Teacher Institute Day - No Student Attendance
2026-08-20, 2027-01-15, 2027-03-19

Teacher Institute Day-No Student Attendance
2026-03-20

Teacher Institute Day: No School
2026-01-16
There will be no school for students.
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Veterans Day - No School
2026-11-11

Veterans Day- No School
2025-11-11

Winter Break - No School
2025-12-22, 2026-12-21

Marya Yates Student Council & NEHS Present Food Drive
2025-11-17 08:00 - 09:00
We are excited to announce our Food Drive where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on those in need. All food collected will be donated to the Rich Township food pantry. Nov. 3rd, 2025, through Nov. 19, 2025
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Student Half Day Attendance
2025-12-05 08:00 - 11:45
School Improvement so student have a half day attendance. School will let out at 11:45 am.
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PICTURE DAY!!!!
2025-10-06 08:30 - 13:00 | LIBRARY
COME DRESS TO IMPRESS
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Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 20642 Matteson Ave
We are excited to share that we will be supporting the Village of Matteson’s Breakfast with Santa this Saturday, December 6. Admission is $10 per person, and children under three years of age is free. Family, Food, Fun, and Memories.
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Parent - Teacher Conference - No Student Attendance
2026-10-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-26 10:00 - 18:00

Parent/Teacher Conference
2026-02-27 10:00 - 18:00 | 6131 Allemong Dr
No student attendance.
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
2025-10-10 11:00 - 12:00
NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP TO MEET YOUR SCHOLAR TEACHER.
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Spring Break
2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
Spring Break No School
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School Improvement-Half-Day
2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:00
Student Early Release Day 11:45 am dismissal.
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Uniform Drive Donations
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00
Our amazing PTO is hosting a Uniform Drive! We will begin collecting uniform donations starting December 3rd through December 10th.

If you have gently used uniforms that you’ve outgrown or no longer need, please consider donating. Your generosity helps support our students and families here
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After-School All-Stars
2025-10-16 15:15 - 16:15
After School All Stars program is where students will be working on pre-identified targeted domains to increase their core subject knowledge and skills. The program is only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm.
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Boys Basketball Game
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Woodgate Elementary School.
Neil Armstrong vs. Marya Yates.
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Boys Basketball Game
2026-05-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Woodgate Elementary School
Sieden Prairie vs. Marya Yates.
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Fall Break
2025-11-24 16:00 - 17:00
Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy your holidays and get some rest and come back recharged.
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Trunk or Treat
2025-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Gymnasium
PTO will be hosting our Trunk or Treat this year the day before Halloween.
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Boys Basketball Game
2026-05-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Woodgate Elementary School
Woodgate vs. Marya yates.
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Boys Basketball Game
2026-05-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Woodgate Elementary School.
Woodgate vs. Marya Yates
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Family Reading Night
2025-11-07 16:30 - 18:00
Families around the world is the theme. Also, students who attend gets an out of uniform pass.
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Bilingual Parent Advisory Council Meeting
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | 21700 Timber Ridge Rd, Matteson IL 60443

Bilingual Parent Advisory Council Meeting
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | 21700 Timber Ridge Rd, Matteson IL

Chat and Chew/Open House - Marya Yates
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00

Board Meeting
2026-01-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 | 20700 Matteson Ave

Board Meeting
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Administrative/Stem Center 20700 Matteson Ave
Please come out to our board meeting to stay up to date on all the things we have going on throughout the district.
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Board of Education Meeting- CANCELLED
2026-04-08 18:00

Holiday Peace Ease: Loneliness & Anxiety
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodgate Elementary School
Discover simple strategies to manage stress and cultivate a restful mindset this holiday season.
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PTO!!! We Need You
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Library
Our mission is to advocate, encourage, and support a positive school environment for students, teachers, staff, families, and community.
Every 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Help support a variety of school activities and programs while creating a fun, engaging, and positive community.
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Phenomenal Woman - Self Care Night
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Sieden Prairie School 725 Notre Dame Dr. Matteson, IL 60443
Join us for Phenomenal Woman Self-Care Night on Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 PM at Sieden Prairie. Come relax, recharge, and enjoy an uplifting night designed just for you. We hope to see you there! ????

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Volunteer Appreciation Event Sign - Up
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 20700 Matteson Ave
Volunteer Opportunities in our school's district wide. Sign up and make a real impact in our community.
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Board Meeting
2025-10-08 18:30 - 21:00 | 20700 Matteson Ave
Please Come Out and Get involved in your community. Stay Active and Let Your Voice be Heard.
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Board Meeting
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Administrative Center/Stem Center20700 Matteson Ave

Board Meeting
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Administrative/Stem Center 20700 Matteson Ave

Board Meeting
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Administrative/Stem Center 20700 Matteson Ave.

Board of Education Meeting
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Administrative Center/Stem Center 20700 Matteson Ave
Please come out to support and find out all the wonderful things we have happening throughout our school district.
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Cinema Presents Minecraft
2025-09-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Allemong Park
Free Snacks and Free drinks.
Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
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Committee Meeting
2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Administrative/Stem Center 20700 Matteson Ave

Committee of the Whole
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | 20700 Matteson Ave

Special Board of Education Meeting
2026-04-01 18:30 | Administrative/STEM Center - 20700 Matteson, Ave. - Matteson,IL.
