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Bernard J Ward Elementary School

200 RECREATION DR BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

Ranked 544 of 1019 in Illinois

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Bernard J Ward Elementary School

200 RECREATION DR BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

About Bernard J Ward Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 17% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
374
Total Students
$59865
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.7%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic 62.9%
Black 22.2%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 1%
White
5.7%
Asian
3.9%
Hispanic
62.9%
Black
22.2%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 374
47.8%
179 Female
52.2%
195 Male

Student Population

374 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Bernard J Ward Elementary School Contact Information

Address

200 RECREATION DR BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440

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Phone

(630) 972-9200

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Bernard J. Ward Elementary School in Bolingbrook is still focused on helping students do well and getting them involved in the community. This makes the school a welcoming place for young learners.

FAQ

Q1. Who is the principal?

Ans. The principal is Mr. David Potter.

Q2. What is the student–teacher ratio?

Ans. The ratio is approximately 15:1.

Q3. How many students attend the school?

Ans. There are about 480 students enrolled.

Q4. What is the school’s mission?

Ans. To help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and respectful environment.

Q5. What programs are offered at the school?

Ans. Programs include reading and math support, art, music, PE, STEM, and bilingual education.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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