Little Fort Elementary School

Little Fort Elementary School, located at 1775?Blanchard Road in Waukegan, Illinois, serves Kindergarten through 5th-grade students under the leadership of Principal Amy?Grossman. With approximately 420 students enrolled and offering a Gifted & Talented program, the school emphasizes differentiated instruction to support varied learning needs.Little Fort enriches its curriculum through initiatives like Project Discovery, readers’ theater featuring Greek myths, participation in the “5?Essentials Survey,” and engaging schoolwide presentations like “Box Out Bullying”.Through newsletters tailored by grade level—such as Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade communications—families stay informed about school activities.Rooted in community connection and academic excellence, Little Fort continues nurturing student growth through inclusive, enriching programs.

Box Out Bullying presentation - Students learned to distinguish between tattling and telling—promoting empathy and appropriate conflict resolution. Project Discovery Greek Myths Readers’ Theater - A creative performance that immersed students in classical storytelling. Grade-specific newsletters - Recent editions include the May and October newsletters for Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades to keep families updated.