Back-to-School Guide for 2026-2027
Everything you need to know to prepare your family for the 2026-2027 school year. This page will be regularly updated in the weeks leading up to the first day of school.
Contact Information
- Phone: 847-298-1750
- Email: rtmsinfo@rtsd26.org
- Principal: Kyle Henkel, khenkel@rtsd26.org
- Asst. Principal: Tara Nunes, tnunes@rtsd26.org
- RTMS Staff Directory
Important Dates
- Monday, August 10: Schedule pick up for 6th graders (9-noon and 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday, August 12: Schedule pickup for 7th and 8th graders (9-noon and 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday, August 19: First day of school (dismissal at 1:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, September 1: Open House (6:00 p.m.)
- Wednesday, September 9: Picture Day
Registration
- New to the district? Find out how to register your child for 2026-2027.
- Have questions or need help? Contact the RTMS office at 847-298-1750 or rtmsinfo@rtsd26.org.
School Hours
Please note that on Thursdays we have a late arrival to allow for professional development.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades |
Start 7:40 a.m. End 2:58 p.m. |
Start 7:40 a.m. End 2:58 p.m. |
Start 7:40 a.m. End 2:58 p.m. |
Start 8:30 a.m. End 2:58 p.m. |
Start 7:40 a.m. End 2:58 p.m. |
Bell Schedule
6th Grade
| Block 1 | Block 2 | Advisory | Lunch | Block 3 | Block 4 | Block 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 7:40 a.m. | 8:58 a.m. | 10:16 a.m. | 10:34 a.m. | 11:07 a.m. | 12:25 p.m. | 1:43 p.m. |
| Finish | 8:55 a.m. | 10:13 a.m. | 10:31 a.m. | 11:04 a.m. | 12:22 p.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 2:58 p.m. |
7th Grade
| Block 1 | Block 2 | Block 3 | Lunch | Advisory | Block 4 | Block 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 7:40 a.m. | 8:58 a.m. | 10:16 a.m. | 11:34 a.m. | 12:07 p.m. | 12:25 p.m. | 1:43 p.m. |
| Finish | 8:55 a.m. | 10:13 a.m. | 11:31 a.m. | 12:04 p.m. | 12:22 p.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 2:58 p.m. |
8th Grade
| Block 1 | Block 2 | Block 3 | Block 4 | Lunch | Advisory | Block 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 7:40 a.m. | 8:58 a.m. | 10:16 a.m. | 11:34 a.m. | 12:52 p.m. | 1:25 p.m. | 1:43 p.m. |
| Finish | 8:55 a.m. | 10:13 a.m. | 11:31 a.m. | 12:49 p.m. | 1:22 p.m. | 1:40 p.m. | 2:58 p.m. |
School Meal Information
- Families who meet certain income eligibility guidelines can apply for free or reduced-price meals.
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- Learn how to create a MyMealTime account or to add funds
- Have questions or need help? Contact Jill Kersten, director of food services, at 224-612-7675 or jkersten@rtsd26.org.
Bus Information
- Families still sign up for bus transportation before July 10. Please contact the district's transportation coordinator, for more information. You can reach them at (224) 612-7327 or BusinessServices@rtsd26.org.