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John R Lewis Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|Waukegan, Illinois|Waukegan CUSD 60
Waukegan, IL 60085
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Upcoming Events
Oct
2
Fri
Flag Football: Vs. Smith (Played at Smith)Event
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
5
Mon
Boys Soccer: Vs. Benny (Played at Benny)Event
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
5
Mon
Girls Volleyball: Vs. Benny (Played at Benny)Event
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
6
Tue
KIDS Assessment Entry WindowexamDistrict-wide
Oct
6
Tue
Boys Baseball: Vs. JuarezEvent
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
Oct
6
Tue
Boys Soccer: Vs. Juarez (Played at Juarez)Event
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
22%
30th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
15%
29th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
17.3%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
774
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
59
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Security Staff
5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,843
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$12,165
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$26,129
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 62%Local 23%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
9.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,991
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,802
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
720 (40%)
Speech/Language Impairment
348 (19%)
Autism
224 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
121 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
57 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
43 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
721
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Flag Football: Vs. Smith (Played at Smith)
Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.
EventMon, Oct 5, 2026
Boys Soccer: Vs. Benny (Played at Benny)
6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00
EventMon, Oct 5, 2026
Girls Volleyball: Vs. Benny (Played at Benny)
All Games will be away this season!6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Waukegan CUSD 60. John R Lewis Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - District ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Early Release Day @ 1:03 PMDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Panorama AssessmentsDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Early Release Dismissal at 1:15District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Early Release SIP MeetingDistrict-wide Review the meeting notice for agenda items and participant details. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Boys Baseball: Vs. Juarez Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Flag Football: Vs. Juarez (Played at Smith) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting (MOVED FROM SEPTEMBER 22) THIS MEETING WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Boys Baseball: Vs. Smith Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Boys Soccer: Vs. Zion Central (Played at Lewis) 6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Girl Volleyball: Vs. Zion Central (Played at Zion Central) All Games will be away this season!6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | District 60 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration This year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más!” (Together, We Are More!), celebrates the culture, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic community. Anyone with questions may contact the Family and Community Engagement Department at FACE@wps60.org. |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Flag Football: Vs. Smith (Played at Smith) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Boys Soccer: Vs. Benny (Played at Benny) 6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00 |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Girls Volleyball: Vs. Benny (Played at Benny) All Games will be away this season!6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | KIDS Assessment Entry WindowDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Boys Baseball: Vs. Juarez Location and Time to be confirmed |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Boys Soccer: Vs. Juarez (Played at Juarez) 6/7th Grade Games start at 4:008th Grade Games start at 5:00 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Flag Football: Vs. Abbott (Played at Smith) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Girls Volleyball: Vs Juarez (Played at Juarez) Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Orchestra Concert Check the concert notice for performance details and ticket information. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Choir Concert Check the concert notice for performance date, time, and ticket information. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Boys Soccer: First Round of Playoffs Time and Location to be Confirmed at a later date |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Girls Volleyball: First Round of Playoffs Time and Location to be Confirmed |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Band Concert Check the concert notice for performance time, location, and ticket information. |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Boys Baseball Championship Time and Location to be confirmed |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Flag Football Playoffs Time and Location to be Determined |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Boys Soccer McAree Field Tournament Location and Exact Times of Games to be confirmed at a later date. |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Girl Volleyball: Washington Campus Tournament |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Flag Football Championship Time and Location to be determined |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples and Immigrants Day - District Closed |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Micro Meeting and Committee Meetings The Board of Education generally holds its micro meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Closed Session begins at 6 p.m., followed by Open Session at 7 p.m. Committee meetings are held immediately following the Board meeting at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Early Release Day @ 1:03 PMDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Evening Check the conference notice for scheduling times and sign-up procedures. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:30 PMDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Pre-ACT Testing 10th & 11th GradesDistrict-wide 9th & 12 Grades are Not in Attendance |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Early Release Day Students Released from School at 1:15 pm |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Parent / Teacher Conference District-wide Review the school notice for conference scheduling and sign-up procedures. |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Schools Closed - Non Attendance day |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Early Release Day @ 1:03 PMDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - District Closed |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Micro Meeting and Committee Meetings The Board of Education generally holds its micro meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Closed Session begins at 6 p.m., followed by Open Session at 7 p.m. Committee meetings are held immediately following the Board meeting at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day - District Closed |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Thanksgiving Gram SaleDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting Regular Meeting The Board of Education generally holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with Open Session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, 214 Washington Street in Waukegan. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Early Release Day Students Released from School at 1:15 pm |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | Thanksgiving Bag Pick Up 1:30-3:00 PMDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | NWEA MAP Winter AssessmentDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Thanksgiving Classroom ActivityDistrict-wide 1st Grade 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | School Closed Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Early Release Day @ 1:03 PM District-wide |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Orchestra Concert Check the concert notice for performance details and ticket information. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Choir Concert Check the concert notice for performance date, time, and ticket information. |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | JROTC Holiday Movie @Brett Theatre District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Band Concert Check the concert notice for performance time, location, and ticket information. |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | JROTC Operation Christmas Event District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | Breakfast with SantaDistrict-wide Review the event notice for participation details and schedule. |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | FINAL EXAMS Periods 9, 8, 7District-wide |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | FINAL EXAMS Periods 3,2,4District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | FINAL EXAMS Periods 6, 5, 1District-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | School Closed Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for closure details. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Records Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Break |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Early Release @ 1:03 PMDistrict-wide Check the dismissal notice for the early release time. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | ACCESS Testing WindowDistrict-wide Review the testing window dates and registration requirements. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | District Closed MLK DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Early Release Day Students Released from School at 1:15 pm |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Early Release Day @1:03 PMDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | ACCESS TESTING District-wide Review the testing notice for schedule and student details. |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | CogAT Assessment District-wide |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Early Release @ 1:03 PMDistrict-wide Check the dismissal notice for the early release time. |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | District Institute Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - District Closed |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Early Release Day Students Released from School at 1:15 pm |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Early Release Day @1:03pmDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Illinois Assessment of Readiness District-wide |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Early Release @ 1:03 PMDistrict-wide Check the dismissal notice for the early release time. |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Early Release Day Students Released from School at 1:15 pm |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break - Students Not In Attendance School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring VacationDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday - District Closed |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Early Release Day @1:03pmDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | District Institute Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Early Release Day @1:03pmDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Early Release Day Students Released from School at 1:15 pm |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Orchestra Concert Check the concert notice for performance details and ticket information. |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Choir Concert Check the concert notice for performance date, time, and ticket information. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Band Concert Check the concert notice for performance time, location, and ticket information. |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day of Student Attendance Review the school calendar for the final attendance date and any schedule changes. |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Records Day - Students Not In Attendance |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - District Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about John R Lewis Middle School
John R Lewis Middle School has a total enrollment of 762 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Waukegan, IL.
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