Hooper Elementary School

Great day to be a Hooper Jaguar! We kicked off the afternoon with our all staff meeting and opened the doors for Curiosity Day to mark the official start our 2025-2026 school year! First day of school is tomorrow, August 20th half day for 1st-5th Grade.

It was a great day at Hooper! Our halls were alive with staff learning and preparing for the upcoming school year. Curiosity Day (EC, 1st-5th) is tomorrow, August 19th from 3:00-4:00. Our First Day of School 1st - 8th Grades (Half Day) is Wednesday, August 20th!

We’re kicking off New Staff Orientation this week and are thrilled to welcome our newest team members to the District 41 family! Here’s to a great start and an amazing year ahead!

🌟 Hooper Heroes: Learning & Leading This Summer! 🌟

This summer, our Hooper teachers have been hard at work—growing as leaders and learners so we can help our students do the same! Through professional development in both academic and social-emotional strategies, we are strengthening our foundation with the Leader in Me Habits at the heart of our work:
Hooper Staff is practicing Habit 1 – Be Proactive: We’re taking ownership of our own growth and seeking ways to improve every day. #HooperWay #HooperHeroes #BeProactive

These lucky students got to ride home in a fire truck today. 🚒 Thank you to the Lake Villa Fire Department for making this happen. A fun treat for these kiddos.

PFA field day at Hooper this afternoon was so much fun!

Early Childhood field day fun at Hooper this morning.

Hooper students participated in a read-a-thon through the #kenoshakingfish and tonight they got to go to the baseball game!!! A giant shoutout to the students, staff and parents who went out to celebrate all of their students. They got to run on the field and one lucky winner even got to through out the first pitch of the baseball game. #readingisfun

5th grade Hooper accel math students doing some Building Thinking Classrooms problem solving.  They had to plan a route for an imaginary musician to perform and raise money for a charity, but in a schedule!  The group that raised the most found a route that made them $435!

Mrs. Franz's 5th grade Hooper students presented to Mrs. Feger's 2nd grade class about book club projects. Students teaching students is always the best way to learn!!

​Hooper School welcomes incoming principal, Mrs. Patti Nikson!

Hooper 3rd graders went to Feed My Starving Children and boxed 74 meals for children in need!!! What a wonderful life lesson for our Hopper Jaguars.

Hooper 5th graders had its annual science night. What a fun time with parents showing off some fun skills.

5th grade Hooper girls showing how they are best friends 4-Life. #friendsforever

Join us for our first-ever District-Wide Leadership Event on Tuesday, May 13th 6:00-7:30 PM at Palombi Middle School! Kick off the night with a student-led presentation, then enjoy fun, family-friendly activities that bring the 7 Habits to life. All ages welcome! #elevateLV41 #collaboration

Huge congratulations to Hooper's very own Mrs. DiPersio, for being nominated for the Lake County Educational Service Personel of the Year! Her impact on our students goes far beyond the classroom—she lifts them up with patience, care, and encouragement every single day. Whether it’s offering extra help, a listening ear, or a smile when it’s needed most, Mrs. DiPersio helps create a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. We are so lucky to have her, and this recognition is truly well-earned! #welldeserved

Mrs. Fingard’s Hooper students working on area with sidewalk chalk.

These talented artist's stayed late on a Friday to help Hooper's art teacher Mrs. Wisniewski paint on the windows. How fun!!! #artists

A huge shoutout to our incredible Hooper Admin Assistants, Kari and Ashley! 💼🌟 Your hard work, kindness, and dedication keep everything running smoothly, and we are so grateful for all that you do. Thank you for being the heart of our school! 💙 #adminassistantday