Have you RSVP'd for the next D48 Community Engagement event yet? Next Tuesday, February 10th, the D48 community will come together at Albright Middle School from 6:00-7:30 PM to discuss ways to manage our own inner voice and emotions so we can better support the children we parent and/or teach. See the flyer for more information and click HERE to RSVP.
Dear Parents /Guardians,
It is that time of year again for registration for the upcoming 2026/27 school year. Registration is now open for all grade levels in the district for returning students starting Monday, February 2, 2026. Please take a moment to sign in to Skyward and complete the registration process by May 8. See attached flyer.
https://www.saltcreek48.org/page/registration
Thank you in advance.
It is that time of year again for registration for the upcoming 2026/27 school year. Registration is now open for all grade levels in the district for returning students starting Monday, February 2, 2026. Please take a moment to sign in to Skyward and complete the registration process by May 8. See attached flyer.
https://www.saltcreek48.org/page/registration
Thank you in advance.
D48 is back with another community engagement event! Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or mentor, this community book talk is for anyone who supports children and adolescents. Join us as we explore practical, research-based strategies from Shift by Ethan Kross to better understand our inner voice, manage stress, and model healthy thinking for the kids in our lives.
Due to the forecast of dangerous freezing temperatures and extreme wind chill factors, all district buildings will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026 and we will shift to an E-Learning Day. Please check your email for additional details.
All after-school activities for today, Thursday, January 22nd, will continue as planned.
All after-school activities for today, Thursday, January 22nd, will continue as planned.
Bear Down Friday, again! 1/16
Our school spirit brought luck to the Chicago Bears last week, so we're going to cheer them on again this Friday! Wear your team gear, blue or orange, to cheer on the Chicago Bears in their next playoff game!
Our school spirit brought luck to the Chicago Bears last week, so we're going to cheer them on again this Friday! Wear your team gear, blue or orange, to cheer on the Chicago Bears in their next playoff game!
Bear Down Friday!
This Friday, District 48 will be showing our playoff pride by inviting staff and students to wear Bears gear or blue and orange to school. Let’s cheer on the Chicago Bears together in their first playoff run since 2020!
Bear Down, Salt Creek!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, December 19th, is a half-day.
Dismissal times are as follows:
Albright- 10:52 am
Stella May Swartz- 10:40 am
Salt Creek- 10:50 am
Dismissal times are as follows:
Albright- 10:52 am
Stella May Swartz- 10:40 am
Salt Creek- 10:50 am
Spread the Word - Cook Needed for Albright!
Please pass along to anyone you may know!
OrganicLife is hiring a Kitchen Cook for Albright Middle School.
Perfect full-time job for anyone who loves working with kids and wants to be part of their school community.
🌟Monday–Friday (no weekends!)
🌟7:15 am to 1:30 pm
🌟$15 an hour or based on experience/certification
🌟Friendly team environment
🌟Great for parents or retirees
📩Email DCarlson@organiclifeusa.com for details or to apply!
Please pass along to anyone you may know!
OrganicLife is hiring a Kitchen Cook for Albright Middle School.
Perfect full-time job for anyone who loves working with kids and wants to be part of their school community.
🌟Monday–Friday (no weekends!)
🌟7:15 am to 1:30 pm
🌟$15 an hour or based on experience/certification
🌟Friendly team environment
🌟Great for parents or retirees
📩Email DCarlson@organiclifeusa.com for details or to apply!
FTC Casino Night - Friday, November 14th - 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Get your tickets now thru www.saltcreek48ftc.org
Get your tickets now thru www.saltcreek48ftc.org
FTC Casino Night is one week away! Don't forget to get your tickets for the FTC event of the year! Casino Night is on Friday, November 14, at 6:30pm. Leave the kids with the sitter for this parents' night out event that supports District 48's schools. All details can be found here: https://saltcreek48ftc.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/354010452
Hope you can join us!
Have a wonderful weekend. Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Nov.2. Get up-to-date information on the happenings at Albright from our latest edition of The Viking View https://secure.smore.com/n/b9esv2
Albright Middle School received an EXEMPLARY rating on the Illinois Report Card!
We’re excited to share some news from the 2025 Illinois State Report Card! All three of our Salt Creek District 48 schools showed outstanding growth and achievement in Reading and Math this year—proof that our students, staff, and families are working together to achieve great things.
A special congratulations goes to Albright Middle School, which earned an Exemplary designation, placing it among the top 10% of schools in Illinois!
These accomplishments are a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our teachers, the perseverance of our students, and the strong support of our families. Together, we’re building on our success and living out this year’s theme: Stronger Than Ever — with a New Foundation 🧱, Same Heart 🩵, and Bigger Purpose💡.
We’re excited to share some news from the 2025 Illinois State Report Card! All three of our Salt Creek District 48 schools showed outstanding growth and achievement in Reading and Math this year—proof that our students, staff, and families are working together to achieve great things.
A special congratulations goes to Albright Middle School, which earned an Exemplary designation, placing it among the top 10% of schools in Illinois!
These accomplishments are a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our teachers, the perseverance of our students, and the strong support of our families. Together, we’re building on our success and living out this year’s theme: Stronger Than Ever — with a New Foundation 🧱, Same Heart 🩵, and Bigger Purpose💡.
Please join us tonight for Fall Fest from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Salt Creek Primary School. There will be snacks, crafts, games, and trick-or-treating. Costumes are optional but encouraged. This is not a drop-off event.
Our girls' volleyball teams wrapped up their seasons last night. We are proud of both our 7th and 8th grade teams! Our 7th-grade team finished last night with a perfect season record, having won 24 straight sets. This makes them conference champions as well as the winningest volleyball team in Albright history! Way to go, ladies!!!
Salt Creek District 48 is excited to host our book fair this evening. The book fair will be open at all district families tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 14th, from 3:30-7:30 in the Albright LMC. Please enter through Door 4 (the doors by the soccer field) when you arrive. We can't wait to see you there!
Good evening,
We want to remind all families that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, October 13th. All classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy the rest of your three-day weekend.
We want to remind all families that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, October 13th. All classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy the rest of your three-day weekend.
Let's help our FTC prepare for the upcoming Fall Fest! If you're able, please send a bag of individually wrapped candy with your child to school so that they can "feed the monster". Each of our three schools has their own monster to feed and any donations are appreciated! The candy monsters will be hungry for donations through Monday, October 20th.
Albright Families,
Midterm grades are being posted today. Please see the directions on how to view them in Skyward. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the school office. Below is the link for this week's Viking View! Enjoy your weekend!
https://secure.smore.com/n/bg0xd
Midterm grades are being posted today. Please see the directions on how to view them in Skyward. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the school office. Below is the link for this week's Viking View! Enjoy your weekend!
https://secure.smore.com/n/bg0xd
Picture Day Reminder
Picture Day is Wednesday, October 1. Please check your email for the online order form. A paper copy is also being sent home today in the student's backpack.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Trexler, Mrs. Holden, or Mrs. Beckwith.
Picture Day is Wednesday, October 1. Please check your email for the online order form. A paper copy is also being sent home today in the student's backpack.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Trexler, Mrs. Holden, or Mrs. Beckwith.
Attention SD48 families. Phones to all three of our schools are now operating properly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.