2026-27 online registration for K-12 is open now thru July 31, 2026. Registering as soon as possible will help plan bus routes, class schedules and more.
Click here to access Skyward or visit chathamschools.org and click the Skyward icon located on the front page.
Once logged into Skyward, select online registration from the left toolbar. Detailed directions for how to register online are available by clicking here.
Please note that this is different from kindergarten pre-registration, if you are a parent of a kindergartner, please follow the above online registration steps.
It is also important to note that Skyward will be unavailable for a short period from Friday, July 17, 2026 beginning at 6 PM until 6 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026 due to annual maintenance scheduled by Skyward.
If you have any questions about logging into Skyward or how to complete registration, please contact Brett Moore at bmoore@bcsd5.org.
Registration will close at the end of the day on July 31, 2026.
𝗕𝗖𝗦𝗗 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Click here to view the April edition of the Ball-Chatham School District Newsletter
𝕆𝕟𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖 𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕖𝕥𝕪 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕣
Miss Illinois' Teen Lillie Brown visited GES last week to speak to 3rd and 4th graders about using social media responsibly as she encourages positive digital citizenship across the state.
Miss Illinois' Teen Lillie Brown visited GES last week to speak to 3rd and 4th graders about using social media responsibly as she encourages positive digital citizenship across the state.
𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿
As part of a BCG PTO fundraiser, students at BES, CES and GES could purchase a piece of duct tape to then tape their school's principal to the wall.
As part of a BCG PTO fundraiser, students at BES, CES and GES could purchase a piece of duct tape to then tape their school's principal to the wall.
𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕
BES, CES and GES families gathered in February for a fun-filled evening of great guesses, correct answers and teamwork.
The Kids Heart Challenge has wrapped up at CES and GES while it is starting to wind down for BES.
Thank you to all families who have participated!
The Chatham community has had a blast improving their heart health and a big impact for the community was made with over 50 families learning how to save a life with hands-only CPR.
Thank you to all families who have participated!
The Chatham community has had a blast improving their heart health and a big impact for the community was made with over 50 families learning how to save a life with hands-only CPR.
Due to extreme cold temperatures and drifting snow, all Ball-Chatham Community Schools will be closed for in-person learning on Monday, January 26, 2026 with an eLearning Day in place. Students are expected to follow eLearning protocols.
We appreciate your partnership in education and continue to ask for your patience as we monitor changing conditions and make informed decisions to keep everyone safe.
We appreciate your partnership in education and continue to ask for your patience as we monitor changing conditions and make informed decisions to keep everyone safe.
Due to dangerously cold windchill temperatures, all Ball-Chatham Community Schools are closed for in-person learning on Friday, January 23, 2026 with an eLearning Day in place. Students are expected to follow eLearning protocols.
Please contact your building administrators if you have any questions about the eLearning plan. Feel free to reach out to the Ball-Chatham School District Office with general inquiries.
We appreciate your partnership in education and ask for your continued patience as we monitor changing conditions and make informed decisions to keep everyone safe.
Please contact your building administrators if you have any questions about the eLearning plan. Feel free to reach out to the Ball-Chatham School District Office with general inquiries.
We appreciate your partnership in education and ask for your continued patience as we monitor changing conditions and make informed decisions to keep everyone safe.
Ball-Chatham School District is monitoring weather in the coming days that could produce dangerously cold morning wind chill temperatures. We are most concerned that the wind chill temperature on Friday, January 23, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 may trigger an eLearning event.
We are encouraging all families to start making any necessary plans in the event we cancel in-person learning.
A final decision about eLearning will be made either the night before or the morning of by 5:30 AM at the latest.
We are encouraging all families to start making any necessary plans in the event we cancel in-person learning.
A final decision about eLearning will be made either the night before or the morning of by 5:30 AM at the latest.
𝒲𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝑒𝓈 ❄️
Right before winter break, GES classes had their winter parties with plenty of festive fun, games and smiles!
Right before winter break, GES classes had their winter parties with plenty of festive fun, games and smiles!
'𝙏𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 ☃️🎄
The Jane Hay Sales and Staging Team spread Holiday cheer to GES!
The Jane Hay Sales and Staging Team spread Holiday cheer to GES!
Due to weather conditions, all activities and events hosted by Ball-Chatham School District have been canceled for the remainder of today (Saturday, December 13, 2025).
𝘿𝙖𝙮 6⃣7⃣ 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡
During the 67th day of the school year, GES students went all in with a 6-7 related activity.
During the 67th day of the school year, GES students went all in with a 6-7 related activity.
𝓕𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼 🎃
BES, CES and GES students had a fun-filled morning last Friday with games, food and smiles while wearing their costumes.
BES, CES and GES students had a fun-filled morning last Friday with games, food and smiles while wearing their costumes.
𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘼𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 🏫
We were excited to show Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders and Chief of Staff Dr. Kimako Patterson around GES.
We were excited to show Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders and Chief of Staff Dr. Kimako Patterson around GES.
Family Reading Night at GES was another big success with a 'Camp Out' theme.
