Welcome to the website for Wayne Thomas School, 2939 Summit Ave., Highland Park, Illinois. Our school is a wonderful place for young children to grow and learn, and I am proud to be part of this nurturing school community.

Wayne Thomas focuses on the social, emotional and academic development of the students. Our school serves about 330 children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Students are encouraged to be self-motivated, responsible, curious, open-minded and hard working.

The Wayne Thomas staff consists of more than 40 dedicated, highly qualified, committed and caring professionals. The staff is devoted to creating a climate that meets the needs of all children and helps them to become successful and responsible lifelong learners.

Students and staff strive each day to follow the tenets put forth in our school's mission statement:
We make good decisions.
We treat people as we want to be treated.
We appreciate differences.
We are kind and honest.
We follow the rules.
Character counts at Wayne Thomas!

Our PTA is an integral component of the school. Through countless volunteer hours, the parent membership helps support a variety of programs and activities, including Cultural Arts Programs, holiday parties and various after school activities. These enrichment activities have a significant positive impact on the educational experiences of our children, and we greatly appreciate our PTA's efforts.

This website holds much of the information you will need to get to know Wayne Thomas and all that makes this a special place to learn. If you would like more information about Wayne Thomas School, you may reach me via email at mdeely@nssd112.org, or phone: 847.433.0090. I look forward to getting to know your children and you.

Sincerely,

Maureen Deely
Principal