Academics & Activities

Band in District 200 begins in 5th grade. All 5th grade students will attend an assembly about band, the instruments available, and will receive a Band Handbook that includes more information and a sign up form. The Band Handbook will also have a QR code if families would like to read the information and register online.

Band Handbook Manual De Banda

• The Band Director for all Mary Endres students is Mrs. Debbie Schweihs.  
• Lessons by instrument are during the day, on a rotating schedule
• Full-group after-school band is every Monday from 1:50 - 2:50 p.m. (beginning in October)
• Transportation must be provided by student's family

Contact Information for Mrs. Schweihs

• dschweihs@wcusd200.org
• 815-206-3731 (District voicemail)
• Facebook: District 200 Elementary Band Program
• Twitter: @d200MrsSchweihs

Visit the Elementary Band page for more detailed information.

Elementary Band

5th Grade Chorus

• The Chorus Director for all Mary Endres students is Ms. Kelly Johnson.
• Rehearsals are on Tuesdays after school, from 1:50 pm - 2:40 pm (There is no bus, so please be sure your student has a ride home)
• Please see the attached form for more information.

Registration Form

Elementary Orchestra in D200 begins in 4th grade.

Mary Endres Elementary School's Orchestra teacher is Ms. Grace Valentine - gvalentine@wcusd200.org

5th Grade Orchestra lessons are held on Thursdays during the day. 

5th Grade After School Orchestra is held on Thursdays from 1:50 - 2:50 pm.

4th Grade Orchestra lessons are held on Fridays during the school day.

4th Grade After School Orchestra is held on Fridays from 1:50 - 2:50 pm.

Girls on the Run - girl's running club for 3rd - 5th graders

• Ms. Waldack - jwaldack@wcusd200.org

Practice time/date TBD

Chess Club - 

• Ms. Swiderek - mswiderek@wcusd200.org
• Ms. Anna Rivera - anrivera@wcusd200.org

Chess club meets on Tuesdays from 2 - 2:50pm

Let Me Run - boy's running club for 4th - 5th graders

• Ms. Waldack - jwaldack@wcusd200.org

MEES Let Me Run 5K Race is Thursday, November 6 from 1:50 pm - 3:30 pm.