Munhall FAQ
Are you new to Munhall? Do you have questions?
This is where you can find:
*Contact information for the New Family Liaison
*Frequently asked questions
*Event descriptions
Have Questions?
New Family Liaison: Cara Cochran
219-221-1304 lohmancara@hotmail.com
Cara is a seasoned Munhall parent. Please reach out to her with any questions you may have. She is happy to help! Whether you are a kindergarten family or new to our school, please reach out with any questions!
The school website has a multitude of information: https://munhall.d303.org/
The office is always happy to help as well: 331-228-2600
Another great resource are fellow Munhall families! Munhall families are quick to tell you how much fun an event is. Ask around!
Munhall Pride
Our Munhall Mascot is the Munhall Mustang.
Students are encouraged to Be Respectful, Be Responsible , Be a Problem-Solver. Students are given a horseshoe when they are seen representing these traits. Classes try to accumulate horseshoes to earn prizes/rewards.
PushCoin
PushCoin is the system that is used to pay/purchase within the school. This is what you will use to put money onto lunch accounts, purchase tickets to events, registration for school, and much more. This can be found below or on the school website under Payments & Webstore.
Ordering Lunch
Your student will be sent home with a lunch calendar. This will note the lunch options for each day. You will want to make sure you have placed money on their PushCoin account if they would like to purchase a lunch. The teacher will take a lunch count at the start of each day. Students will make their choice and the teacher will enter it into the school system. When your student goes to lunch they will pick up their lunch card (located in the lunchroom) and use it to purchase the lunch they ordered. Your PuchCoin will reflect the purchase.
Early Release Day
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On early release day your student will complete their school day at 2:35. Recess/lunch times will be shortened and classes are moved up.
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
This organization raises funds that go directly back to your students in the form of supplies for teachers, run fun events, supply grant programs, and so much more. It is not run through the school but is run for the school. Meetings are the second
Monday of each month at 5pm in the Munhall LRC (library.) All are welcome!
Please contact stcmunhallpto@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to get involved!
Please check out the PTO website for more information:
https://munhallpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Toolkit
Toolkit is a website the PTO uses for a multitude of things:
*School directory
*Sign up for events
*Yearbooks
*Fundraising efforts
*Volunteer opportunities
Please set up an account!
https://munhallpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Backpack Night
This is an opportunity for parents/guardians and students to visit their classroom and drop off supplies. Teachers are in the classrooms for a meet and greet. This will help ease the first day feelings of change. Backpack night is usually a few days prior to the start of the school year. This year backpack night is 8/11/25 from 4-6pm.
Other groups may be present on this evening to pass out information. You might see the PTO, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Adventure Guides/Princesses, Toolkit, Spirit Wear etc.
Back To School Night
�Back to school night is an open house format. All parents and guardians are invited to visit their child’s classroom and build connections with the Munhall staff. This event is usually held during week 3 or 4 of the school year.
Other groups may be present on this evening to pass out information. You might see the PTO, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Adventure Guides/Princesses, Toolkit, Spirit Wear etc.
MunRun
The PTO puts on a MunRun as a way to raise funds for Munhall Elementary. Students are encouraged to raise money to support them as they run a guided path around the school grounds. This takes place during the P.E. portion of the day. There are rewards for hitting certain goals.
Kick-a-thon
This is an event that the St. Charles East High School puts on to raise money for cancer. All schools are invited to raise funds as well. Funds are raised and students are encouraged to sign their name on the Kick-a-thon banner. The night of the Kick-a-thon the principals from participating schools will bring the banner to the St. Charles East football game. All banners are displayed and the principal, along with other supporters will do a kickline.
The St. Charles community enjoys going to the game and cheering on their principal and all involved.
Student Council
Grades 3-5 elect a group of students to represent their class to address issues of concern and organize student events and activities.
Mrs. Fronk leads these young and bright minds.
They can be contacted at:
Amy.fronk@d303.org
Big Hearts of Fox Valley Toy Drive
Munhall will be sponsoring a donation box in our school office. Donations of new/unwrapped elementary school aged toys will be dispersed to local D303 children in need this upcoming holiday season. There is a fun theme for each week of giving. This is completely optional and any donation is appreciated.
Fall Celebration (PTO) 10/24/25
Families are invited to come to the school to celebrate fall! Costumes for all are encouraged. There are loads of carnival games, activities, a DJ and dancing. Food and snacks are usually available for sale. In addition, the student council offers a “cake walk” to raise funds.
Book Fair
The Munhall LRC (library) puts on a book fair. This is usually the last week in October and concludes the night of the Fall Celebration. Students get to explore the exciting world of books and make a list of some of their favorites. Parents can purchase books through order forms throughout the week or peruse the collections in person during the Fall Celebration.
One Book One Munhall (PTO)
Munhall votes on a book that is read as a school. The PTO purchases one book per family. A reading schedule is sent home so everyone can read along. Fun closing events are usually scheduled.
Science Night (PTO)
Science night is a fun family event with hands on science experiments that are set up by parent/community volunteers. Don’t miss out on the fun!
ASE (After School Enrichment-PTO)
This is an after school program that runs for a few weeks. Students get to try out activities for little to no cost. Some examples include: karate, yoga, dance, sports, art, crafts, and many more. A sign up with descriptions of classes will be made available well in advance.
Lip Sync
A long running Munhall tradition. Students form groups lead by adult contacts. Groups wear costumes, put on a routine and lip sync on stage. This event is usually held at the Norris Cultural Arts Center. This event is usually held in February. Information is sent out well in advance.
The co-chairs for this event are:
Mrs. Heuser: Sara.heuser@d303.org
Mrs. Sjogren: Jaime.sjogren@d303.org
Basket Raffle
Community members along with parents donate a variety of baskets with a range on interests to be raffled off. This usually takes place during Bingo Night at Munhall. Baskets can vary from stuffed animals, family game night, lunch with a teacher, gift certificates to local restaurants, and so much more! Tickets are purchased through Toolkit. Once you put your information of your ticket, you drop it into the corresponding basket that you would like to win. One ticket is pulled for each basket/prize. It’s a very exciting night!
5th Grade Clap Out
The last day of school is also the last day of Munhall for our 5th graders. Near the end of the day the entire school lines the hallways and claps as our outgoing 5th graders walk the halls for the last time.