APRIL VIRTUAL BACKPACK ROUNDUP

Posted Date: 04/09/26 (09:00 AM)

Virtual Backpack Round-up

April 2026

Hello WCUSD5 Families,

The Virtual Backpack is where WCUSD #5 shares information from non-profit organizations, intergovernmental agencies, and business partners. Letters, flyers, fundraiser notices, and more are posted there for families to access anytime. You can find the Virtual Backpack on any school website under the Popular Links tab in the upper right corner.

Take a look below to see what is currently in the Virtual Backpack!

Ella K's Bridal

Need a suit or tuxedo for prom? Follow the directions on the image attached to order in store or online. A portion of in-store purchases will be donated back to Waterloo High School!

Call or email with questions!

618-939-3553

info@ellaksbridal.com

Five young people, three men and two women, smile at the camera, dressed in formal attire for a prom.

Piranhas Swim Team Registration

The Waterloo Piranhas Swim Team is now open for registration for the 2026 season!

If your child is looking for a fun and active summer, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team, make friends, and build confidence in the water.

https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/wpst/page/team-registration

In-person registration & suit fittings:

April 26 | 1–3pm | MoCo Annex

Monroe County YMCA Teen Night

The YMCA is offering Teen Night Out on the first Friday of every month. Don't miss the last night out on May 1st!

For details on YMCA programs, contact Mariah Butler at mariah.butler@gwrymca.org

Poster for Monroe County YMCA's Teen Night Out, featuring photos of teens playing basketball, swimming, and taking a selfie.

Two young girls laugh joyfully at an outdoor party table with drinks and desserts.

Brain Balance of Edwardsville

The Brain Balance program offers a drug-free, integrated approach to help kids and teens improve focus, learning, behavior, and emotional regulation.

Learn more at BrainBalance.com or by calling (618) 659-0033.

STEM Girls Camp

Monroe & Randolph Counties' 2026 STEM girls Camp

When: June 8-12, 9am-3pm
Where: St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Questions? mmccormick@roe45.net

Girls entering 3rd-8th grade in Fall 2026 may apply. Registration accepted until May 15 or until max number is reached.

Flyer for the 2026 STEMgirls Camp in Monroe & Randolph Counties, featuring 'Case Breakers' activities.

Camp Invention

Grades: Rising 1st - 5th

Campers are grouped by grade

Location: Red Bud Elementary School

200 W Field Dr, Red Bud, IL 62278

Dates & Time: July 7 - 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $285 (before discount)

Payment Plans Available up until 5/8/2026

Sibling Discounts at INVENT.ORG/CISAVE

Camp Director: Amanda Wetzler | awetzler@redbud132.org

Program for currently sitting K-4th grade students

EliteFT Soccer Camp

July 13-16th

Columbia High School Stadium Turf Field

77 Veterans Pkwy, Columbia, IL. 62236

6pm-8pm

K-8th Grade: $140

6:15pm-7:00pm

PreK/Age 4: $90

Children in teal shirts practice soccer drills on a grassy field near a goal.

All requests to post information on the Virtual Backpack must be approved by the superintendent. Groups that wish to post information should first email a PDF of the flyer to Devin Curtis (dcurtis@wcusd5.net) at least two weeks prior to the desired posting date. Please include a short description, desired grade range, and posting dates in your email. Once the flyer has been approved by the superintendent, your flyer will be posted on the Virtual Backpack.