About Us

Helen Keller Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade students in Tinley Park, IL. Our school strives to provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to good character, and a dedication to service.

Mascot: Cougars
School Colors: Royal Blue and White
First Opened: 1977

2022-23 School Hours:

• Students (K-5): 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
• Half-Day Kindergarten: 7:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
• AM Early Childhood: 7:55 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• PM Early Childhood: 11:50 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Please note: School starts at 7:55 a.m. Students should not be dropped off before 7:45 a.m. Students may pick up forgotten until 3:30 p.m.

• School Year Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Summer Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. During the summer, we are closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Our offices are also closed on all Fridays in July and the first Friday in August.

2022-23 Half-Day Schedule:

• All K-5 (Including Half-Day Kindergarten): 7:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
• AM Early Childhood: 7:55 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
• PM Early Childhood: 9:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

2022-23 Lunch Schedule:

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
• 2nd and 3rd Grade: 11:25 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
• 4th and 5th Grade: 12:10 p.m. - 12.50 p.m.

Important Phone Numbers:

• Helen Keller School: 708-532-2144
• District Office: 708-532-6462
• Special Services: 708-532-8537
• Transportation: 708-532-8539