Get ready to launch into excitement at the District 54 Rocket Launch!
Join us for two days of high-flying fun as rocketry clubs from 23 of our schools showcase their out-of-this-world creations. From sleek designs to colorful creations, these student-built rockets are set to soar!
Mark your calendars for May 11 and 12 as we take over the Olympic Park Baseball Fields (1675 Old Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173). With each school’s club assigned a specific timeslot, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to witness the thrill of liftoff! School-specific timeslots are as follows:
- Monday, May 11, 2026
- 9-10 a.m.: Link, Nerge and Stevenson Elementary Schools
- 10-11 a.m.: Hoover, Campanelli, Hale and Dirksen Elementary Schools
- 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Armstrong, Churchill, Muir, MacArthur and Lakeview Elementary Schools and Lincoln Prairie School
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- 8-9 a.m.: Addams and Mead Junior High Schools
- 9-10:30 a.m.: Blackwell, Dooley, Enders-Salk and Fairview Elementary Schools
- 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Hanover Highlands, Einstein, Fox and Collins Elementary Schools
Whether you’re a rocket enthusiast or just looking for an unforgettable outing, this event is open to the public and promises fun for all ages. Bring your lawn chairs, cameras and sense of wonder as we reach for the stars together!
Don’t miss this chance to witness the magic of science and creativity colliding in the sky. See you at the launchpad!
