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2026-2027 Calendar of School Events

Open House & Parent Orientation

August 27, 2026
Explorers (3 & 4 year olds): 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Adventurers (4 & 5 year olds): 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Come tour Pied Piper Preschool, meet your teacher, and drop off your school supplies!

2026-2027 Parent Guide Book

School Starts!

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Explorers (3 & 4 year olds)- September 8
Adventurers (4 & 5 year olds)- September 9

Homecoming Parade

September 18th

Click HERE to order your shirt to be worn on the homecoming parade float on September 18!
Orders will be delivered to the school to be picked up the week of homecoming.
The school will get $ from each sale as a small fundraiser.

Shirt orders close Sept. 10th.

Picture Day!

Explorers - September 29th
Adventurers - September 30th

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

October 15th
ALL CLASSES

McVeigh Pumpkin Patch

Halloween Party

Explorers - October 29th 10:15 AM - 11 AM
Adventurers - October 28th 10:15 AM - 11 AM & 2:45PM - 3:30 PM

Breakfast with Santa -
Hosted by Pied Piper Preschool

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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Smoking Gun Hunting Lodge & Event Center
995 E Co Rd 1550
Hamilton, IL

Christmas Programs

Explorers - December 8th @ 6 PM
AM Adventurers - December 9th @ 6 PM
PM Adventurers - December 10th @ 6 PM

Christmas Parties

Commercial interior photography of a classroom decorated for the Christmas holidays. The room features a festive tree, string lights, and cheerful ornaments creating a warm, educational environment.

Explorers - December 17th 10:15 AM - 11 AM
Adventurers - December 16th 10:15 AM - 11 AM & 2:45PM - 3:30 PM

Valentines Parties

Interior photography of a brightly lit classroom decorated for a Valentine's Day event. The room features tables covered in pink tablecloths, heart-shaped garlands, and festive wall displays.

Explorers - February 10th 10:15 AM - 11 AM
Adventurers - February 9th 10:15 AM - 11 AM & 2:45PM - 3:30 PM

Pied Piper Fish Fry Fundraiser

Studio photography of a young girl happily finger painting on paper. The bright preschool classroom setting conveys a joyful and creative learning atmosphere.

March 12th at the Eagles in Carthage
More information to come!

Easter Parties

Interior photography of a brightly decorated classroom for an Easter celebration, featuring round tables with colorful tablecloths and spring floral arrangements. The atmosphere is cheerful and festive, with seasonal decorations adorning the walls and cubbies.

Explorers - March 23rd 10:15 AM - 11 AM
Adventurers - March 24th 10:15 AM - 11 AM & 2:45PM - 3:30 PM

Promotion / Graduation

Studio photography of a young boy wearing a blue graduation cap and gown while holding a preschool graduation certificate. The festive background includes colorful balloons and a 'Graduation' banner, creating a bright and celebratory atmosphere.

Explorers Promotion - May 19th @ 6 PM
Adventurers Graduation - May 20th @ 6 PM

All School Picnic

Digital illustration of diverse young children enjoying a picnic in a sunny park with tents and toys. A cheerful Summer break banner hangs above, reflecting a joyful, playful outdoor atmosphere.

ALL CLASSES!
May 21st at 11:00 AM
Jaycee Park Carthage

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