Friday, March 11, 2022
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What's New at DuPage High School District 88
 

District 88 partners with three school districts to host ‘Amplify’ Student Leadership Conference

On March 4, 186 students from 10 local high schools participated in a Student Leadership Conference. The event, called “Amplify,” took place at Technology Center of DuPage and was hosted by District 88, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Glenbard Township High School District 87 and Lyons Township High School District 204. Hinsdale South High School attended as well.

To watch a video of the event, and to view a photo gallery, click on the images above, or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/14736.

The conference consisted of 10 sessions that focused on amplifying student voice, mental health awareness, celebrating diversity and identity, social justice, building community and more. The opening keynote speaker was Dr. Tyrone Howard, a professor of education in the School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA, and the closing keynote speaker was Dr. Taucia Gonzalez, Assistant Professor of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at The University of Arizona. To view a list of the presenters, go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y9ojQDX1AJvANhyQn641KzrDXh5T-OmeMuCprAwuM-w/edit?usp=sharing.

District 88 Director of Student Services Dr. Raquel Wilson, who helped coordinate the event, said it was remarkable to watch the group of young leaders come together and have deep conversations to help foster an environment of inclusion and belonging in their schools and communities.

“Our students are laying the foundation for a future of empathy and advocacy,” said Dr. Wilson. “The work they did here today – to build the skill, will and knowledge to intentionally make a positive impact within their peer groups and larger communities – creates a stronger leadership foundation for years to come.”

Our students are laying the foundation for a future of empathy and advocacy. The work they did here today – to build the skill, will and knowledge to intentionally make a positive impact within their peer groups and larger communities – creates a stronger leadership foundation for years to come.

- District 88 Director of Student Services Dr. Raquel Wilson

 

Addison Trail and Willowbrook staff members present during College Board A Dream Deferred national conference

From March 2 to 4, College Board hosted its annual A Dream Deferred national conference, which took place in Washington, D.C.

According to https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/event/c07b5379-323a-44a2-8e34-95d999821a5e/summary, the conference focused on the state of college readiness for black students and provided a forum to share best practices, key data and research to drive measurable actions to ensure access to opportunity. The mission of A Dream Deferred is to provide a platform for educators to present strategies that address the unique educational and cultural needs of this important group of students.

Willowbrook Director of Counseling Dana Whittaker, Willowbrook school counselor Melisa Williams-Rivera, Addison Trail Science Department Head Dr. Erin Groth and Addison Trail English teacher Dr. Portia Ransom (pictured above) attended the event and led two presentations:

  • Pathways to Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
  • Breaking Bread: Culturally Responsive Student Interactions: Lunch and Learn

To read more about the presentations, go to https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/event/c07b5379-323a-44a2-8e34-95d999821a5e/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce.

 

Eye on Education: Addison Trail and Willowbrook students invited to attend Teen Bonfire

The Eye on Education section of the newsletter highlights an education-oriented article or topic. The goal is to provide an outside perspective and more information to continue to educate parents/guardians, students, staff members and community members to improve the educational learning environment of District 88.

This week’s topic is IMPACT Villa Park, a proactive youth development program committed to helping kids stay focused on school and future goals, learn self-respect, believe in their potential, make good decisions, build relationships with others, respect authority and help in the community.

IMPACT will host a Teen Bonfire from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 19 at 350 N. Addison Road in Villa Park. The event is free and will feature music, entertainment, smores and more! All Addison Trail and Willowbrook students are invited to attend.

For more information about IMPACT Villa Park, go to https://sites.google.com/cusd200.org/impactvillapark/welcome?authuser=0.

 

District 88 in the news

District 88 is thankful to members of the media for their support and coverage of the great things happening in the district!

Check out recent news articles featuring District 88 at www.dupage88.net/media.

 
What's New at Addison Trail High School

Addison Trail High School Event Calendar (March and April)

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National SAT Exam (not offered at Addison Trail)

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Career Week

7 a.m., Honor Roll Assembly

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Career Week

7 p.m., Addison Trail / Indian Trail Junior High School Band Concert

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Career Week

Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 14 Conversations You Need To Have By Age 14 (15, 16 and 17!) (CLICK HERE for details)

6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting

6:30 p.m., Special Education Parent Meeting: United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (CLICK HERE for details)

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 14 Conversations You Need To Have By Age 14 (15, 16 and 17!) (CLICK HERE for details)

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Career Week

7 p.m., Addison Trail / Indian Trail Junior High School Orchestra Concert

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event in Spanish: Academia para Padres de Familia “Preparación para la Excelencia” / Grooming for Excellence, Parent Academy (CLICK HERE for details)

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7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education Meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

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7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: A Celebration of 50 Years of Women Athletics and Title IX (CLICK HERE for details)

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6:30 p.m., Padres Latinos en Acción Meeting

7 p.m., Mr. AT

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2:05 p.m., Early Release

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No school (Spring Break)

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No school (Spring Break)

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No school (Spring Break)

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No school (Spring Break)

Apr 1

No school (Spring Break)

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Three Addison Trail seniors named as recipients of Matthew E. DuPree Memorial Scholarship, established in honor of former Addison Trail social studies teacher

Addison Trail seniors Alicia Lloveras (pictured at left), Madelyn Ford (pictured at center) and Emma Walis (pictured at right) were recently awarded the Matthew E. DuPree Memorial Scholarship.

Each student received a $2,000 scholarship in memory of former Addison Trail social studies teacher Matthew DuPree, who worked at District 88 for 32 years.

DuPree’s goal was to help and encourage students to pursue their life goals through the acquisition of knowledge and skills by furthering their education and attending college whenever possible. By providing this college scholarship award, DuPree’s wife and family hope his goal will live on.

 

Addison Trail student-athletes represent Blazer Pride during winter sports season

Pictured at right is Addison Trail Athletic Director Matt Thompson.

It was a tremendous winter sports season at Addison Trail, and the student-athletes certainly continued the Blazer Pride that is Addison Trail Athletics!

To view a recap with highlights from Addison Trail Athletic Director Matt Thompson, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twenty-one staff members honored with Addison Trail’s Golden Apple award

Every school year, Addison Trail students have the opportunity to recognize a teacher or a staff member for going above and beyond and making a difference in their life through the school’s Golden Apple program.

Addison Trail’s Golden Apple award is given to teachers and staff members who have made a positive impact on students inside the classroom and beyond. On March 7, 21 staff members were honored with the Golden Apple. That award is one way students can give back to staff members for all they do. It also is a reminder to staff their hard work and continuous effort matter each and every day.

To see a list of the staff members who were recognized, as well as the pupils who nominated them, click on the image at right, or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/14740. A photo gallery of the event also is available at that link.

 

Addison Trail International Club seeks donations to support women in need in honor of Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Addison Trail International Club is hosting a Women’s Drive to collect items for women at the Community Crisis Center in Elgin.

The event will take place through March 25, and donations can be dropped off at door 1 (the main entrance) at the school, 213 N. Lombard Road in Addison.

To view a list of requested items, go to https://tinyurl.com/bdzbvezv.

For questions or more information, contact International Club advisers Karen Pierropoulos (kpierropoulos@dupage88.net), Christina Trapani (ctrapani@dupage88.net) and Hannah Sutton (hsutton@dupage88.net).

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Read more at https://womenshistorymonth.gov.

 

Addison Trail hosts blood drive for Vitalant

To view photo captions, click on the images above, or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/14729.

On March 9, 68 Addison Trail students and staff members participated in a blood drive at the school.

The event collected 44 productive pints of blood for Vitalant. Each unit of blood supports up to three lives, which means this event could potentially save up to 132 lives. The blood donated is used to assist people who are going through cancer treatment or an organ transplant or those who have been in an accident.

The blood drive was open to individuals 17 years old and older, or those 16 years old with parental consent. Participants have to go through a series of questions before donating to ensure they meet certain requirements. The event takes place twice a year at Addison Trail and helps educate students to become blood donors early on.

Students, staff and community members are welcome to continue giving toward Addison Trail’s total. Call 630-530-3989 for details. For participating in blood drives, Vitalant presents District 88 with a check that goes toward scholarships for students at Addison Trail and Willowbrook.

 

Jersey Mike’s Subs raises nearly $2,000 to support Addison Trail students

From left: Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews, senior Lindsay Stevenson, senior Roohana Amin, senior Madelyn Ford, senior Enzo Ciaccia, sophomore Jack DiDomenic, sophomore Maria Zapata, senior Diana Villegas-Hernandez, freshman Anjali Acosta, freshman Juan Juarez and freshman Jackelyn Macedo Hernandez thank Jersey Mike’s Subs Area Franchisee Owner Jim Shipman (pictured at right) for his donation to the school.

From March 2 to 6, the new Jersey Mike’s Subs in Addison (at 1435 W. Lake St.) hosted a fundraiser to support Addison Trail students.

Fifteen-percent of sales from those days was donated to Addison Trail. On March 10, Jersey Mike’s Subs Area Franchisee Owner Jim Shipman presented the school with a check for $1,790.05.

Another fundraiser is being planned for April, and details will be shared soon.

 
What's New at Willowbrook High School

Willowbrook High School Event Calendar (March and April)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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12

National SAT Exam (not offered at Willowbrook)

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Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 14 Conversations You Need To Have By Age 14 (15, 16 and 17!) (CLICK HERE for details)

6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting

6:30 p.m., Special Education Parent Meeting: United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (CLICK HERE for details)

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 14 Conversations You Need To Have By Age 14 (15, 16 and 17!) (CLICK HERE for details)

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7 p.m., IHSA Contest Play

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event in Spanish: Academia para Padres de Familia “Preparación para la Excelencia” / Grooming for Excellence, Parent Academy (CLICK HERE for details)

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Student Council Blood Drive

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College & Career Awareness Week

7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education Meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

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College & Career Awareness Week

7 p.m., Orchestra Concert

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: A Celebration of 50 Years of Women Athletics and Title IX (CLICK HERE for details)

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College & Career Awareness Week

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College & Career Awareness Week

6:30 p.m., Padres Unidos de Willowbrook Meeting

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College & Career Awareness Week

2:05 p.m., Early Release

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No school (Spring Break)

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No school (Spring Break)

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No school (Spring Break)

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No school (Spring Break)

Apr 1

No school (Spring Break)

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Eight Willowbrook students qualify to compete in Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference

Eight Willowbrook students have qualified to compete in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference.

Those students are:

  • Senior Aaron Ball (third from left): Advanced Accounting (placed 1stat the State Leadership Conference)
  • Senior Maxwell Hirsch (fourth from left): Banking & Finance (placed 5that the State Leadership Conference)
  • Senior Chris Nasi (fifth from left): C# Programming (placed 1stat the State Leadership Conference)
  • Seniors Charles May (not pictured), Bryan Ortiz (second from left), Ryan Perez (not pictured) and Luis Ramirez (left): Computer Animation Team (placed 2ndat the State Leadership Conference)
  • Senior Luis Ramirez (left): Computer Modeling (placed 3rdat the State Leadership Conference)
  • Senior Ryan Perez (not pictured): Linux Operating System Fundamentals (placed 3rdat the State Leadership Conference)
  • Senior Omair Mujahid (right): Network Administration Using Cisco (placed 3rdat the State Leadership Conference)
  • Senior Maxwell Hirsch (fourth from left): Personal Financial Management (placed 1stat the State Leadership Conference)

This year’s National Leadership Conference will take place from May 4 to 8 in Texas, and the theme is “Go Beyond Your Limits.”

According to https://bpa.org, “Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting, office administration and other business-related career fields. With 45,000 members in more than 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, as well as international presence in China, Haiti and Peru, BPA is an organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards.”

 

Four Willowbrook students qualify to compete in DECA International Career Development Conference

Four Willowbrook students have qualified to compete in the DECA International Career Development Conference. That event will take place from April 23 to 26 in Georgia.

Those students are (listed in the order in which they're pictured at right, from left to right):

  • Seniors Penelope DelValle and Maxwell Hirsch: Hospitality Services Team Decision Making (placed 3rdat the Illinois DECA Career Development Conference)
  • Senior Chris Nasi: Independent Business Plan (placed 1stat the Illinois DECA Career Development Conference)
  • Junior Neeraja Kumar: Integrated Marketing Campaign (placed 3rdat the Illinois DECA Career Development Conference)

DECA is a competitive club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. For more information about DECA, go to www.deca.org.

 

Willowbrook students earn Superior ratings at IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest

On March 5, Willowbrook musicians competed in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Solo & Ensemble Contest at Reavis High School.

Thirty-three students earned a Superior (Division 1) rating in the solo contest, and seven groups earned a Superior (Division 1) rating in the ensemble contest.

To view a list of those students, click on the image at right, or go to https://dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=6254.

 

Willowbrook students and staff invited to audition for ‘Willowbrook’s Got Talent’ variety show

The Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO) is hosting its third “Willowbrook’s Got Talent” variety show!

Performance spots are open to Willowbrook students and staff, and talent of all types is wanted – including dancers, musicians, actors, comedians, martial artists, magicians, ventriloquists and more – whether solo or in a group. See details below.

  • All interested participants must complete an audition form by March 14 at https://www.willowbrookwpo.org/wgt. Requirements and event details also can be viewed at that link.
  • Live auditions will take place from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. on March 23 and from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 24.
  • Recorded auditions must be sent/shared to info@willowbrookwpo.org by March 23.
  • The show won’t be judged.

“Willowbrook’s Got Talent” will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. on April 21 at the school. The show also will be livestreamed. More details will be shared soon.

For questions or more information, e-mail info@willowbrookwpo.org.

 

Willowbrook Jazz Band participates in SXU Jazz Festival

On March 4, the Willowbrook Jazz Band participated in the SXU Jazz Festival at Saint Xavier University (pictured above).

During the event, Willowbrook student-musicians participated in clinics, masterclasses and workshops with SXU faculty and Steve Wiest (trombonist, composer, arranger and educator). They also performed during an evening concert.

For more information about Wiest and the SXU Jazz Festival, go to https://www.sxu.edu/calendar/index.php?eID=4422.

 

Willowbrook alumna performs in Marriott Theatre’s production of ‘West Side Story’

Photo courtesy of Kathryn Nash

Willowbrook alumna Marta Timmerman (pictured at right), class of 2011, is performing in Marriott Theatre’s production of “West Side Story,” which is scheduled to run through March 27.

According to https://www.marriotttheatre.com/show/west-side-story, “Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in this landmark Broadway musical. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of today’s time. From the first notes to the final breath, ‘West Side Story’ is as powerful, poignant and timely as ever.”

Timmerman is making her Marriott Theatre debut as Clarice, one of the Jet Girls. She is a graduate of Dance from Mercyhurst University and went on to perform as a Swing with Disney Cruise Line in shows such as “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled: The Musical.”

To buy tickets for “West Side Story,” go to https://www.marriotttheatre.com/show/west-side-story. For more information about the show, go to https://dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=6258.

 
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