What's New at DuPage High School District 88

District 88 Superintendent Student Advisory Committee provides opportunity for student voice, inclusion

On Sept. 13, District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente hosted a Superintendent Student Advisory Committee meeting to provide students with an opportunity to have their voices heard, to help shape the future direction of the district and as an initiative of the district's focus on inclusion to develop in each child a sense of belonging. The committee will meet every other month throughout the school year. (read more)

Two awards honor the legacy and positive impact of the late District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton

The legacy and positive impact of the late District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton were recently honored with two awards.

Those awards were recognized during the Sept. 13 District 88 Board of Education meeting. To read more, and to watch the presentation, click on the image at right. (read more)

Eye on Education: District 88 shares information regarding graduation rates, supports for students and accountability measures

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.

During the Sept. 13 District 88 Board of Education meeting, District 88 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Yvonne Tsagalis and District 88 Director of Student Services Dr. Raquel Wilson shared information regarding the district’s graduation rates, supports available for students and accountability measures.

To watch the presentation, click on the video at right.

District 88 partners with Elmhurst University to provide students with opportunity to earn college credit in English

On Sept. 14, Addison Trail and Willowbrook seniors visited Elmhurst University.

Those students are enrolled in District 88’s new English 12 Collegiate Credit course, which provides pupils with an opportunity to receive credit for Elmhurst University’s English 105. The course is taught by District 88 teachers, in conjunction with Elmhurst University professors. Participants in this class will improve their vocabulary and writing skills and analyze literature in various forms, including novels, films, plays, essays, short stories and poetry. The course focuses on improving writing for a variety of purposes and audiences, as well as encouraging students to develop their own writing style and voice. Students are recommended for this course by their junior-year English teacher and are approved through an application process by the English Department Head. This year, 27 District 88 pupils are taking English 12 Collegiate Credit.

During their visit to Elmhurst University, the students toured the campus; enjoyed lunch; met with an admission counselor, English Professor and Department Chair Ann Frank Wake, Ph.D., and Department of English Lecturer Erika McCombs, Ph.D.; and participated in a freshmen honors seminar course.

District 88 invites stakeholders to attend Crosstown Classic Football Game

It’s football season, and District 88 invites all stakeholders to attend the District 88 Crosstown Classic Football Game between the Willowbrook Warriors and the Addison Trail Blazers on Oct. 1!

This year marks the 55th crosstown classic, and the teams will take to the gridiron at Willowbrook, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park. This will be Willowbrook’s Homecoming game.

Just before the varsity game begins (about 6:30 p.m.), there will be an introduction of local community leaders, dignitaries, service groups, first responders and veterans.

For questions or more information, contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989. The district looks forward to seeing everyone to enjoy a night of football, friendship and fun!

Addison Trail and Willowbrook face off for a cause during District 88’s annual Go Pink volleyball match

By: Addison Trail junior Angela Power

To kick off District 88’s 13th annual Go Pink or Go Home initiative, which raises money for breast cancer awareness and research, the Addison Trail and Willowbrook girls volleyball teams went head to head for a great cause during District 88’s annual Go Pink match on Sept. 7 at Addison Trail.

To read more, and to view more photos from the event, click on the link or on the photos above. (read more)

“ The Blazer volleyball program is working very hard every day in practice to improve our skills and teamwork, maintaining a competitive atmosphere. We love our energetic fan section at games and encourage the Blazer Nation to continue to come to support our teams!

- Katie Inzinga, Addison Trail Girls Volleyball Team head coach

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 (September and October)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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19	20 7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison	21	22	23 During PE classes, Senior College Assembly Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Under Pressure: Taking Control of Stress and Anxiety /Youth Mental Health Post-Pandemic (CLICK HERE for details) 4:30 p.m., Guidance Open House 6:30 p.m., Padres Latinos en Acción meeting 7 p.m., FAFSA Line by Line (CLICK HERE for details) 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist Our Lives Revealed (CLICK HERE for details)	24 New Student Breakfast	25
26	27	28 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Behind Happy Faces: Depression and Suicide, Lets’ Talk About It (CLICK HERE for details)	29	30	Oct 1	2 National SAT Exam

Addison Trail celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

For the fifth year, Addison Trail is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. The school hosted a Spirit Week from Sept. 13 to 17, and a calendar of Hispanic Heritage Month events can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.

National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year. It began in 1968 and was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson, but was later extended to a month during President Ronald Reagan’s term in 1988.

According to www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov, “(This month) traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. (The goal is to) share history, heritage and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.”

Community members invited to attend Village of Addison Job Expo

The Village of Addison will host a Job Expo on Sept. 18, and all residents are invited to attend.

To see all the details, click on the link or on the photo at right. (read more)

What's New at Willowbrook High School

Willowbrook High School Event Calendar (September and October)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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19	20 7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison National Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week (CLICK HERE for details)	21 National Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week (CLICK HERE for details)	22 National Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week (CLICK HERE for details)	23 9:25 a.m., Senior class meeting - Jostens cap and gown information Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Under Pressure: Taking Control of Stress and Anxiety /Youth Mental Health Post-Pandemic (CLICK HERE for details) During lunch periods and at 5 p.m., Jostens class ring orders 6 p.m., Senior Financial Aid Parent Night 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist Our Lives Revealed (CLICK HERE for details) National Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week (CLICK HERE for details)	24 National Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week (CLICK HERE for details)	25
26	27 Homecoming Week (CLICK HERE for details) Progress reports available online	28 Homecoming Week (CLICK HERE for details) During lunch periods, Seniors order caps and gowns 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Behind Happy Faces: Depression and Suicide, Lets’ Talk About It (CLICK HERE for details)	29 Homecoming Week (CLICK HERE for details) During lunch periods, Seniors order caps and gowns 6 p.m., Freshmen Parent Night: "Transition to High School & Intro to College Planning" 6:30 p.m., Homecoming Pep Rally, Powder-Puff Game and Bonfire (CLICK HERE for details)	30 Homecoming Week (CLICK HERE for details)	Oct 1 Homecoming Week (CLICK HERE for details) 4 p.m., Homecoming Parade (CLICK HERE for details) 7 p.m., Homecoming Varsity Football Game and Fireworks (CLICK HERE for details – about 6:30 p.m., there will be an introduction of local community leaders, dignitaries, service groups, first responders and veterans)	2 Homecoming Week (CLICK HERE for details) 7 p.m., Homecoming Dance (CLICK HERE for details)

Willowbrook senior continues journey of state-level work to promote inclusion and success for all Illinois students

When Eric Veal Jr. (pictured at right) had the choice to decide where he wanted to attend high school, he knew Willowbrook was the right fit.

Growing up, Veal saw firsthand the inequities with which students can be faced and the negative impacts of that adversity. He wanted to be part of a school where he could help cultivate an environment of inclusion, where all students feel they belong – and he found that home at Willowbrook.

Veal, who is now a senior at Willowbrook, has been part of District 88’s equity work since his freshman year and continues to take on leadership roles. Veal’s advocacy work extends beyond Willowbrook, as he was recently named as this year’s President of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Student Advisory Council (SAC); was appointed by the ISBE to sit on a task force that is developing resource materials to support the Jett Hawkins Law, which bans discrimination in schools for hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture; and has been appointed to the ISBE Educational Equity Task Force, where he will be the first student to co-chair a legislatively mandated task force.

To read more about Veal's contributions to Willowbrook and Illinois, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

“ What drives me is my passion to make sure all students have access and the opportunity to achieve their goals. My biggest goal is to help develop culturally competent schools and keep pushing to make a positive difference for all students in Illinois.

- Eric Veal Jr., Willowbrook senior

Willowbrook senior named as Semifinalist in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program

Willowbrook senior Tess Placek (pictured at right) has been named as a Semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

To read more, click on the link or on the photo at right. (read more)

Willowbrook set to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Willowbrook will host a Spirit Week from Sept. 20 to 24 to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! See the image at right for details.

Willowbrook ready to celebrate Homecoming 2021

It’s nearly Homecoming time at Willowbrook, and this year’s theme is “Masquerade.” From Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, the school will celebrate with several Homecoming activities.

To see the schedule of events, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)