What's New at DuPage High School District 88

District 88 Board of Education approves four initiatives to provide financial relief for District 88 families

A message from District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain (pictured, at left) and District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente (pictured, at right)

At District 88, we are committed to building positive and collaborative relationships with our families and community members. We have heard from many of our families that they are dealing with hardships as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including financial challenges, and would appreciate any assistance we can provide in this area.

In response to these needs, the administration recently recommended the Board of Education approve four items to provide financial relief to our families. Those items were approved during the Aug. 30 Board meeting.

To view the full message, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

District 88 Board of Education celebrates Summer Commencement 2021

Before its Aug. 30 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education recognized Addison Trail and Willowbrook students for graduating from District 88 during its Summer Commencement celebration. To watch a video of this event, CLICK HERE or on the image at right.

The Addison Trail students who graduated are Samantha Calzado, Juaquin Flores, Emanuelle Hernandez, Kevin Islas, Ezekiel Lopez, Daniel Medina, Diego Perez, Tiffany Perez, Darlin Reyna, Jocelyn Salas Trejo, Isaac Salazar and Emily Zenner.
The Willowbrook students who graduated are Jacqueline Acevedo, Monzerrat De La Paz, Lizette Guazhima, Allyssa Lorann, Maria Mendoza Ontiveros, Brandon Smith and Anthony Weaser.

During the ceremony, District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente welcomed the crowd and congratulated the students, and District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain offered remarks of encouragement.

District 88 Board of Education welcomes new staff members

During its Aug. 30 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education welcomed new Addison Trail, Willowbrook and Transition Program staff members to the District 88 family.

To watch a video of this event, CLICK HERE or on the image at right.

The staff members introduced themselves and shared their education/career background, and the Board wished them well for the school year.

District 88 participates in Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade

On Aug. 29, District 88 participated in the Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade.

This was the third village-wide parade since 2008, and the Grand Marshal was former Village of Addison Trustee Harry Theodore and his wife, Lori. The event featured 57 community units, plus about 45 units provided by the Shriners. Despite the wind and rain, it was a great community outing!

District 88 was well-represented, as members of the Addison Trail Marching Band, Color Guard, Orchesis Team, Cheerleaders, Blazettes, Boys Soccer Team, Football Team and Student Council, as well as Willowbrook’s Marching Band, participated and performed during the event.

District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain, Board Vice President Dan Olson and Board member Diana Stout rode in the parade, along with District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente and new Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews.

To view a photo gallery, CLICK HERE or on the images above.

School districts 4, 45, 48 and 88 host Community Resource Fair and Biliteracy Workshop

On Aug. 28, Addison School District 4, District 45, Salt Creek School District 48 and District 88 hosted a Community Resource Fair and Biliteracy Workshop at Willowbrook.

During the event, participants were able to visit more than 30 local organizations that shared information about services/programs in the areas of education, health/well-being, early childhood, financial support and more. They also had the opportunity to participate in six workshop sessions that discussed various aspects of biliteracy.

Free food, transportation, babysitting, door prizes and a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic (for ages 12 and older) were provided as well.

For more information – including a list of the resources and to watch the biliteracy presentations – go to https://sites.google.com/dupage88.net/resourcefair2021.

District 88 plan for ARP ESSER Funds

What is ARP ESSER?
The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, enacted on March 11, 2021, provides a total of nearly $122 billion to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students.

How does District 88 plan to allocate ARP ESSER funds?

Supports for students as they return to in-person learning, to help establish a sense of belonging and encourage each child to find success
Additional coaching positions to foster inclusion of students to bridge the return to in-person learning
The expansion of the afterschool tutoring program
Purchase of instructional materials to address learning loss and to support the return to in-person learning
Additional teacher aides in the District 88 Transition Program, which helps individuals who have disabilities learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88

Feedback survey
District 88 is providing a survey for stakeholders to offer feedback regarding the district’s plan to allocate ESSER funds. The following form will be open until Sept. 16.

Link to public comment form: CLICK HERE.

Eye on Education: High school students invited to participate in Illinois High School Translation Competition

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 the Illinois High School Translation Competition, which aims to promote the study of less commonly taught languages and to provide high school students with an opportunity to get hands-on experience in translation.

For more information about the event, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

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)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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5	6 No school (Labor Day)	7	8 6:15 p.m., Teacher-Parent Organization (TPO) meeting 7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Community Read – The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates (CLICK HERE for details)	9 7 p.m., Financial Aid Night	10	11
12	13 6:30 p.m., Theatre Booster Club meeting 7:30 p.m., Music Booster Club meeting 7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison	14 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Positive Parenting and Social Emotional Health for the Teenage Years (CLICK HERE for details)	15 6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting	16 During lunch periods, College Fair for students 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event in Spanish: La capacitación tecnológica y los consejos de bienestar para ayudar a los adolescentes a prosperar/The Technology Training and the Wellness Tips to Help Teens Thrive (CLICK HERE for details)	17	18

Addison Trail names August recipient of 88’s Best recognition

Lindsay Stevenson (pictured, with Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews) has been named as Addison Trail’s August recipient of 88’s Best recognition for her outstanding academic accomplishments. Stevenson, a senior, was recognized during the Aug. 30 District 88 Board of Education meeting.

To read more, and to watch her 88’s Best presentation, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

“ Stevenson is a great student and an amazing leader in the building and surrounding community. She is involved in so much at Addison Trail, and she is a true model of how to take advantage of everything our school has to offer. Her academic success will open many doors for her in the future, but it is her hard work and dedication to people that will set her apart from the rest.

- Rob Schader, Addison Trail Department Head for physical education, health and driver education

Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department to host events to help families with post-secondary financing

The Addison Trail Guidance Department will host three upcoming presentations for parents/guardians to help them plan and prepare for their child’s post-secondary financing. (read more)

Addison Trail hosts annual Open House

On Sept. 2, Addison Trail students and parents/guardians attended the school’s annual Open House. To view the school’s Open House webpage, go to https://sites.google.com/dupage88.org/athsopenhouse/home.

Participants were able to tour the building, meet administrators and staff members and learn about Addison Trail’s curriculum as they followed an abbreviated version of their student’s daily schedule. New Principal Jack Andrews welcomed the group and shared successes of Addison Trail, as well as important information for the school year.

The District 88 Transition Program also hosted a virtual Open House for parents/guardians. That program supports individuals who have disabilities and helps them learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88. The program welcomes 70 students this year, including College of DuPage Connections.

Addison Trail hosts annual Student Activity Fair

On Sept. 1, Addison Trail hosted the school’s annual Student Activity Fair.

That event allows pupils to learn more about the activities and clubs offered at Addison Trail, and 47 groups participated this year. The fair helps students find an extracurricular activity that interests them to become more engaged and involved in school beyond the classroom.

More than 65 percent of the pupils at Addison Trail participate in activities, athletic programs and clubs. If students cannot find a club in which they are interested, they have the opportunity to start a new club. For more information, go to www.dupage88.net/ATStudentActivities.

To view a photo gallery, CLICK HERE or on the images above.

Community members invited to attend two Village of Addison Job Expos

The Village of Addison will host two Job Expos in September, and all residents are invited to attend.

For more information, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

Upcoming Addison Trail reunions for alumni

Attention, Addison Trail alumni – it’s time to celebrate!

The following reunions are being planned, and members of these classes are invited to join the fun, reconnect with peers and show their Blazer Pride! Be sure to go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/451 for all the event details!

Class of 1970 (“50-year” reunion): Sept. 17 and 18, 2021
Class of 1971 (50-year reunion): Sept. 17-19, 2021
Class of 1981 (40-year reunion): Oct. 8 and 9, 2021

What's New at Willowbrook High School

Willowbrook High School Event Calendar (September)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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5	6 No school (Labor Day)	7 7 p.m., Music Booster Club meeting	8 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Blood drive in Lombard (CLICK HERE for details) 3 p.m., Fall musical auditions 7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Community Read – The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates (CLICK HERE for details)	9 3 p.m., Fall musical auditions	10 3 p.m., Fall musical auditions	11
12	13 7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison	14 9:25 a.m., Sophomore class meeting-Jostens class rings 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Positive Parenting and Social Emotional Health for the Teenage Years (CLICK HERE for details)	15 6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting	16 7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event in Spanish: La capacitación tecnológica y los consejos de bienestar para ayudar a los adolescentes a prosperar/The Technology Training and the Wellness Tips to Help Teens Thrive (CLICK HERE for details)	17	18

Willowbrook names August recipient of 88’s Best recognition

Alex Kuban (pictured at right, with Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause) has been named as Willowbrook’s August recipient of 88’s Best recognition for his outstanding academic accomplishments. Kuban, a senior, was recognized during the Aug. 30 District 88 Board of Education meeting.

To read more, and to watch his 88’s Best presentation, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

“ (Kuban) is an amazing young man, with such a bright future. I cannot wait to see what successes await him.

- Cristy Hebreard, Willowbrook world language teacher

Willowbrook hosts annual Open House

On Sept. 2, Willowbrook students and parents/guardians attended the school’s annual Open House. To view the school’s Open House webpage, go to https://sites.google.com/dupage88.net/wbhsopenhouse2021/wbhs-open-house-2021.

Participants were able to meet administrators and staff members and learn about Willowbrook’s curriculum as they followed an abbreviated version of their student’s daily schedule. Principal Dr. Daniel Krause welcomed the group and shared successes of Willowbrook, as well as important information for the school year.

About 550 students were represented by a parent/guardian in attendance. To view a photo gallery, CLICK HERE or on the images above.

Willowbrook hosts annual Student Activity Fair

On Sept. 2, the Willowbrook Student Council hosted the school’s annual Student Activity Fair.

That event allows pupils to learn more about the activities and clubs offered at Willowbrook, and 24 groups participated this year. The fair helps students find an extracurricular activity that interests them to become more engaged and involved in school beyond the classroom.

More than 65 percent of the pupils at Willowbrook participate in activities, athletic programs and clubs. If students cannot find a club in which they are interested, they have the opportunity to start a new club. For more information, go to www.dupage88.net/WBStudentActivities.

Warrior Wellness: Willowbrook physical education and health departments look forward to a great school year

Willowbrook students are working hard every day to become more educated with their health and wellness, and we are thrilled to feature those accomplishments through this monthly column.

In this edition of Warrior Wellness, we are excited to welcome everyone back to an in-person school year! We are ecstatic to be back with students in person and getting them up and moving.

This year, we will deliver a comprehensive program that will give students the opportunity to push themselves, while continuing to focus on fitness, health, wellness and mindfulness. (read more)

Upcoming Willowbrook reunions for alumni

Attention, Willowbrook alumni – it’s time to celebrate!

The following reunions are being planned, and members of these classes are invited to join the fun, reconnect with peers and show their Warrior Pride! Be sure to go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/575 for all the event details!

Class of 1986 (35-year reunion): Sept. 11, 2021
Class of 1980 (“40-year” reunion): Oct. 1 and 2, 2021
Class of 1960 (61-year reunion for York/Willowbrook classes of 1960): Oct. 8 and 9, 2021
Class of 2001 (20-year reunion): Oct. 15 and 16, 2021