District 88 social media
Join us on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/7e62r6e (Willowbrook) and http://tinyurl.com/6lmrlw7 (Addison Trail).
And follow us on Twitter at WillowbrookHS1 and AddisonTrailHS!
District 88 schools ranked in top 7 percent of schools in U.S. by US News & World Report
The US News & World Report recently released a comprehensive ranking of the “Nation's Best High Schools," and Addison Trail and Willowbrook have been ranked in the top 7 percent of schools in the U.S.!
They used a rigorous system to create their rankings (see the methodology link below). Addison Trail was ranked at 1,454, and Willowbrook was ranked at 1,608 out of 22,000 schools nationally (placing both schools in the top 7 percent nationally).
Out of 672 Illinois high schools, Addison Trail was ranked at 54, and Willowbrook was ranked at 58 (placing both schools in the top 8 percent in Illinois).
For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/c7axq4b and http://tinyurl.com/bpc7w4b.
District 88 ready for prom season
It’s prom season!
District 88 is excited to celebrate the end of the school year with our annual prom dances. Below are details for Addison Trail’s prom and Willowbrook’s prom.
Addison Trail
When: June 7
Where: Meridian Banquet in Rolling Meadows and then Mystic Blue Cruise Ship in Chicago
Willowbrook
When: June 8
Where: Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
The safety and health of our students is District 88’s No. 1 priority, and we will ensure students are supervised during the prom dances. For prom safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, go to http://www.cdc.gov/family/prom.
District 88 2012-13 school-year calendar approved
During its Feb. 27 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education approved the District 88 2012-13 school-year calendar. Highlights of the calendar include: first day of school, Aug. 22; Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 19 through 23; Winter Break, Dec. 24 through Jan. 4, 2013; and Spring Break, March 25 through 29, 2013.
Observed school holidays are:
Labor Day: Sept. 3
Columbus Day: Oct. 8
Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 22
Christmas Day: Dec. 25
New Year’s Day: Jan. 1, 2013
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan. 21, 2013
Presidents Day: Feb. 18, 2013
Casimir Pulaski Day: March 4, 2013
Memorial Day: May 27, 2013
Semester Exams:
Jan. 15, 16 and 17, 2013, and June 3, 4 and 5, 2013
Graduation:
June 9, 2013
To see the full calendar, go to http://tinyurl.com/6rfnx74.
Creating a positive learning environment in District 88
Spring is a time to celebrate the successes of our students and staff and to reflect on the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of our schools.
We are so proud of our schools and are excited to celebrate and share their successes with you.
Addison Trail and Willowbrook were recently ranked in “The Washington Post 2012 High School Challenge,” being commended for providing accelerated rigor for students. This is the fourth straight year Addison Trail has received that recognition and the fifth straight year Willowbrook has received that recognition. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/6qfw8s3. To see the full story, click here.
Willowbrook wins Boys Baseball Class 4A Wheaton North Regional Final
On May 26, District 88 high schools Addison Trail and Willowbrook competed for the regional title in the Boys Baseball Class 4A Wheaton North Regional Final.
Willowbrook won the final with a score of 4-1. Players and spectators from both schools were supportive of one another and displayed wonderful sportsmanship. It was a well-played game by both teams.
The Willowbrook Warriors advance to the Schaumburg Sectional Semifinals May 30 to face No. 16 Bartlett.
District 88 Board of Education names the 2012 David Koch Scholarship winners
During its May 21 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education named Addison Trail senior Helena Sumbulla (left) and Willowbrook senior Perpetual Assem as the recipients of the David Koch Scholarship for 2012.
Sumbulla and Assem each received a $1,500 scholarship. Since spring 1984, the David Koch Scholarship has been given in honor of former District 88 Superintendent Dr. David Koch (1974 to 1983). The award recognizes students who have received District 88’s Best recognition and excelled in the classroom and beyond.
Sumbulla is ranked in the top 1 percent of her class; has taken 11 Advanced Placement (AP) courses; has been named by the College Board as an AP Scholar for receiving a score of 3 or higher on three AP exams; is a four-year member of the Badminton Team, Art Club and Math Team; is a member of the National Honor Society; is vice president of Business Professionals of America (BPA); is junior varsity captain of the Academic Team; received the Addison Chamber of Commerce & Industry Scholarship; is co-president of the Key Club; and will study education in psychology, Spanish or math at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Assem maintains a 3.7 GPA; has taken AP and honors courses; is in the top 20 percent of her class; is a member of the National Honor Society and National English Honor Society; participates in New Beginnings, Student Council, Best Buddies, Student Ambassadors and Principal Leadership Team; volunteers at Oasis Student Ministries and Chicago’s Beloved; works several part-time jobs and plans to study physical therapy at University of Iowa.
District 88 Board of Education names the 2012 Robert Lopatka Art Scholarship winners
During its May 21 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education named the recipients of the Robert Lopatka Art Scholarship for 2012.
The recipients are Nancy Ramirez, Carli Giaccone and Lucia Arellano from Addison Trail (left) and Toni Ellis, Lauren Gelling, Kimberly Moreno and Chris Knopf from Willowbrook.
The students’ artwork will be displayed in the District 88 Boardroom for one year in honor of former District 88 Superintendent Robert Lopatka (1988 to 2001).
District 88 recognizes staff members and retirees during annual Staff Recognition Dinner
District 88 Superintendent Steve Humphrey (left) greets the crowd during District 88's Staff Recognition Dinner May 18. Humphrey also was one of the honored retirees that evening, as he will retire at the end of the 2012-13 school year.
On May 18, District 88 recognized staff members who have been with the district for 10 years or longer, as well as staff members who are retiring, during its annual Staff Recognition Dinner.
The evening included a buffet-style dinner, a presentation of awards and speeches about retiring staff members. The event took place at Medinah Shrine Center, and the master of ceremonies was Matthew Scott. To see the program with the names of the staff members who have been with the district for 10 years or longer and bios of staff members who are retiring, go to http://tinyurl.com/chpw2hd.
District 88 hosts first District 88 Talent Show
On May 25, Addison Trail and Willowbrook students took the stage in the first District 88 Talent Show.
The event featured 20 acts and took place at Willowbrook. Acts included singing, playing instruments and dancing. The judges for the event were Donald Alford II, producer and instrumental artist; Jim Mast, music producer; Rebecca Ortez with B96; and Melissa Swift with Power 92.
The top-three talent show finishers were:
1) 6V6 (Willowbrook students Ryan Flaherty, Tommy Fahlgren and Ethan Casey), performing “Voodoo Child” by Jimi Hendrix (pictured at left)
2) Kayla Arquinez of Addison Trail, performing “The Simpsons” by Danny Elfman
3) Willowbrook students DeVonte Allmon, Dakota Herd and Tracie Steben, performing “Jackson vs. Jackson” songs by Michael Jackson
Sponsors for the talent show were Simon’s Restaurant, Chick-fil-A, Jamba Juice Potbelly, B96 and Power 92.
District 88 students and staff lend a hand in community cleanup events
May 12 was a big day for District 88, as many Addison Trail and Willowbrook students played a part in the 5th Annual Salt Creek Cleanup and the Addison Park District’s Park Pride Cleanup. To see the full story, click here.
District 88 intervention programs help students inside the classroom and beyond
Throughout the past year, District 88 has implemented new interventions to support all students in meeting their personal goals and successful academic performance.
Those interventions help students improve their performance and prepare for future college and career opportunities. To see the full story, click here.
Keeping District 88 on Board
As we head into the end of the 2011-12 school year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and what we can look forward to in the future.
It has been another great year at District 88, and as a Board, we’re pleased with the district’s progress. To see the full story, click here.
Addison Trail and Willowbrook offer athletic summer camps
Are you a student looking for something to do this summer? Want to improve in your sport, or learn a new one?
Addison Trail and Willowbrook have just the thing – athletic summer camps to teach you the skills you need in a fun and challenging environment.
To see the Addison Trail camps, and to register, go to http://tinyurl.com/6owgq3f.
To see the Willowbrook camps, go to http://tinyurl.com/745c8uo. To register, go to http://tinyurl.com/7myfypj.
District 88 students set to ACHIEVE with new program
District 88 is committed to ensuring all students have the opportunity to reach their individual academic potential in a challenging, yet supportive school environment.
During the 2011-12 school year, District 88 reviewed intervention programs for special education and regular education students. As a result of that review, the district has made the decision to restructure some of the current offerings and create a new program to improve our supports to our most at-risk student populations.
We’re excited to introduce this new program, called ACHIEVE, as it will truly allow us to better serve students who need more intensive academic, motivational and social-emotional supports. To see the full story, click here.
Taking steps to ensure student safety at District 88
As we head into spring, the end of the year is quickly approaching, and there’s a lot of emphasis and focus on academic and athletic achievement. We’re very proud of our students and their accomplishments, and we know those accomplishments start by providing a safe and nurturing environment where students feel welcome.
The safety of our students and staff/faculty members is a top priority at District 88. To see the full story, click here.
School improvement process in District 88
District 88 is dedicated to ensuring all work in the district is focused on opportunities for students to achieve at the highest levels with the appropriate supports and uses a systemic approach to achieve that goal.
Comprehensive school reform is not only about test scores, but also encompasses all aspects of achievement – including academic and social-emotional. To see the full story, click here.
District 88 Special Education Improvement Cycle
During the course of the last year, District 88 has been working hard to create structures that would allow more Special Education students to have access to General Education environments with supports. To see the full story, click here.
District 88 Summer School 2012
It’s that time of year already – time to consider summer school options for summer 2012.
Whether students are looking to get ahead and make room in their fall schedules or get caught up on credits, we might have summer school opportunities that will fit perfectly. To see the full story, click here.
District 88 ready for Common Core State Standards Initiative
Greetings from District 88.
We’re excited to introduce new state standards that will help us achieve our goal of providing the highest standards and rigorous curriculum to ensure all students are college and career ready. While District 88 has always provided high standards and rigorous curriculum, there’s a new initiative to better enable students to be college and career ready. To see the full story, click here.
District 88 Names Superintendent for 2012-13 School Year
During the Jan. 24, 2011, DuPage High School District 88 Board of Education meeting, board members voted to approve Scott Helton as Superintendent of Schools, effective with the 2012-13 school year. He will officially begin his duties as the ninth Superintendent in the district’s history July 1. Helton will replace Steve Humphrey after Humphrey retires June 30, which concludes his 12 years of service in District 88 and 42 years in education. To see the full story, click here.
District 88 names principal of Addison Trail for 2012-13 school year
During the DuPage High School District 88 Board of Education meeting on August 15, board members voted unanimously to approve Adam Cibulka as the Principal of Addison Trail High School, effective with the 2012-13 school year. To see the full story, click here.
Calling all District 88 alumni!
DuPage High School District 88 is proud to introduce a new feature in its electronic newsletter to highlight alumni of Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools!
Our alumni truly create the spirit of District 88, and we want to share your successes with current students, staff, parents/guardians and community members. Click here to fill out the form, and e-mail it (along with a photo of yourself) to dschweigert@dupage88.net - and you could be featured in an upcoming edition of our newsletter!
Thank you for your continued support of District 88.
District 88 receives recognition for financial stability
District 88 is proud to have achieved a AAA bond rating from Moody’s, in part through initiating cost-saving measures proactively. The district maintained the classification of “Financial Recognition” from the Illinois State Board of Education to acknowledge the district’s strong financial profile. This is the highest category of financial achievement for a school district.
To see archived news articles, click here.For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/6qfw8s3.
