Remembering and celebrating the life of District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott J. Helton

 

Dr. Scott J. Helton
Aug. 13, 1962 – Dec. 10, 2020

It is with great sadness we share the news that Dr. Scott J. Helton passed away on Dec. 10, 2020.

Scott had more than 33 years of experience in education and served in a variety of capacities, including as Principal of Addison Trail for 11 years and as Superintendent of DuPage High School District 88 since 2012. He was incredibly ingrained in the District 88 community and helped build positive futures for countless students. Scott will be greatly missed, and his impact and legacy will last for years to come.

Scott’s family and DuPage High School District 88 invite you to review the events below to remember and celebrate Scott’s life.

DISTRICT 88 MEMORIAL SERVICE
When: 7 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2021

Where: Aired online at www.dupage88.net/ScottHeltonMemorialService (or click the video below)

VIRTUAL FUNERAL SERVICE
When: 11 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2020

Where: Streamed live online at www.dupage88.net/RememberingScottHelton (or click the video below)

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scott had a tremendous ability to connect with and care for students and was a fierce advocate for each and every pupil. In honor of Scott’s legacy, his family has joined with the Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation – a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves public school students in districts 4, 45, 48 and 88 – to establish a scholarship to support and champion the educational success of students with need. To donate to the Dr. Scott J. Helton Scholarship Fund, go to www.dupage88.net/ScottHeltonScholarship, or mail a check to:

PIE Foundation
2 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL 60101
* PLEASE PUT “DR. SCOTT J. HELTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND” IN THE MEMO

DEDICATIONS/EVENTS IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF DR. SCOTT HELTON

Addison Trail Holiday Benefit Concert on Dec. 16, 2020:

Addison Trail vigil on Dec. 17, 2020:

Willowbrook Winter Choral Showcase on Dec. 17, 2020:

Proclamations and letters in honor of Dr. Scott Helton

As we mourn the loss of District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton, we continue to celebrate, honor and remember his life and legacy through a variety of events and dedications.

The DuPage High School District 88 Board of Education has provided a proclamation to convey its heartfelt “thank you” to Dr. Helton for more than 19 years of dedicated service to the District 88 learning community and to commemorate his leadership, friendship, spirit, teamwork and commitment.

The following intergovernmental agencies and legislators also have provided proclamations and letters of appreciation in recognition of Dr. Helton’s impact on public education at the local, county, state and national levels. District 88 truly appreciates their support.

  • Village of Addison
  • Village of Lombard
  • Village of Villa Park
  • State Representatives Deb Conroy, Terra Costa Howard, Kathleen Willis and former Representative Diane Pappas
  • State Representative Deanne Mazzochi
  • U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
  • U.S.Senator Richard J. Durbin
  • DuPage Regional Office of Education Regional Superintendent Dr. Darlene Ruscitti

CLICK HERE to view the proclamations and letters.

DuPage Division of the IASA Dr. Scott J. Helton Excellence in Educational Leadership Award
The DuPage Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) has established the Dr. Scott J. Helton Excellence in Educational Leadership Award, which can be presented to a worthy school leader working in DuPage County. This award is not necessarily to be given annually; rather, it allows for superintendents to nominate a colleague or a leader within their own school district who can best represent the characteristics listed below. The master plaque of the winners will be housed at District 88.

Candidates for consideration of recognition for the Dr. Scott J. Helton Excellence in Educational Leadership Award must be able to demonstrate each of the following characteristics:

  • Humility
  • Gratitude
  • Allyship
  • Positivity
  • Advocacy
  • Mentor
  • Relationship builder

To see the full award details, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=6041.

For questions or more information, contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.