Parents/guardians, alumni and community members – are you looking for a way to get involved with and give back to Willowbrook?
There are several organizations you can join that benefit Willowbrook students. Below is general information about those groups.
To view the meeting times/dates for the groups, click on the Willowbrook calendar link below. For questions or more information, contact Willowbrook at 630-530-3400.
District 88 Update Meetings
Throughout the school year, we will host District 88 Update Meetings to communicate and connect with parents/guardians and students. This is an opportunity to meet with administrators and Board of Education members to discuss the school year and future plans, as well as an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session. For more information, go to
www.dupage88.net/UpdateMeetings.
District 88 Foundation
The District 88 Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves public school students in District 88, Addison School District 4, District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48. Founded in 2009, PIE is designed to be the foundation that supports a long-term partnership with the community, businesses, schools and, most importantly, the children served. Funds raised by the foundations are used to support District 88 students. For more information, go to
www.dupage88.net/foundation.
Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
The CAC is an organization comprised of appointed parents/guardians and citizens of the Addison Trail community, along with Board of Education members and the Principal. The group meets to discuss current issues prevalent in the high school, and members are liaisons between the community and the Board of Education to share community feedback, questions and suggestions. For more information, go to
www.dupage88.net/CACDetails.
Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO)
The WPO is an organization for all parents/guardians of Willowbrook students. Our purpose is to serve as an educational and informational link between the school administration and Willowbrook parents/guardians – with a goal of strengthening our Willowbrook community. For more information, go to
https://dupage88.net/site/page/3408.
Athletic Booster Club
The Athletic Booster Club is supported and run by volunteers, who donate their time and talents to raise funds that support and enhance the girls and boys athletic program at Willowbrook. The Athletic Booster Club is in charge of concession stands, spirit wear and helping teams with funding that might be needed. For more information, go to
https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/983.
Music Booster Club
The Willowbrook Music Program offers Band, Orchestra, Choir, Piano and Guitar classes for students. The Music Booster Club is proud to support and assist the directors, students and the Music Department by providing receptions after concerts, sponsoring social activities, maintaining and distributing uniforms, assisting at musical functions and offering a number of scholarships and grants. The Music Booster Club strives to provide an open line of communication between the community, parents/guardians and the Music Department. For more information, go to
https://wbhsmusicboosters.org/welcome.
The Adult Council on Theatre (ACT)
The Adult Council on Theatre (ACT) is a parent booster group that helps Willowbrook's theatre program. There are no meetings; instead, sign up for the job that works for you and your schedule – the time commitment is minimal! We always need help with concessions, donations, tech dinners and the box office. Sign up via
this google form. We will then share sign-up sheets via e-mail at the beginning of every production (August, November and February). To join the ACT parent Remind group for text reminders, click
here. The show's director will follow up with you as it gets closer to the day.
Padres Unidos
These meetings are for Spanish-speaking parents/guardians, and presentations are conducted in Spanish. The meetings include informal interactive discussions and presentations that mirror other parent/guardian presentations provided at Willowbrook. For more information, contact Willowbrook Director of Deans Julio Del Real at
jdelreal@dupage88.net.
Learning Services Parent Advisory
Parents/guardians of students with special needs are invited to participate in a series of educational sessions. Those sessions are focused on assisting students to develop needed skills – including academic, self-advocacy, vocational and life skills – to allow for a successful transition from school to adult life. Participants have the opportunity to give feedback and discuss current issues related to special education programming at Addison Trail. For more information, contact District 88 Director of Learning Services Alena Edwards at
aedwards@dupage88.net.
Parents of Black Scholars 88 (PBS88)
PBS88 is a dedicated community of District 88 parents committed to fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment for our black scholars. Our mission is to actively engage, empower and advocate for the success and well-being of our students, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to thrive academically, socially and personally. Guided by unity, collaboration and cultural enrichment principles, PBS88 seeks to create a strong network that promotes open communication between parents, educators and students.
For questions or more information, contact District 88 Student Success Coordinator VaLarie Humphrey at
vhumphrey@dupage88.net.
Counseling Department college and career events/presentations
Throughout the school year, the Counseling Department hosts a variety of events and presentations to support students and parents/guardians in their post-secondary plans (including college and career pathways).
For questions or more information, contact Counseling Department Head Travis Wolff at
twolff@dupage88.net or
Director of Student Career Development Iridia Nevarez at
inevarez@dupage88.net.