District 88 names February Business Partner

During its Feb. 24 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education named Richard “Rick” and Monica Whittingham, with R. Whittingham & Sons Meats, Inc., as a Business Partner. The Business Partner program acknowledges companies, organizations and individuals for their support in building futures for District 88 students and helping to accomplish the district’s mission and vision.

The Whittinghams are a prime example of a Business Partner and are the epitome of involved and engaged community members, who work with District 88 to achieve the district’s goals. They live in Addison and can frequently be seen in the halls of Addison Trail, helping with concessions and other behind-the-scenes activities at events. They are huge supporters of and advocates for the students and families of District 88. The district is proud to honor the Whittinghams as a Business Partner in recognition of their efforts, which include:

• Donated T-shirts for the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth program, an annual event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society.
  
  
• Provided financial support for an Addison Trail student in need after the student’s father passed away.
  
  
• Donated turkeys for this year’s annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for staff.
  
  
• Donate meat each year for Addison Trail’s Kermes (Latino food festival), an annual event that features traditional Latino dishes; live entertainment with music and dancing, including student performance groups; raffles; and games.
  
  
• Donated boxes of meat to help Addison Trail families in need during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
  
  
• Sponsored more than 10 families during the holidays to ensure they had gifts.

- To watch the presentation, click on the video above.

- To view a photo gallery from the event, see the images below. To view photo captions, click on the images.

- To read more about this recognition, go to http://www.dupage88.net/WhittinghamBusinessPartner2025.

- District 88 is always looking to develop more partnerships, and those who are interested can find information at dupage88.net/BusinessPartnerships.