Addison Trail offers various organizations for parents/guardians, alumni and community members to get involved

Parents/guardians, alumni and community members – are you looking for a way to get involved with and give back to Addison Trail?

There are several organizations you can join that benefit Addison Trail students. Below is general information about those groups.

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 Elementary School District 4, School 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 have been used to support District 88 students and staff members.

Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
The CAC is an organization made up of parents, citizens of the Addison Trail community, Board of Education members and the Principal. The group meets to discuss current issues prevalent in the high school, and members are the liaisons between the community and the Board of Education to voice community concerns.

Teacher-Parent Organization (TPO)
The TPO is comprised of teachers and parents, and they help build a connection between home and school. The TPO is responsible for the Spaghetti Dinner and for giving scholarships to Addison Trail students.

Athletic Boosters
The Athletic Booster Club cheers for all Blazers – in all sports, at all levels, male or female – who wear the Navy Blue and White of Addison Trail. The Athletic Booster Club runs the concession stands year round and is always in need of an extra set of hands to help. The club also sells Blazer Wear to promote Blazer Pride among students, parents/guardians, staff and community members. The club supports service projects throughout the community by Addison Trail athletes as well. In the spring, the club offers scholarships to senior varsity athletes who meet the criteria.

Music Boosters
The Music Booster Club is comprised of parents of students who are involved in the Addison Trail Music Program. Addison Trail offers Band, Orchestra, Choir, Piano and Guitar classes, as well as several performance ensembles. Music Booster Club parents help organize music trips and assist the music program.

Theatre Boosters
The Theatre Booster Club is comprised of parents of students involved in the Addison Trail Theatre Program. The club assists Theatre students during productions and helps organize meals during production week. Theatre Booster Club parents also help organize the end-of-year banquet and give awards to thespians.

Special Education Parent Advisory
Parents of special education students are invited to participate in a series of parent education 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. Parents have the opportunity to give feedback and discuss current issues related to the special education programming at Addison Trail.

Padres Latinos en Acción
Through this group, Spanish-speaking parents are afforded the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the school system to help their students achieve at the highest level. Meeting topics are driven by parent interest and include information on accessing college, financial aid, rigorous academic programming at Addison Trail, social-emotional concerns and community issues.

For more information about the programs listed above, go to http://dupage88.net/site/page/113.