What's New at DuPage High School District 88

District 88 families have until Feb. 28 to finalize course selections for the 2022-23 school year

Attention, District 88 families – course registration for the 2022-23 school year is nearly final!

Students have worked with their counselors to select classes for next year, and a list with that information has been sent to families for review. If any changes are needed, families can contact the Guidance/Counseling Department by Feb. 28.

• Addison Trail Guidance Department contact information
• Willowbrook Counseling Department contact information

The Course Listing Guide can be viewed at https://dupage88.net/site/page/19. To see videos and presentations from all of the academic departments at Addison Trail and Willowbrook, click on the links below.

• Addison Trial Course Information website
• Willowbrook Curriculum Showcase website

District 88 remains focused on providing rigorous opportunities through inclusive and flexible pathways, including expanded flexibility within the district’s graduation requirements. For more information, go to https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12TbVDi9okd3IywDb83cPNqK8dP08GrPefmCCYBmbLXU/edit?usp=sharing.

Below are important reminders regarding the course selection process:

• Students should consider their future college/career choices when selecting courses.
• Students need to be enrolled in at least six periods, plus a lunch.
• Schedules are computer generated, so counselors are unable to confirm a specific schedule.
• A parent/guardian must review course selections in PowerSchool.
• Support classes are beneficial for students who need academic support during the day or for students involved in extracurricular activities who need study or academic support time during the school day.
• Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers in subjects of interest about future courses.
• Naviance is a great tool to assist with the college/career process and to examine course sequence, which can assist students during course selection.

Eye on Education: Discover the benefits of the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program

 The Eye on Education section of the newsletter highlights an education-oriented article or topic. The goal is to provide an outside perspective and more information to continue to educate parents/guardians, students, staff members and community members to improve the educational learning environment of District 88.

This week’s topic is the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program, which focuses on building a bridge between workforce needs and education to help employers find the right talent for their organizations and to teach students the skills employers are seeking.

An online information session about Project Hire-Ed will take place at 6:30 p.m. on March 9. To reserve a spot, go to https://cod.edu/project-hire-ed/information-session.aspx.

For more information, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

District 88 in the news

  District 88 is thankful to members of the media for their support and coverage of the great things happening in the district!

Check out recent news articles featuring District 88 at www.dupage88.net/media.

What's New at Addison Trail High School

Addison Trail High School Event Calendar (February and March)

6 p.m., POPS Concert (CLICK HERE for details)

No school (Presidents Day)

Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Creating a Community and Culture of Care: Moving Teens From Inspiration to Action (CLICK HERE for details)

4:30 p.m., Guidance Department Open House

7 p.m., Freshmen / Sophomore Post-Secondary-Education Planning Night

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Helping Students Learn to Live Above the Circumstances and Move from Inspiration to Action to Outcomes (CLICK HERE for details)

7 a.m., AT's Best

7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education Meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

Mar 1

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Children’s Resilience and the Importance of Everyday Interactions (CLICK HERE for details)

Music In Our Schools Assembly

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Anxiety Disorders and Other Behavioral Challenges (CLICK HERE for details)

Institute Day (no school for students)

7 a.m., Addison Trail Golden Apple Breakfast

6:30 p.m., Theatre Booster Club meeting

7:30 p.m., Music Booster Club meeting

7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education Meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

Blood Drive

6:15 p.m., Addison Trail Parent Organization (ATPO) meeting

7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting

7 p.m., Addison Trail / Indian Trail Junior High School Choir Concert

8:30 a.m., West Suburban Conference (WSC) Diversity Show

National SAT Exam (not offered at Addison Trail)

Addison Trail to host summer school courses for students

 Addison Trail is committed to providing opportunities to help students succeed and build positive futures.

As part of that focus, the Guidance Department shares important information regarding summer school registration. Summer school classes help students earn credit to stay on track for graduation, as well as provide an opportunity for students to get ahead with graduation requirements. See details below.

When: 8 a.m. to noon from June 6 to 30 (Monday through Thursday)

Summer school courses:

• Public Speaking and Communication
• Online Consumer Education
• Consumer Education
• Economics

See course descriptions at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLzU2w7nE0yHdqeKGAbRG-6rTqEvejUg/view.

Registration: To register, go to https://dupage88.revtrak.net/aths-menu/aths-summer-school. The deadline is April 15.

Addison Trail hosts State send-off celebration for member of the Wrestling Team

 On Feb. 16, Addison Trail hosted a State send-off celebration for junior Seth Skamra (pictured at right), who will compete in the 182-pound division during the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Wrestling State Tournament.

That event takes place from Feb. 17 to 19 at State Farm Center in Champaign.

Addison Trail to host annual POPS Concert

 On Feb. 19, the Addison Trail Music Department and Music Booster Club will host the school’s annual POPS Concert! See all the details below.

What: The event will feature performances by Addison Trail’s band, choir, orchestra, jazz and guitar ensembles. There also will be dinner, raffles, a split-the-pot and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit Addison Trail music students.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 19

Cost: Admission is $3 a person (admission for children younger than 5 years old is $1)

Raffle tickets (sold at the door):

• 1 ticket = $2
• 8 tickets = $10
• 18 tickets = $20

What's New at Willowbrook High School

Willowbrook High School Event Calendar (February and March)

No school (Presidents Day)

Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Creating a Community and Culture of Care: Moving Teens From Inspiration to Action (CLICK HERE for details)

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Helping Students Learn to Live Above the Circumstances and Move from Inspiration to Action to Outcomes (CLICK HERE for details)

7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education Meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

Mar 1

7 p.m., Band Concert

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Children’s Resilience and the Importance of Everyday Interactions (CLICK HERE for details)

7 p.m., Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO) Meeting

Choir Invitational

7 p.m., Choir Concert

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Anxiety Disorders and Other Behavioral Challenges (CLICK HERE for details)

Institute Day (no school for students)

Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Solo & Ensemble Contest

Brook Olympics

7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education Meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

Brook Olympics

7 p.m., Music Booster Club meeting

Brook Olympics

7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting

Brook Olympics

1:50 p.m., Brook Olympics Assembly

National SAT Exam (not offered at Willowbrook)

Willowbrook to host summer school courses for students

 Willowbrook is committed to providing opportunities to help students succeed and build positive futures.

As part of that focus, the Counseling Department shares important information regarding summer school registration. Summer school classes help students earn credit to stay on track for graduation, as well as provide an opportunity for students to get ahead with graduation requirements. See details below.

When: 8 a.m. to noon from June 6 to 30 (Monday through Thursday)

Summer school courses:

• Public Speaking and Communication
• Consumer Management (online option available)
• Online Health
• Classroom Driver Education

See course descriptions at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TpyhBGyfsk9_dLRFCXfy80ooi0tp9puK/view. 

Registration: To register, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEi8UYwFHNl5P3Idj9v2GT4ZlNVS87mmlM39xlJXZXNvAYKA/viewform. The deadline is April 15.

Willowbrook hosts three State send-off celebrations

 On Feb. 16, Willowbrook hosted State send-off celebrations for the three student-athletes below.

Senior Nick Mabutas

Mabutas (pictured at left) will compete in the 170-pound division during the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Wrestling State Tournament. That event takes place from Feb. 17 to 19 at State Farm Center in Champaign.

Senior Issabella (Bella) Naumovsky 

Naumovsky (pictured at center) will compete in the All-Around and on Vault, Bars and Beam during the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Girls Gymnastics State Meet. That event takes place on Feb. 18 and 19 at Palatine High School. Naumovsky also is a finalist for Senior Gymnast of the Year recognition.

Sophomore Jacquelyn Porro

Porro (pictured at right) will compete during the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Girls Bowling State Tournament. That event takes place on Feb. 18 and 19 at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford.

To watch the send-offs, click on the video at right.

Willowbrook hosts spirit week to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

 Each year, District 88 students save an average of $582,498 in college tuition by taking AP exams and dual-credit courses and earn more than 1,000 career certifications in culinary arts, automotive technology, preschool, child development, building trades, business, education programs and engineering/manufacturing through Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. CTE prepares students for careers in areas such as information technology, manufacturing, hospitality, management, business, education, photography and more.

February is CTE Month, a public awareness campaign that takes place annually to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs throughout the U.S. For more information, go to https://www.acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month. From Feb. 14 to 18, Willowbrook hosted a spirit week to recognize this important initiative. Each day highlighted a different area of CTE, which can be viewed below, and students also had a chance to win prizes.

Willowbrook offers 45 CTE courses, and more than half of those classes qualify for free college credit and national certifications. The CTE Department is comprised of three specialty content areas – Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences and Industry, Technology and Engineering. For more information about Willowbrook’s academic offerings and extracurricular activities in CTE, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/4225.

Willowbrook alumnus named as Drum Major for Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights

 Photo credit: Brian Hester

Willowbrook alumnus Bahgat Hassan (class of 2019) has been named as the 2022-23 Drum Major for the Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights. For more information about the band, go to https://www.rutgersbands.com.

Read more about Hassan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahgat-hassan.