
Daniel Wright

The Guided Program is designed for students with diverse learning needs. These students require a curriculum focused on functional academic skills, social communication, independent living skills, prevocational skills, self care, and self management. Watch the Guided Program video to see a day in the life of the Guided Program at Daniel Wright.
Orchestra Concert
The sixth- through eighth-grade orchestra concert begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Performing Arts Center at Stevenson High School.
Districtwide Spelling Bee
The district spelling bee will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Daniel Wright band room. Parents may watch the spelling bee from the school library. It will not be aired on YouTube.
Drive Cautiously Near School Buses
What is the most dangerous part of the school bus ride? The bus stop! Children are at greatest risk when they are getting on or off the school bus. Watch this video featuring D103 buses from the Lake County Sheriff's Office about following the rules of the road when driving near a school bus.
Explore the Arts Day Needs Volunteers
The 2023 Explore the Arts Day event will take place at Daniel Wright on Friday, Feb. 17. We are seeking area school, business, and community members who can lead the students in engaging and hands-on sessions exploring the arts! Please fill out the Google interest form if you would like to participate.
First Responders & Veterans Invited
Daniel Wright Leaders in Learning Club invites first responders and veterans to The Heroes Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at DW. Please let us know you can attend. Questions? Email Erinn Vincent at evincent@d103.org.
LFF Partnership
Join Your Friends for a Sports Outing
Join the Learning Fund Foundation for an afternoon of fun hockey at a Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m.
The Wolves are an exciting and competitive minor league hockey team playing at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. LFF will hold a raffle for all paid attendees and one lucky family will win a Legacy Brick! A portion of each ticket will benefit D103 LFF.
Don't delay, buy your Wolves game tickets before they are sold out.
PTO Partnership
Order Your Class T-Shirt
The PTO is gearing up to celebrate our graduating eighth-graders. It’s a DW tradition to have a graduating class T-shirt. The shirt features the names of all the graduates on the back. Before break the class voted on their favorite design for the front of the shirt and the shirt featured here won!
To ensure your graduate can wear their shirt for the remainder of the school year, please place your order no later than Wednesday, Feb. 1. The shirts will be distributed to the students in February at Daniel Wright.
Fostering Grit & Growth Mindset: A look into the SEL Curriculum at DW
Learn about the importance of a growth mindset in our children’s success and see how D103 is teaching students about these ideas at DW.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
7:30 p.m.
In Person Event at Daniel Wright
Siblings: Reducing Rivalry and Building Connection
Dr. Siggie is back to discuss how parents can help navigate sibling rivalry and build better relationships through increased connection.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023
8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
All Staff Chili Lunch
PTO is celebrating our D103 staff by treating them to a chili and soup luncheon. We are looking for a few people to volunteer by making a crockpot of chili or soup (your recipe of choice!) for the luncheons. This year the chili lunch will take place on Monday Jan. 30, at Sprague, Half Day and Daniel Wright schools.
We know not everyone is a chef, so if you would prefer to contribute financially, any donation will allow us to provide salads, decor, and all of the "trimmings".
Thank you so much for helping show the fabulous D103 staff our appreciation for all that they do for our children!
Community News
High School Dance
Did you know that ALL of Stevenson's incoming freshmen can take a dance course? All levels of dance experience are welcome! Take a placement test to determine which class to take. The assessments are Wednesday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:15 to 7:30 p.m. Attendance on both days is required.
JCFS Response for Teens Award
Calling teens who excel in academics, visual and performing arts, athletics, community involvement, OR leadership!!! Nominate yourself or another teen for the JCFS Response for Teens’ Extraordinary Adolescent Award, which celebrates significant accomplishments made by young people aged 12-24. The award winner will be recognized at Response's annual fundraiser, Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event on March 19, 2023.
Path to Citizenship
The Vernon Area Public Library offers residents information about preparing for citizenship via a Zoom class.
Safety Poster & Essay Contest
Metra has launched its 16th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students across Metra's service area to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year's theme is "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks." Deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 20.
Daniel Wright Information
Principals
- Principal Michelle Blackley, Ed.D.
- Assistant Principal Nina Nusbaum, Ed.D.
- Assistant Principal Melody Littlefair
- 847-604-5280
- Dw_attendance@d103.org