WJHS Highlights
02/16/24
The safety of students is our top priority and we need your assistance when it comes to dropping off and picking up your children. Morning supervision begins at 7:55 AM and the doors open at 8:15 AM. Students have 10 minutes to get to their lockers and then homeroom once the front doors open. On days when there is inclement weather, students wait in the auditorium until 8:15.
We understand that dropping off or picking up your child from school can be hectic, in particular in the winter months when fewer children walk and ride bikes. The district creates maps and instructions for drop-off and pick-up. I am linking ours here. Families may use the front circle drive for drop-off and pick-up, and may also coordinate a safe place to drop off and pick up that is planned in advance. For example, many families drop off their children at the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Locust Rd. and then students walk the last couple of blocks to school. Whatever you decide, please do not allow your child to run across the middle of Locust Rd. We have a crosswalk directly in front of WJHS and the Mikaelian Education Center and ask that you please remind your child to use this crosswalk if they are dropped off on the west side of Locust, and to not run across the road in front of moving vehicles to try and get to the school. Thank you for your help.
FEBRUARY:
The month of February is Black History Month. While learning about and honoring the contributions of Black Americans to the history of our country and their impact on our world today, is something we do year-round at school, this month is a great time for families also to set aside time to recognize these trailblazers and engage in learning about the contributions of African-Americans...especially in our area. Did you know that the Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago is considered the birthplace of Black History Month?
A couple of family-friendly opportunities include the Chicago History Museum Family Event for Black History Month or the Multiple Events, both musical and historical at the Field Musuem. In Wilmette, children are offered the opportunity to participate in the Village's annual Black History Month contest or visit the Wilmette Public Library for one of their events.
Engaging in these activities as a family supports your child in developing their social-emotional skills as they learn about identity, engage in perspective-taking, and celebrate many various traditions and experiences.
TEACHER/STAFF SOUP LUNCH 2/21🥣
Next Wednesday the PTO will provide a “Soup Lunch” for teachers and staff as a winter treat! Please help us by providing some delicious homemade soup or chili on Wednesday, 2/21. There are other ways you can help if you’re not a soup person- we need donations of takeaway soup containers, etc. Please visit the SignUp Genius HERE to see what’s available and for more information. This is one of our teachers’ favorite days - we know because they tell us! ❤️
Registration for 2024-25 Academic Year
Registration for the 2024-25 academic year is now open. ALL students, including those already attending D39 schools, must register.
For returning students, visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal, click on the registration link, and follow the instructions. For students new to D39, visit wilmette39.org/enroll for instructions on the new student registration process. We encourage parents with new kindergarten students to enroll as soon as possible. D39 offers its optional KEEP39 afternoon enrichment program for kindergarten students, and parents can register for KEEP39 when registering for kindergarten. Registration for our Lechner Early Education Program (LEEP) for three- and four-year-old students is also open.
D39 Summer Enrichment Program Registration Opens on Monday
Looking for a fun and educational summer experience for your child(ren)? Our District 39 Summer Enrichment Program runs from July 2-31 and provides a variety of academic and hobby-based courses for students currently in grades K-7. This year, K-3 courses will be held at Romona Elementary School with grades 4-7 being offered at Highcrest Middle School. Online registration opens on Monday (Feb. 19) and our most popular courses will fill fast. Please reference our SEP Registration Guide for more details on the registration process. Visit our D39 Summer Enrichment Program website for more details on this wonderful summer option.
“Socially Acceptable” – A New District 39 Short Video Project
Calling all WJHS students! District 39 is starting a video project by students, for students, called “Socially Acceptable.” This series of short videos will help teach students how to navigate situations on social media. Participants will write scripts and act them out on camera. These instructional videos will then be shared with our D39 learning community. Local theater teachers will assist with both the script-writing and acting, and no experience is necessary! We ask that those interested in participating please view this flyer for more information, including how to sign-up. We are excited to launch this new D39 project in the spring!
Parent Education Event
Make plans now to join us for our next Parent Education event, “School Refusal and Encouraging Positive Attendance,” which will take place on Wednesday, March 13 at 11 am. Families can participate in-person at Highcrest or virtually via Zoom. Registration is currently open for that event. Visit our D39 Parent Education website for our full schedule of events, registration links, and archived recordings.
Crossing Guard Update
There is still an opportunity and a need for substitute crossing guards. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested, please see the attached flyer for more information and visit the Village of Wilmette website to apply online.
Wilmette Junior High School
Email: office-wjhs@wilmette39.org
Website: http://wjhs.wilmette39.org/
Location: 620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL, USA
Phone: 847-512-6600
Instagram: @hawkwolf39
Twitter: @hawkwolf39