Weekly Update
May 29, 2024
Indian Prairie School District 204 is placing a no tax increase referendum on the November 2024 ballot.
Learn more at www.ipsd.org/SaferStronger204.
Volunteer Program
District 204 is pleased to announce the launch of a district-wide volunteer tracking program using the Raptor Technologies system, in alignment with our Strategic Plan. This program aims to promote and recruit volunteers across the district to support areas such as Boosters, Fine Arts, LMC, PTA, and IPPC events.
All volunteers must complete the district's original volunteer form and a new online application via the Raptor Technologies system. Upload the original volunteer form into the online application. Access the forms on our Volunteer Program webpage. This process ensures consistency across all district schools.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Jeannie Dina, Assistant Director of Community Relations at jeannie_dina@ipsd.org.
Young Hearts for Life
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation, along with Endeavor Health, is is pleased to offer all District 204 high school students a free, potentially life-saving ECG screening through Young Hearts for Life. Parent/Guardian pre-authorization is necessary for a student to be screened.
District 204 screenings:
- Neuqua Valley Main Campus – 9/5/24
- Neuqua Valley Freshman Campus – 9/12/24
- Waubonsie Valley – 9/24/24
- Metea Valley – 2/4/25
You can sign up to volunteer for any (or all) of these opportunities here: Heart Screening Volunteer Signup. READ MORE HERE
Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. for an engaging and informative Restorative Practices Workshop. Hear from district administrators who will share updates on District 204’s restorative practices initiative and provide practical strategies for integrating these principles into your home and parenting approach.
The event will be held in the LMC at Still Middle School located at 787 Meadowridge Drive in Aurora. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 3–10 by Right at School. READ MORE HERE
Safety & Security
The Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is hosting a Bike and Pedestrian Safety Roundtable Discussion on Monday, September 9, at 6:30 PM at the Naperville Municipal Center. The event will feature presentations on enhancing bike infrastructure, ensuring children’s safety, and developing a new municipal bike plan. All residents are invited to attend and learn about ways to make Naperville a safer and healthier place to live. Use QR code or click here for more information.
Next Board of Education Meeting: September 9, 2024
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
Resources for Parents
Dr. Becky Kennedy with Lori Gottlieb
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
Wednesday, September 11 | Noon and 7 PM
Dr. Ali Mattu
Anxiety and Stress Reduction Strategies for Teens and Adults
Thursday, September 12 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Dr. Hector Montenegro
B-PAC: Lecciones de Vida para Criar a un Adolescente del Siglo XXI / Life Lessons for Raising a 21st Century Teen
Tuesday, September 17 | 6-7 PM
VaLarie Humphrey
In Person Fuse Event: Own Your Own Future & Student Recognition Event
High School: October Snowball Unwritten registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Fall Snowball retreat October 25-28 at Camp Henry Horner! This teen-led/adult-guided retreat offers students the opportunity to discover something about themselves, make friends across school districts, have fun, and learn ways to impact peers. Spend a weekend focusing on self-care and Write Your Own Story, with us!
KidsMatter Volunteer Fair – Tuesday, September 17!
KidsMatter is holding its annual Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, September 17 from 5 – 7 PM at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Learn about volunteer opportunities in our community! Whether you like working outside, with children, animals…. There is a volunteer opportunity for you! Nonprofits in our community need you! No registration necessary. For questions, please contact KidsMatter Director of Programs at 331-249-6838 or sherilyn@kidsmatter2us.org www.kidsmatter2us.org.
With students back in school and the energy of a new academic year in the air, Naperville Sports Weekly (NSW) is ready to bring the thrill of high school sports into your living room for the 18th consecutive year!
NSW is your front-row seat to all the action from the first drive of golf to the last pitch of softball. NSW continues its tradition of showcasing the talent and dedication of student-athletes in all 24 IHSA sports from Benet Academy, Naperville Central, Naperville North, Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley, and Waubonsie Valley. READ MORE HERE
Third-Party Educational Programs
The following companies have rented space in our schools to offer an after-school educational program for students. The distribution of this material is in no way an endorsement of programs, services, activities, or products by District 204. For more information, visit programs.
This Week's e-Folder
This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the 204 e-Folder.
Dr. Rubin’s Mini Medical School
Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby
Wheatland Athletic Association