Tech Tidbit
Where should I look, Schoology or Powerschool?
Schoology - Our Learning Management System where students can digitally submit homework assignments, participate in interactive discussions, receive announcements and feedback, take tests, and more. They can also view some grades. As a parent, you will be able to view your child’s daily activity within the platform, like late or missing assignments. Watch the Schoology Parent View Tutorial video to learn how to navigate your child's Schoology.
Powerschool - Our Student Information System where students and parents can look for attendance, grades and report cards. This is where final grades can be found. As a reminder, this is a method of communication that our teachers use to keep you informed of your child’s progress in each class. Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about any grade or reported assignment in the Parent Portal. Students at WJHS will receive final grades at the semester mark, not every quarter. Staying informed of your child’s progress throughout the year will help you support your child and partner with your child’s teachers to reach their academic goals.
Click HERE for a quick start guide on how to login/create an account.
Click HERE for a video tutorial on using PowerSchool for parents.
If you still have problems, call the building secretaries for assistance at 847-512-6600.
Students can access Powerschool:
Use this link: ps.wilmette39.org - Also located under Students on our WJHS website.
Student username is the beginning of their school email address before @wps39.org (ex. 21josephs)
Their password is their school email password (ex. 12345pop)
OR students may use PowerSchool Mobile App (Tutorial Video)
Download the App from Self-Service
Use District Code HMKF
Student username is the beginning of the student’s email address before @wps39.org (ex. 22josephs)
Student password is student email password (ex. 12345pop)
If you have questions, please email:
7th grade - Jill Forti - fortij@wilmette39.org
8th grade - Michael Donhost - donhostm@wilmette39.org
Technician - Andrew Radakovitz - support@wilmette39.org
DEBATE CLUB REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 5TH
Learn how to think fast and speak well! Study research, writing and oral arguments. Aces Debate Club is offering an 8-week Advanced Debate class, being held at WJHS Mondays 3:30-4:30pm starting 10/2. This class is for WJHS students who have taken debate before, either at Highcrest or WJHS. Cost is $280. Program concludes with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates. Aces Debate Club is also offering an 8-week Intro to Debate class, being held at Highcrest Middle School Fridays 3:45-4:45pm starting 9/29. This class is for WJHS and HMS students who have not participated in debate before. Cost is $280.
For more information and to register beginning September 5th, click HERE. Questions? Email Instructor Aaron Vinson at acesdebateclub@gmail.com.
CAN YOU VOLUNTEER IN THE PTO THIS YEAR? LOOKING TO FILL A FEW OPEN SPOTS
- School Supplies: works with the outgoing coordinator to plan/coordinate next year’s order starting in Jan/Feb 2024, receives and manages distribution of supplies to homerooms at WJHS in mid-August 2024
- Civics & Safety: serves as a liaison to D39 Civics & Safety (minimal time commitment)
- 7th Grade Graduation Chair: shadows the 8th Grade Chair this year to fill that position next year. Recruit your friends to do it with you and make it fun. Help plan the 8th grade graduation party in June. Decorations, entertainment, food and fun are planned by this committee to celebrate our D39 graduates! For more information, please email graduationparty@wjhspto.com or president-elect@wjhspto.com.
Securly Home - iPad Security Filter Information
As part of our continuing effort to provide support for parents in managing the use of District-issued iPads at home, we have purchased a subscription to Securly Home. Securly Home is a filter that works on the iPad outside of our network (schools) and can be managed by you. At this time, Securly Home is available only to our students in grades 5-8.
With Securly, you will be able to do the following:
Pause internet access with the ease of a single tap.
Check online activity by viewing your child’s recent searches, sites visited, and videos watched.
Customize rules such as blocking specific sites.
Opt-in for notifications to receive flagged activity such as self-harm or violence.
Create an offline schedule to decide when you want the internet to be accessible or not.
You should have received an email yesterday from our Technology Specialists with more information about how Securly can be a helpful resource for you at home. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students and children use technology safely and responsibly.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
District 39 is committed to providing a safe and equitable learning environment that fosters a mindset of empathy, respect, and belonging for all district students and staff. One way to develop and enrich that mindset is increasing our knowledge of religious and cultural holidays of importance for those in our learning community. This calendar provides dates and information on many celebratory dates for students and staff of District 39.
Parent Education Events
Join us for our next Parent Education event titled “Supporting your Neurodivergent Learner: Strategies for Success” on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 11 am. This presentation will be hosted at Central School. Participants can join in-person or via Zoom. This is the second of an outstanding lineup of family-focused programming throughout the year geared towards providing tips, guidance, and support for our parents! Our first event of the year, “Feeling Safe in District 39 Schools,” is available for your review via the recorded or slide deck presentation. Please check out our Parent Education page for our full schedule of Parent Ed events and registration links.
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education came together for its first regular business meeting of the 2023-24 school year this past Monday. The Board heard presentations on FY24 budgets for both D39 and WCSEA (Wilmette Community Special Education Association), received updates on Summer 2023 construction projects and Summer 2024 construction planning, and conducted a first reading of several Board policies. Agendas and materials for all Board of Education meetings will be posted here the Friday prior to the meeting.
New Trier High School Open House and Dedication
All community members, friends, and family of all ages are invited to New Trier High School’s Winnetka Campus next Saturday (Sept. 9) from 2-4 pm for an open house and dedication ceremony. This school year, New Trier opened its new East Side Academic and Athletic Facility featuring new gyms, a new six-lane indoor track, 14 new classrooms, a climbing wall, cardio and strength training areas, a spirit shop, and more! Come check out the new spaces during this community celebration featuring student performances, self-guided tours, demonstrations, and refreshments. The event begins at 2 pm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the doors to the new Competition Gymnasium, followed by a brief dedication ceremony. The building will be open for self-guided tours until 4 pm. Parking is available in the lots along Essex Road and Trevian Way. New Trier’s Winnetka Campus is located at 385 Winnetka Avenue.
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