Daniel Wright
Recycling and Composting Initiative
District 103 has begun a recycling and composting initiative across all of its schools and is working with the Illinois Green Alliance for guidance on this project. Families can follow the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County guidelines on composting at their home. The Illinois Green Alliance works with schools to promote green buildings and sustainable communities. This District 103 video shows how our Leaders in Learning are already making a difference in our schools. Watch for school specific videos on composting and recycling coming soon.
Blue Ribbon T-Shirt Design Contest
Students are encouraged to show off their creativity by entering the DW Blue Ribbon T-Shirt Contest. The winner will have their design printed on the official Daniel Wright Blue Ribbon Award T-Shirt. The design winner's T-shirt will be worn by all students, staff, faculty and administration at Daniel Wright during our celebration in November. For detailed information about the contest, please review the contest rules.
T-Shirt Design Contest Overview
Deadline: Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at 4 p.m.
Selection of Winner: After all submissions are reviewed, the DW administration will select two finalists from each grade level. All students and staff will vote on the top eight designs to determine a final winner. The winner will be announced on Monday, Oct. 17.
Official Blue Ribbon Recognition Letter
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona formally recognized Daniel Wright in a letter as a 2022 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School. The congratulatory letter can be found on the Daniel Wright website news page.
After School Club: Math Team
Registration for the school's Math Team opens at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7. The club is offered on Mondays from Oct. 24 to March 13. Registration is limited to the first 30 students for the sixth-grade Math Team and the first 60 students for 7/8 Math Team.
Permission Needed to Provide Treats
Parents need to give their permission to provide their child with a PTO-sponsored treat bag that students will receive on Monday, Oct. 31. The treat bag includes Lifesavers hard candy, Sour Patch Kids, Smarties candy, Tootsie Pop Mini's, and Rolo candy.
Student Opportunity for Author Visit
Eighth-graders interested in joining New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Nielsen are invited to participate in a writer's workshop by filling out this Writer's Workshop interest form. Ms. Nielsen is also presenting to the entire class of sixth- and seventh-grade students during her visit on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Summer Book Request
District News
Custodial Worker's Appreciation Day
D103 custodians spend hours each day ensuring that classrooms and common areas are clean for students and staff. They go above and beyond in assisting teachers and students with additional tasks.
On Custodian Appreciation Day, Oct. 3, District 103 staff gives a BIG thank you to these individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure clean schools for employees and students.
“District 103 is fortunate to have a team of engaged and dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our staff and students comfort and safety. Our successes as a district are due in large part to the backbone that is the Facilities Department. I could never thank them enough for all they do," said Eric Jonasson, District Director of Facilities.
Thank you to the Daniel Wright custodial team:
Chris Bernard
Ken Carlson, Head Custodian
Chris Downes
Mike Kriese
Zachary Mack
Anthony Quinn
Dean Seger
Mike Stevens, Maintenance Tech
Join the Team in D103
D103 is looking for highly motivated and caring individuals to join our team! We have openings for teachers, office staff, associates, bus drivers, and before and after school care. Part time and full time positions are available. Benefits include health insurance, paid sick and personal days, and participation in the retirement pension system. Open positions can be found on our district employment website. Come join the D103 team and apply today!
Community
Cheerleading Clinic
Stevenson High School offers a cheerleading clinic for grades kindergarten through eighth 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.
Patriot Youth Basketball
Junior Patriots Basketball tryouts are coming for grades 6-8. For more information and to register visit the SHS Prep website.
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