We love it that so many of our students ride their bikes and walk to school! There are bike racks in both the front and back of the school. You can find the D39 School Walking Routes Map at this link. Adult supervision begins at 7:55 AM.
WJHS also has students who ride the bus to school. Our students are expected to be respectful, safe, and kind to our bus drivers and fellow bus riders. If students are not being respectful, safe, and kind, consequences may be issued in the form of: conversation with administrator, reflection form, parent contact, assigned seats, with the potential for bus suspension and expulsion. If bus privileges are suspended, transportation to and from school and school activities becomes the sole responsibility of the parent.
If you are dropping off your child via a vehicle, please follow the route linked here to help keep our students safe and drop-off and pick-up efficient.
We're excited to welcome back the musicians in the WJHS Bands and Orchestra. Instrumental music families, please mark your calendars of a few important dates:
-Monday, August 26: Band and Orchestra morning rehearsals begin. Doors open for student arrival from 7:15 AM - 7:25 AM. Upon arrival, students should report directly to their classroom for rehearsal.
DIRECTORY NEWS
The 2024-2025 WJHS Directory is now available. You received an email this past Monday 8/19 from “The WJHS PTO” with new registration instructions. YOU WILL NEED TO VERIFY YOUR FAMILY AND STUDENT INFORMATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE IMPORTANT EMAILS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SIGN UP FOR A PTO MEMBERSHIP. Questions? Email directory@wjhspto.com
Your $25 WJHS PTO membership includes access to the online Directory so that you can gain class lists and student/parent information. The fees also help us provide programming such as the 8th Grade Graduation Party, student council/yearbook teacher sponsorships and teacher appreciation throughout the year. Thank you for your support!
VOLUNTEER IN THE CAFETERIA
Parents have a unique opportunity to spend time at school seeing kids in action (well, during lunch at least)! Our lunchroom staff could really use some extra hands serving food to students. There are two spots per day designated for parents to help hand out food as kids go through the lunch line. Can you be available 11:15am-12:45pm (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday) or 11:45am-1:15pm (Thursdays)? Sign up HERE as many times as you’d like!
EDUKITS (SCHOOL SUPPLIES)
Boxes of school supplies were distributed this week to students who purchased them. We have a couple of extra boxes for 8th grade so if you are interested in buying one please email schoolsupplies@wjhspto.com.
WJHS SPIRITWEAR
Wilmette Junior High School Wolves spirit wear is offered through our partner and fellow Wilmette moms’ business HumanKind. Check out all the great options HERE that can be personalized!
The WJHS PTO has been asked to pass along some relevant community information:
NEW TRIER BOOSTER CLUB
Many in our parent community look forward to attending athletic games at New Trier Township High School. Did you know that by becoming a New Trier Booster Club Member you get TWO FREE TICKETS TO EACH REGULAR SEASON FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL GAMES FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON?! There are several levels to join with great NT gear to help you support your favorite teams. Come out to watch Varsity/JV home football games on 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 10/4 & 10/18. Click HERE for more information. Email ntbooster@gmail.com with any questions.
THE COMMUNITY REVIEW COMMITTEE (CRC)
The CRC is seeking to fill their committee with two representatives from WJHS. Each year, the CRC advises the D39 Board of Education by researching a relevant topic that will lead to improvements in the district. This year’s topic will be voted upon at the first meeting in September. The current proposal is an investigation of how schools and families can support each other to navigate health with the use of/access to devices. The position involves meeting once a month from October through June to develop a topic and recommendations to present to the district. Meetings are scheduled from 7:00-9:00pm on the first or second Tuesday of each month. If interested and/or have questions, please contact CRC President Amy Peters at amelia2431@gmail.com
DESTINATION IMAGINATION GRADES K-8
30 minute information sessions will be held on ZOOM 8/28, 9/3 and 9/9. Learn more HERE.
Securly Home
In order to continue D39’s efforts to provide support for parents to help manage the use of District-issued iPads at home, we have purchased a subscription to Securly Home, a filter that works on the iPad outside of our network (schools) and can be managed by you. Through Securly Home, you will be able to do the following:
Pause internet access with 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, including self-harm or violence
Create an offline schedule to decide when you want the internet to be accessible
Please reference yesterday afternoon’s email (Aug. 22) for more details on the benefits to using Securly Home. You will receive an email from Securly at the end of the day today with login instructions. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students become responsible technology users.
Parent Education Event - Safety in D39 Schools
Our first Parent Education event of the year, titled “Feeling Safe in District 39 Schools,” is scheduled for next Wednesday (Aug. 28) at 11 am. Learn how District 39 schools maintain a high level of building security and work with community partners to create a feeling of safety for all. Registration is now open for this wonderful and informative online event.
We are proud to host a variety of Parent Education Events for our D39 families throughout the school year. These events target topics of interest specific to our D39 parent community and all are welcome to join us live or to watch the recordings as your schedule permits.
Student Lunch Account Information
Adding money to your child(ren)’s lunch accounts is done through the PowerSchool ParentPortal. After logging into the portal, click “Balance” and then “Make a Payment.” You will be directed to RevTrak, where you will see the names of the students linked to your account. You can make a one-time deposit to a child’s account, or you can login to your RevTrak account and set up auto-replenish. Keep in mind that each child has their own balance which must be maintained separately. Please visit our Food Services webpage for more information.
Looking For Fulfilling Work? Join Our District 39 Team!
As we continue to make our final preparations ahead of the 2023-24 academic year, we are looking for caring and qualified individuals to join our D39 team. We are accepting applications for paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, a substitute nurse, and maintenance/custodial associates! If you are interested, or know of someone who may be interested in working as part of a dynamic team in a vibrant and welcoming setting, please visit our D39 employment webpage.
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will gather on Monday, August 26 at 7 pm at the Mikaelian Education Center for its monthly meeting. The evening will begin with a public meeting on budgets before the Board moves into its regular business meeting. During the meeting, the Board will be presented with the district’s enrollment report, hear committee reports, and conduct a first reading of several Board policies. Additionally, the group will be presented with the district’s response to the Community Review Committee’s (CRC) final report titled “Harnessing the Power of Free Play to Advance Educational Outcomes” and is expected to adopt both the District 39 and Wilmette Community Special Education Agreement (WCSEA) budgets for FY25. Agendas and materials for all Board of Education meetings will be posted online the Friday prior to the meeting.
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