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Daniel Wright

Daniel Wright

Principal Appreciation

The Illinois Principals Association encourages all communities to celebrate Principal Appreciation Week Oct. 15-21. Please, #ThankAPrincipal for how well they run your child’s school.

Read more about our amazing principals!


Please join District 103 in recognizing the dedication and commitment of our school administrators as they lead our teaching and learning communities to provide innovative learning experiences which empower each student to lead with empathy and make a difference in a diverse and interconnected world.


Daniel Wright Junior High School:

  • Kendra Perri, Interim Principal

  • Nina Nusbaum, Ed.D., Assistant Principal

  • Connor See, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events


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Winter Sports Getting Underway

Boys basketball, cheer and poms are about to begin. Please make sure you have a permission to participate form and a physical on file before attending the first meeting.

Support Local Animal Shelter

The Wright Way Club is excited to donate to Orphans of the Storm animal shelter! Next Wednesday, Oct. 25, the club invites students to bring in cash to spin the wheel for candy during lunch periods! We also encourage you to bring in newspapers and drop them in the front office vestibule to further contribute to the animal shelter!

Red Ribbon Week

DW joins schools across America in supporting Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-27. Red Ribbon Week's mission is to help keep students drug-free. Each day students are encouraged to participate in spirit day activities, a student art competition or a Red Ribbon themed door decorating activity.


  • Monday, Oct. 23: Pajama Day
  • Tuesday, Oct. 24: Decades Day
  • Wednesday, Oct. 24: Color War
    • 6th: Red
    • 7th: Green
    • 8th: Blue
  • Thursday, Oct. 25: Adam Sandler Day
  • Friday, Oct. 26: Wear Red

Science Fair

Science Fair will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 3:45 p.m. in room 110. This meeting is mandatory, so please plan to attend if you would like to participate in the Science Fair.

DW After Dark Fun

Join in the fun at "DW After Dark," which takes place after school on Friday, Oct. 27, that includes games, dancing, and more. Read all about it in the After Dark e-notice.

Bus Driver Appreciation

Thank you to our extraordinary bus drivers, and the rest of our transportation team, who ensure our D103 students make it to school and home safely! We extend our heartfelt appreciation on Bus Driver Appreciation Day, which District 103 recognizes on Friday, Oct. 20.


School Bus Drivers' Appreciation Day falls during National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 16-20, which has been set aside to remind people about school bus safety.

Partnerships

Volunteers Needed for 'After Dark' Event

Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 27, as PTO helps support student council at "DW After Dark." This event kicks off right after school offering a fantastic chance for students to socialize with friends, groove to music, engage in games, and hit the dance floor for a great time. Don't miss out! Volunteers are needed to ensure a successful event.

PTO's Boo Bash Booth

Join us at our PTO booth on Friday, Oct. 27, at Lincolnshire's annual Boo Bash at North Park where we'll have two big electronic Pop-O-Shots set up! Your participation will be a great way to support and spread the word about D103 PTO within the community. All D103 families are invited to be part of this Halloween event, generously sponsored by the Village of Lincolnshire.


If you are interested in volunteering, please visit bit.ly/D103SignUp

Power of Belonging

Join SACEE and Parent Ed virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss how to create an environment where everyone can thrive and every student feels a sense of belonging.


This critical conversation will explore why a student’s sense of belonging is so important to their overall success and well-being and the role parents can play in supporting this most basic need. Our speaker Sabrina Rahman has helped the nation's top companies and government institutions build healthy, high performing organizational cultures.


After the presentation, Sabrina will be joined by Katie Reynolds, assistant superintendent and Kendra Perri, interim principal of Daniel Wright Junior High School, to field your questions about fostering belonging in our schools.

Community News

Share Your Vision

The Village of Lincolnshire invites its residents to an open house from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road. Explore ideas for Lincolnshire’s future. Share your input and vision.

SHS Worlds Fair

Stevenson’s Diversity Council invites you to attend World’s Fair, the school's LARGEST annual fair celebrating cultural diversity, featuring 30+ student performances and around 40 booths representing cultures across the globe. This year's World's Fair takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson High School. There is no cost to attend, but tickets can be purchased at the door for food. Bring family and friends!

Trunk or treat

Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit invites families for a Trunk or Trunk or treat Halloween Celebration from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

SHS Trunk or Treat

SHS is excited to announce that the Key Club is hosting its Annual Community-Wide Trunk-or-Treat Celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. This event is a safe environment for children to enjoy Halloween by dressing up and trick-or-treating from creatively decorated cars. There will also be entertaining games, music, and activities like face painting, fake Halloween tattoos, and a Halloween costume parade.

Boo Bash

Save the Date for Lincolnshire's annual Boo Bash from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, North Park.

Daniel Wright Information

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