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Homecoming Dance: Homecoming tickets are on sale now! Students who are planning to bring a guest from another school must purchase their tickets before 3:00 pm, Friday September 20th. NNHS students only may purchase a ticket at the door the night of the dance. Homecoming ticket information can be found at: https://sites.google.com/naperville203.org/nnhshomecoming/homecoming-tickets

The Homecoming Dance will be outside in the West Athletic Parking Lot. Students are encouraged to leave any unnecessary items in their vehicles. Once a student enters the dance, they will not be allowed to go their vehicles and reenter the dance. Students need to plan accordingly for proper shoes and attire prior to entering the dance.

Homecoming Football Game:

Join us for our Homecoming football game on Friday, September 20, as the Huskies take on Lincoln-Way East! The Sophomore game kicks off at 4:30pm, followed by Varsity at 7pm. During the pregame, we will be honoring former Athletic Director Neil McCauley, a key figure in shaping Naperville North’s athletic success. McCauley, who served as AD for 26 years, helped the Huskies win 11 team state championships and left an incredible legacy on our community. We look forward to celebrating his lasting impact on Huskie athletics.

Homecoming: Help Us with HOCO24 on September 21st

We need chaperones and floaters, as well as volunteers for concessions, coat check, and clean-up. Even if your student says they don’t want you there, your help will be greatly appreciated and won’t be noticed by them!

• Snack donation drop-off will be at NNHS Stadium Concession Stand from 12 PM to 2 PM.
• Decorating will take place from 12 PM to 2 PM at NNHS Outdoor.
• Volunteers will have reserved parking for easy drop-off and pick-up.

Fundraiser: Gift Card Donation Opportunity - Support NNHS Students in URGENT Need. NNHS Home and School are teaming up with NNHS Administration to support students in need within our community. We are organizing a donation drive and are requesting $25 gift cards to Walmart or Meijer to help provide essential items for our students.

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, cash or checks should be made out to H&S, or you can use Venmo to send funds to @NNHS-HomeandSchool. All donations can be mailed or dropped off at 899 N. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563. Please note "NNHS H&S Family in Need" on your envelope. To contribute, please sign up below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FADAB2BABFA7-51045214-nnhs. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make a difference in the lives of our students!

Senior Celebration Updates:

Announcing Senior Celebration in person planning meetings! Our Kick-Off Meeting is September 25th at 7pm! Don’t miss out - join the Senior Celebration Exec Board at NNHS to help create an amazing night for the Class of 2025! We welcome all parents—regardless of your child's grade level—to participate as committee chairs and general volunteers. Meetings will be held at 7 PM on September 25th, October 23rd, and November 20th. Whether you're an Area Chair or just want to get involved, come hear about open positions and ways to contribute. Room locations will be announced; please park at the Main Entrance.

The event is Saturday, April 12, 2025 at NNHS from 6PM to 10:00PM. Students will arrive for check in at 5:30PM. The doors close at 6:30PM. Tickets are $50 each until 12/1/24 and then the price increases to $60. Tickets for Senior Celebration are only available on GoFan at this link: https://gofan.co/event/1525705?schoolId=IL099809.

Directory Spot: School App for a Cause! **CORRECTED LINK**

DirectorySpot is the primary funding for Home & School programs, such as Young Hearts for Life, dances, wish list funding, special activities for both students and teachers and more!

Included in the NNHS DirectorySpot:
Student/Parent Directory
Staff Directory
School Calendar
Bell Schedule
Home & School Website
8 to 18 Website (Sports info)
District Calendar
Student Activities Website
Daily Announcements
Online Absence Form

Your participation and support make a huge difference - if you didn't purchase this resource at registration, you can still sign up...click the link to sign up for Directory Spot: https://bit.ly/NNHSDirectorySpot2425

Questions? Please contact, Mia at NNHSDanceDecorations@gmail.com, Heather at NNHSDanceCheckin@gmail.com, Nicole at NNHSRefreshments@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

Boosters Top Dogs & Alpha Dogs Members !!! ALL unclaimed parking passes will be mailed to your home this week. Boosters members who haven't collected their license plate cover can pick them up at the school store MWThF during lunch and Wed mornings.

Fall Huskie yard signs will be available for pick up the weekend 9/28/24. If you signed up to help DISTRIBUTE to your team/activity, be on the lookout for an email from Amy Connolly. If you placed a yard sign order, the designated person or team captain will reach out with the remaining details regarding sign distribution fro you team/activity. We appreciate your patience as the message is relayed to your specific group!! Thank you for supporting Boosters.

Boosters concessions are up and running with a new menu this year!! Check it out out on the site linked here. Concessions can always use a helping hand. Please consider signing up to volunteer during football and soccer games this fall at thttps://nnhsboosters.square.site/volunteer.

Hoodie season is upon us, so show your Huskie Spirit!! Huskie spirit wear has been restocked with on trend items that can be purchased at home football games and at the school store MWThF during lunch. We accept Apple pay, checks, credit and cards.

Still interested in becoming a Boosters member? Sign up today! https://nnhs-booster-club9.mybigcommerce.com/booster-club/

With support from a City of Naperville SSG Grant and KidsMatter, NNU is hosting a World Youth Café on Sunday, October 6th, from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm at Neuqua Valley High School for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. This event will be facilitated by Illinois Teacher of the Year Dr. Rachael Mahmood and will be based on the book Accountable by Dashka Slater. Through the World Café methodology (theworldcafe.com/), we hope to foster structured conversations around the topics explored in the book. We will facilitate open discussion in small groups and then link to ideas within the larger group to access the collective wisdom in the room.

Although the book is the foundation for the topic, students do NOT have to complete the book to participate. Some of the questions we’d like to explore include:

1. How does social media influence our understanding of belonging and exclusion in school?
2. What does it mean to hold someone accountable for harmful behavior, and how does that affect a sense of belonging for everyone involved?
3. How can understanding our own privilege or experiences with bias help us build a more inclusive school environment?
4. What role should schools play in addressing issues of racism and injustice that surface through social media or other channels?

Please see the attached a shareable flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3G55fQtIK-ZVtnePIgHGY9e5cFDrUyG/view?usp=sharing. We will supply FREE copies of the book. On the registration form, students can indicate if they would like a free copy. We can drop those off at school for them.

Space is limited. The registration deadline is SEPTEMBER 15. Visit https://tinyurl.com/369p42ud or click here for the registration form. We appreciate your support as we work to increase personal growth and self-awareness among Naperville’s young adults, which in turn, strengthens our entire community! Any questions, please contact NNU at https://napervilleneighborsunited.org/

Journey Through the Galápagos – Spring Break 2025

Current Huskies have a unique opportunity to travel to the Galápagos Islands over Spring Break in 2025! This eco-driven tour offers students a firsthand learning experience of one of the most fragile ecosystems in our world. Students will discover these islands and follow in Charles Darwin’s footsteps, complete with swimming, snorkeling, and hiking alongside exotic animals!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FfnD3sOgtlNFhdIoS_gavnvTujY1WMT_Rg0u7o_9hWg/edit?usp=sharing

Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca – Summer 2025

Huskies can join us on a journey to Peru in Summer of 2025! Explore the vibrant culture of Lima, marvel at the ancient temples and fortresses in Cuzco, venture into the Sacred Valley, and behold the breathtaking wonder of Machu Picchu—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Cap it all off with a mesmerizing experience on Lake Titicaca.

The parent info session for both tours will be in the NNHS Learning Commons on Tuesday, 9/17 at 6 pm. Respond today at rsvp.eftours.com/m84cw5f.

For more info on Naper Life Abroad in District 203 and our future tours, check out our website at https://sites.google.com/naperville203.org/naperlifeabroad/home.

Senior Portraits: The last chance to have your Senior Portrait taken is Thursday, September 26 during the school day in Room 108. Photographers will be available from 7:45 - 10:00 am and 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Students can be photographed during study hall or their lunch hour so they can attend all of their classes. They may go at any time listed. No appointment is necessary. As a reminder, Senior Yearbook Photos must be taken by Lifetouch at NNHS to be included in the yearbook.

The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in both English AND in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. Students who are interested in learning more about the Seal of Biliteracy should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:15 am OR 3:15 pm in Room 184. Seniors who intend to apply for the Seal this school year are required to attend. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students currently enrolled in a World Language class will take a proficiency exam in that language during their class and therefore do not need to attend the meeting.

Students, please fill out the registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcVCif5IgTbeHtpcNneIWyvwQOoqG4m2j7mTW01-uS5OcvYA/viewform?usp=sf_link if you plan to attend the meeting. More information about the Seal of Biliteracy can be found in this linked document https://www.naperville203.org/Page/5770

• Check out this month’s Counselor Connection, with grade-level & college/career updates!
• Link to 2024-2025 NNHS Calendar
• Join the principal's community Remind: text @nnhsupdate to the number 81010
  
• The archived Howlers can be found HERE

If you have questions about any of the items above or other concerns, please contact Jay Wachtel, Principal, at jwachtel@naperville203.org. or Susan Brown, Administrative Assistant at sbrown1@naperville203.org. Follow NNHS Official on X at wachtel_NNHS and Instagram at nnhs_jay_wachtel.