DUNDEE-CROWN NEWSLETTER

This year seems to be quickly coming to a close! We are looking forward to our numerous end of the year celebrations that will be here before we know it.

As we approach the end of the school year, it's important to stay focused and finish strong. Whether you're a student, staff member, or family member, this is the time to reflect on all the hard work that has been done and the progress we've made. Students, remember that the final weeks are crucial for your academic success. It's essential to keep up with assignments, prepare for any upcoming exams, and make the most of the time left in the classroom. Stay engaged, ask for help when needed, and finish strong to set yourself up for success.

Parents/Guardians, now is the perfect time to check in on your child’s academic progress. Make sure you’re reviewing grades and reaching out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns. You can check your student’s grades in Schoology. Your involvement plays a critical role in your student’s success, and together, we can ensure they finish the year with confidence.

Lastly, attendance matters. Every day counts, and being present in school is key to staying on track and making the most of the remaining time. Parents/Guardians, PowerSchool is where you can access your student’s attendance information. Let’s finish the school year with dedication, teamwork, and pride in all we have accomplished. Together, we can make these final weeks a success!

• 11 - 12 DCHS 24 Hour Musical
• 14 - 15 Cap & Gown order pickup during lunches
• 17- Early Graduate/ECC Student Cap & Gown pickup in the Main Office
• 18- District Holiday - Offices/School closed
• 23 - Spring Jazz Concert 7:00pm
• 24 - Guitar Night 6:00pm
• 25 - Senior Awards Information and Senior Survey
• 26 - Prom Night 6:00pm - 3:00am
• 30 - Theater Award Night

• 1- Band Concert 7:00pm
• 2 - 3 State Science Fair
• 7 - Choir Concert 7:00pm
• 9 - String Chamber Music Concert
• 12 - Senior Awards Night 6:00pm
• 14 - Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
• 15 - Senior Graduation Walk: Seniors Visit Elementary Schools 9:00am
• 15 - Required Graduation Rehearsal 10:45am
• 15 - Senior Picnic in Stadium (following Graduation Rehearsal)
• 17 - Dundee - Crown High School Graduation - NOW Arena- Hoffman Estates 6pm
• 23 - Last Day of School (If No Emergency Days have been used)
• 26 - Memorial Day - Offices / Schools Closed

Students should have all finished selecting their courses for next school year. They will be able to review their requests in late May via PowerSchool, and make any changes with their counselors before the Summer Break.

The Counseling Team met with all juniors to assist them in post-secondary planning. Students had a choice between two different presentations: "College May Not Be For Me" and College Planning. On March 19th, D300 College Counselors hosted a junior post-secondary planning night to learn about life after high school.

Class of 2025, please complete the Senior Survey in SchooLinks. Here is information about what you need to do. The survey asks for information we will use for the Senior Slideshow about post-graduation plans and scholarship information. The deadline for completed surveys is Friday, April 25, 2025.

There will be additional office hours held during lunch periods(4/23 & 5/7) for our Seniors who need help with financial aid applications for college. You can also reach out directly to the ISAC Rep for Support at ariana.benitez@illinois.gov (from a personal email NOT d300 email) or at 847-738-8968.

Senior Graduation Walks (to Elementary Schools)

We are happy to continue the tradition of seniors visiting elementary schools in their caps and gowns on May 15, 2025 at 9 AM.

This is an exciting opportunity for you as graduates and even more so for elementary-aged students who look up to you as role models. Please consider participating by completing this permission slip (link here) by Friday, April 25.

You will have the opportunity to walk through up to three schools that morning and will return to high school by 10:30 a.m. We will do our best to ensure you can attend the elementary school you attended, so it is important that you complete the permission form by the due date. Unfortunately, since we need to plan for transportation and supervision, we cannot accept students after the due date.

Bus selection information is below.

Bus A; Perry, Lakewood, and Golfview

Bus B: Meadowdale, Eastview, Algonquin Lakes

Bus C: Sleepy Hollow, Dundee Highlands, Parkview

If you would like to participate, please come to school with your cap and gown on, and we will board buses to the various elementary schools. Please note that we cannot guarantee you will visit the school you attended, but we will make every effort for that to happen. Students must walk through each school on their bus route and may not drive themselves to the elementary school sites.

Graduation Ceremony

As we approach our high school graduation ceremony, we want to provide you with the following information:

• Our ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the NOW Arena at 6 PM.
• Families should plan to arrive an hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Additional information, including graduation rehearsal details and ceremony specifics, will be sent in the coming weeks and a FAQ can be found on this site: https://www.d300.org/graduation.

Interested in a Dundee-Crown graduation sign or a sign for your child? You can find information here:

https://www.customlawnsign.com/dundee-crown.

Attachments:

Prom is scheduled for April 26, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare-Chicago (9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018). Prom will last from 7 PM to 11 PM, followed by a boat cruise on Lake Michigan from 12 AM to 2 AM. Students will return to D-CHS at approximately 3:15 AM.

Students need to arrive at D-CHS no later than 5:45 PM. D-C doors will open at 5:20 to students.

Various photo backgrounds will be available in the fieldhouse for students to take pictures. Buses will load for the Hyatt at 6 PM. Students may not drive themselves to prom events.

Ticket sales for senior students started on 3/13 via the online store only with a cost of $175 per ticket. On 3/17, ticket sales opened up to Juniors. Ticket sales closed on 3/21. There will not be any in-person sales this year.

Let's all have a wonderful and safe celebration!

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSES

Happy Spring! It’s time to start thinking about the 2025/2026 school year.

To incoming 9th graders/families:

• PROOF OF PHYSICAL dated after August 1, 2024 is required for all students entering 9th grade. Please be aware that an IHSA sports physical does not count for a school physical.

• PROOF OF DENTAL EXAM should be submitted to the School Nurse by May 15, 2026.

To incoming 12th graders/families:

• PROOF OF MENINGITIS VACCINE COMPLIANCE is required for all students entering 12th grade, This means proof of one meningitis vaccination after age 16.

Physical and immunization forms should be submitted by August 1st, 2025. We will accept these forms any time, starting now!

In addition, please get all health care plans and medication orders updated and submitted before August 1, 2025.

Submit any completed health forms via FAX (224-484-5077), email (lindsey.scheppman@d300.org or lisa.lane@d300.org), or drop off in-person to the attendance office or nurses office.

If you have any questions, please see the Health Services on the District 300 website at D300.org→ click support service→ click health services.

Make your appointments now and submit paperwork as soon as possible.

Science Olympiad has qualified in 14 events for the state competition this year! Congratulations to all students who participated!

We have two announcements for AVID parents:

1. Please see the AVID resources for news and information! The slides can be accessed at tinyurl.com/AboutAVID or check our social media announcements on tinyurl.com/AVIDInsta.

2. Please make sure your students are staying active this summer so that they can build their resume for college and career! Anything such as community service, a job, summer school, sports camp, library events, etc. are all great for keeping students' minds fresh!

Spring is just around the corner, and warm weather is the perfect time for some outdoor reading. Reading outside can reduce stress, boost your mood, bring you closer to nature, and improve your focus. Attached below is just one list of books that are perfect for outdoor reading. So grab a book, a blanket, and a snack with your student and enjoy nature while reading!

Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/roundups/8-ya-books-perfect-reading-outside/

Dundee-Crown High School is excited to offer athletic summer camp opportunities for elementary, middle school and high school students. Please contact the Athletic Office if you want more information.

Registration must be completed via the D300 webstore, which can be accessed by clicking here. If you do not see the camp you want, you may need to select the “show more results” button at the bottom of the page.

If step-by-step directions are needed to complete your registration, the guide can be found here

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Dundee Crown Athletic Office at (224) 484-5100.

Boys Lacrosse needs your support! We will be hosting Staff Appreciation and Pack the House night in the D-C Stadium on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30pm as we take on Taft High School. Students, families, and community members are invited to attend to cheer on your fellow Chargers! Hope to see you there!

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• Mrs. Schafer, thank you for helping to get in the honors class for English. I appreciated it a lot.

• Mrs. Schafer is a great teacher. She is very nice, and she is very caring.

• Mrs. Jain was my Biology teacher. I appreciate her so much because she has always been there when I need her.

• Ms. Valdez, thanks for all you do.

• Ms. Lopez was the one who understood me the most! I told her about my day, and she told me about hers. She is basically my best friend.

• Mrs. Anderson is cool!

• Mrs. Rodman helps me do my work! She has made a difference in my life!

• Mr. Holloway is really nice, and he always makes everyone laugh and smile in class!

• Mrs. Stakauskaite motivates me and is a really sweet and caring person!
• Mrs. Anderson is genuinely nice! On my first day she was the first teacher that I thought that was really sweet!

• Mrs. Pennella is always nice and helps me when I need her!

• Ms. Gisch, thank you for helping me throughout my freshman year!

• Mrs. Wormsley has helped me! I hope I have you next year!

• Ms. Batad has so much patience with our class and is always nice and kind! She lends people her Chromebook charger!
• Dr. White is so funny and always tries to make students happy!

• Mrs. Schafer treats me good and respects me!

• Mr. Johnson helped me with getting in my classes!
• I appreciate the lunch ladies!

• Mrs. Anderson is an incredible teacher! I recognize what she does for us. She is a teacher to follow.
• Mr. Lindahl likes to be funny with us and he's cool.

• Mrs. Hoosier always does our work together and makes Biology so fun and happy!

• Mr. Ayers does hard questions up on the board so we can understand it.

• Ms. Batad, thanks for helping me in your class and for making things that would be very hard super easy for me.

• Mr. Fryer is a good soccer coach, and he's cool!
• Ms. Boushley is really nice!

• Mr. Izbicki never marks me tardy, and he always helps us with our work!

• Thank you, Mr. Rodman. No matter how bad his day is, he is always supportive and helpful and a cheery guy. He is very sweet and always makes us laugh when having a bad day!

• Mr. Izbicki has shown that he cares about me personally and about my education. He's made the class more fun! He also makes sure that each student understands the content and if they don't he's happy to help.

• Thank you, Ms. Fuller, for bringing joy to my mornings and providing me with amazing advice on my projects!

• Mrs. Neuman is always really helpful, and when I need her, she is always there!

• Thank you, Ms. Redmond, for your patience and support in the learning environment

• Thank you, Mrs. Butler, for the useful information in class

• Thank you, Mr. Vargas, for the great experiences in your class!
• Thank you, Mr. Martin, for the consistent reminders to complete my work!

• Ms. Powers honestly helps everyone in the class, and she is so nice! Out of all of my teachers, she is one of my top three! The difference she makes in my life are small, but have great impact on me and hopefully my future.

• Thank you, Ms. Thyfault, for the access to new materials and the great prompts you give me!

• Thank you, Mr. Martin, for helping me do better in my classes! It means a lot to me in so many different ways!
• Thank you, Mr. Brown, for teaching Wellness Fundamentals!

• Thank you, Mr. Steinhaus, for training such amazing players over the years!

• Thank you, Mr. Brown, for teaching the class about Sports and Fitness! You have made a difference in my life by making me stay healthy!

• Mrs. Ruiz has helped me a lot and cleared up many of my doubts. I trust her a lot because she is always there to help and listen to the students. She helps us with our work.

• The teacher who changed my life is Miss Ruiz. She always helps me in geometry class. When I don't understand, she explains things to me.

• Mrs. Mortenson helped me to believe in my talents and try to make them better!

• Ms. Redmond is always there for me. She listens to my stories. She made a difference in my life because she motivated me to do better.

• The teacher I appreciate so much is Ms. Maxa and Ms. Finney. They are both great people. They are very funny! Ms. Finney gave me hope on being confident, and Ms. Maxa gave me also hope!
• Dr. Rodman has always been there for me and is kind to everyone. If I ever need anything, I know I could always go to his office.

• Ms. Hasapis is a very cool and chill and an amazing teacher. I actually had her for the summer program when I was in 8th grade going to freshman year. I remember not liking her because she was very serious, but when I got to know her, she's actually a very funny teacher. When you get to know her, she's amazing.

• Mr. Linden is a great teacher and taught me how to build things safely.

• I want to recognize Mrs. Buksova. She taught my Human Anatomy and freshman Biology class. She always answers my many questions, checks up on me in AP Chem, and is always there if I need anything.

• Mr. Henning was my bowling coach for the last four years for the varsity bowling team. During the season, he would help me be a better bowler and always would encourage me to do my best.

• Mr. Krauska has helped me with my understanding of music and has always taught with a fun approach to learning. As a result, I have found learning to be enjoyable in his class, and his teaching style has allowed me to get to know my peers, make new friends, and become evolved in a great community at high school.

• A teacher I want to recognize is Ms. Hunter. She was there for me throughout my four years of high school and helped me struggle less in classes and would be a friend to make jokes with.

• For me, that special teacher is Mrs. Kale. She has been there for me through the last three years. She has instilled confidence in me and has pushed me to become the writer I am today. She is also one of the teachers who inspires me to pursue a career in education as well.

• Dr. White from the Art Department has always made me laugh on my saddest days. Even when I have taken his class and no longer in it, he allows me to come in and do my homework from time to time. He also provides really good criticism onto my art and made my passion for art greater.

• I would like to recognize Mr. Yurasek. He was my junior year English teacher. He has always been super supportive. He is still helpful and supportive this year even though he is not my teacher anymore. Whenever I need help on an assignment, a recommendation letter, or even someone just to talk to, he is always willing to help me out. He cares for his students and wants to see them reach their highest potential. I think all teachers can learn from Mr. Yurasek. He is one teacher at Dundee Crown who I truly appreciate and I am thankful I had the opportunity to be in his class.
• Mr. Lia has been an amazing teacher and mentor to me in the automotive technologies for the four years that I have been here. He is always helpful and giving me advice for the future. While Autos has its moments when you need to be serious, in those not so serious times, he makes jokes and lets his students have a good time while learning valuable lessons. He treats each and everyone one of his students like family, and I cannot thank him enough for that. Mr. Lia has done so much to help me grow, not only as a student, but a young adult, giving me both valuable life lessons, but as well as lessons on how to make my work industry easier for me.

• Mr. Voss has pushed me to do better at a subject that I am not really good at. He believes in me, and I am now enjoying the subject that I thought I had hated.

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• Mrs. Santella, thank you for making my day better with your jokes and giving constructive criticism to my writing in ways which helped me improve. The best compliment you ever gave my writing was saying my definition of Santa Claus was well-written. I will forever take your advice with me and continue to play around with sentence structure and take a small walk on the wild side.

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• Mrs. Hopp is an amazing coach and teacher. She deserves more recognition. She cares deeply about her students.

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• The teacher I want to pick is Mrs. Kale. I love her so much, and I admire her so much! She is the sweetest person, and I love having her as my first hour teacher. I can't wait for next year when I have AP Seminar with her.
• Miss Ruiz, Miss Alday y Miss Anderson son personas que me han apoyado mucho en la escuela ayudandome con mis calificaciones e impulsandome a crecer mas como persona