Huskie Howler

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Dear Huskie Community,

The Howler is always packed with important information. I want to point out two specific items detailed below. Please mark your calendars for the spring testing dates and check out the upcoming volunteer opportunities. I know any help is appreciated.

We are still seeing too many students arrive tardy for first period. We would like to establish the expectation that all students are dropped off before 7:30. Student drivers should allow plenty of time to park and walk to the building with the same expectation. Please revise morning plans to have students in the building by 7:30. Arriving late negatively impacts learning and places an extra burden on our teachers, campus security staff, and deans. Thanks for partnering with us on this important issue.

I hope you have a terrific week. Go Huskies!!

Sincerely,

Jay Wachtel

On Tuesday, February 4th NNHS Student Government, along with Home & School, are hosting their annual NNHS Winter Blood Drive from 8am to 1pm in the Field House.

• All students that are 16 years of age may donate blood by providing a parental consent form provided by the Student Activities office or a Student Government representative.
• All students who are 17 years old can donate without the form.

This blood drive is open to all Huskie relatives and neighbors. Should outside folks wish to donate, please enter through the main office check-in station and provide a valid state ID. .

Please e-mail Mr. Brian Nierman at bnierman@naperville203.org if you do not give consent to allow your 17-year-old son or daughter to donate. Please see Mr. Brian Nierman if you have further questions.

Blood Drive Sign Up:
https://forms.gle/8uNKnFXqDpkQ4X4z6

To Volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAB2FA4FAC34-54412734-nnhs

Naperville North Fine Arts Presents RENT, the Musical!

• General Auditions: (sign-up for an a one hour audition time - sign-up links provided at workshops)
• Monday, February 03 | 3:30 - 9:30 PM | NNHS Music Wing
• Audition Callbacks: (callback list posted after general auditions)
• Wednesday, February 05 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | NNHS Music Wing

Audition workshops are informative and do not commit students to the audition process. However, students must attend one audition workshop to be eligible to participate in the general audition.

No experience is required to audition and participate in the production. We look forward to a large RENT cast!

For information about participating in the technical crew for the production, please contact mtoledano@naperville203.org. For information about participating in the costume crew for the production, please contact slove@naperville203.org. For information about auditioning for the RENT pit orchestra, please keep a lookout for upcoming audition information or reach out to jgonzalez6@naperville203.org.

For further information about the North spring musical or fine arts in general, please stop by the activities and fine arts office, or reach out to njanssen@naperville203.org.

Our Health Occupations students have officially started their observational rotations, and we couldn’t be more excited! They’re gaining real-world experience at some amazing local healthcare facilities, including Edward Hospital, Pediatric Health Associates, IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, Radiance Diagnostics, Fox Valley Foot and Ankle Specialists, Innovative Orthodontic Centers, Fox Valley Institute for Growth and Wellness, Darling Pediatric Therapy, Sunrise Senior Living, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, Figueroa Orthodontics, and more.

A huge thank you to these incredible partners for welcoming our students and giving them the chance to learn firsthand what it’s like to work in healthcare. Your support makes a huge difference in helping them explore their future careers and build valuable skills. We’re so grateful for your commitment to their growth and success!

If you’re interested in joining us as a partner and playing a role in shaping the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Meghan Donovan, Health Occupations Teacher, at mdonovan@naperville203.org.

Senior Celebration

Senior Celebration website updated and volunteer links are active!

• Website - Check out our Senior Celebration Website for EVERYTHING you need to know about April 12th’s Senior Celebration all in one place! You can buy tickets, execute the required permission form for your student, volunteer for Friday’s (4/11) Set Up and/or Saturday (4/12) at the Party, buy a volunteer t-shirt, donate needed Prizes and Food, and learn about all the pictures (and firm submission deadlines!) for our Memory Hallway and Huskie Hallway needs. Site Link: Senior Celebration Website

• Join our Fun Team - Last vacancy! We are still looking for a Technology Lead to coordinate tech requirements for our Area Leads and to help our Photo Chair create the end of the night slideshow. Our Tech Lead from prior years is involved this year for guidance. Please reach out directly to Tracy Ford to express interest at: tracydford65@gmail.com

• Pictures being collected for Memory Hallway and Huskie Hallway - Our amazing teams create incredible photo displays for the party but we need your pictures! Collection boxes for printed pictures will be at NNHS by the Campus Supervisors desk beginning February 10th through March 27th. Our website has more detailed information and drop off addresses if you’d rather drop at their homes.
• Memory Hallway
1. We need THREE pictures of EACH SENIOR for a keepsake poster. Submit 3 pictures of your student (one as a baby, one young child/elementary school, and one recent photo). Any size but no larger than 5 ”x 7”. A keepsake poster will be made by our committee for each student and they will get their keepsake poster at the end of the party in their check out bag.
2. We need group pictures (printed copies - they will not be returned) of kids together in preschool through 8th grade. Please label the elementary or junior high school on the back of the photo.
• Huskie Hallway
1. We display tons of photos of NNHS Seniors from school sponsored activities during their senior year of 2024-2025. We rely on YOU to fill the Hallway! Here are the details: Send PRINTED photos, size 4”x6”, any paper is accepted. Please indicate the club, sport or event on the back of the picture. These photos will NOT be returned.

• Senior Celebration Prizes: We are excited to ensure that every student goes home with a special gift after the party. To make this possible, we are kindly requesting prize donations from our wonderful parent community. You can choose a gift from our Amazon list, use the sign-up genius to purchase gift cards, or purchase something else entirely. Visit the website for all the information. Senior Celebration WebSite

2025 Hollywood Glam Fashion Show

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join us as students from the Class of 2025 model the latest fashions from several local stores.

• When: Sunday Feb. 23rd, 2025
• Doors open at 3:00pm. Show starts at 4:00pm
• Where: Large Cafe at NNHS
• Tickets now on Sale via GoFan! https://hq.gofan.co/events/1960764/view
• VIP ticket $65 / General ticket $35
• NNHS Student ticket $10 - includes one raffle ticket for door prize!! Top Dog Members free ticket code was emailed last week for purchase.
• Raffle: Come ready to purchase tickets for some amazing baskets and our popular wine cellar! Tickets sold the day of the event via Cash, Credit Card and Apple Pay. If you would like to purchase ahead of time, please email nnhsboostersfashionshow@gmail.com to make arrangements.
• Concessions will be available
• We are still collecting wine for the cellar. Please consider donating a bottle of wine with a retail value of around $20. Donations can be dropped off at Coyanne Inglis’ home or Kristen Porter's home. There will be bins by the front doors for the donations. If your preference is to donate via Venmo or Zelle, please contact Coyanne at 714-292-1650 or Kristin at 773-655-5594, and they’ll do the shopping for you! Venmo- @Coyanne-Inglis or @Kristin-Porter-24.

New This Year: RED CARPET SPONSORS
Let us advertise your name and/or business with special signage along our red carpet, social media sites and program guide. Sponsorship cost is $200. Please email nnhsboostersfashionshow@gmail.com for more information.

Backstage Volunteers needed for the day of the event. This is the perfect way for parents of underclassmen to get involved. Please email nnhsboostersfashionshow@gmail.com.

Concessions
Check out our WINTER menu on the new website! https://nnhsboosters.org/concessions. We can always use a helping hand. Check out the Sign Up Genius for all winter concession opportunities. It will be cozy and fun working indoors this winter. We hope you can lend a hand! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4DABAD2CA0FBC34-52923307-2024

Yard Signs
Save the Date! Spring is right around the corner and it is almost time to decorate your lawn again. Show your Huskie Pride by ordering Spring sports/activities Huskie yard signs & bag tags. Signs go on sale Feb 14- March 14. You will be able to order you sign on our website so bookmark the link and mark your calendars! https://nnhsboosters.org/huskie-store.

Website
Are you Driven to Join, Driven to Volunteer, Driven to Donate or Driven to Sponsor? Check out our updated website https://nnhsboosters.org. The website is the hub of information for all things related to Boosters. The website highlights our social media, contains sign ups for concessions, provides sponsorship opportunities and features our fundraising events. Another new addition is that tickets to our fundraisers, like Fashion Show, through our Boosters GOFAN account. Everything related to Boosters is at your fingertips on our website, so bookmark the site today.

April 9th and 10th are important days for our freshmen, sophomores and juniors students who will be engaging in state testing. Please refer to the information below for specific details for each grade level and note that the schedule those days will be modified; Wednesday, April 9 is NOT a normal late arrival date. Students should report by 7:45 a.m. Test length and dismissal times will vary with the last bus departing at approximately 2:00 p.m. More details will be provided in April.

Wednesday, 4/9/25

• Freshmen - non-attendance day
• Sophomores - non-attendance day
• Juniors - ACT
• Seniors - non-attendance day

Thursday, 4/10/25

• Freshmen - PreACT 9 Secure
• Sophomores - PreACT Secure
• Juniors - non-attendance day
• Seniors - non-attendance day

What are these state tests?

• PreACT 9 Secure / PreACT Secure (American College Testing) - These tests composed of English, Mathematics, Reading and Science that help students measure their current academic development and assess readiness for college and career options.
• ACT (American College Testing) - This test measures the knowledge and skills that research shows are essential for college and career readiness and success composed of English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and writing. Students must take the in-school ACT with Writing to receive a regular high school diploma per Illinois Public Act 100-0222. Although some students may have already taken the national ACT, it is important to remember that the April 9th exam is also an accountability measure for NNHS as a factor on the Illinois School Report Card rating and a public reflection of the school and our student body.

Please review the links below for digital access to test preparation resources for students from ACT & ISBE:

PreACT 9 Secure (grade 9) / PreACT Secure Guide (grade 10) / ACT Guide (grade 11)

Additional testing information including times and student testing locations will be sent following spring break. Please contact Ann Bakshis, Testing Coordinator (abakshis@naperville203.org) or Kira Mocon, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction (kmocon@naperville203.org) with any questions.

Our KidsMatter High School Board has been working on an amazing event that will take place on Sunday, February 23rd at the DuPage Children’s Museum. It is the 3rd annual that our High School Board has created, planned and executed and it just keeps getting better! We would love your help in getting the word out about this event – Empowering Yourself from the Inside Out. It is two hours of casual, fun, inclusive social time. With events from yoga to rock painting, service projects and food, it is a great way to meet people and just have fun! KidsMatter has students from all schools across our district and private schools on our Board. This week and next, these students will be talking with their teachers and club leaders at their schools asking them to help promote this event. We would love your support in sharing this with teachers and club leaders and asking their support in sharing with students and when KidsMatter board students reach out to them.

KidsMatter High School Board Presents…

Empowering Yourself from the Inside Out

DuPage Children’s Museum

Sunday, February 23rd

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Fun activities, service projects and service hours earned, food, friends, and fun!

• Flyers:
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dRWhOrSMcp7QQM9Fvo9ER1RRicdrVaAu/view?usp=drive_link
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKaJXfNlbxOyAaCzB3QXTomu0vcHE7Pe/view?usp=drive_link
• Registration Link:
• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OiCkKsA70cvn4BtIPZ-Mm7reKapLX9XmFLQkUZcN1Zg/preview?pli=1&edit_requested=true

Dress Up 203 believes every student should have the opportunity to attend their school dance in style. This organization is dedicated to making prom dreams come true for NNHS and NCHS students who do not have the means to afford formal attire. Their mission is to provide youth in need with the opportunity to attend their prom with confidence and style. They believe every young person deserves the chance to experience this memorable milestone without financial burdens. Please help us thank our Platinum Partner PEACHES BOUTIQUE who is helping make this possible! We hope the entire community will support Peaches when they shop for their next dress. Please mention Dress Up 203 when you get your dress at PEACHES for your free Swag as their way to say thank you. www.peachesboutique.com

College of DuPage Continuing Education

College of DuPage offers continuing education for adults through 3 programs: Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, and English Language Acquisition. Classes are offered at 2 locations:

Naperville North High School Location

• Classes meet Monday and Wednesdays, 6 to 8:50 PM.
• First Class begins on Monday February 3, 2025
• Placement Testing Dates:
• Monday January 27, 2025 at 6pm
• Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 6pm

COD Naperville Center Location

• 16-Week Class Schedule
• Classes Meet on Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 12:35 PM
• First Class begins on Monday February 8, 2025
• Placement Testing Dates:
• Saturday February 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
• 12-Week Class Schedule
• Classes Meet on Monday and Wednesday, 6 to 9:20 PM
• or, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 AM to 12:20pm
• First Class begins on Monday March 3rd or Tuesday March 4th, depending upon the location
• Placement Testing Dates:
• Monday February 24, 2025, 6 PM
• Tuesday February 25, 2025, 9 AM or 6 PM
• Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6 PM
• Thursday February 27, 2025, 9 AM or 6 PM

For more information, please click on the flyer below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QHb9By8FAJ6-oavllmOkjZHBOX69WKOt/view?usp=sharing

• 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.