Huskie Howler

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Dear Huskie Community,

We are almost there but we still need your help in reaching our goal. I hope this is the last communication you receive regarding the 5 essential survey. Please complete the survey using this link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ . Thank you!!

Spring Week is this week highlighted by Airband on Thursday night, assembly on Friday, and the Spring Dance on Saturday night. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Dance tickets can be purchased on Go Fan. We are looking forward to seeing students and staff dress up all week and attend these fun events!

Let's make it a terrific Spring Week! Go Huskies!!

Sincerely,

Jay Wachtel

March 22: Spring Dance
The Spring Dance is this weekend and we need your help! We are still in need of parent volunteers and many items (decor, concessions, etc.) Please consider signing up to donate your time and/or an item from the wishlist linked below. Thank you in advance for helping to make this event a success for the students!

• Volunteer and Donation Opportunities: Spring Dance Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AAAF2FA4FBC70-54985735-spring2025 NNHS Senior Celebration Checklist

2025 NNHS Senior Celebration Checklist

All links and information are listed at the NNHS 2025 Senior Celebration Website

• Senior Celebration is Saturday, April 12th! Check in begins at 5:30pm and the party is 6-10pm. PURCHASE your student a Senior Celebration ticket at GoFan ticket link. Check for already purchased tickets @ NNHS Activities Homepage / 2025 Senior Celebration

• COMPLETE the Required Parent Permission Form.

• We need Parent Volunteers to make this a SUCCESS. VOLUNTEER on Friday, April 11th or Saturday, April 12th at NNHS SC 24-25: NNHS SC25 Volunteers. Volunteers may order their shirts at 2025 Parent Volunteer T-shirts

• DONATE Prizes at NNHS SC25 PRIZE Donations, or Amazon Prize Wish List OR Food/ Gifts NNHS SC25 FOOD/ GIFTS Donations

• PICTURES for Memory Hallway and Huskie Hallway can be dropped off to NNHS Campus Supervisors desk at the front entrance, until March 27th. This is a firm deadline. Don’t miss out!

Memory Hallway

We need THREE printed 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) with their names on the back. Any size but no larger than 5 ”x 7”. A keepsake poster will be made for each student and sent home after SC25.

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

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.

2025 Graduation Parking Space Raffle

Senior parents/guardians - Want to save some time? Don't want to have to park a mile away for the graduation ceremony? Enter the Graduation Parking Raffle for a chance to win one of SIX reserved VIP parking spots at graduation.

Winners will be notified the week of May 12th. Questions? Contact napervillenorthhssec@gmail.com.
Good luck!

2024-2025 Open Positions

Are you a parent or guardian looking to get more involved at Naperville North? Home & School has open positions for 2025-26.

• Student Registration - 2-3 people (Must be available for registration dates in August)
• Family Connection - 1-2 people
• EKG Testing - 2-3 people (EKG event is Tuesday, 10/28 with training on Monday 10/27)
• Mailings - 1-2 people
• Fundraising - 1-2 people

Concessions:
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Let's create the best game day experience for our fans and guests. All Boosters members are encourage to lend a helping hand and sign up for at least one concession stand volunteer opportunity this year. Concession sales will be available at multiple sporting events this spring including Water Polo, Boys Volleyball, Girls Soccer, lacrosse, Boys Varsity Baseball, Girls Varsity Softball, Boys & Girls Track and Field. If you have an athlete playing one of these sports this is a great way to support their teams and the Boosters. ALL PROCEEDS from concessions go right back to our athletics and activities at NNHS to enhance and enrich our programs. This is a great way to get outside after a long winter and take in some Huskie Athletics!! Sign Up Genius for all spring concession opportunities here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAD2CA0FBC34-55444605-2025#/

Yard Signs:
Thank you for your orders!! Pick up by designated team/activities representatives will be the weekend of April 5th.

Spirit Wear:
March 19 - We will be selling Spirit Wear at Lunch during Spring Week! Come check out some Huskie gear to add to your wardrobe before Orange/Blue day!!
April 28 - Freshman Jamboree 6-8PM is one of our biggest sales nights of the year. We can't wait to deck out our future Huskies. This is also a great night to pop in for some last minute spring blue and orange attire!!

SAVE THE DATE:
June 12, 2025 Boosters Golf, Tennis and Pickle Ball Outing at Cress Creek Country Club!! THIS IS OUR FINAL FUNDRAISER OF THE 24/25 YEAR so let's go out with a bang! Be on the lookout for ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities.

Registration Now Open!
Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your student active this summer? Naperville North's Summer Camps offer a variety of opportunities for students of all ages to develop their skills, stay active, and have fun with our outstanding coaches and staff! From sports to specialized training, there's something for everyone.

Check out our Summer Camp Brochure for full details and registration information: Click Here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgB6tyhlU/v74OMmeHnEdya0copT_mpw/view?utm_content=DAGgB6tyhlU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he1a5c1815b

Don't miss out on a great summer experience—sign up 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.

Save the Date: Please save the dates for 2025-2026 Registration:

• Freshmen – Tuesday, August 5, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
• Sophomores – Wednesday August 6, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
• Juniors – Tuesday, August 5, Noon – 2:30 pm
• Seniors – Wednesday, August 6, Noon – 2:30 pm

• 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.