WJHS Highlights
05/13/2022
A Message from the Administrative Team
Wow...what a difference the weather makes! We hope you enjoyed the beautiful summer-like weather this past week. It definitely reminded us that the end of the school year will be here pretty quickly!
We hope that you have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Kate, Jeff and Eric
Tech Tidbit
Please mark your calendars. iPad Collection Day is coming up.
Friday, June 3rd for all 8th-graders (during Homeroom)
Wednesday, June 8th for all 7th-graders (during Homeroom)
7th-graders will be turning in their iPad with the case only. They should come to school ready to return their device during homeroom on June 8th.
8th-graders will return their iPad w/case, charging adapter, and cable. Students should come prepared to return their devices and accessories on June 3rd. Click here for information on how to prepare the device for return.
If you have any questions, email Support@wilmette39.org
8th Grade Graduation Information
For the latest 8th Grade Graduation and end-of-the-year information, click HERE.
8th Grade Great America Field Trip--Payment due today!
This is a reminder to submit your Great America payment by the end of the day on Friday, May 13. If your payment has already been processed, you can disregard this message. Click HERE for trip details and ordering options.
PTO Highlights
Attention 8th Grade Families
The last day to pick up your graduation yard signs to celebrate our soon-to-be graduates is Monday, May 16th between 5:00-7:00pm. If you would like a sign for your graduate, please come by the school (doors at the front of the building next to the main entrance) for pick up. There is no charge for the signs, they are courtesy of the PTO. Congratulations Class of 2022!
SAVE OUR AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS FOR NEXT YEAR
After School Clubs have always been something our students and parents enjoy and rely on. However, they are fully organized and run by our parent volunteers on the After School Clubs committee. We have the committee broken up into manageable roles: Co-chair Finance, Co-chair Communications, and 3 committee members: Announcements, Rosters, Room Reservations. We currently have no volunteers to run our clubs. Unfortunately no committee means no clubs. Please consider volunteering for these much-needed positions. We can help walk you through the roles, or you can make it your own. If you have questions, or would like to discuss, please reach out to Peggy Prescott at president-elect@wjhspto.com.
WJHS SPIRITWEAR
📣 It’s never been easier or more fun to show your school spirit! We’ve partnered with humanKIND to provide you with new designs and old favorites, fully customizable with an option to ship OR pick up locally! 📣 Order here!
Great Graduation Gift!
Class of 2026 – New Trier Hoodies for 8th Graders
The orders are rolling in for the new Class of 2026 Hoodies! Consider gifting one to your 8th grader and get them ready for New Trier! These are great for showing your NT pride along with being ready for the “white out night” sporting events beginning this Fall! www.humankind.shop/collections/spiritwear-new-trier
Appreciation Certificates Available
Looking for a special gift to say thank you to a special teacher, staff or administrator? For your $39 donation, the staff member(s) of your choice will be honored with a personalized certificate sent via email and their name posted on our website's virtual Wall of Honor. All donations will benefit our schools by funding the Foundation's Gripp Grant program. Purchase your Appreciation Certificate here.
After School Cheer Club Cheering Up the Community
Our After School Cheer Club visited a nursing home last weekend. They cheered and performed their dance routine, before joining the residents in board games. Hooray for Cheer Club!
District Update
COVID-19 Reminders
We continue to closely monitor case counts at the local and regional level as well as reported within our schools. These metrics are reported daily on our D39 COVID metrics page and we remain in communication with the CCDPH.
As a reminder, anyone experiencing symptoms, regardless of vaccination status, should isolate at home and seek a COVID-19 test. It is important that we continue to monitor symptoms daily and take even mild symptoms seriously. Those who have been exposed to a positive individual should also seek testing. We recommend that symptomatic individuals and those exposed to a positive case test more than once if possible, as we have seen individuals test negative before subsequently returning a positive test result. Additionally, we encourage you to consider having your child(ren) wear masks in indoor spaces and remind everyone of the importance of being kind, supportive and respectful of one another. Thank you for helping us keep our schools and community healthy and safe.
District Strategic Advisory Team Meeting
Our District Strategic Advisory Team (DSAT) held its final meeting of the year yesterday morning, reviewing feedback and finalizing the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will guide our progress as we continue to implement our strategic plan. This group did some amazing and important work throughout the year and I want to thank all the community members who served on this team. Please check out our strategic plan webpage for more information on our strategic plan.
Community News
LINK: http://www.wilmette39.org/news/community_events
Wilmette Theatre welcomes WJHS students for a community building event. Flashback Fridays presents GOONIES on May 13 & 27 at 5:00 pm. Tickets & Information at https://www.wilmettetheatre.com.
New Trier Township offers a Food Pantry 10am - 4pm weekdays for families that live/work in the township. NT Township also offers Emergency Financial Assistance, Legal Aid Clinic, property tax assistance, social service referrals and other available resources. Go to www.newtriertownship.com for more information. The Township is also sponsoring a paper shredding event tomorrow, May 7th 8:30-11:30 am at Regina Dominican High School.
The 2022 Summer Debate Institute at Northwestern University’s Evanston Campus will be held August 1-5 for all rising 6th-9th grade students. Enroll prior to June 8 using this form. Additional information on the website or contact Camp Director Camila Vincens.
New Trier Dance Division hosts Summer Dance Camps for children age 4 through the 9th grade June 20-24.
Buddy Baseball Registration is open to special needs children 7 - 22 years old throughout New Trier Township at no cost. Buddy Players are paired with Buddy Volunteers and games last approximately 75 minutes. Register at www.wilmettebaseball.org
The Village of Wilmette’s Sesquicentennial Celebration includes many fun activities and projects. Donations of $25 and up will receive recognition in the Commemorative 150th Edition of the Wilmette Communicator. See flyer for details or go to http://www.wilmette150.org
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) is hosting Campyardigan Summer Camp options for students ages 5-13 with disabilities. The Spring Guide lists summer recreation programs.
The Trevian Girls Softball Association is adding 8-10 year olds to their spring and summer teams. Contact Kelsey Farmer for more information.
Wilmette Food Pantry is open every Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church.
"Best Step Tutoring” offers free online tutoring for PreK-12 grades.
Loyola Academy offers Junior High Enrichment Summer Programs. For more information contact summerschool@loy.org or www.goramblers.org/summerschool
McKenzie Pack One is hosting an Information Night this Sunday, May 15 at 4:00 pm at St. Joseph School, 1740 Lake Ave. Come and build rockets!
All McKenzie students are welcome. Email wilmettepackone@gmail.com for more information.
Cub Scout Pack 8 is welcoming Harper and Highcrest students (K-5 graders) to join the pack. Contact cubmaster@packeight.com for more information.
BSA Troops 5G (girls) & 5B (boys) are looking for interested kids in grades 5-12 to join. Contact Laura.Myerholtz@gmail.com for more information.
Wilmette Junior High School
Email: office-wjhs@wilmette39.org
Website: http://wjhs.wilmette39.org/
Location: 620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL, USA
Phone: 847-512-6600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Highcrest-MSWilmette-JH-516430278443448
Twitter: @hawkwolf39
Principal at Wilmette Junior High School; love being an educator and working with young people; value spending time with friends and family