Welcome to Daniel Wright JHS!

Click here for the Daily Announcement

Important Note

Click here (pdf) for our superintendent's welcome for 2011/2012

"Best Elementary Schools"
Chicago magazine lists District 103 schools at the top of all public elementary schools in Lake County. Access the article at
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/October-2010/Best-Elementary-Schools-Lake-County

MEDICAL INFORMATION:
Life Threatening Allergies & New Food Guidelines Information about the new Life Threatening Allergy Procedures and New Food Guidelines is posted on the District’s Parent Information web page. Click here to find the Life Threatening Allergies: Parent Letter, Quick Reference Guide for Food at School, Procedure Summary and Procedure Checklist for Parents and Students.

PERTUSSIS NOTICE:
Click here for current information about Pertussis in Lake County that is posted on the District 103 home page. While our district is not experiencing an increased number of students with Pertussis, we are sharing parent resources to provide current information and preventative measures. Click here to access "Pertussis: What parents need to know." Pertussis-Fact-Sheet-Parents.pdf If your child is diagnosed with Pertussis, please notify the school nurse immediately.

“FOR THE TROOPS” Project Congratulations to Mrs. Bahcall's fifth grade class on collecting the most items in support of the "For the Troops" community outreach project, which was led by our National Honor Society!

INFORMAL COFFEE SESSIONS BEGIN IN OCTOBER NEXT INFORMAL COFFEE SESSION: February 2nd - 1:30 P.M. in the DW Cafeteria For the complete list of scheduled sessions, please access the related flyer on the virtual backpack web page. We also welcome your phone calls and e-mails! We look forward to having you join us!

Are you looking for information about the:
Learning Fund Foundation's Innisbrook Sale?
LFF's Science Initiative?
PTO's Spirit Wear Sale?
PTO's Welcome Night/New Family Orientation?
OMMPa's Gift Card Sale?
Be sure to visit the Virtual Backpack by clicking here.

SPELLING BEE Scripps web site: www.spellingbee.com District spelling bee is Jan. 31 at 1:15 pm here at DW.

CONGRATULATIONS GEOGRAPHY BEE FINALISTS AND WINNERS! This was held at Daniel Wright January 12th 1ST PLACE: Conrad 2ND PLACE: Jack 3RD PLACE: Marco FINALISTS: Kazemi, Derek, Nick, Zachary, Ali, Alex, and Alec

CONGRATULATIONS!: These are Daniel Wright's most recent Star Award Recipients!

Congratulations to our teachers who recently received National Board Certification and Certification Renewal. Mrs. Moran achieved National Board Certification with an English Language Arts/Early Adolescence Certificate, and Mrs. Nelson achieved renewal of her Language Arts/Early Adolescence Certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Both teachers were recognized at the Board of Education regular meeting on January 9th.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION:
In order to keep parents/guardians advised of school closings and other matters of high importance, District 103 will use the Honeywell Instant Alert System. Please take a moment to log into the system and verify your contact information, such as home or cell phone number. You can find log in information on each school web site through the Parents Information tab. Contact Bonnie McNeill with questions at (847) 945-6665 ext 6533 or bmcneill@district103.k12.il.us.

Other District Sites:
Laura B. Sprague School Elementary (grades K-2) • Half Day Elementary (grades 3-4) • District 103