Welcome to Daniel Wright JHS!

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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

Join the fun at "Run for the Fields" on Saturday, May 19th! Register by May 18th - sorry, no race-day registrations accepted. Click the image to go to the information page.

For Summer School Information please click here:

A late registration window for remaining space in District 103 Summer School programs is now open until Thursday, May 10th at Noon. During this time, parents/guardians may sign up students for limited space remaining in the Summer School classes at Daniel Wright Junior High School by visiting www.district103.k12.il.us/ss.htm.

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.

You MUST have a physical on file with the school nurse in order to participate in the district sports program.

Congratulations, Daniel Wright: First Place in National Science Bowl Lithium Car Competition! Our team took first place at the National Science Bowl in the lithium battery car race. The team recorded the fastest time in every heat and was the only team to complete the 20-meter track in less than six seconds. Congratulations to Andrew, Will, Allen, Andy, James, and Coach Capelli. The team is receiving the first place trophy on Monday, April 30th at the awards ceremony. 2012 National Science Bowl Middle School Car Event - Results Posted on April 29, 2012 at: http://science.energy.gov/nsb/competition/middle-school-car-event/ Department of Energy Media Advisory DOE's National Science Bowl Lithium-Ion Battery-Powered Model Car Race posted April 28, 2012 at: http://science.energy.gov/~/media/nsb/pdf/2012%20media%20files/DOEs-National-Science-Bowl-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Powered-Model-Car-Race.pdf Department of Energy's photo of our winning team: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalsciencebowl/7129429865/in/set-72157629489210572/

Daniel Wright presents Aladdin Jr. on April 19th & April 20th Parents and community members are invited to experience this stage adaptation of the 1992 hit film, as it is brought to life under the direction of Nancy Alban and Ioana Ligdas. Performances for parents and community members are at 7:00 p.m. on April 19th (White Cast) and April 20th (Green Cast). More information is available on our press release web page at www.district103.k12.il.us/pressreleases.htm.

8th Grade Information : Attention 8th Graders & Families! Dance Information: Click here for news about the 8th Grade Graduation Dance http://dw8thgradedance.weebly.com/index.html Graduation: Saturday, June 2, 2012 2:00 P.M., Stevenson High School

Thank You, District 103 Volunteers! Your continuing support of our learning environment models for our students the importance of education. Thank you for giving your time and talents! Congratulations to: Anne van Gerven, our Volunteer of the Year for 2012! Please click here to learn more about this well-deserved recognition!

LFF Science Initiative Kickoff Event: Science Initiative Kick-off Review - click here

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.

Congratulations, Science Olympiad State Champions! The Daniel Wright Science Olympiad team keeps the State Championship title after finishing in first place from a field of 45 middle school teams at the State Tournament on April 14th. Our team won medals in 23 of 27 events earned a bid to the National Tournament in Orlando in May.

Congratulations, Science Bowl - 1st in Car Design! Congratulations to Andrew and Will on taking first place in the Argonne Regional Science Bowl car design competition on April 14th. A lithium-polymer battery, motor, and connector wires were used to design and build a working electric-powered car. Our teams also placed 9th and 14th in speed from a field of 35 cars. Later this month, the five students who won the academic competition in February will represent the Argonne Region at the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. in late April.

Congratulations GVB Co-Champions! Congratulations to our 8th grade Girls' Volleyball Teams on finishing their season as Co-Champions of the Patriot Middle School Athletic Conference! It was a great season for the 7th and 8th grade teams representing Daniel Wright.

Congratulations to our State Wrestlers! Congratulations to Trevor and Nick, who qualified for the State Wrestling meet following their successes at the IESA Wrestling Sectionals in early March. They represented Daniel Wright well, and it was a great experience for them. The entire Wrestling Team deserves recognition for a fantastic season. Congratulations to Trevor and Nick and the entire team!

Good Luck, Scholastic Bowl! Best of luck to the DW Scholastic Bowl team at the Patriot Middle School Conference Meet this week and at the Regional Tournament, which our school hosts on April 25th!

MATHCOUNTS Team Congratulations to Daniel Wright’s MATHCOUNTS team, which captured second place at the State competition on March 3rd! Seventy-five schools were represented by 300 of the top math students in the state. Congratulations to Connie (8th grade), Jung (8th grade), Jason (7th grade) and Haoyang (6th grade), as well as to our coaches, Mrs. Frantom and Mrs. Fender! Individually, Connie and Haoyang placed in the top 25% of competitors, and Jung took second place as an individual competitor. He will represent our school and the State of Illinois on the team of four students competing at the National MATHCOUNTS Competition this May in Orlando, FL. Congratulations!

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