Principal's Newsletter
Senior Edition
2021
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2021 Commencement Information for Glenbard West
The Glenbard West staff is looking forward to this in-person opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2021. We are so excited that the Class of 2021 will get to walk across the stage on Duchon Field! It has been a long and trying year for the senior class, but the Class of 2021 has shown resilience and character. We applaud each of you. As soon as an in-person ceremony became a reality, we started planning using the guidelines laid out by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the DuPage County Health Department. We are designing a safe graduation experience that honors our beloved traditions and the event for a group who’ve missed so much this year. You deserve a big celebration! After Spring Break, each senior family will receive an email with graduation related information and a couple of questionnaires/forms you will be required to complete. Since this year is unique we thought it would be best to communicate details about the ceremonies early.
At Glenbard West, we continue to enforce mitigation measures to maintain a safe school environment and avoid the spread of COVID-19. Mitigation measures include wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining social distancing, and avoiding large gatherings. We need your help to do the same not only on campus but also within our communities. This will require sacrifice and restraint but being healthy and able to participate in Graduation and end-of-the-year events is our priority.
We look forward to sharing this commencement with our families and the Class of 2021. Commencement will be an occasion where we reflect on the significance of their accomplishments and the pride we all feel on their behalf.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Chris Mitchell, Assistant Principal (630) 942-7461.
Graduation Preparation & Ceremony Details
Virtual Senior Meeting Webinar will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The link for this event will be sent after Spring Break in the Senior E-mailing. Parents and students are welcome.
Financial Obligations are due by Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Mandatory Graduation Material Pick Up will be on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Students participating in an in-person graduation ceremony are required to attend this event. Students will receive their cap/gown and graduation tickets. Students will also be required to submit a saliva sample this day to be eligible to walk in the in-person graduation ceremony.
- Each graduate will receive two (2) tickets for graduation.
- Families will need to complete the Graduation Participation Form, as well as, Ceremony Preference Form (4:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.). The Graduation Participation Form is due by midnight Friday, April 16, 2021 Please complete this form as soon as possible. The Ceremony Preference Form will go live on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. This form will be due by midnight Friday, April 16, 2021. Space is limited for each ceremony. Once the limit is reached we can no longer accept requests. More information including the link will be sent on April 12th.
- The graduation ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 21, 2021. In order to keep students and guests socially distanced there will be two ceremonies. One will take place at 4:00 p.m. and the other will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Senior Important Dates
Monday, April 12, 2021 - Virtual Senior Meeting Webinar at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - Ceremony Preference Form will be available online at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, April 16, 2021 - Deadlines to Complete Senior Survey to be in printed Senior Edition of School Newspaper.
Friday, April 16, 2021 - Ceremony Preference Form and Commencement Participation Due. These forms will be due by midnight Friday, April 16, 2021.
Friday, April 30, 2021 - Decision Day Parade.
Monday, May 10 - Thursday, May 14, 2021 - iPads return to Bookstore/iPad Buyout.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - All financial obligations due.
Friday, May 14, 2021- Last attendance day for Seniors.
Friday, May 14, 2021 - Deadlines to Complete Senior Survey to be in Decision Day Celebration Video and to fulfill the Graduation Requirement.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 - Senior Journey Event (formally Prom/Post Prom). Details to be announced at a later date.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - Mandatory Graduation Material Pick-Up 11:30 a.m. in the Field House.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - Senior Honors Convocation at 6:00 p.m. (virtual event) *note date change from 5/11/2021.
Friday, May 21, 2021 - Commencement A Ceremony. Students need to report by 3:00 p.m. to Field House.
Friday, May 21, 2021 - Commencement B Ceremony. Students need to report by 5:30 p.m to Field House.
*Please be advised, students in our Remote Learning will be required to submit a saliva sample to participate in any on-campus activities and commencement ceremonies prior to these events. To obtain a kit or if you have additional questions please contact Elizabeth McGann at (630) 942-7772 or Christopher Mitchell at (630) 942-7461.
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IMPORTANT
VALIDATE YOUR STUDENT'S
INFORMATION IN POWERSCHOOL
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Your information in Powerschool is vital to communicating with our parents/guardians. Please review your student's information in Powerschool.
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Please be sure to update all email addresses and phone numbers. If you have multiple students at Glenbard West, please update this information for each of them.
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National Merit Finalists
Nikola Jukic
Gavin Schilling
Maya Umlauf
Zoe Umlauf
Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizenship Award
James Zydlo
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Technology Center of DuPage
Student of the Month for February
Ruben Hernandez
Automotive Technology
Aurora Villarreal
Cosmetology
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Student named to All-State Academic Team
Congratulations to Glenbard West student Pierce Cousins on being one of 26 students named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team. Team members needed to have a minimum 3.50 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale after their seventh semester, have participated in at least two IHSA-sponsored activities during each of the last two years of high school, and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.
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Congratulations to Forensics State Medalists
Congratulations to the following Glenbard West students who earned medals at the forensics state finals:
7th place in poetry reading - Amelia Boeh
5th place in radio speaking - Deepa Phuyal
Performance in the Round - 2nd Place
Kate Bachman, Maribella Fues, Hannah Grogan, Katie Johnson, Tommy Sear, Caroline Turner, and Ellie Williams.
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Congratulations to Chess State Qualifiers
Congratulations to the following Glenbard West students who qualified for the IHSA chess state tournament: Matthew Bak, Cameron Keller, David Manzke, Jonah Miller, Nathaniel Miller, Lucas Quintos, Peter Ranchero, Austin Rejman, Dante Villalobos, and Ian Yearsley.
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Congratulations to Cheer State Qualifiers
Congratulations to the following Glenbard West students on qualifying for the IHSA cheer state final competition: Brooklyn Allman, AJ Braun, Austin Braun, Malachi Clark, Meg Clements, Kaitlyn Dixon, Luis Gaytan, Leah Gonzales, Amalia Gregule, Gordon Larson, Nicole Marin, Amanda Okrie, Sofia Rosenthal, Alyssa Sabatino, AJ Simon, and Jenna Torres.
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Congratulations to Kallan Anderson and William Hohe
Congratulations to Kallan Anderson who was offered over $130,000 in senior scholarships as a result of submitting her portfolio to the ARTconnectED state art show portfolio review.
Congratulations to William Hohe who was offered over $200,000 in senior scholarships as a result of submitting his portfolio to the ARTconnectED state art show portfolio review.
Another recognition for West senior William Hohe who out of 80, 000 students submitting to Scholastic National Awards, RECEIVED 2 NATIONAL MEDALS!
• Gold medal for an individual photography piece.
• Silver medal with distinction for his painting portfolio.
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Another addditional recognition for West senior William Hohe who out of 80, 000 students submitting to Scholastic National Awards, RECEIVED 2 NATIONAL MEDALS!
• Gold medal for an individual photography piece.
• Silver medal with distinction for his painting portfolio.
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William Hohe's painting entitled "First Friend" |
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A huge congratulations to West senior, John Goodman who was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for his Audio Essay titled "An Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom".
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TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF DUPAGE
"A" TEAM
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Being named to the "A" Team is recognition of the students’ outstanding achievement in their respective programs at TCD. The "A" Team certificate is awarded to those students who received an “A” from TCD for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. This award represents many hours of work by the students. |
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John Gavurnik III
Haris Alukic
Marcus Sioson
Sumayyah Alam
Tea Nielsen
Carla Sandoval
Gwen Slomka
Alysa Bowers
Oswaldo Araos
Payton Skurka
Isabelle Adduci
Mariana Araos
Amari Martin
Jacqueline Martinez
Maya Ponze
Joseph Mika
Isaiah Perez
Ian Johnson
Nathan Lifka
Riley Mesenbrink
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Automotive Technology
Computer Information Systems & Game Design
Computer Information Systems & Game Design
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education & Care
Emergency Medical Technician
Fire Science
Medical Terminology & Healthcare Careers
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Professional Cooking Baking & Service
Robotics & Automation Technology
Welding Technology
Welding Technology
Welding Technology
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GLENBARD WEST RHO KAPPA
2021 INDUCTEES
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On Tuesday, March 2, Glenbard West Social Studies Department inducted 132 students into the Rho Kappa Honor Society. Rho Kappa is a Social Studies Honor Society that recognizes the excellence in academic accomplishments of America’s high school students and promotes their continuing interest in the field of social studies.
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Audrey M. Allman
Annie Andres
Katherine B. Bachman
Ian M. Baker
Ava Batz
Jordan Beil
Alina Bhagwakar
Mary Bischoff
Jane Blatchford
Lukas Breunig
Anna Burrus
Christian M. Cadas
Andrew Carlson
Daniel Carpenter
Dean Carroll
Samuel Casas
Ryan Clark
Jason Clarke
Anna Creech
Mary Crum
Anya Marie Dela Merced
Jack Desmond
Anne Dillman
Mary DiLoreto
Enzo Diomede
Lucy Dohrer
James Joseph Doyle
Aleksandra Dronjak
Tanner du Vair
Trevor Joseph du Vair
Sienna Dyavanapalli
Delaney Engel
Ella Erickson
Andrew Estes
Tyler Faris
Elizabeth Fausey
Cooper Feinberg
Jennifer Fox
Billy Frantzis
Maribella G. Fues
John Thomas Gialluisi
Kenneth Gibson
Jake Glynn
Leslie Gonzalez-Flores
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Allyn Gordon
Joe Green
Hannah Grogan
Julia Hamberg
Katherine R. Hardesty
Audrey C. Harrington
Jack Hatlestad
Via Hedley
Sydney Hierbaum
Margaret Hoffman
Patrick Hohe
William Housey
Braden M. Huff
Zaahi Muneeb Hussaini
Mansi Jajodia
Nathan Janninck
Anastasia Jimenez
Ava Johnson
Karina Johnston
Nik Jurgovan
Zahra Kazi
Isabelle Kempf
Mohammedyaar Khan
Henry King
Elise Kirchman
John Kissane
Emma Kluge
David Lagomarsino
William N. Lanciloti
Elizabeth Latta
Aaron Lewis
David Carter Manzke
Emma Martin
Grace McCarthy
Margaret McDonnell
William McKinnon
Madison Milianti
Ruby Grace Moellering
George T. Morris
Carolyn Nelson
Molly Nelson
Dorothy Nguyen
Charlie Nothvogel
Julia Z. Oledzka
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Ryan Park
Guadalupe Patino
Alison Pattermann
Deepa Phuyal
Caden M. Pierce
Nathaniel Pinto
Elise Morgan Pollock
Peter Ranchero
Sean Rath
Maeve Repking
Emily Roberts
Anna Rojas
Clancy Scheck
Tommy Sear
Norah Seidler
Faiz Hyder Shaik
Simone Shapiro
Katherine Shaw
Nolan Sheehy
Jextinian M Sheffield
Robert Sladewski
Jacob M. Smid
Zachary M. Smith
Nathan Li Tsai
Nikolette Tyburk
Aditi Vinay
Benjamin Vogel
Celia Voigt
Maggie Wachter
Kendall Walch
Ryan P. Weil
Brynn E. Wheeler
Paige C. Wheeler
Katelyn White
Hailey Whyte
John Wild
Ellie Williams
Matthew Wind
Alexander Woltman
Shruti Yamala
Madeline Claire Yob
Aroush Zeeshan
Emily Zimmer
Elena Zjalic
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MR. JOE KAIN
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR ATHLETICS
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West Athletic Update
Glenbard West is very proud to have completed our shortened winter season for our student-athletes in boys and girls basketball, badminton, competitive dance and competitive cheer, bowling, boys swimming, and girls gymnastics. I would like to thank all of our athletes, coaches, and families for working together to make this experience as memorable as possible, especially for our Senior athletes. Our Competitive Cheer team qualified for Virtual State, and our Boys Basketball and Girls Gymnastics teams celebrated West Suburban Conference Silver Division Championships.
We will need this same commitment to minimizing the risk involved during this pandemic by adhering to all protocols in place. There are many changes that have and will take place over the upcoming weeks and months, but our athletes deserve the opportunity to compete and participate in activities that they enjoy. I appreciate everyone’s commitment and support to make this happen by following guidelines and helping to limit the spread.
At times, weather dictates changes and reschedules, and we ask everyone to stay up to date with all changes on our athletic website at http://il.8to18.com/glenbardwest for the most recent updates and game schedules. There will be changes, cancellations, and postponements, and flexibility and communication will be the key to a successful season.
GO WEST!
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DR. REBECCA SULAVER
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR INSTRUCTION
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Here is updated information regarding the upcoming PSAT/SAT and ACCESS testing. ALL STUDENTS are impacted by the information below.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) informed all schools that the PSAT 8/9 for freshman and PSAT 10 for sophomores are canceled statewide. April 14 and 15 will now be regular instructional days for all students. If you have questions about these assessments, feel free to contact Rebecca Sulaver, Assistant Principal for Instruction ([email protected]).
All Juniors will take the SAT in person on Tuesday, April 13. The state has eliminated the essay component of the exam. Juniors who are fully Remote and decide to come into the building to take the SAT will not have to submit a saliva sample. All students must wear a mask, socially distance and complete the electronic health screener upon arriving at West. The makeup day for SAT testing is April 27. Juniors are required to take the SAT to satisfy the graduation requirement unless the student is eligible to take the alternative assessment or otherwise is exempt from testing. Juniors who do not test this year will be required to take the SAT in the Spring of 2022. Click here for more information from the ISBE. If you have questions about this assessment, feel free to contact Tony Bergintino, SAT Coordinator. ([email protected])
Seniors who did not participate in the SAT in September 2020 have been exempted from this requirement per ISBE as of March 8, 2021. See the message from the state below. If you have any questions please contact, Tony Bergintino ([email protected]), SAT Coordinator.
Diploma Requirement Update for Grade 12 Students: Public Act 101-643 makes all current 12th-grade students eligible for graduation regardless of whether that student took the SAT in 11th grade. Exemption paperwork for current grade 12 students who do not test is not required to be submitted to ISBE.
ACCESS Testing for EL Students: The enrollment of any new student to the district must include a Home Language Survey. Potential English Learners (ELs) must be screened and placed in EL services if they qualify. Additionally, all ELs must take the annual English language proficiency assessment (ACCESS). Districts must make annual placement determinations for ELs based on the ACCESS scores. Glenbard will give the ACCESS test on Wednesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 28. If you have any questions about this assessment, contact World Languages and EL Department Chair, Lisa Alajoki ([email protected]).
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AP EXAM SCHEDULE
MAY 2021
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Students can view their MyAP account to see the exams they are registered for. |
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2021-2022
PARKING APPLICATIONS
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Parking applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be sent out via Schoology/email (Google Form) on Monday, April 5th. Parking applications will be due on Friday, April 30th at 3:00 p.m.
Please be sure to complete the entire form and provide all of the required information. Parking applications after the deadline may be waitlisted.
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DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS RECOGNITION |
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SECOND QUARTER DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS |
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Mr. Mitchell and Glenbard West would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge some of our outstanding students for their achievements and efforts. Each quarter teachers across the various departments at Glenbard West choose the one student who best exemplifies excellence within their discipline. The Glenbard West community remains strong because of these students. In the past, we have been able to share this achievement with our families, nominating faculty members and students alike. Unfortunately, these times do not allow for such a gathering. Knowing this, we still wanted a way to recognize our incredible students. We have prepared this amazing presentation (Click Here to view the Presentation) with our incredible faculty, to ensure these students receive the accolades and gratitude they deserve. We congratulate the 2nd Quarter Departmental Award Recipients and we thank the families and teachers who have helped them along the way.
Congratulations to the following students for their 2nd Quarter Departmental Award achievement. Recipients are Brooke Benson for the Art Department, Jane Franz for the Science Department, John Goodman for the World Language Department, Anastasia Gregule for the Physical Education Department, Grisel Gutierrez for the Mathematics Department, William Hohe for the English Department, Connor Pettit for the Health Department, Deepa Phuyal for the Social Studies Department, Maariya Quadri for the Driver's Education Department, Gavin Schilling for the Family & Consumer Science Department, Payton Skurka for the Technology Center of DuPage, Omar Villa-Zuniga for the Music Department, Olivia Wallace for the Speech Department and Liznaylu Zuniga for the ELL Department.
Congratulations to all of you on your well-deserved recognition!
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A new thread of Glenbard Parent Series is now available. Check out the 5 minute videos created by our guest speakers - with a Take 5 (Teen Talk) version for students and a Take 5 (Parents/Adult) version for their parents/caregivers.
Start the conversation here!
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HEALTH SERVICES/NURSES' OFFICE |
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Attention Class of 2022 and Class of 2025. Have you turned in your needed health requirements yet for next year?
All incoming seniors (the Class of 2022) must show proof of receiving the meningococcal vaccine.
All incoming freshman (the Class of 2025) must show proof of having received a physical examination, needed immunizations, and proof of dental examination.
The health office is requesting this information by July 15th.
Students will not be allowed to complete the Back-to School process without a completed physical (freshman) or proof of meningococcal vaccine (seniors). The first day of school exclusion will apply to lack of/or incomplete physicals and/or immunizations.
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Matter of Pride is a recognition award given to students who demonstrate through their actions, quality character that promotes Glenbard West. Nominations come from staff members as well as individuals within our communities. Ten nominees are selected monthly and presented with certificates and t-shirts. |
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Student Services hosted our Third Quarter 2020-2021 virtual Matter of Pride Ceremony on Friday. March 19, 2021. For those that are not familiar with our Matter of Pride Award, it was created over 30 years ago at West as a way to recognize students with outstanding character. This is the only award at West that focuses on a student's kindness, willingness to help others, going above and beyond for their school and/or community and positive attitude. Basically, Matter of Pride recipients are what makes West the Best!
Congratulations to our Award Recipients:
Naydelin Cruz
Niema Easley
Ana EscobarGonzalez
Ian Jackson
Alivia Johnson
Darielle Johnson
Olivia Pauer
Sangita Rasaily
Allison Updegrove
Lyam Witcher
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March 29, 2021 - April 2, 2021
Classes resume on Monday, April 5, 2021
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SPRING BREAK OFFICE HOURS
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During Spring Break, the Main Office will be open from March 29 through April 1. The building will be closed on Friday, April 2. Operation hours will be from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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SUMMER SCHOOL
CREDIT AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
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Glenbard West Summer School Registration Is Now Open
and Will Be FREE of Charge in 2021!
Summer school registration is available here.
We encourage all students to enroll in a course this summer. Credit courses are available to satisfy graduation requirements and if a course needs to be repeated. Also, our noncredit (Bridge) courses help students prepare for a course they plan to take and provide an opportunity to explore areas of interest. All summer courses - both Bridge and Credit - will be free for students in 2021.
Summer school Credit and Bridge courses are currently being planned for in-person instruction. However, courses will be offered remotely with the same dates and times if an in-person model becomes unavailable. Please note: Summer credit courses for incoming freshmen will only be available during Semester 2 due to technology and registration. The only summer credit courses available for incoming freshman students are Speech, Consumer Management, and Technology Essentials.
If you have any questions, please contact our in-year Summer School Principal, Ben Peterselli: [email protected] or 630-942-7520.
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SUPERINTENDENT, DR. DAVID LARSON |
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Superintendent outlines student achievement highlights
With so much going on during the pandemic, it’s important to pause and celebrate good things happening in our schools. The impressive metrics noted below are reflective of the strong instruction, programming, and partnership of Glenbard District 87 and our six sender school districts. Let’s look at a few key student achievement highlights:
SAT success
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Our students’ average SAT continues to outpace the state average SAT score by 49 points. Our SAT score growth of 16 points in the past year is also above the state and national averages.
College Board Equity and Excellence
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Our recent College Board Equity and Excellence recognition notes 47% of seniors passing one or more Advanced Placement courses during their four years at Glenbard. This is more than double the national and state averages, 20.1% and 21.5% respectively.
Postsecondary success
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We have prepared students for postsecondary success by exposing them to college-level AP coursework, increasing the percentage of students exposed to an AP course from 58% to 72% in seven years.
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Over the past 6 years, we have added more than 1,000 traditionally underrepresented students participating in at least one AP course during 11th and 12th grade.
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We have a 73% AP passing rate of 3 or higher, which is higher than the state and national averages.
Graduation rate
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We maintain a strong graduation rate of 98 percent.
College graduation
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Glenbard students graduate college with a four-year degree at a rate 9% higher than the national average.
These key highlights happened because of our students’ hard work; families’ support of students; and the work of our exceptional faculty and staff. In partnership with you, we are empowering students to be successful in the future they choose.
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GLENBARD WEST
2020-2021
THEATRE SEASON
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Spring Musical: Bright Star
Virtual performances: May 7th and 8th at 7:30 p.m.; May 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Show description:
Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s new musical Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s.
*Glenbard West Theatre has over 50 acting, business, and tech students involved in producing this inspirational show!
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SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND BULLYING HOTLINE |
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At Glenbard West, we offer a violence and bullying hotline which allows students to provide anonymous information to school officials regarding potential school threats or bullying incidents. The number is (630) 942-7406.
Additionally, students can text a CRISIS Text Line: 741741 which sends information to a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to help individuals return to a healthy/stable level of functioning.
The Attorney General's Safety Tips homepage contains several links that may provide additional helpful resources.
Students who wish to report a potential act of school violence at Glenbard West may also leave an anonymous message with our Police Liaison Officer at (630) 942-7463.
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Main Office
(630) 469-8600
Attendance (24-Hour Line)
(630) 942-7480
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Attendance
(630) 858-5060
Nurses' Main Office Number
(630) 942-7493
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Attendance AFTER HOURS (630) 858-5060
Bullying Tip Line (630) 942-7406
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Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL . 60137
(630) 469-8600
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