Wilmette Public Schools

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District information included in principal newsletters

Information includes in principal newsletters including: • Parent Education • Parent/Teacher conference information

I am writing to you today out of care and concern for our community, and those among us impacted by the conflict taking place in Israel and Gaza. Our thoughts are with the many individuals who are impacted, both near and far. 

Update in principal newsletters including: • Four D39 elementary schools named Apple Distinguished Schools for 2023-26 • Parent/Teacher conference information • Board of Education meeting recap

District 39 is thrilled to announce that all four of its elementary schools (Central, Harper, McKenzie, and Romona) have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2023-26. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High School earning the recognition last year, meaning all six District 39 schools are now Apple Distinguished Schools.

The District 39 Board of Education unanimously approved a five-year contract with the Wilmette Education Association (WEA) this evening at a special meeting. This marks the first time since 2016 that the full WEA contract was reviewed, as only financial issues were addressed in the last two negotiations of 2019 and 2021. This evening’s Board approval follows ratification of the agreement by the WEA, which represents 350 teachers within the district, on Friday, Sept. 22.

Information included in Principal Newsletters this week: – Parent/Teacher Conference Save the Date – Special meeting of the Board of Education

District Update including – Romona named National Blue Ribbon School, Parent Education information, and recap of Board of Education meeting

Romona Elementary School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School, as announced today by the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona. This significant achievement marks the third time that Romona has earned the National Blue Ribbon Schools distinction (2006, 2017).

Information from Principal Newsletters including: • Information on attending New Trier football games • Parent Education events • New Trier High School Open House and Dedication

Information from Principal Newsletters including: • Parent Education events • iPad security filter information (Grades 5-8) • Recap of Board of Education meeting

Information from Principal Newsletters including: • Importance of school attendance • Parent Education events • Preview of Board of Education meeting

In light of the extreme heat forecast for tomorrow and in alignment with our D39 Action Plan for Excessive Heat, we have decided to implement an EARLY RELEASE DAY for our non-air conditioned schools (Central, Harper, Romona and HMS) tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 24.

Notes from District 39 including school safety, Parent Education information, and Board of Education meeting preview

Updates from District 39 ahead of start of 2023-24 academic year. Included in this is information on school safety, registration, parent education, and school attendance

As we continue to make our final preparations ahead of the 2023-24 academic year, we are looking for some qualified people to join our D39 learning community. So if you are interested or know of someone who would be interested in working as part of a team in a vibrant and welcoming setting, please check out our listings below! For more information and to begin your application, please visit our D39 employment webpage.

District Update featuring news on our Parent Education events, registration, and an update on our air conditioning project

Wilmette District 39 has been awarded the highest possible rating, an Aaa, from Moody’s Investors Service. The Aaa bond rating for General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds (GOLT) is at the top of Moody’s rating scale and is reflective of the District’s commitment to financial responsibility, stability, and long-term planning.

The District 39 Board of Education approved bids for facility improvements, including further air conditioning inside District 39 schools, at last night’s regular business meeting. Following this Board approval, D39 will proceed with construction projects at four buildings (Central Elementary, Harper Elementary, Highcrest Middle School, and Romona Elementary) during Summer 2023.