In 1901, there was a need for a third school in Wheaton. As a result, South Side School was constructed at Wheaton and Evergreen Avenues. Later, it became known as Whittier School. In 1925, a new school was built and Whittier moved to its current location south of Roosevelt Road on Park Avenue. #TBT #YourCommunitySchools
The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education Meeting is this Wednesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. at the School Service Center, 130 W. Park Ave., Wheaton.
To view the agenda, visit https://bit.ly/3Jw8prm, and click on January 22, on the calendar in the top right hand corner.
The meeting will also be livestreamed and posted on our YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/4fL931R. #YourCommunitySchools
Bowl for the Torch is back!
CUSD 200’s Special Olympics will once again be holding our biggest fundraiser, Bowl for the Torch. Join us on Saturday, February 22nd from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 PM. Bowling and pizza will be $35 per person; this includes 2 games of bowling, shoes and pizza lunch. The cost is $20 per non-bowler; includes pizza and soft drinks.
We will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to win gift baskets. There is an option for registering and paying online - visit https://bit.ly/3WnmYUO register and join us for a fun-filled day supporting CUSD200 Special Olympics programming. Registration is now open.
Please contact Valerie.difresco@cusd200.org or jody.field@cusd200.org with any questions.
In this week’s CUSD 200 Newsletter, we highlight the following:
- A.I. in CUSD 200 Schools
- Staff Spotlight: Mr. Jason Spencer
- Classroom Close-Up at Madison Elementary School
- Online Registration for 2025-26 School Year
- Bowl for the Torch Registration is Now Open
- Student Excellence Foundation Fundraiser
- Daily Herald Features Franklin Middle School Teacher
-Edison Middle School Entrepreneurship Expo
- Wheaton Warrenville South Three-Peat Esports State Champions
- Jefferson Earns Gold Circle of Quality Distinction
Read more by visiting, https://bit.ly/3BYZTkw.
📣FREE Mobile Food Market TODAY 📣
There is a FREE mobile food market TODAY from 4:30-6 p.m. at Johnson Elementary School, 2S700 Continental Drive in Warrenville.
Families will receive a week's worth of groceries at no cost. This distribution is drive-thru only, and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Please help spread the word! #YourCommunitySchools
Let's travel back in time for this week's TBT to Franklin Middle School in 2006!
#YourCommunitySchools
The CUSD 200 Board of Education held its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, at Jefferson Early Childhood Center.
To read a recap of the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/3Wg5pWO #YourCommunitySchools
Join us for a community presentation from 6-8 p.m. on January 29 at Wheaton Warrenville South, as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence and how CUSD 200 is approaching AI in its schools. #YourCommunitySchools
Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, let’s take a look back to 100 years ago at Wheaton Community High School.
1925 was a monumental year for the newly built Wheaton Community High School as it opened its doors in September at the intersection of Main Street and Roosevelt Road. A century ago, Wheaton’s population was under 7,500, and the only other public schools in the area were Lowell, Whittier, Longfellow, and Holmes. #TBT #YourCommunitySchools
The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education Meeting is this Wednesday, January 8, at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Early Childhood Center, 130 N. Hazelton Ave., Wheaton.
To view the agenda, visit https://bit.ly/3Jw8prm, and click on January 8, on the calendar in the top right hand corner.
The meeting will also be livestreamed and posted on our YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/4fL931R. #YourCommunitySchools
Classroom Close-Up:
Before winter break, we stopped by the fifth grade classrooms at Wiesbrook Elementary School. During math at Wiesbrook, the teachers and math coach use the parallel co-teaching model as well as practices from Building Thinking Classrooms. All of the fifth graders join different classrooms, giving students the opportunity to interact, collaborate and learn from different peers and experience different teaching styles.
During this week's lesson, students were using their understanding of multiplication and division to estimate products and quotients. Fifth graders made estimates about the amount of milk consumed by different sized groups and eventually the number of days it would take these groups to consume 1,000,000 cubic inches of milk! The activity was open-ended so students could use their own classroom and school to make their estimates, connecting math to real life.
Reminder: School resumes tomorrow! #YourCommunitySchools
Community Unit School District 200 is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience for every student, and at the heart of this mission lies our comprehensive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework. This framework is built on five key pillars: relationships, behavioral wellness, emotional wellness, learning, and mindset. These pillars guide our efforts to enhance student learning, enrich the overall school experience, and address the emotional and social needs of all learners.
As part of our steadfast commitment to SEL, we have launched a special SEL website (https://bit.ly/4a997qY) designed to serve as a hub of resources and information. This user-friendly platform provides an in-depth look at our comprehensive SEL approach and details the programming we’ve implemented under each of the five pillars.
We encourage families, staff, and community members to explore this valuable resource and learn more about how SEL is shaping the success and well-being of our students. Together, we can continue to build a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. #YourCommunitySchools
Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South high school students were award winners at the DuKane Conference Art Show on Wednesday, November 20! Students competed in a number of categories including painting, digital photography, analog photography, drawing, mixed media/printmaking, graphic design, digital illustration, time arts, sculpture/jewelry, and ceramics glass. To view a list of winners and pictures of the artwork, visit https://bit.ly/4a3Y8yI.
Congratulations to all of the winners! #YourCommunitySchools
In this week’s CUSD 200 Newsletter, we highlight the following:
- Prioritizing Social Emotional Learning in CUSD 200
- Classroom Close-Up at Wiesbrook Elementary School
- CUSD 200 Community Presentation on AI
- Carol Stream Police Department Recognizes Jefferson Early Childhood Staff Members
- Bower Student's Artwork Chosen for Warrenville Fire Department's Holiday Card
- Sociology Poverty Simulation at Wheaton North
Read more by visiting, https://bit.ly/41F7S0t.
This week's TBT takes us back to 1936 at Wheaton Community High School. #YourCommunitySchools
Students at the Transition Program work on their vocational skills each week. Part of this work includes creating items for the school store and pop up shops within the district.
Last week, they visited the School Service Center. Students greeted their customers, helped show off the items they made, worked on their money skills by calculating totals and change, and wished their customers a great day.
Look for future Pop-up Shops on the CUSD 200 Transition Center Facebook page. #YourCommunitySchools
The CUSD 200 Board of Education held its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 11, at Edison Middle School.
To read a recap of the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/49CfToA #YourCommunitySchools
This November, over 115 students at Hubble Middle School brought their fall play, Transyl-Mania, to life. The Drama Department at Hubble is a great example of how theatre fosters creativity, builds lifelong skills, boosts confidence, and encourages collaboration among students. Those involved devoted countless hours before and after school, pouring passion and enthusiasm into every detail of the production. From designing intricate costumes and styling 35 wigs to creating extensive makeup designs and constructing a breathtaking two-story set.
Transyl-Mania was directed by Ariel Fogg, with set building by Larry Monaco, props and painting by Kaitlyn Stoll, lights, sound, and music managed by Edgie Quetua, Amy Fountain assisted with all production needs, and 8th graders Payton Mowinski and Kendall Woods were the student directors for the show. #YourCommunitySchools
A visit to Hubble Middle School in 1993 is our destination for this week's TBT. #YourCommunitySchools
We are beginning a new series called "Classroom Close-Up" where we take a look at what students are currently learning in the classroom. In each Newsletter, we will feature one one class or grade level.
Last week week, we stopped by Katie Anderson's 8th Grade Math Class at Monroe Middle School, where students were working on solving equations with balanced moves. During the lesson, students continued to develop their communication and collaboration skills while working with peers to determine moves that would simplify equations.
In the first activity of the lesson, students used Magna-Tiles on vertical learning surfaces to visualize equations through hanging diagrams, write equations for the given diagram, and problem-solve steps to simplify.
In the next activity, students were paired with new partners and given two sets of cards. One set displayed two equations and the other displayed steps used to simplify an equation. Students had to work together to determine which cards matched.
In the final activity, students met with new partners at the whiteboard to explore different methods to solve similar algebraic equations.
We want to thank Mrs. Anderson, Math Coach Kelly Klenck, and the students for showing us what an engaging and collaborative math lesson looks like at the middle school level. #YourCommunitySchools
