Community Unit School District 200

Students at Jefferson Early Childhood Center have been learning all about community helpers. Jefferson recently welcomed community helpers to the school for their annual Touch-A-Truck event. The students were in awe as they learned about and explored these large trucks. #YourCommunitySchools

Monroe Middle School orchestra musicians had the opportunity to participate in an Electrify Your Symphony (ESY) event on April 12, thanks to Orchestra Director Kelsey Dewar. The EYS experience encompasses two full days of workshops and rehearsals, culminating in a high-energy, high-octane final concert. The EYS program was created by world-renowned performer, recording artist, inventor, Emmy award-winning composer, multi-platinum selling, internationally acclaimed Trans Siberian Orchestra member, and music education advocate Mark Wood. #YourCommunitySchools

The CUSD 200 Board of Education held its Committee of the Whole Meeting on Wednesday, April 23, at the School Service Center. To read a recap of the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/3RTVaVD. #YourCommunitySchools

#TBT 1983-84 was the school year after Wheaton Warrenville High School closed due to low enrollment. Some students went to Wheaton North High School and some students found a new home at Wheaton Central High School. #YourCommunitySchools

At each regular Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler recognizes one community partner for their involvement, dedication and commitment to supporting our students, staff and schools in a variety of ways. As part of the April Board Meeting Community Partner Recognition, Dr. Schuler recognized Robb Davidson and Cody Sumner, the co-founders of Axiom Media Group in Wheaton. Robb and Cody have supported CUSD 200 with a number of video and photography projects over the years. Recently, Robb, Cody and the entire team at Axiom Media have partnered with our high schools to welcome two student interns to their team. This partnership gives students a work-based learning opportunity as part of our Broadcast Media Career Pathway Program. CUSD 200 extends our heartfelt thanks to Axiom Media Group for their ongoing commitment to our students and schools. Their willingness to share their expertise and provide real-world experiences for our students is truly invaluable. Robb and Cody were presented with certificates of appreciation for being a valued community partners. #YourCommunitySchools

The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education Meeting is this Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the School Service Center located at 130 W. Park Ave., in Wheaton. To view the agenda, visit https://bit.ly/3Jw8prm, and click on April 23, on the calendar in the top right corner. The meeting will also be livestreamed and posted on our YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/4fL931R. #YourCommunitySchools

At the March Board Meeting, Dr. Schuler and Wheaton North High School Principal Mr. Korntheuer recognized community member Jeff Crowley. Mr. Crowley is actively engaged and supportive of the CUSD 200 community. He has served as the president of the Wheaton North Falcon Wings Booster Club, and was a coach and mentor for the Business INCubator program, and was also heavily involved in the Monroe Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School PTAs. On behalf of the CUSD 200 community, we thank Mr. Crowley for his time, volunteer work, dedication and support of CUSD 200 schools, students and staff. Mr. Crowley was presented with a certificate of appreciation for being a valued community partners. #YourCommunitySchools

In this week’s CUSD 200 Newsletter, we highlight the following: - TCD Provides Students with Career Exploration/Advancement Opportunities - Returning Student Registration Now Open for 2025-26 School Year - Community Message Regarding ‘Senior Assassin’ Game - CUSD 200 AI Event Recap - Part 3 - Classroom Close-Up at Johnson Elementary School - CUSD 200 Summer School - Celebrate Our Stars Event - Call For Staff Appreciation Week Shoutouts - Washington Raises $12K at Annual St. Baldrick's Event - Monroe Middle School Hosts Electrify Your Symphony Event - Jefferson Touch-A-Truck Event Read more by visiting, https://bit.ly/4ihB6ad. #YourCommunitySchools

#TBT Let's take a look back at Franklin Junior High School in 1979. #YourCommunitySchools

📣FREE Mobile Food Market TODAY 📣 There is a FREE mobile food market TODAY from 4:30-6 p.m. at Villagebrook Apartments, 278 E St Charles Rd in Carol Stream. 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

At each regular Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler recognizes one community partner for their involvement, dedication and commitment to supporting our students, staff and schools in a variety of ways. At the March Board Meeting, Dr. Schuler recognized the City of Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess for his involvement in the Business INCubator program at the high schools, and the entrepreneur program at the middle schools. Dr. Schuler also recognized City of Wheaton Public Information Officer Susan Bishel for her partnership with our Career Pathways program. Susan and the City of Wheaton hosted a student intern who is in the broadcast media pathway. During the internship, this student helped with projects such as recording City Council Meetings and creating videos for social media. On behalf of the CUSD 200 community, we thank Mayor Suess and Susan Bishel for their time, volunteer work, dedication and support of CUSD 200 schools, students and staff. Mayor Suess and Susan Bishel were presented with certificates of appreciation for being a valued community partners. #YourCommunitySchools

📣Returning Student Registration Now Open📣 Online registration for returning families for the 2025-26 school year is now open! To begin the registration process, visit bit.ly/44ZVUyd. Families are encouraged to complete registration by the May 9 deadline. #YourCommunitySchools

The CUSD 200 Board of Education held its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at Hubble Middle School. To read a recap of the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/3E42hrd. #YourCommunitySchools

Recently, Johnson and Wiesbrook elementary schools welcomed families to their buildings for a night of fun and learning! At Johnson, more than 70 families came together to learn about math and reading. Families received math and reading packets with interactive games and information related to what students are working on in class. At Wiesbrook, students shared their grade-level Illustrative Math games with family and friends. Other activities included tangram and pentomino puzzles, math books, vertical whiteboard questions, estimation jars, and a collaborative math/art project. #YourCommunitySchools

For this week's #TBT, let's revisit 1955 at Wheaton Junior High School. The building on Franklin Street is still in operation today as Franklin Middle School. Many memories have been made there over the years! #YourCommunitySchools

A creative initiative by Mrs. Lopez and Ms. Hazen has brought the magic of Readers Theater to Bower Elementary School's third graders! Their new club, which quickly drew 40 eager students, recently gave teachers a lunchtime treat with a lively performance of "The Lion King." In April, a second group of students will take the stage with their own performance. What a fantastic way to showcase our students' talent and enthusiasm for reading. #YourCommunitySchools

8th Annual CUSD 200 Special Games CUSD 200 hosted the 8th Annual Special Games at Wheaton North High School on Friday, March 21. The event kicked off with an opening ceremony welcoming teams from the Transition Center, Wheaton North High School, Wheaton Warrenville South High School, Hubble Middle School, Monroe Middle School and Glenbard West High School. Following the opening ceremony, teams dispersed to compete in the following activities: Sprinting on the Track Kan Jam Ladder Ball Basketball Golf Bowling Target Throwing Hockey We are so proud of the athletes who demonstrated such incredible spirit and sportsmanship at the 8th Annual Special Games. Thank you to everyone who helped create such a positive and supportive experience. #YourCommunitySchools

Join us for Coffee with the Board this Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. at the School Service Center located at 130 W. Park Avenue in Wheaton. Community members will have the opportunity to ask the Board questions to learn more about what is happening in CUSD 200. #YourCommunitySchools

For this week's Classroom Close-Up, we're stepping into the world of business at Edison Middle School, in Ms. Usha Iype's Entrepreneurship class. Think "Shark Tank" for middle schoolers. Just like the INCubator program at the high school, this class challenges students to use the engineering design process to identify a problem and customer need – all with the ultimate goal of presenting a viable start-up plan to local stakeholders. Parent mentors and guest speakers are invited throughout the semester to share their expertise; whether in business, problem-solving, or just providing a fresh perspective. This is invaluable in helping our students develop their entrepreneurial skills. In this week's class, students were testing their knowledge of business finances by calculating fixed and variable costs, profit and break-even points. After completing the worksheet, they moved on to applying their knowledge in an interactive game called Visa Financial Football to help teach financial concepts and money management skills. In addition, two groups of students were working on their business product development. One group brought in samples of their lower sugar, higher protein brownies for their peers to taste test against their competitors. The students provided this group with valuable feedback via a Google Form. Another group practiced their business pitch with Assistant Principal Mr. Jim Zimmerman. Ms. Iype's class is giving these students a real-world experience in entrepreneurship, teaching them valuable skills in business, finance, and product development, while sparking their creativity and problem-solving abilities. #YourCommunitySchools

The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education Meeting is this Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at Hubble Middle School, 3S600 Herrick Road, in Warrenville. To view the agenda, visit https://bit.ly/3Jw8prm, and click on April 9, on the calendar in the top right corner. The meeting will also be livestreamed and posted on our YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/4fL931R. #YourCommunitySchools