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4/27/2008	District 203 Awards Reception Honors 360 Winners District 203 held its annual Awards Reception on Tuesday, April 22. Some 360 local, state and national winners were honored, with over 700 in attendance at the celebration. Courtney Lindahl, a social worker at Madison Junior High, was named the Arlo Schilling First Year Teacher Award winner. The new Rebecca Smith-Andoh Award was presented to Mill Street Elementary’s LRC Director Marie Bartolotta. Honored with the Proud to Be 203 Award were retired District 203 educator and PE4life liaison Phil Lawler, as well as parent volunteers Doug Wilson, Beth Ashley and Jim Dennison, who served as co-chairs of the Build the Future 203 committee. To view the State Those Who Excel winners for 2007-08 and hundreds of others honored, click here. More...
4/23/2008	Spring Into Safety offers something for everyone The 5th annual Spring into Safety event will be held on Thursday, April 24, beginning at 4 PM, at Lisle Senior High School, 515 Short Street, Lisle. This one-night only awareness program is designed to empower kids, ages pre-school through teens, parents and senior citizens to protect themselves and make smart choices concerning their safety. Presentations are free and open to all communities. The Shawn Hornbeck Foundation will again be providing Kidz Kards Child ID Cards. President and CEO Craig Akers, father of missing child Shawn Hornbeck (found alive last year!), will be in attendance to personally produce the Kidz Kards for this year’s attendees. For further details, click here. More...
4/14/2008	Standard & Poor's Awards District 203 Triple A Rating Naperville District 203 recently achieved a triple A (Aaa) from Standard and Poor’s, the highest/best rating assigned to a unit of government debt. According to S&P, its rating and outlook reflect the "expectation that, with the help of its strong financial management, the District will maintain strong financial operations and strong reserves." On April 9, District 203 locked in interest rates for the first phase of funding, as part of its "Building the Future" plan, saving about $200,000 in interest costs plus $70,000 in bond insurance. Click here for the full report. More...
4/4/2008	Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky here April 14 The nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky, will meet with all District 203 fifth graders at Naperville North High School on Monday morning, April 14; with fifth grade teachers at lunch; and with the public that evening at Naperville Central High School, beginning at 7 PM. The reigning czar of silliness, Mr. Prelutsky offers playful poems sure to make readers laugh. Author of Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem, his visit is sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop. Each $25 ticket admits two and includes one copy of My Dog May Be a Genius. Additional $3 tickets may be purchased for admission only (no book) - limit two. Call (630) 355-2665 for more information. More...
4/3/2008	First Lady and Jenna Bush to visit Naperville District 203 Laura and Jenna Bush will be visiting Naperville District 203 on April 28, speaking to all of our second grade students! Two presentations are being planned. Together they have written a new children's book titled, Read All About It. They will be sharing the book and the collaborative writing process utilized in its creation. For information regarding the public evening event (tickets required), contact Anderson’s Bookshops at (630) 355-2665 or click here to view the flyer. More...
3/24/2008	Naperville Central HS Presents: Drumshow 2008! Drumshow has been an annual event at Naperville Central High School for more than ten years and has hosted guest artists from across the country. In addition to continuing this acclaimed tradition, Drumshow 2008 will introduce the premiere performances of the District 203 Steel Drum Bands. This year's Drumshow also features the students of Naperville Central, guest artist Dane Richeson, renowned Multiple Percussionist and recognized as one of the most versatile percussion virtuosi in the world; the Sideswipe Extreme Martial Arts Troupe; as well as the videos, grooves, and surprises that Drumshow has come to be known for over the years. For ticket information, click here. More...
3/15/2008	Madison & Lincoln Jr. Highs plan charity BB game 3/20 Madison and Lincoln Junior High Schools have teamed up to fund raise for Make-A-Wish Foundation. On Thursday, March 20, the Madison staff will play the Lincoln staff in a special charity/exhibition basketball game at Naperville Central High School. Each school is selling tickets for $2 and building school spirit in other ways, such as selling t-shirts and rally flags. The Madison Home & School will provide a concession stand at the game, which begins at 7:30 PM. The public is welcome. All proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish. More...
3/11/2008	Elementary Spanish-English Program at Beebe School Naperville District 203 invites interested Beebe Elementary School parents to an Orientation and Question & Answer Session to learn about the Spanish-English Dual Language Program planned for the 2008-09 school year. Students will learn in two languages! Students living within Beebe’s attendance area may apply. Eligible students should be entering Kindergarten or first grade in August of 2008. The information session will take place on Wednesday, March 12, from 6:30 to 8 PM at Beebe Elementary School, 110 E. 11th Avenue, Naperville. Please RSVP by calling (630) 983-2501. To view this information in Spanish, please click here. More...
2/24/2008	Students participate in live interview from Iraq Last month, 275 students in the military history classes from Naperville Central and North enjoyed a rare opportunity to interview two top generals – one American and one Iraqi – about the war in Iraq. During an hour-long live feed from Baghdad, made possible by the U.S. Army, students asked a variety of questions and, in some cases, were surprised the answers. To access that interview, click here. Because of the length of the video, it is broken into two segments. More...
2/12/2008	Operation Snowflurry for 4th & 5th grade students Every winter, Naperville School District 203 partners with NCO Youth & Family Services and the Naperville Police Department to offer Operation Snowflurry opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students. An award-winning substance abuse prevention program, Operation Snowflurry delivers educational information about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, as well as teaching skills related to communication, decision-making and problem-solving. For further details, or to download a registration form, please click here or contact Ian Shaw at NCO, 630-961-2992 x231, or ian@ncoyouth.org. Registration is due by Thursday, February 22. More...
2/6/2008	Does your business need part-time teen employees? If you have multiple employment opportunities that can be filled by high school or college students, showcase your business at the annual KidsMatter Student Job Fair. The Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, from 5 to 7 PM at Merner Field House on the campus of North Central College. A business registration form is available at by clicking here. For further information, call the KidsMatter office at 630-527-6562 or visit www.kidsmatter2us.org. Registration closes on Monday, February 25. Last year, over 700 students from Districts 203 and 204 participated. More...
2/5/2008	Please remember to vote today, Tuesday, February 5 The polls are open today from 6 AM to 7 PM. To access the DuPage County Election Commission, click here. To access Will County voter information, click here. More...
2/3/2008	Naperville READS 2008 features Brian Selznick on 2/4 Naperville READS is a community-wide program and a partnership between Anderson's Bookshop, the Naperville Public Library, and Naperville School Districts 203 and 204, supported by a grant from the City of Naperville. Two author programs are being offered which are free and open to the public. Tickets will be available at all three library buildings - Nichols, Naper Boulevard and 95th Street - as well as at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Street, Naperville. More...
1/19/2008	Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Facilities Plan District 203 administrators have been working to answer frequently asked questions related to the Plan for Updating School Facilities 2007-2012, as posed by various persons and groups. In order to present those answers to the wider community, an FAQ section (which will be periodically updated) has been added to the Decision for the Future portion of this website. Please click here to access the list. More...
1/10/2008	District 203 scores high on performance and value Recently, District 203 administrators compiled performance data from the previous 12 months, as tracked by a number of third-party studies that reported outstanding academic excellence at an average cost, compared with other non-magnet Chicago area public schools. District 203 stacked up very well by a variety of measures. To view the complete compilation, please click on this link. More...
1/8/2008	VFW "Kendall Honors Educator of the Year Award" Naperville’s Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 is initiating a new award. The "Kendall Honors Educator of the Year Award" will be presented to an educator at the elementary, junior high and high school levels who, by their actions and beliefs, best exemplify the values of citizenship, honor, patriotism and volunteerism to their students, their peers, their community and their country. Parents, students or peers may nominate an educator in 100 words or less, using the form found here. Nominations must be mailed to the VFW by February 15. More...
12/30/2007	Voter registration for February 5 ballot ends January 8 Tuesday, January 8, 2008, is the last day an individual may register and be eligible to vote in the February 5, 2008, General Primary Election. For general information about voter registration in DuPage County click here and in Will County click here. For further details about absentee and early voting, please visit the voter registration page found in the Decision For the Future section of this website. More...
11/30/2007	Weather Watch link gives ways to know before you go When it comes to weather this time of the year, anything is possible. Please remember that school closing information will always be posted on the front page of this website first (before 6 AM). You may also click on the Weather Watch button that appears on our homepage to access a variety of other ways to know before you go. In addition, Talk203 subscribers will receive an email notification when school is cancelled, so be sure to sign up. Parents/guardians and staff will receive an automated phone call as well. More...
11/8/2007	Veterans' Day Tradition: Operation Support Our Troops In keeping with our Veterans' Day tradition of the last four years, District 203 schools are participating in collecting items for U.S. soldiers overseas. These efforts are being supported by Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and Operation Support Our Troops. This year, in addition to the standard snack and toiletry items (lists may be found in each of our schools and on the District website - click MORE), there is a request for the donation of Beanie Babies, which are at the top of the wish list of many soldiers. You may also help mail a package to a soldier with your tax deductible donation. More...
10/25/2007	District 203 "super cleans" high schools & junior highs In response to two confirmed MRSA cases, District 203 is working with the DuPage County Health Department, as is customary, and will follow their direction and guidelines to assure the continued safety of our students and staff. The locker rooms at both high schools, as well as our five junior highs, have been super cleaned with a product that kills these types of bacteria. All District 203 custodians have been instructed to heighten the cleaning of surfaces that are commonly touched, such as handles, door knobs and drinking fountains - in all 21 schools. For further details, and links to helpful advice for parents and students, click More. More...
10/21/2007	District 203 addresses City Council regarding Option C District 203's Facilities Community Engagement process, which recently concluded, revealed that 71% of those who participated expressed an interest in having the Board of Education seriously consider Option C, building a new Naperville Central High School. It should be noted that 70% also supported Option A, major renovation to Central. Some 74% did NOT support Option B, minimal renovation. At this point, the Board has not made a decision, pending results of the community survey (to be presented at its November 5 meeting). Therefore, it has continued to explore all options. To access further details/view drawings, click More. More...
10/10/2007	On-going community dialogue regarding facilities District 203 just completed its Facilities Community Engagement initiative, called Touch the Future. A total of over 900 people attended Community Engagement meetings, both in the schools and at civic organization meetings, and/or toured Naperville Central High School, Mill Street Elementary and the Early Childhood Program at Elmwood. One of the community presentations given was to the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Committee. Yesterday, the Chamber sent a letter to District 203 with follow-up questions. To read the Chamber's letter in full and the Board of Education's response, click More. More...
9/29/2007	Over 35 apply for new Finance Advisors Committee Naperville School District 203 is forming a new Finance Advisors Committee for the 2007-08 school year. Interested residents with a financial background were invited to submit a letter of application. The Finance Advisors Committee is being established to provide the Superintendent and Board of Education with a fresh perspective and specialized expertise in matters of business and finance. Over 35 District 203 residents have applied. The deadline for submitting an application was September 28. The Board will announce the members of the new Finance Advisors team later this month. More...
9/18/2007	New District 203 Finance Committee to be Formed District 203 is seeking adult community members to serve on the new Finance Advisors Committee for the 2007-08 school year. Interested residents with a financial background are invited to submit a letter of application. The Finance Advisors Committee is being established to provide the Board of Education and Superintendent with a fresh perspective and specialized expertise in matters of business and finance. Adult area residents wishing to apply are requested to write a letter expressing their interest and qualifications. Letters and resumes should be sent to the attention of Dave Zager, Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Naperville School District 203, 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville, Il. 60540. The deadline for submitting an application is September 28. More...
9/3/2007	Month of Peace features visit from Rajmohan Gandhi The City of Naperville has proclaimed September 7 through October 5 as Celebration of Peace Month. District 203 and District 204, in partnership with ThinkGlobal Arts Foundation, are participating in this special event. The month-long celebration features a variety of events and activities designed to spark interest, heighten creativity, and prompt increased dialogue toward building harmony in our communities. A special highlight during the month is a presentation by Rajmohan Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson. Click More for futher details. More...
8/17/2007	District 203 launches Touch the Future initiative District 203 has launched a full-scale community engagement initiative in order to share recommendations of its Facilities Task Force, as well as to seek community input regarding facilities. Known as Touch the Future, the initiative involves community meetings scheduled in all 21 schools, as well as meetings with a variety of community groups, to gather feedback on three options that address the most pressing facilities needs at various funding levels. Residents are also encouraged to participate in tours of Naperville Central, Mill Street Elementary and a portion of the Early Childhood program that is housed at Elmwood Elementary. For more information (meeting and tour dates), click on the Touch the Future button located on the home page of this website. More...
7/17/2007	NMSC names 8 District 203 National Merit Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the third and final group of 2007 Merit Scholar awardees, bringing the total to approximately 8,200 high school graduates who will receive scholarships for undergraduate study worth a total of $34 million. Among those named were eight additional students from Naperville School District 203, including: from Naperville North High School - Kevin Chuang, Daniel Kramer and Michael Nasti; from Naperville Central High School - Sarah Fern, Elisabeth Lawrence, Timothy Murphy, Neehar Raj and Johnny Sun. More...
6/29/2007	Bring your best swing to the NEF Golf Outing - July 16 Tee it up at the 15th Annual Naperville Education Foundation Golf Outing on Monday, July 16, at Springbrook Golf Course in Naperville. Enjoy lunch at 11 AM, Golf Scramble at noon and dinner at 5:30 PM. Cost is $125 per golfer and includes green fees, cart, lunch, beverages, dinner and prizes. Proceeds support NEF programs such as Study Skills Academies, Kid Boosters and innovative teacher grants. Participate as a golfer and/or sponsor of this fun and popular event. An information and registration form is available by calling 420-6475 or on the District 203 website (click MORE). More...
6/18/2007	1st annual Kathryn Bender 5K Walk/Run July 14 - NNHS The first annual Kathryn Bender 5K Walk/Run will be held Saturday, July 14, on the track in the Naperville North High School stadium. Registration for participants will begin at 8 AM and the walk/run will begin at 9 AM. Early registration - before June 30 - is $20 per person and $50 per family. After June 30, registration is $25 per person and $60 per family. For other details, or to print a registration form, please visit http://kbmf.net/fundraisers/5k.htm. More...
6/8/2007	Summer Science Camps for students in grades 1-8 The District 203 Summer Science Camp has many sessions still open for students entering grades 1-8. Whether your child wants to launch rockets, dig for bones, build his/her own robot, or make slime, there is a hands-on science camp suited to him or her. Conveniently located at Maplebrook Elementary School, 1630 Warbler Drive in Naperville, one-week sessions run throughout June and July. Applications may be dropped off at Maplebrook or mailed to Matt Olejnik at Kennedy Junior High, 2929 Green Trails Dr., Lisle, 60532. Mr. Olejnik and Ms. Erin Marker are serving as directors. More...

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