WJHS Weekly News and Notes
November 6, 2026
Sock Drive
WJHS is sponsoring a new sock drive to benefit Mimi’s Closet in Highland Park. Mimi’s is a place where families with foster children can go to shop for free. Through donations, they have all kinds of supplies – clothes, baby gear, toys, books. Most of the items are used, but for dignity reasons, Mimi’s Closet only provides foster families NEW packages of socks and underwear for the children in their care.
We are hoping that every family at WJHS can donate at least one package of NEW socks to help out kids in foster care. Mimi’s Closet is asking for packages of 1 – 10 pairs and to avoid the big bulk packs since those are difficult to distribute to families. All sizes from toddler to adult are needed. All homeroom classes learned about the sock drive this week. Please help us stock the shelves at Mimi’s Closet. Thank you!
FAN Event: Getting In Is Not Enough — The Real Skills Students Need for Life
Join Family Action Network (FAN) for an insightful presentation featuring author and academic advisor Ana Homayoun, in conversation with Chicago writer Heidi Stevens. They will discuss practical frameworks for supporting young people's well-being, purpose, and resilience beyond test scores and college admissions.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT
Location: Regina Dominican High School, O'Shaughnessy Theater (701 Locust Rd., Wilmette, IL)
Details: Free and open to the public (suitable for ages 12+); no registration required. Free book giveaway of Getting In Is Not Enough while supplies last.
More Info: Visit familyactionnetwork.net.
We're proud to announce this month's Leaders of the Pack—students who have truly shown what it means to be an outstanding member of our school community!
This award recognizes students who exemplify our core values: leadership, compassion, service, responsibility, self-awareness, and integrity. These students are more than just academically strong—they consistently demonstrate exceptional character. They are the ones who lend a hand without being asked and act with kindness and honesty every day.
Please join us in celebrating this month’s honorees:
7th Grade: Lizzie Berlin, Allison Cappiello, Audrey Dahl, Lucas Davis, Paree Gupta, Phoebe Hecht, Janessa Janvier, Etta Kluss, Emma Lyman, Logan Nguyen, Thomas Parker, Mae Robinson, Owen Rundall, Mikaeel Shaikh, Joseph Young
8th Grade: Elsie Anscomb, Ellis Becker, Ava Bennett, Lucy Braatz, Arden Casteel, Scout Davis, Clara Fishbeck, Charlie Hart, Annika Henry, Dawei Ho, Charlotte Klug, Leonid Kyiko, Duncan Miller, Lena Nelson, Bea Quinn, Aria Raval, Nora Turnbull
These students are the heart of our school, and we are so proud to celebrate them. Congratulations to all of our Leaders of the Pack!
WJHS MAGNETS - LAST CHANCE - PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO IGNITE!
A complimentary car WJHS Magnet will be distributed later this month to all who have contributed to the iGNITE Fund - THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT HAVE DONATED! ANY contribution to the iGNITE (Enrichment) Fund is appreciated! These will come home with your student THIS MONTH. Log into Membership Toolkit to contribute to iGNITE. Some programs funded through iGNITE - 8th Grade French fieldtrip, German field trip to the Christkindlmarket, Choir field trip, Northwestern slime making chemistry event & so much more!
