Mission and Vision!
Mission:
- To provide a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education for students to grow, lead, and thrive by empowering staff, collaborating with families, and embracing our diverse community.
Vision:
- Gompers will be a collaborative community that provides a sense of belonging and high levels of achievement for all students, staff, and families.
Events this week
Monday, 5/5
Regular School Activities
Tuesday, 5/6
- "Revenge of the 6th" Star Wars Day
- Girls Soccer @ Washington, 4:30p
- Boys Soccer vs. Washington, 4:30p
Wednesday, 5/7
Boys Soccer vs. Taft, 4:30p
Band Concert, 6:30p
Thursday, 5/8
Early Dismissal Day, 7:45a-11:25a
Girls Soccer @ Richland, 4:30p
Choir/Orch Concert, 6:30p
Daily Announcements
Every morning, our students receive the daily announcements in English and Spanish. Visit our slides at any time to learn more about our student announcements. The slides are updated each weekend for the following week, but updates can happen daily. Visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hlYLkNzdk13_FdSXAy5IVJdnv3zA1UhtLfGOMv7ReWQ/edit?usp=sharing for the Dialy Announcements at Gompers!
Teacher Appreciation Week
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our parents and students for the ongoing support, encouragement, and partnership you show our school community throughout the year. Your involvement and positive spirit make a tremendous impact, helping all of our staff do their best work and empowering our students to thrive academically and personally.
Thank you for your collaboration, for fostering a love of learning at home, and for supporting our teachers in countless ways. Together, we are building a nurturing environment where every student can succeed. Here's to a wonderful week of appreciation for our teachers—and for every family and student who makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. Show your appreciation to a staff member this week with an email, note, or call. Thank you for all your support.
"REVENGE OF THE 6TH"
It's STAR WARS Day at Gompers on Tuesday, 5.6.25. While May 4th is the unofficial celebration of "May the 4th be with you," this year falls on a Sunday. Instead, we will celebrate Star Wars day on "Revenge of the 6th" for students and staff.
Wear your favorite Star Wars gear. Yoda ears, sweaters, shirts, lightsabers, or full outfits are all welcome. Come to school in your best, have fun, and "May the Force Be With You!"
National School Nurse Day
Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. School Nurse Day is celebrated on Wednesday within National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week is May 6-12 each year. This year, National School Nurse Day falls on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. Show your appreciation for your school nurses next week! Thank you to Mrs. Quitman for all you do for our students and staff!
Early Dismissal Day
Students will be dismissed at 11:25 AM on Thursday, 5.8.25, for an Early Dismissal Day. All teachers and administration are engaged in professional development activities and will not be available until after 3:00 pm. Therefore, students are not allowed to stay at school. Please speak to your student regarding your expectations on where you want them to go after the early dismissal. Bus routes will run as usual on an altered schedule. However, please ensure your student knows what you want them to do after the early dismissal. See below for the bell schedule.
Vaccine Clinic
This year, the County Health Department will be at several District 86 schools to provide vaccinations for students. The dates, locations, and times are:
- 4/28 Sanchez 3-6
- 5/8 Thigpen 3-6
- 5/12 Pershing 1-3
- 5/21 Marycrest 3-6
- 5/20 Dirksen 3-6
- 5/27 GOMPERS 3-6
- 5/28 Washington 3-6
- 5/29 Hufford 3-6
Make plans to attend so your student has these requirements met and not be excluded from school in the fall.
Student raffles, treats, and prizes!
In order for your student to have a schedule next year, they must have a completed registration. Please register your children for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year at https://www.joliet86.org/page/student-registration. Additionally, students who have a completed registration will be entered into a raffle to win prizes. Complete their registration so they can be included in the raffles for treats and prizes! All returning students must be registered by June 6, 2025.
Summer School Registration
Summer Scholars registration is closed and all seats are full. However, the Summer Scholars waitlist is now open. If a spot becomes available, students on the waitlist will be invited on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in adding your student to the waitlist for Summer Scholars, click HERE and complete the form.
Community Events
Check out the Community Events page on the District website to view flyers for upcoming children and family friendly events in the area. Visit https://www.joliet86.org/documents/students-%26-parents/information-%26-resources/community-events/718402
Attendance Matters!
Intentionally monitoring your student's attendance can prevent unnecessary absences, especially at this point in the school year. Here are some tips to help you with your students at home.
- Monitor your student's attendance record and address any patterns of absenteeism.
- If you notice a pattern of absences, address the underlying causes and work with us to find solutions.
- If your student is struggling with attendance, seek help from our school counselors, social workers, or other support personnel.
Technology Information for Eighth Grade Students
- Eighth Grade Students are encouraged to use Google Takeout to save files to a personal account before Friday, June 13, 2025 when eighth grade technology accounts will be disabled.
- The District will begin releasing 8th grade graduate Chromebooks from our management system during the week of June 16, 2025.
Let’s Talk
Have a question, comment, concern, or compliment about our school or District? Submit a Let’s Talk message at https://www.joliet86.org/district-info/lets-talk/ 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Gompers Contacts
Sixth Grade
- Academic Advisor: Laura Arias - larias@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Robert Pollard - rpollard@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Brooke Hagadus - bhagadus@joliet86.org
Seventh Grade
- Academic Advisor: Courtney Miller - camiller@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Vanessa Gomez - vgomez@joliet86.org
- Counselor: Jessie Moore - jmoore@joliet86.org
Eighth Grade
- Academic Advisor: Dan Wikert - dwikert@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Jessica Pasquale - jpasquale@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Therese Skwarczynski - tskwarczynski@joliet86.org
Bilingual Counselor: Maria Arroyo - mgarroyo@joliet86.org
School Psychologist: Andrea Gandy - agandy@joliet86.org
Fine Arts Team Leader: Theresa Curry - tcurry@joliet86.org
PE Team Leader: Jennifer Colstock - jcolstock@joliet86.org
Athletic Director: Eric Blaeser - eblaeser@joliet86.org
Nurse: Melissa Quitman - mquitman@joliet86.org
Interim Assistant Principal: Bill Sanderson- bsanderson@joliet86.org
Principal: Raul Gaston - rgaston@joliet86.org
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