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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.

Monday, 1/20

• Martin Luther King Day - No School

Tuesday, 1/21

• Gompers Boys Basketball @ Dirksen, 4:30p
• Gompers Volleyball @ Liberty, 4:30p

Wednesday, 1/22

• SOAR Store Open, during lunch

• Gompers Boys Basketball @ D86 Quad Tournament, 4:30p

• 8th Grade Showcase @ JCHS & JWHS

Thursday, 1/23

• Gompers Boys Basketball vs. Troy, 4:30p

• Gompers Volleyball @ Fairmont, 4:30p

Friday, 1/24

• Regular school activities

Click Here for All 2024-2025 Calendar Events at Gompers

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!

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, all District 86 schools are closed on Monday, 1.20.25. Enjoy the day with your family and friends as we recognize Dr. King's life work on social justice and equality for all.

Don’t miss the chance to secure a yearbook for your student! Yearbooks are $20 and must be pre-ordered to guarantee availability.

• Online Orders: Deadline is March 20th. Use this link: https://inter-state.com/yearbookentry/92323k
• Cash Orders: Deadline is March 20th. Order forms are available in the school office.

Please note: Only students who pre-order will receive a yearbook. There is no guarantee of extra copies available after the deadline. Order today!

Last year, Gompers participated in a recycling program which turned 1,000 pounds of flexible plastic into a plastic bench. The bench is in front of our office for students to enjoy as needed. This year we set a goal to get another 1,000 pounds for another bench. As of this past week, Gompers has gathered 1,047 pounds in half the time it took us last year. Thank you to everyone sending in your flexible plastic to recycle. With your help, we can reach a new goal of two benches this year. The benches will be a great addition to our new building. Go HAWKS!

It is important to attend school on Thursday, January 23rd. Students will be measured for the graduation cap and gown. After being measured, students will have a meeting with the advisor in the auditorium to go over graduation requirements and behavior expectations for 8th grade activities. On Friday, January 24th, students will be given a letter for graduation for parents to view, sign, and provide the school with the proper name to be placed on the diploma and graduation souvenir pamphlet.

We are pleased to inform you that after-school tutoring will begin on Tuesday, January 14th, for all students who have signed up. On that day, students will first go to their lockers and then report to Room 60 after school. Please ensure that rides arrive promptly by 3:45 p.m. at the front of the school for pick-up. As a reminder, tutoring will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, ending at 3:45 p.m., unless otherwise announced. Please note that there will be no tutoring on Wednesday, January 15th; however, tutoring will resume on Thursday, January 16th. If you are interested in your student participating in after-school tutoring, please contact the main office to request a tutoring form.

Attendance Tips: Consider creating a transportation back-up plan to get your child to school can be a lifesaver especially during the winter months when unforeseen issues arise, like inclement weather or car troubles. Carpooling with other parents or establishing a “walking school bus” with other families in your neighborhood can be safe alternatives to ensuring your child gets to school safely every day. No matter the season, regular school attendance is always important.

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.

The first half of the 2nd Trimester has ended. Teachers and calculating grades to provide families with a progress report. Please review your student's grades on Aspen, and contact their teachers with any questions. Progress Reports will be ready and shared soon.

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: Jeremy Poch - jerpoch@joliet86.org
• Social Worker: 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 Social Worker: Maria Arroyo - mgarroyo@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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