Wescott Word
Friday, September 11, 2026
Attention District 30 parents and guardians! Saturday, September 12, District 30 will test our emergency notification system in the afternoon. Anyone listed under your child’s primary and secondary contacts, as well as the email address used to login into Parent Portal, should receive a voice notification, text and email.
If you need to update your telephone number or email address, please visit the ParentPortal. (Go to the Forms section of and choose the option that says “Update Contact Information for District Communications.”)
Now is also a is a great time to review Emergency Procedures page for parents that outlines weather emergency protocols in District 30 at district30.org/emergency. When winter weather approaches, District 30 would utilize our emergency notification system to announce any school closures, while also posting on our website and social media channels.
This week, we continue sharing our series exploring our iPad One-to-One program. In our latest video, learn how iPads are implemented in the classroom, with a balance between traditional and technological learning that enhances the lessons, while also teaching children to be responsible digital navigators.
Please click below to watch the video and click here to explore a parent handbook that also answers frequent questions on our One-to-One iPad program. In the coming weeks, please watch this newsletter as we continue to highlight the rest of the video series.
All who live in District 30 boundaries are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Tammaru and a member of our Board of Education to ask questions and share what is important to you in our schools.
You can pick from either the 12 p.m. session on Thursday, September 24 at our District 30 Offices, 2374 Shermer Road, Northbrook, or during a 6 p.m. online session that same day. RSVP is optional so we can plan for space and send a reminder to participants close to the event date.
Please share with neighbors, as this event is for everyone in our boundaries – even if they do not have children in our schools. Click below to join us!
Please keep in mind that cars may not be parked in the circle drive parking spaces parallel to the school right before, during or after drop-off or pick-up times: 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-3:40 p.m. Also, cars may not be parked in the circle drive parking spaces facing Western Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please share this information with anyone who is dropping off and picking up your child.
Please be advised that there is no left-hand turn traveling north on Western Avenue into our Circle Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days. Please help spread the word and follow this in order to keep traffic flowing efficiently.
If your child typically takes the bus but will not be riding on a particular day, please notify both the main office and your child’s classroom teacher. This includes changes such as walking home or being picked up. Advance notice helps us account for every student and prevents delays in the bus line.
Registered PTO members can access the directory through the DirectorySpot app or website. New users should have received a registration email; existing users can simply log in—no new account needed. Didn’t receive an email? Contact Director of Educational Technology Dr. Andy Kohl at akohl@district30.org. Access DirectorySpot here or below.
We’re excited to announce that Walk 4 Wescott is coming to Wescott on Wednesday, October 7! 🎉 As our biggest fundraiser of the year, now is the time to start collecting donations! Walk 4 Wescott celebrates healthy habits, school spirit, and our amazing Wescott community.
But this event is about so much more than a walk—it’s an opportunity for our entire community to come together and show how much we care about our students, staff, school, and community. Funds raised through Walk 4 Wescott will go directly toward supporting Wescott and enriching our students’ school experience. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Erika’s Lighthouse, helping support important youth mental health education. Every student will receive one free raffle ticket! For every additional $20 raised, your student will earn another raffle ticket. If your company matches your donation, you can indicate the company match on Cheddar Up and upload your receipt. The matched amount will count toward your student’s fundraising total and help them earn additional raffle tickets!
Don’t forget to spread the word to family and friends who can support Wescott, too! When making a donation, simply select the student you’d like to receive credit for the donation. Raffle tickets will be distributed to students on October 7! Prizes this year include experience packages from places like Dreams Gymnastics, Dave and Busters, Schaumburg Boomers, Two Hours of Freedom, Urban Air, Puttshack! Students will also have the opportunity to win a ride to school on a firetruck thanks to Northbrook Fire Department as well as a 20” Trek Bike donated by George Garner Cyclery! We are so excited to showcase the prizes this year and we have several prizes that will have several winners!
Click HERE to donate by Tuesday, October 6!
Last call for the PTO Fall Parent Social, as the final head count is due today! Join us Friday, September 18 from 6-9 p.m. at Social Inn for a fun night to relax, connect, and enjoy some time with fellow Wescott parents. Tickets are just $20 per person and include dinner! A cash bar will be available.
Need childcare? We’ve got you covered! Optional babysitting will be available next door at Code Ninjas for kids ages 6+, with supervised activities, pizza, a movie, and more. Babysitting is $20 per child, and space is limited.
Grab a friend or make it a date night, and come meet some new Wescott parents! We hope to see you there!
Register here by the end of the day today!
If you haven’t already signed up for the PTO, late registration is now open at the following link. Registering for the PTO will give you inclusion and access to the District 30 DirectorySpot, monthly Ice Cream Days, volunteer opportunities and more!
Friendly reminder: Special lunch will be served on Wednesday, September 16! If your child did not order special lunch, please be sure to send them with a lunch from home, as Quest Food Service will not be available that day.
Attention all Wescott parents! We’re looking for parent volunteers to capture fun moments at recess for the yearbook! It's a great chance to see your kids in action while helping create lasting memories for our school. Click here or below to sign up.
Last call for Wescott spirit wear! This drop is available for purchase until the end of the day today, September 11! Please select free school delivery as your shipping option and be sure to include your child’s name and teacher at check out. Please click here to place your spirit wear orders!
Any time a student feels unsafe, any adult in their school can help!
But sometimes, students or parents wish to reach out for help in a different way or after school hours. Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe way to share information 24/7 that might help prevent any threat to school safety, including bullying, self-harm or other serious concerns.
The goal of this program is to get students to “seek help before harm;" it is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish. Safe2Help Illinois also offers a Mental Health Toolkit that provides resources for parents and educators reinforce the components of this program.
Safe2Help Illinois offers around-the-clock help via:
- Hotline: 844-4-SAFEIL
- Text line: 72332
- Email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
- Plus a website full of resources for young people seeking help for themselves or a friend. Its Ways To Get Help page is a directory of specialized hotlines, and other sections of its website provide practical steps for dealing with depression or helping a distraught friend. The checklist called "20 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Feel Like Giving Up" can help older children overcome a bout of anxiety or depression.
Wescott School
Wescott School is part of Northbrook/Glenview District 30, which exists to create an inclusive community that inspires learning, fosters resiliency, and cares deeply for every child. We honor childhood and foster intellectual, physical and social-emotional growth. District 30 serves more than 1,200 students in pre-K through 8th grade across Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple Schools.
We prohibit harassment and discrimination of all forms within our district and follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.
Main office: 847-272-4660
Health Office: 847-400-8760
Location: 1820 Western Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Website: district30.org/wescott
