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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.
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Families,
As we approach this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to you for your continued support of our school community. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and as your junior high principal, I am incredibly grateful for the privilege of working alongside such dedicated students, staff, and families.
This year, our students have continued to demonstrate resilience, curiosity, and kindness as they navigate their academic and social journeys. Their growth, both inside and outside the classroom, is a testament to the strong partnership we have between home and school. Your involvement, encouragement, and commitment to their success make a lasting impact on their education and well-being.
As we gather with loved ones to celebrate the holiday season, I hope you find time to relax, reflect, and create lasting memories with your family and friends. Whether it's sharing a meal, playing a game, or simply spending quality time together, may this season remind us all of the importance of gratitude and community.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. I am proud of all that we have accomplished together thus far this year and look forward to the continued growth and success of our students in the months ahead.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, restful, and memorable Thanksgiving!
Warmly,
Raul Gaston, Principal, Gompers Jr. High School
Events this week
Monday, 11/25
No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3p-7p
Tuesday, 11/26
No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8a-10a
Wednesday, 11/27
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, 11/28
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
We can't wait to see you soon!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming soon. Save the date so you can attend conferences and meet with your student's teachers. We want to see every family come in and meet with teachers to help them grow and learn. Parents are a key to the student's success, and we value the critical role you take in your student's growth and development. Please plan to join us on Monday, 11.25.24 3p-7p OR Tuesday, 11.26.24, 8a-10a. No appointments necessary. See you there!
Grade Level Attendance Competition
Dear Gompers Families!
See below for the grade level attendance contest for your student to be a part of. They could help their grade level win the grand prize of a Device-Friendly Social on 12.16.25. Check it out and have your student arrive to school by 7:30 am daily to help their grade win the prize.
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The Attendance Committee is excited to announce a Grade Level Attendance Competition that will take place from December 2-13. The goal of this competition is to encourage students to be present and on time every day, as tardiness will impact our grade level’s attendance percentage and student learning. Here’s how it works:
- Competition Dates: December 2-13
- What Counts: All tardy students will affect your grade level’s attendance score. Students must be present all day and arrive on time.
- Prize: The grade level with the best attendance will earn a Device-Friendly Social during EC on Monday, December 16.
Winning grade level teachers will take their class to the gym for the device-friendly event, where students will be able to enjoy some well-deserved tech time. Let’s encourage our students to come to school on time, every day, and help make this competition a success!
Thank you for your support,
Attendance Committee
Register for Grade Notifications
Do you want to get automatic notices from Aspen when your student's grade is below your expectations? Aspen allows you to set automatic notifications when your student's grade is below a specific grade or percentage you choose. This is a great way to keep in touch with how your student is doing academically and contact teachers to help your student succeed. See below for instructions on how to set automatic notifications for your student. Please call our office at 815.727.5276
Who do you call if your student has a conflict with another student?
Please call our office at 815.727.5276, and ask to speak with your student's Academic Advisor. At Gompers, the Academic Advisors work with all the students at the grade level and travel with them from year to year. This is done so they get to know the students well and can support them through the three years they are at Gompers. Like a dean at the high school, Academic Advisors manage 90% of the disciplinary issues, and are a great resource to parents on problem-solving most conflicts that arise. Call or email your Academic Advisor for help right away. They are here for you to help your student succeed!
- Sixth Grade - Academic Advisor: Laura Arias - larias@joliet86.org
- Seventh Grade - Academic Advisor: Courtney Miller - camiller@joliet86.org
- Eighth Grade - Academic Advisor: Dan Wikert - dwikert@joliet86.org
Food Drive
District 86 Support Staff Union Food Drive, October 16th - December 5th. Please consider donating a non-perishable food item for Morningstar Mission Homeless Shelter in Joliet. Cans and boxes of nonperishable food can be brought to school and donated. Students can drop off items in their EC or in the bins in the hallway.
Sock Drive
District 86 Support Staff Union Sock Drive, October 16th - December 5th. Warm their feet! Your donation and support make a difference and will go to Sunny Hill Nursing Home. If you’d like to participate, donate a new pair of socks by bringing a pair of socks to school to donate. Students can drop off items in their EC or in the bins in the hallway
Do you want to tryout for a sport?
Your student needs a sports physical to try out for an athletic team at Gompers. Sports physicals are valid for an entire year. The athletic season for each sport is as follows:
- Cross Country August - October
- Girls Basketball September - November
- Boys Basketball October - February
- Cheer October - February
- Wrestling December - March
- Scholastic Bowl January - May
- Boys & Girls Soccer March-May
For more details, contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Blaeser, at eblaeser@joliet86.org. For information regarding Sports Physicals, please contact our School Nurse, Mrs. Quitman, at mquitman@joliet86.org.
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: Jeremy Poch - jerpoch@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Maria Arroyo - mgarroyo@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
PE & Fine Arts Team Leader: Theresa Curry - tcurry@joliet86.org
Athletic Director: Eric Blaeser - eblaeser@joliet86.org
Nurse: Melissa Quitman - mquitman@joliet86.org
Interim Assistant Principal: Robert Yanello- ryanello@joliet86.org
Principal: Raul Gaston - rgaston@joliet86.org
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