Principal's Newsletter

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Hilltopper Community,

April’s newsletter is hitting inboxes just after the final school bell before spring break. I’d like to wish our students and staff a wonderful and well-deserved week off of school. March was an exciting and full month at Glenbard West, and it is my hope that everyone finds a moment to step away, relax, and recharge. When we return on Tuesday, April 7th, we’ll have just seven weeks left in the 2025-26 school year.

Last week, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the movie Lucas with its return to The Glen Art Theatre, where it had its world premiere on March 27th, 1986. Student journalists from The Glen Bard created a documentary called “Hollywood on the Hilltop” that aired before the movie. They did a phenomenal job capturing the stories of many Hilltopper alums that served as extras in the film. You can find the full documentary on The Glen Bard website, and you can find a Daily Herald article spotlighting our students’ work here. Congratulations to Cait Alligood, Josephine Dibben, Maeve Brannegan, Kathryn White, Annalise Ricci, Sam LaPalm and Jack Lafontaine—along with staff sponsors David Save and Sarah Zayas.

This month’s picture shows a few of the highlights from our Polar Plunge event that took place on Tuesday. Students and staff raised over $8000 for Special Olympics, and to celebrate, many of us jumped into a very cold pool of water. A big shout out to all of those who participated in the fundraising and took the plunge!

Construction prep began on the northwest corner of campus this week, with tree protection fencing going up and the removal of picnic tables. When we return in April, construction will already be underway. Earlier this week we shared a message with students reminding them of the proper entrances and exits from the building and reinforcing the importance of adhering to construction signage and safety procedures. Construction begins with mess and noise, but it will lead to some very exciting learning and collaboration spaces for our students upon completion in August of 2027.

Looking ahead:

• On Friday, April 10th during Glenbard Hour, there is a mandatory meeting for all seniors that will review important tasks and outline our expectations for exiting Glenbard West with pride. Read on for more information related to seniors and graduation.

• Wednesday, April 15th and Thursday, April 16th are testing days. On Wednesday, our juniors will take the ACT. This is an important test and a graduation requirement in the state of Illinois, and there are many resources available to our students to help them prepare. You can find the details below. Please note: Wednesday is a non-attendance day for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. On Thursday, our freshmen and sophomores will take the PreACT. This is a non-attendance day for juniors and seniors.

April plays host to many of our end-of-the-year events and performances. Below you’ll find the dates for upcoming concerts, our art show, Prom, and the spring production of Radium Girls.

As always, thank you for reading. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.

Go West!

Ben Peterselli

630-942-7473

ben_peterselli@glenbard.org

March 30 - April 6

No School

Spring Recess

April 7

School Resumes

April 10

Mandatory Senior Meeting

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Auditorium

April 11

GBX District Music Festival

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Glenbard East

April 14

World Language Honor Society Induction

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Elliott Library

April 15

ACT Testing

Only Juniors in attendance

April 16

preACT Testing

Only Freshmen and Sophomores in attendance

April 16 - 18

Spring Play Performances - Radium Girls

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Auditorium

April 20

West Art Show

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Auditorium Foyer

April 21

D87 Chamber Orchestra Festival

9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Glenbard East

NHS Induction Ceremony

8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Auditorium

April 22

Student Recognition Convocation

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Auditorium

April 23

Spring Band Concert

7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Auditorium

April 29

Spring Choral Concert

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

April 30

Badminton Spring Fling

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Fieldhouse

Jazz Band & Spring Orchestra Concert

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Auditorium

Join us in congratulating senior Cayce Westbrooks for being selected Youth of the Year by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce.

Cayce was honored at the Chamber Awards on Tuesday, March 10th.

We are proud to recognize Alex Stamatakos as Glenbard West's nominee for the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Outstanding Citizenship Award. This honor is awarded to students who exemplify strong character, leadership, and a commitment to serving others. Alex consistently demonstrates these qualities through his involvement in our school community, academic dedication, and the positive impact he has on those around him. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Alex's nomination will be submitted to the Fox Valley SAR Chapter for consideration.

Adeline Abbruzzese, Jane Adduci, Abrianna Ademi, Amina Ajmeri, Griffith Albrecht, Madison Allen, Sebastian Amin, Luke Bachman, Faazil Baig, Corey Beard, Madeline Beaudoin, Gabrielle Bertrand, Matthew Billings, Cody Bochenski, Nolan Borgman, Gavin Breede, Luke Brennan, Cecelia Brosdal, Piper Burke, Chase Cavan, Eden Chan, Madeleine Chiang, Haadiya Chishty, Therese Clements, Maryn Clouse, Charles Davis, Marian Dent, Ava DeStefano, Josephine Dibben, Audrey Doyle, Luke Dupuy, William Durham, Olivia Dziuba, Robert Elliott, Hannah Evans, Andrew Fanella, Sophia Fanella, Jack Farrell, Owen Farrell, Adalyn Feine, Leah Fenske, Lana Francis, Jaxson Fry, Gray Gackowski, Grace Garvy, Daniela Gawle, Lucas German, Molly Gibson, Mackenzie Gilbert, Nathan Gissing, Isaac Guerrero, Katelyn Gusanders, Boden Haber, Nicklas Harding, Elizabeth Harrod, Kathryn Harvey, William Hepner, Maximus Hetlet, Patrick Hibbard, Angela Jaeger, Katrina Jakubczyk, Erika Jensen, Grace Jewell, Sadie Jewell, Sama Khan, William Kotarba, Hedia Kutrolli, Samuel LaPalm, Katherine Lavin, Connor Lindahl, Brennan Lloyd, Ryan Lucas, Charles MacDonald, Saanvi Mallavarpu, Abrar Mansuri, Ilijana Marjanovic, Brendan Markey, Tate Mastin, Atty McClowry, Danielle McCluskey, Aiden McFadden, Bennett Mestrits, Ezra Mezidi, Charlotte Mikolajczyk, Maryam Mohammad, Rabab Mohammad, Sergio Morales Reynoso, Rishi Nambiar, Claire Nielsen, Mia Niforatos, Grant Norwood, Gabrielle Parke, Keaton Peter, Quinn Peter, Elvin Pham, Aubrey Phillips, Joanna Piczak, Kevin Pinto, Patricia Prescott, Chase Qualio, Jacob Quintos, Eleanor Ransel, Katelyn Rehal, Annalise Ricci, Liliana Rinaldo, Jameson Rooney, William Rowe, Judson Ryan, Margaret Saldeen, Suha Samnani, Elaine Sawyer, Abby Schroeder, Megan Schultz, Madison Serna, Lauren Shasteen, Sakeena Siddiqi, Jonah Singh, Patrick Slysz, Alexander Stamatakos, Natalia Susan, Lillian Svach, Alexa Trybus, Leonardo Uplegger, Noah Vila, Hailey Voelker, Clarke Wallin, Jack Walti, Lily Wiedholz, Joseph Wilhelm, Payton Wilhite, Luca Wisniewski, Elias Witcher, and Nile Woods

Congratulations to Camille Buttimer, Grace Jewell, Sadie Jewell, Matt Billings, Elizabeth Bredfeldt, and Angela Jaeger on winning the DuPage County Championship title. This is the second consecutive win for the Glenbard West team!

The Board of Education recently honored our IHSA Speech Series 1st and 3rd-place finishers. Pictured with Superintendent Santee, Board of Education President Hetal Lee, Coach Grace Rangira, and Mr. Peterselli are Grace Mullin and Lily Wiedholz. Ezra Mezidi is not pictured.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:30 pm, Glenbard West High School is excited to host over 450 students at our 2026 Student Recognition Convocation. Invites will be mailed over break. This convocation proudly recognizes our Freshmen students for high honors, as well as Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior students for departmental recognition. We are looking forward to sharing this evening with our students and their families.

Seniors are recognized at the Senior Honors Convocation, and Sophomores and Juniors will receive their high honor recognition at a later date during school hours.

Congratulations to our students and their families! We look forward to seeing you at this incredible event.

The Inspire … Empower … Succeed Award recognizes faculty and staff members who:

Demonstrate exceptional levels of initiative or innovation

Exceed expectations and make a positive difference for students

Demonstrate outstanding student service or achievement

Congratulations to this year's recipients:

Wendy Rosario, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal for Operations

Rita Stone, Social Studies Teacher

Scott Cushman, Math Teacher

Dear Seniors and Parents:

Glenbard West High School will celebrate the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Our teachers and administrators are excited to honor the achievements of this graduating class. We recognize the hard work, dedication, and perseverance our seniors have demonstrated to reach this milestone. Many have built meaningful relationships and lifelong connections within our school community, and we want to ensure they conclude their high school experience with pride and positive memories.

Our top priority is to make the end of the year meaningful and memorable for our seniors. Faculty and staff have collaborated with student leadership to plan a series of activities that celebrate accomplishments, uphold expectations, and recognize achievements. We appreciate the partnership of students and parents in maintaining a respectful and engaging environment as we approach these final weeks.

As we prepare for these culminating events, we want to remind students and families that expectations for responsible behavior and academic commitment remain in place through the last day of student attendance. Unfortunately, in past years, some seniors have engaged in campus vandalism or misconduct, which can jeopardize participation in the commencement ceremony or result in more serious consequences. We have held meetings with seniors to ensure our expectations are clear and that they feel heard regarding their concerns.

Additionally, we want to emphasize that there are no designated “Senior Ditch Days.” Unexcused absences may result in both academic and disciplinary consequences. We appreciate the support of parents in reinforcing the importance of finishing the year strong and making these final weeks a time of celebration and reflection.

Below, you’ll find a list of key dates and information leading up to commencement.

Important Change: Because of AP testing conflicts, we have moved our Senior Picnic and Tour de Glenbard to Tuesday, May 19th, immediately following commencement practice. While this is a change from previous years, we remain excited and confident that holding it alongside graduation rehearsal will still provide the same nostalgic and celebratory atmosphere for our seniors. This adjustment ensures that all students can fully participate in both AP testing and these cherished end-of-year traditions.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 alongside our students and families. Commencement is a special occasion to reflect on their accomplishments and take pride in their journey. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Peter Baker

Assistant Principal for Student Services

• Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – Graduation information and required forms will be emailed to all senior families.
• Friday, April 10, 2026 – Mandatory Senior Meeting at 9:34 AM during Glenbard Hour in the Auditorium. Seniors will receive important graduation and end-of-year details.
• Friday, April 24, 2026 – All graduation forms due.
• Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 2026 – Seniors who attended a Glenbard District 87 school for less than four years must complete an iPad Buyout request or return their iPad to the Help Desk.
• Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Senior Honors Convocation at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium.
• Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – All financial obligations due (books, fees, iPads, etc.).
• Friday, May 8, 2026 – Senior Survey must be completed.
• Friday, May 15, 2026 – Seniors' Last Day & Cap and Gown Distribution during Glenbard Hour.
• Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Mandatory Graduation Practice at 10:00AM in the Field House (Graduation tickets will be distributed). Senior Picnic – Immediately following graduation rehearsal.
• Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Commencement Ceremony at 6:00 PM. Graduates must report to the Field House by 5:00 PM.
• Friday, May 22, 2026 – Rain date for Commencement, if necessary.

Mandatory Senior Meeting (April 10): During Glenbard Hour (9:34am) in the Auditorium, Seniors will hear important graduation and end of the year information.

Textbooks & iPads:

• Library books and rented textbooks must be returned by May 8th.

• Seniors who attended a Glenbard District 87 school for less than four years must either return their iPad or complete an iPad Buyout request by May 8th.

• Failure to return books or an iPad will result in fines for the replacement cost. Seniors with outstanding obligations may not be able to participate in commencement.

Cap, Gown & Commencement Tickets:

• Seniors must have all financial and academic obligations resolved to receive commencement tickets after graduation rehearsal on May 19th.

• Each graduating senior will receive four (4) tickets for the ceremony. Students may request up to two (2) additional tickets by completing the extra ticket request form by April 24th. More ticket details will be sent via email on April 7, 2026.

• If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, contact Herff Jones immediately at (815) 756-4743 or visit www.highschool.herffjones.com.

Commencement Video & Live Streaming:

• Commencement Video: A digital download of the ceremony will be available through Communication Resource Management. To order, visit mygraduationvideo.com.

• Live Streaming: The ceremony will be streamed live. Families can access the broadcast via THIS LINK (a free account is required, which can be set up in advance).

Graduation Photography

• GradImages is the official photographer for the Commencement Ceremony.

• Each graduate will be photographed, and proofs will be available for viewing shortly after the event at www.gradimages.com.

As we look ahead to spring testing, our teachers have been busy preparing students for the pre/ACT and ACT. Please encourage your students to do their very best on these important standardized tests. Not only do these scores provide students and families with key information on their strengths and areas for growth across content areas and skills, they are also used as part of our course recommendation process. Additionally, teachers refer to these data points to provide individualized and group-level academic support in the subsequent school year.

Testing Calendar:

• Wednesday, April 15, 2026: School-day ACT with Writing for Juniors (Illinois graduation requirement). Students will be automatically registered at no additional cost. This is a non-attendance day for all freshmen, sophomores and seniors.

• Thursday, April 16, 2026: preACT testing for freshmen and sophomores. This is a non-attendance day for all juniors and seniors.

Testing Setup: On Friday, April 10, all freshmen, sophomore and junior students will complete important digital readiness steps during Glenbard Hour in advance of testing. Any students who are absent from their Glenbard Hour should reach out to Mr. Bergantino immediately to be sure they are able to complete the important pre-testing steps prior to testing. Juniors will also create or log into an existing MyACT account to be able to access their four free School Day ACT score sends.

Day Of Testing Reminders: Students will need to bring their student ID, fully-charged iPad, pencils and approved calculator for testing. Please note that students will not be able to access their phones during the entirety of the testing session.

Accessing Scores: Juniors will be able to view their ACT scores in their MyACT account. preACT score reports will be emailed to families once they become available. There is no account setup required for the preACT.

Resources: All students can access practice tests in TestNav by following the directions here.

preACT Resources for Freshmen & Sophomores:

• preACT Student Prep Guide includes test-taking tips and information on the preACT and its sections

• preACT practice test includes a full practice test that students can use to familiarize themselves with the preACT sections and questions

ACT Resources for Junior in addition to their Progress Learning platform:

• ACT Student Prep Guide includes a full practice test, detailed test information and test-taking strategies

Our junior students have clocked a total of over 809 hours in the Progress Learning platform improving their ACT scores by focusing on their individual strengths and areas for growth. We are so proud of the commitment this junior class has shown to maintaining a strong focus on their coursework while devoting time to additional skill practice.

In this final push, all juniors received access to a second full-length practice ACT they can time for themselves and take at any point in the Progress Learning platform. This is a great opportunity for students to get a sense of where they might want to spend their time in these last two weeks. THANK YOU for continuing to ask your junior students about their hours and supporting them as they ready themselves for the ACT.

We’re a little over a month away from AP testing season! As all exams have been ordered at this point in the year, please have your student log into their College Board account to confirm that the correct year-long, 1st semester and/or 2nd semester courses are showing in their myAP classroom. If any changes need to be made, please contact the API office directly.

If you have not yet checked out our Glenbard West 2026 AP Testing Schedule, please do so to ensure you know which days and times you will be testing. Note that this is a live document and may be subject to change as we firm up numbers and spaces for testing. Any conflicts should be communicated to the API Office as soon as possible to work through the available options.

Please check out Volume Three of our AP Guide for Families in English and Spanish for more information on conflicts and what to do for back-to-back exams.For AP-related updates, please join our Remind by texting @gbwaptest to the number 81010 or click here. Please contact the office of the Assistant Principal for Instruction with any AP-related questions: 630-942-7471.

The final exam schedule for the second semester can be found below. Please note that students are not allowed to take early final exams due to a pre-arranged absence or family vacation. If these situations arise, students can either take their exam(s) during our makeup periods or receive an Incomplete and make up the exams over the summer. If you know that your student will miss final exams, please alert our Deans’ Office as soon as possible.

Students who miss an exam due to an unexpected absence can make arrangements with their teacher to take the exam during the Makeup Exam slot on Friday at 11:10 a.m.

Students who have three exams on either Wednesday or Thursday may elect to change or move one of their exams to the Makeup Exam slot on Friday at 11:10 a.m. A rescheduled exam form must be completed and approved at least one week prior to the exam (Wednesday, 5/13). Students can pick-up the required form in the Dean’s office.

Front Row: Lisa Cunningham, Jessica Walters, Pete Baker, Amanda Meyer, Bridget Mazzone

Back Row: Max Hufnagle, Nisa Gabbidon, Jaclyn Reeves, Pam Hagstrom, Deandra Bass

Front Row: Bea Ferreira, Mary Yangas, Rhiannon Sieck, Malaika Khan, Kruti Parikh, Lissete Ochoa
Back Row: Patty Fanella, Mike Neberz, Tad Keely, Jeremiah Wiencek, Tony Bergantino, Natalie Rubino

We’re so excited to begin welcoming our incoming freshman families into the West community! As you work through enrollment, we wanted to share a quick, friendly reminder about a couple of important items.

If you haven’t already, please be sure to submit:

• Home Language Documents (required by the State of Illinois)
• Birth Certificate or Passport

You can upload these through our secure Google Form - your documents are kept safe and confidential.

If you’re having trouble locating a birth certificate, please don’t worry - just reach out to our office (gw_reg@glenbard.org) and we’ll walk you through your options. We’re here to help every step of the way.

For full details, timelines, and step-by-step guidance, please visit our Freshman Enrollment Site.

We’re looking forward to getting to know your family and supporting a smooth start at West!

Average Daily Attendance

The month of February took another dip in our Average Daily Attendance, down to 90.6%. We’re hopeful that with the extra hours of sun, some warmer weather (hopefully), the excitement of some amazing end of the year activities will help bring that number up.

Parking Applications

The 2026-2027 Parking Application is out now. If you have a student who is interested in parking at Glenbard West for the next school year, they need to complete the Google Form that has been shared via Schoology. The application will remain open until April 10th and students will be notified about their status by Mr. Billone by May 9th. Please know that parking spots at Glenbard West are extremely limited. Reach out to Mr. Billone at nicholas_billone@glenbard.org with any questions or concerns.

Remember!

All absences must be communicated with our Attendance Office before 10:30. Call (630) 858-5060 anytime, day or night to speak with one of our Attendance Office Assistants or leave a voicemail.

Need Help?

Sometimes, speaking up is not the easiest thing to do. If you know your student is struggling to confide or communicate with their Dean or another school official regarding something serious, harmful, or dangerous, Glenbard West provides the Hilltopper Help Form.

Go West!

Congratulations to our Boys Track program, where the Varsity recently won the WSC Silver Indoor Conference meet. This is the first time in 32 years since the Hilltoppers have won Indoor Conference, and we are excited to move to the outdoor season for our girls and boys. On behalf of everyone in the Hilltopper Athletic Office, we hope that everyone gets some time to enjoy over the next week and we look forward to a busy, action-packed spring season. Good luck to our teams that will be competing over spring break as well.

At times, weather dictates changes and reschedules and we ask everyone to stay up to date with all changes on our athletic website at https://schools.snap.app/glenbardwest for the most recent updates and game schedules. There will be changes, cancellations, and postponements. Flexibility and communication will be the key to a successful season.

The summer will be here before long and I would encourage everyone to enroll in Glenbard West summer camps through the Glen Ellyn Park District. The complete list of camps can be found on our website along with the Glen Ellyn Park District website at https://gepark.org. We look forward to all of our current and future Hilltoppers being involved and staying active during the summer.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram @glenbard_west_hilltoppers

Go West!

Monday, March 30th - Thursday, April 2nd

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th

CLOSED

Our district food service provider OrganicLife has a weekly rotation of available halal food items. Please see the flier below for a sample menu.

Our Glenbard students played a crucial role in this process, serving in several focus groups and providing important feedback and ideas. This implementation of halal food options helps promote an inclusive school environment where students can have access to food that meets their dietary needs.

Halal menu options will become available at our other Glenbard high schools starting in mid-January.

Glenbard West families can see a great season of shows, get priority seating, and save 25% on ticket prices by purchasing a season subscription on Push Coin OR by sending in a check along with the Season Subscription Form. Get a season subscription for each member of your family!

Fall Musical: Between the Lines, November 13-15

Winter Studio Shows: Black Box New Plays, January 28-30

Spring Drama: Radium Girls, April 16-18

Glenbard District 87 is pleased to partner with OrganicLife as our food service provider. Information regarding OrganicLife, menu offerings, and nutrition/allergen information will be available on your high school’s website this summer.

We encourage you to visit www.pushcoin.com to sign up for the prepayment option with their easy-to-use system.

Please note that for the 2025-2026 school year, free meals will be available to those who qualify. Please see the “Residency, Fees, and Financial Assistance Information” page for more information.

You can keep up with Glenbard information throughout the year by signing up for Glenbard News, our district-wide enewsletter, at this link.

Each week, you will receive district-wide news about students’ achievements in school-sponsored activities; upcoming events; fund-raisers; school board information and more.

Glenbard West Boosters is a fundraising organization with more than 350 members. The Boosters plan various events throughout the year including Homecoming activities such as Pancake Breakfast, winter's Pack the Place, and serve as the official supplier of Glenbard West gear. Funds raised enhance academic programs, athletic programs, and extra-curricular activities that enrich the student experience at Glenbard West. Last year, Boosters granted over $140,000 back to the students.

Any West parent, alum, or Glen Ellyn community member can become a Boosters member. By joining Boosters, you help increase the amount of money granted and Booster members have the opportunity to volunteer throughout the school year.

Boosters meets the third Thursday of every month in the Elliott Library (at school) at 7:30pm.

Please visit the Boosters website to learn more and JOIN! See us at Gear sales at every home football game!

May 5, 2026 - Faculty & Staff Appreciation Dessert

May 7, 2026 - Spring Badminton

May 16, 2026 - Prom/Post Prom

More information to come. Visit west-nation.com for the latest updates and to sign up for volunteer opportunities!

West Nation is an organization led by Glenbard West students, staff and parents. We engage the school community through social activities, service events, and support opportunities.

• Social- Circle Drive, PPK, Dodgeball, Post Prom, Badminton
• Service- ACTS (Advocating Character Through Service)
• Support- Faculty Appreciation, Live Life Well Breakfast, Coffee Talks

Please visit west-nation.com to volunteer, make a donation, and/or purchase a membership. We invite all students and parents to be a part of West Nation. We proudly support Glenbard Parent Series (GPS).

Follow us on Instagram & Twitter/@GWWestNation or Facebook/GlenbardWestNation

This year, GPS Parent Series proudly celebrates 30 years of providing free, expert-led resources to support families both locally and beyond. World-renowned authors and clinicians deliver timely, research-based guidance to promote positive youth development and well-being for all ages.

Our free programs equip parents, caregivers, and educators with practical strategies to build stronger individuals, families, and communities. We will present over 50 events this year in multiple languages. GPS is completely free and open to everyone—no registration, no subscription required! Note: CEUs are available for school staff.

Explore the full lineup of speakers at GPSParentSeries.org and help spread the word by sharing this incredible resource with friends, relatives and coworkers.

Schools across the nation are experiencing more and more students who have latex allergies. Often, students with this allergy can have severe and even life-threatening reactions if exposed to latex resins and powders. For their safety, there are certain latex products we no longer allow on campus. Latex balloons and “Silly String” pose a significant health threat to students with a latex allergy. These products are not allowed on campus at any time, including after school, evening, and weekend events. With this in mind, we request your help: Please talk with your children about this health and safety issue. Some students might not understand the reason for a “balloon ban.” At West, we want all parents to know that their children are safe on campus.

Crisis Text Line - Text REACH to: 741741

This sends information to a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to help individuals return to a healthy/stable level of functioning.

Safe2Help Illinois Call 844-472-3345 or Text 72332(SAFE2)

Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. This program is intended to get students to “Seek Help Before Harm.”

Students who wish to report a potential act of school violence at Glenbard West may also leave an anonymous message with our School Resource Officer at (630) 681-3177 or call the Bullying Hotline Call (630) 942-7406

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call/Text 988

This number has trained staff to answer calls and respond to texts from individuals at risk for suicide as well as those experiencing other mental health and substance use-related emergencies. Specialized services will be available for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other groups.

Email: gw_news@glenbard.org
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Location: 670 Crescent Blvd.
Phone: 630-469-8600
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