Weekly Update
January 31, 2024
Parent University: Managing Peer Relationships will premiere as a video presentation on the District’s YouTube channel tonight at 7 PM. District 204’s SEL and Wellness Coordinator, Dawn Forkner, will lead three panel discussions with District 204 staff members to help parents understand peer relationships at each level of their child’s growth.
Join the WVHS Planetarium to investigate Moon Explorers! Look back 55 years to the Apollo missions and then forward to the upcoming Artemis II launch taking humans further than ever before. Programs start at 6 PM and 7 PM. Purchase tickets here. Tickets disappear when programs sell out. Family Nights schedule and information can be found on the Planetarium Webpage. Email questions to Stephanie Rybka.
Twenty-one middle school students competed in the 2024 District Spelling Bee on Tuesday evening. Hill Middle School eighth-grader Jai Viswanathan captured first prize for correctly spelling the word “exaugural” in the 16th round. Gregory Middle School eighth grader, Michelle Battumur, came in second. Crone Middle School eighth grader, Janani Narayanan, placed third. The three winners will advance to the DuPage County Finals.
Today is the last day to buy discounted early-bird tickets for the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation’s (IPEF’s) third annual Inspire Gala, taking place on Friday, March 8, at the beautiful White Eagle Golf Club. Join us for an amazing evening of live music, food, art, wine, and a silent auction, showcasing our talented IPSD 204 student musicians and artists while raising funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs, including the Fine Arts Festival, free cardiac screenings for high school students, Robotics, mental health counseling, and support for our homeless and low-income students. Buy Your Tickets Here! Regularly priced tickets are on sale through March 7 or while they last!
Indian Prairie School District 204 is bringing back our School Spotlight Video Series, highlighting our schools that have a new principal this school year. The series consists of videos for each school in District 204. Each video includes perspectives from the school's principal, teachers, parents, and students, and discusses the history of the school, what makes the school special, and how parents can get involved. This week, we are spotlighting Metea Valley High School. Find all previously released school spotlight videos on the District’s YouTube Channel.
At Indian Prairie School District 204, we realize that sometimes it can be difficult for an individual to present a safety concern in person. Please remember, the 204 Tipline is an option available for parents and students to assist in keeping our schools safe. Whether your concern is about an incident that has already happened or one that is about to take place, please submit your concern so it can be investigated. You may choose to report your concern anonymously. Thank you for helping to enhance the overall safety and security of the District 204 school community.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.