What's Up Willowbrook
October 23, 2026
Friday, October 30
- Prek 3 Halloween parade (10:30 a.m.)
- All school Halloween parade (1:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 3
- No school - District holiday
Friday, November 6
- Half day of school - dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- Preschool PM students attend from 8:50-11:20 a.m. There is no school for students in the AM preschool class.
- Veteran's Day assembly - 8:45 a.m.
We are delighted to share that Willowbrook joins all District 30 schools in being named among the best in Illinois in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings. Willowbrook ranked No. 46 out of 1,360 elementary schools ranked in Illinois, putting it in the top 4% of schools in the state.
Additionally, of 846 middle schools ranked, Maple landed at No. 8, also putting Maple among the top 1% in state.
You can click the links below to read more about the methodology behind the rankings, as well as the data that informed these distinctions:
Join us for Trunk or Treat tonight Friday, October 23, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Willowbrook! All students and their families are welcome to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening filled with music, games, and plenty of treats. Admission is $15 per child (ages 3 and up).
Enjoy a fun-filled evening while supporting Willowbrook PTO! Drop in Friday, November 13, anytime between 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Nickel City Xtreme, 555 Waukegan Road, Northbrook.
For just $25 per person, families can stop by anytime during the 3-hour event and enjoy:
One hour of unlimited gameplay
One slice of pizza and one drink
Room space for guests
No advance registration is needed! Simply show up anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m., mention Willowbrook PTO and join the fun.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a drop-off activity. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.
Support Willowbrook PTO! Our organization will receive 20% of the day’s total sales, helping support our school community. Bring your family and friends for a fun evening out. We hope to see you there!
Fifth graders heading to Maple Middle School next year can show their future school spirit with Maple spirit wear! Check out the available gear and get a head start on representing the Maple community. Spirit wear is on sale through November 4. Click here or below to order.
Guidelines and details
We look forward to celebrating Halloween with classroom parties and an all-school parade. All students are invited to proudly wear their costumes on Friday, October 30.
- Grades 1-5, please have your child bring their costume in a bag to change into after lunch.
- Preschool and Kindergarten students should wear their costumes to school for convenience.
For safety reasons, and out of respect to our younger population of students, we ask that students DO NOT bring weapons or wear masks to school. It is difficult to judge what is a scary mask or whether a student's vision is impeded. If parents understand this policy ahead of time, families can prepare an appropriate school costume.
There will be time for students to change into their costumes or retrieve accessories from their lockers after lunch.
- The morning preschool parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Our little ones will parade through the hallways for all to see.
- Our all-school parade begins at 1:45 p.m. Please see the map below that shows our route up and down Happy Hollow Road. We will place our preK and kindergarten students at the front of the parade.
- In the event of inclement weather, we will hold an indoor parade. We will notify parents & guardians by email no later than 1 p.m. on Halloween if we decide to move it indoors.
PTO room parents will lead classroom parties from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. This should give us enough time to open the pick-up lanes and pack the students up.
We would like to invite any family member or relative that is a Veteran to our assembly on Friday, November 6 at 8:45 a.m. If you would like to be a special guest please fill out the form below or call the front office at 847-498-1090.
District 30 is seeking our next Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations! We know our District 30 families have strong professional networks, and we ask that you please consider sharing this opening with highly qualified candidates.
Those interested can apply directly at district30.org/apply, plus learn more about District 30 overall at district30.org/jobs.
Thank you for your support in helping to recruit a student-centered leader who will maintain District 30's strong finance and operations systems!
Parent Power-Up:
Children are often more motivated and invested when they help set their own goals. At Willowbrook, we want students to understand that goals are not about being perfect; they are about growing. Goal setting helps students identify where they want to go, create a plan for getting there, and reflect on their progress along the way.
By regularly discussing goals and progress at home, families can help children connect their daily actions to long-term growth. These conversations build self-awareness, ownership, and confidence as students begin to recognize that their effort and choices play an important role in their success. Every small step toward a goal is another way students can level up their learning.
IDEAS TO TRY
Reflect Every Friday
Ask:
- What was your goal this week?
- What went well?
- What was challenging?
- What would you do differently next week?
Make a Plan for Obstacles
Ask:
- What might make this goal difficult?
- What will you do if that happens?
Connect Goals to School
Help your child think about goals beyond academics. Examples:
- I will be more organized.
- I will be kind to a new classmate.
- I will ask for help when I need it.
- I will keep trying when work feels difficult.
Running? File petition by Nov. 23
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have four school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2031.
Candidates for the office of the school board can begin circulating nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions runs from November 16-23, 2026.
A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website.
Candidates may also want to consult the “2027 Candidate’s Guide,” which can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website, or contact the county clerk or board of election commissioners regarding the requirements of filing. Candidates and voters can get information about District 30 from our website and learn about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards at: iasb.com/elections.
Candidates who are interested in seeking endorsement from the District 30 School Board Caucus should contact Katie Schick (kateschick0609@gmail.com) by Friday, October 16. The School Board Caucus is a committee of District 30 residents that includes families both with and without children enrolled in Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple schools. The Caucus' role is to source, screen and endorse potential school board candidates. To be considered by the Caucus, candidates will need to complete a detailed application as well as an interview. If you are interested in learning more about joining the Caucus, please contact Katie.
Volunteering at lunch is a great way to become involved at Willowbrook! As a lunch volunteer, you get to spend time with your child, get to know your child's classmates and feel more connected with the Willowbrook community.
Volunteers are needed to set up the lunch line, help serve students and do minimal cleanup.
- Lunch service is approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- You can sign up for one or more slots
- Questions? Contact willowpto@district30.org
When adults volunteer, students benefit! There are many opportunities to get involved; please consider signing up for a committee so the PTO can continue to fund events, such as:
- School Store
- Students Night Out
- Staff appreciation events
- And more!
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.
Willowbrook School
Willowbrook 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 follow all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.
Main Office: 847-498-1090
Health Office: 847-400-8860
Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL
Website: district.30.org/willowbrook
