Daniel Wright

Our Cross Country teams are off to a great start this season! We currently have over 100 students participating as seen in some of these photos. The runners have been working hard, showing great effort at practices and meets. They continue to improve their endurance, pacing, and confidence.

"It has been exciting to see their commitment and teamwork this season!" said Melissa Cascella, who coaches the team with Kayla McNamara, Lara Nichols, and Michele Scott.

A big thank you to Officer Pat Kreis for joining us Wednesday night for a very informative parent meeting! He shared helpful information and practical tips around electric bikes and scooters, internet safety, and AI through his Parent Safety Night presentation. He gave families some great strategies for helping keep our students safe and he discussed some of the challenges that come with growing up in today’s world.

"We are so lucky to have Officer Pat as our Community Resource Officer and truly appreciate the partnership and support he provides to our DW families!" said Principal Jessica Groncki.

Principal Jessica Groncki will be collecting T-shirt designs between now and Wednesday, Nov. 4, from eighth-graders. On Friday, Nov. 6, Mrs. Groncki will send a Google form where students can vote on their favorite design.

Guidelines for T-Shirt Design

• Students may create a T-shirt design either digitally or as a hand-drawn artwork on paper.

• For digital designs, please use a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

• For hand-drawn designs, ensure the artwork does not exceed 11” x 11” in size.

• Limit your design to 1-3 solid colors.

• Use clean, bold lines. Thin or intricate lines may be difficult to reproduce on a T-shirt.

• Any inappropriate, graphic, or non-school appropriate language will be immediately disqualified.

• Be creative! All artwork must be original, created by the student submitting it, and not generated by AI.

Please email your design to Mrs. Groncki at jgroncki@d103.org by Wednesday, Nov. 4 by 5:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Lincolnshire police officers will meet with walkers and cyclists to remind them of safety protocol. Officers will remind students to safely walk, bike, scoot, or skate to school to promote health, safety, and environmental awareness.

Looking for a quiet, structured space for your child to finish homework or get extra academic support from a high school tutor? Daniel Wright offers a free, drop-in After-School Study Hall every Monday through Thursday from 3:40 to 4:45 p.m. in the DW Library. No pre-registration, fee, or commitment is required—students simply report to the Library right after the final bell on any day they'd like to stay. After Study Hall, students can be picked up or take the late bus home.

Starting Monday, Sept. 21, Stevenson High School student volunteers will be available to tutor students at Study Hall. Tutors can assist DW students with daily homework, test prep, organization, and study skills. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Shelton.

Seventh- and eighth-grade Curriculum Night has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 30, at Daniel Wright Junior High School. This evening is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the engaging learning experiences planned for the year, and see how we partner together to support student growth.

You will receive your child’s schedule in their First Period class. Please ask your child who their first period teacher is ahead of time so you know exactly where to go to pick up their schedule! Please read the e-notice that went out to families for more information.

Three full term seats (2027-2031) and one unexpired term seat (2027-2029) on our seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 6, 2027 elections. Candidates may circulate petitions now. For more information, please read the e-notice that was sent out.

The fourth two-year seat became available Monday, Sept. 14, with the resignation of member Joy Anes. District 103 residents who are interested in being considered for the existing vacancy position may pick up an applicant packet at the District office. The individual appointed to this position will serve until the next consolidated election on April 6, 2027. For more information about this vacancy, please read the e-notice that went out this week.

Support the Learning Fund Foundation by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting the MOD Vernon Hills location and showing the fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout all day on Sunday, Oct. 4. The LFF will receive 25% of the fundraiser sales.

What if, in reality, competition causes more harm than good? Bestselling author Ruchika Malhotra offers a timely and transformative new framework to rethink success for our children and encourage families to grow together.

This virtual Zoom event takes place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Sign up on the library's website. The event is held in partnership with D96, D102, D103 Parent Education, and the Vernon Area Public Library.

Scarecrows of the Shire is back for a second year! This community scarecrow building contest invites residents and businesses to create their most imaginative, spooky, or silly scarecrow and drop it off at Village Hall, 1 Olde Half Day Rd. You must complete the registration form in person via a QR code just outside the front lobby to register your drop-off.

The scarecrow drop off window is through Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The Village will display scarecrows at intersections around town as part of Lincolnshire’s seasonal décor beginning in early October. Residents will then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrow to be crowned the 2026 Scarecrow of the Shire. A winner will be chosen from family/individual entries and one from business entries. The winners will be recognized at Boo Bash and will receive an award. Review the complete contest rules for guidance on building your scarecrow”

We are excited to share that the Lake County STEM for Girls Conference is returning for its 7th year! The conference hosts women from various STEM fields who work directly with students in hands-on, real-world activities. Each session is interactive, inspiring, and designed to help girls see themselves in future STEM careers.

• Event Date: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
• Where: Lake Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa
• Registration closes: Sunday, Oct. 18, register using the Lake County STEM Google Doc
• Who: The conference is open to girls in grades 6-8
• Price: Free!

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• Mrs. Jessica Groncki, Principal
• Mrs.Nicole Barba, Assistant Principal

• Mr. David Herlocker, Assistant Principal of Student Services

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