Huskie Howler

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Dear Huskie Community,

We are entering our first full week of classes and many activities, athletics, and other events start filling the calendar. Our first school-wide event is Open House on Thursday, August 20. More information is below. We start right at 6:45. We anticipate a very high percentage of teacher attendance but any teacher who will not be present will notify you in advance of the event. Parking is tight so please allow plenty of time to park and find your student's first period class. Freshmen parents are also invited to an informational meeting hosted by members of our counseling team beginning at 6:15 in the fieldhouse.

On Friday, we had our grade level assemblies with each class where were welcome the students, set expectations, and encourage participation and involvement in activities, athletics, and events. Here is a link to the class assemblies slide deck if you'd like to know more about the topics we discuss.

Please note, the Board of Education recently voted to change our school calendar for 2026-2027. Here is a link to the updated D203 School Calendar page. Specifically, spring break has been extended through April 6 and the last day of school has been extended to May 26. ACT/Pre-ACT testing will take place before spring break on March 24-25. This is a welcome change that eliminated an eLearning day on April 6, allows spring final exams to all occur in one week, Monday-Wednesday, and eliminates the last day being on a Monday.

Returning families may have noticed we did not print and distribute a handbook during registration this year. We have elected to go with a digital handbook for easier access and cost savings. A link to the handbook can be found at the bottom of each Howler, on our school website, and each student has a huskie icon link on the bottom tray of their chromebook for easy access. Students and families should be sure to take some time to review this important information.

Good luck to our student-athletes who begin competition this week. Go Huskies!!

Sincerely,

Jay Wachtel

Open House: 6:45 - 8:30 PM

Please join us at the NNHS Open House on Thursday, August 20th beginning promptly at 6:45PM. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with you, discuss course content and teacher expectations. To assist you with walking your student's class schedule, please print the Open House Bell Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A0UUu7RYGDPGp39_USp1d8FhVBTTghZJ/view?usp=sharing

Once printed, please have your student enter their courses by class period. Please note that all PE classes will be meeting in the Large Cafe.

Bring the completed course schedule with you when you attend Open House. See you there!

Freshman Parent Meeting: 6:15 - 6:40 PM

Class of 2030 Parents, The North Counseling team is excited to host our annual Freshman Parent Meeting, preceding Open House on Thursday, August 20th at 6:15 PM in the Field House, just before Open House. This brief session is designed to introduce you to our counseling team and share how we partner with families to support students throughout all four years of high school—academically, personally, and for postsecondary success. We look forward to seeing you there!

For all families of students enrolled in a blended learning course, please see this message for important information including details about off-campus privileges during blended periods.

Required Testing

Per the Illinois State Board of Education, all students are required to participate in state testing taking place at NNHS on the following dates:

• Wednesday, March 24 - ACT (Juniors)

• Thursday, March 25 - PreACT (Freshmen) & PreACT10 Secure (Sophomores)

*Please note that students with approved accommodations may be assigned to test either or both dates pending their accommodation. You will receive individualized details about this closer to testing.

Optional Testing (offered at NNHS)

• Friday, October 9 - PSAT/NMSQT (Juniors)

• All full-time enrolled Juniors are eligible to participate free of charge. Registration is required, please contact the Testing Coordinator as the deadline has already passed.

• Saturday National ACT & SAT Testing (typically Juniors & Seniors)

• NNHS and NCHS are host sites for the national ACT & SAT. All registration and fee collection are handled directly through ACT and the College Board (SAT). Please see our website for dates and links to the external organization sites.

Optional Test Preparation Opportunities

Compass Education Group offers optional testing preparation courses hosted at D203 high schools. This course is independently organized by Compass and is designed to help students build skills and confidence ahead of the test date. Students may attend a session at either location, regardless of their home school. Students who qualify for fee waivers are eligible for a reduced rate, please contact the Testing Coordinator.

• Semester 1 PSAT Prep Course Information (registration deadline: Friday, August 17)

• Semester 2 ACT Prep Course Information (forthcoming, registration deadline will be in December)

If you have any questions, please contact the NNHS Testing Coordinator, Ann Baksis at 630-420-2897 or ABakshis@naperville203.org.

The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in both English AND in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. Students who are interested in learning more about the Seal of Biliteracy should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:15 am OR 3:15 pm in the Learning Commons. Seniors who intend to apply for the Seal this school year are required to attend. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students currently enrolled in a World Language class will take a proficiency exam in that language during their class and therefore do not need to attend the meeting.
Students, please fill out the registration form if you plan to attend the meeting. More information about the Seal of Biliteracy can be found in the linked document.
Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUQPrr7RQpKT_geEv8yiN2C4irbqFeLgdCm1rPqhl3R_frmQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113664690111064687626
More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NfFMgKDLGZA6NL5IrH0PQOvSRRrBcYvkxrZUxrwg-cA/edit?usp=sharing

Registration for Huskie Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Please use the link to find specific information on start date, days of the week and times preschool will be help. Please reach out to Dana Klen DKlen@naperville203.org with any questions!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMbREJUcffhIJ-zRGSB97TEeEOPU-31lRO3OaqBjggxL8A6A/viewform?usp=header

Fall Athletic Orientation Night — Monday, August 17, 6:00 PM

Mandatory for all fall student-athletes and at least one parent/guardian. We will open with a large group meeting, then break out into individual program meetings around the building.

Fall Athletics Information can be found HERE.

Questions? Contact the Naperville North Athletic Department. We are ready for a fantastic year — in our classrooms and in our extracurriculars.

A Huge Thank You to Our Registration Volunteers!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the amazing parent and community volunteers who gave their time to help with registration this year! Your smiling faces, helping hands, flexibility, and willingness to jump in wherever needed helped make registration week a tremendous success. From welcoming families and answering questions to directing students and keeping everything moving smoothly, we truly could not have done it without you. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive Huskie community. Thank you for giving your time and helping us kick off another great school year! Go Huskies!

Thank You! Senior Sunrise Breakfast
Thank you, parents of the Class of 2027, for your contributions to breakfast on the first day of school! Your generosity and thoughtfulness gave our seniors a wonderful start to their final year. We’re so excited to kick off this special time and celebrate all that’s ahead. We appreciate you for helping make their first morning extra special!

Join the NNHS School Store Volunteer Team!
Welcome back Parent Volunteers, and a special welcome to our Class of 2030 Parents!
We are gearing up for an exciting year ahead and would love for you to join our School Store family. By signing up for our volunteer group, you will get early access to upcoming shift schedules. We are looking for help to keep things running smoothly, especially during our busiest time: the first month of school.

School Store Hours:

• Before School: M - F: 7:15-7:45 AM; W (late arrival): 8:15-9:00 AM
• During School: M - F: during all lunch periods

Whether you are a returning face or looking to connect with the school community for the first time, we can’t wait to work with you! Sign up here: School Store Sign Up

Support NNHS Home & School!
Although the school registration fee process has moved to October, NNHS Home & School needs your support today.
NNHS Home & School is driven to enrich the experiences of every Huskie student and family. Many of the vital activities and programs we fund take place between August and October, well before registration fees are collected.
These include: School Registration, Family Connection, Senior Sunrise Breakfast, Freshman Parent Program, NNHS Open House, The Aidees and Homecoming Dances, Staff Breakfast during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Vision & Hearing Screenings
To ensure these programs run successfully, we need your donations now! Please consider making a contribution TODAY to support our school community!

• Make your donation via School Cash Online
• Zelle your donation to: napervillenorthhstreas@gmail.com
• Mail your check written to Naperville North Home & School to:

Naperville North High School

Attn: Home & School

899 N Mill Street

Naperville, IL 60563

Thank you in advance for your support of NNHS Home & School and our school community!

Family Connection Bake Sale/Drawing for a FREE Huskies Sweatshirt!
During NNHS Open House on Thursday, August 20th, 6-8:30 PM.
All proceeds will help Family Connection meet the essential needs of NNHS families facing hardship by providing temporary means of support.
We are kindly asking for donations of homemade or store-bought NUT-FREE baked goods to sell at the Bake Sale. Your donations are much appreciated!

Please see the Sign Up Genius to sign up: Bake sale sign up
If you are not a baker, please stop by at Open House to pick up some baked goods or to make a monetary donation, and encourage others to do the same!
There will be a drawing for a FREE Huskies sweatshirt for those who visit our table during Open House!
If you are not able to attend, yet want to make a donation:

• Zelle to: napervillenorthhstreas@gmail.com, with the memo, “Family Connection”
• Checks to: Naperville North Home & School, with the memo, “Family Connection”

Mail to :

Naperville North High School

Attn: Home & School Family Connection

899 N Mill Street

Naperville, IL 60563

Questions? Contact Sandy Monroy at 847 852 6075 or Abby Martinez at 308 627 7660
Thank you for your support! The Family Connections Team

Follow NNHS Home & School on Social Media!

Check out the NNHS Home & School Socials and Webpage for all Home & School Happenings!

• NNHS H&S Facebook (@NapervilleNorthHomeandSchool)

• NNHS H&S Instagram (@napervillenorthhs)

• NNHS H&S Website

Membership:
If your child will be part of an extracurricular program sponsored through the Activities Office or Athletic Department at any time during the year — not just in the fall — we encourage you to SIGN UP NOW instead of waiting for your winter or spring activity to start.

Volunteers Needed:
At Boosters, we greatly value our volunteers, and we couldn’t do it without you. Throughout the year, volunteers are needed to help open and run our concessions and spiritwear. Our volunteer site is managed through PTBOARD, a convenient site to connect and engage with our members. Looking forward to volunteering early? Please consider supporting us during one of our three varsity football games (August 28, October 2, and October 16). PTBoard signups will go live soon.

Trivia Night:
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026.
We’re in the planning stages for one of our most entertaining nights of the year. Last year’s event sold out and this year’s ticket sales will go live soon.

Boosters Meeting:
Still want to learn more about Boosters? Join us at our first meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026 in NNHS Room 108 at 7:00 p.m.

All things Class of 2027 can be found HERE

• Check out this month’s Counselor Connection, with grade-level & college/career updates!
• Link to 2026-2027 NNHS Student Handbook
• Link to 2026-2027 District Calendar
• The archived Howlers can be found HERE

If you have questions about any of the items above or other concerns, please contact Jay Wachtel, Principal, at jwachtel@naperville203.org or Susan Brown, Administrative Assistant at sbrown1@naperville203.org. Follow NNHS Official on Instagram at @nnhs_jay_wachtel and Facebook at Naperville North Principal Wachtel.