The entire month of June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated each year to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City on June 28, 1969, which is considered by most historians to be the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ movement. The City of Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission has put together a list of resources for community members who wish to learn more about Pride Month, which can be found by visiting https://bit.ly/3VtH93g.
In District 200, we care deeply for our students. On a daily basis, our staff work very hard to ensure that we are creating and sustaining an inclusive culture where all students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community feel safe, accepted, cared for, and supported.
Congratulations on your retirement, Maria Bernhagen! Thank you for your dedicated service to the students in District 200. #YourCommunitySchools
📣FREE Mobile Food Market 📣
There is a FREE mobile food market TODAY from 4:30-6 p.m. at Villagebrook Apartments located at 278 E. St. Charles Road in Carol Stream.
Families will receive a week's worth of groceries at no cost. This distribution is drive-thru only, and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Please help spread the word! #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations on your retirement, Carol Balow! Thank you for your dedicated service to the students in District 200. #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations on your retirement, Tim Anderson! Thank you for your dedicated service to the students in District 200. #YourCommunitySchools
Congratulations on your retirement, Nancy Ahrenholz! Thank you for your dedicated service to the students in District 200. #YourCommunitySchools
Join us TONIGHT to hear an update on the potential middle school capital improvement projects and get a tour of Edison Middle School.
If you can't make it tonight, there are four other opportunities this summer to learn more about the projects. #YourCommunitySchools #Together200
In the last District-wide Newsletter of the 2023-24 school year, we highlight the following:
- An end of year message from Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler
- A look at facilities work this summer
- Online Registration for Returning Students ends TOMORROW
- New Federal nutrition program provides grocery benefit during the summer
- Information about PushCoin refund requests for graduating seniors and students NOT returning to District 200
- Wheaton North High School Bass Fishing State Champions
- District 200 High School Students Named Wheaton Good Citizens
- Fifth grade student artwork
Read more by visiting, https://bit.ly/4bQT7cF. #YourCommunitySchools
In honor of District 200 high school graduations this weekend, we wanted to take a look back on graduations over the years. What do you remember about your high school graduation? #TBT #YourCommunitySchools
Join us at one of our upcoming public engagement sessions to discuss capital improvements at three of our four middle schools! Details below:
After completing much of the infrastructure work needed in our elementary and high school spaces, we now need to address the significant improvements needed at three of our four middle schools: Franklin, Monroe, and Edison.
These aging 1960s buildings need to be modernized to provide safer and more secure buildings with learning spaces that support the rigorous curriculum our community expects and deserves.
The exciting news is our district’s fiscal responsibility has given us a unique opportunity to modernize our middle schools while giving our taxpayers property tax relief in the bond and interest portion of the tax levy.
As a community, we worked together throughout 2023 to determine a plan and nearly 1,300 community members took part in this process. Join our upcoming public engagement sessions to hear about our updated plan and provide your feedback.
To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/4dKR3F3 #YourCommunitySchools
Please welcome Dr. Matt Epperley to District 200!
At their May 8 meeting, the Board of Education approved Dr. Matt Epperley as the new Assistant Principal at Hubble Middle School beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Epperley will be replacing Mr. Andrew Vondran, who will serve as a Principal in another District beginning next year.
Dr. Epperley comes to District 200 from the Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE) where he currently serves as an Administrator for Social Emotional Health and Wellness since 2020. Prior to that, he served in various roles in District 308 in Oswego as the Restorative Justice Coordinator for two years, the District School-Community Coordinator for one year, and was the Assistant Director of District Student Services for one year. Dr. Epperley served as a school counselor at Murphy Junior High in Plainfield for four years, and began his career as a school counselor at Marion Junior High School in Marion, where he served for two years. Dr. Epperley earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a master’s degree in educational psychology with an emphasis in school counseling from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a second master’s degree in educational administration and leadership from Mckendree University and a doctor’s degree in leadership in educational administration from Aurora University.
Hubble Middle School Principal Dr. Jon Pilkington is excited to have Dr. Epperley join his administrative team. “I want to extend a warm congratulations to Dr. Epperley on his appointment as the next Assistant Principal at Hubble,” said Pilkington. “Dr. Epperley is a passionate leader who prioritizes student growth and success. His unwavering support and advocacy for students and teachers will enable us to continue building a positive and strong school culture.”
Dr. Epperley is looking forward to his new role. “I am truly honored to be selected to serve as the next Assistant Principal at Hubble,” said Epperley. “I am eager to get started and look forward to working with staff and parents to empower students to reach their highest level of learning and personal development.”
In this week's District-wide Newsletter, we highlight the following:
- District 200 commitment to high-quality learning
- Online Registration for Returning Students is now open
- New Federal nutrition program provides grocery benefit during the summer
- Information about PushCoin refund requests for graduating seniors and students NOT returning to District 200
- Upcoming tours and engagement sessions at Franklin, Monroe and Edison middle schools to discuss potential capital improvement projects
- Distinguished Service honorees
- Future Educator Signing Day
- Wheaton North student artwork on display in Washington D.C.
- Wheaton Co-Op Boys Gymnastics Team Win State
- Johnson Multicultural Day
- Student artwork recognized by the Board of Education
Read more by visiting, https://bit.ly/3V2RrHl. #YourCommunitySchools
📣District 200 Phone Issues Update📣
At this time, we believe all phone issues have been resolved.
We want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through connectivity issues with our phone service this morning.
📣District 200 Phone Issues📣
District 200 is currently experiencing some connectivity issues with our phone system that may impact receiving inbound calls. At this time, it is unclear which buildings this is affecting as the issue is intermittent.
Our phone service provider is actively working to fix this issue.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, and we hope to have an update for you very soon.
A little trip down memory lane to 2016 at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. #TBT #YourCommunitySchools
Joe Kish, Assistant Principal at Franklin Middle School, and Dr. Kristina Campione, a parent at Johnson Elementary School, and her team of volunteers, were recently honored at a Distinguished Service Celebration.
Each year the Illinois Chapter of National School Public Relations Association recognizes individuals and groups throughout the state who partner with the school communications office, serve as ambassadors for public education, and are champions of students and staff.
Mr. Kish was honored for his dedicated service as a school administrator who is a great example of someone who has fostered cooperative partnerships between the school, district and community. As a longtime District 200 employee and resident, he has gained the trust of parents and staff, and has become a regular point of contact for many community members. Mr. Kish also serves on the District's Safety Committee, organizes various charity events in the community, is involved in maintaining partnerships between the District, first responders and the Outreach Community Center, and much more.
Dr. Campione and her team of volunteers were honored for their dedicated work in spearheading a nonprofit community garden called WeFEED at Johnson Elementary School. As a nutritionist, Dr. Campione took it upon herself to find a way to provide more nutritious meals to low-income families free of charge. Since 2013, the community garden at Johnson has successfully distributed several hundred pounds of produce. In its short existence, the garden has expanded immensely, and has received many community partnerships and donations.
We want to thank Mr. Kish and Dr. Campione for their dedicated commitment to supporting our District, students, and community. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor. #YourCommunitySchools
The District 200 Board of Education held its Regular Meeting last night at the School Service Center.
To read a recap of the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/3JUPfLW
#YourCommunitySchools
This week’s #TBT is a collection of District 200 Prom pictures. The style of dresses, hairdos, and tuxedos have changed through the years. However, Prom is still a rite of passage for high school students today. Do you remember your Prom? #YourCommunitySchools
The District 200 Board of Education Regular Board Meeting is this Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at the School Service Center located at 130 W. Park Ave., in Wheaton.
To view the agenda, visit https://bit.ly/3Jw8prm, and click on May 8 on the calendar in the upper right hand corner. #YourCommunitySchools
This week, District 200 hosted the inaugural Future Educator Signing Day at Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools.
The signing day honored 37 seniors who took the Intro to Teaching class and have made the commitment to study education in college. In addition, the students will be guaranteed an interview with District 200 after they earn their teaching license.
We look forward to supporting these students and they pursue a degree in education and become future educators. #YourCommunitySchools
