August 18, 2024

As a reminder, starting this school year, District 225 will implement new procedures for cell phone storage in classrooms to enhance student achievement, engagement, and well-being. Each classroom will have a cell phone caddy near the entrance, where students must place their phones in numbered pouches for the entire class block. Phones can be used during passing periods, lunch, or SRT and for instructional activities as directed by teachers.

Please review the detailed information in the email sent to students and families on August 2, as well as the guidelines in the parent-student handbook and FAQ document. Teachers will cover this information with students in the first two days of school, including consequences for non-compliance. For questions or further clarification, contact the Dean’s Office at your student’s school.

Thank you for helping us create a focused learning environment.

The strategic planning process began in the fall of 2023 when the district gathered feedback from more than 1,000 members of the Glenbrook Community.

The feedback and other data were analyzed by the Core Planning and Design Teams comprised of current students, alumni, current and future District 225 parents, teachers, staff, administrators and community leaders. The teams drafted the strategic focus areas and outcome-oriented goals as part of an overall strategic framework.

In the spring, community members provided additional feedback through an online survey to ensure strategic planning efforts were on track. The two teams reconvened to analyze the community feedback and refine the strategic focus areas, core values and mission and vision that were presented to the Board of Education on May 13, 2024.

Feedback from the board was incorporated into the final version of the strategic framework and core values that were approved on August 12, 2024.

Freshman Orientation on Monday, August 19 is based on a student's assigned orientation time. The class of 2028 students and parents were sent an email on August 5 indicating the student's orientation time. We encourage all freshmen to attend this event to become familiar with the GBN campus. Attendees will receive guided school tours, walk their Green & Gold schedules and interact with Senior Peer Group leaders.

Questions can be directed to:

Michael Tarjan, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal for Student Activities
mtarjan@glenbrook225.org
(847) 509-2670

Travis Myers
Interim Assistant Principal for Student Services
tmyers@glenbrook225.org
(847) 509-2550

Stuart-Rodgers Photography is the official photographer for the GBN Yearbook. Click here to view samples of their session types.

To check availability, enter your email and student ID number to log in.

Contact Stuart-Rodgers Photography if you need any assistance with scheduling at info@srphoto.com or call 847-864-7322.

Freshman, Sophomore & Junior yearbook portraits will occur during PE/Health classes on August 26 (Green) and August 27 (Gold).

Approximately one to two weeks after yearbook portraits are taken, they will be available to view on the Stuarts-Rodgers Photography website.  
To view images, you will need the student's ID number and name to search the gallery. Upon placing an order, a $5 mailing fee is automatically assessed and all photos are shipped directly to the student's home. 

Questions may be directed to Stuart-Rodgers Photography at (847) 864-7322.

Stuart Rodgers Photography will be at Glenbrook North for yearbook portrait retakes for grades 9-11 on Thursday, October 10 (Gold). No appointment is necessary. Stop by the Green & Gold Conference Room, C103, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 (Gold).

The Class of 2025 will have an informational meeting with Jostens on August 26 (Green) and August 27 (Gold) during their P.E. & Health classes to learn about the online ordering process for graduation caps and gowns.

Questions can be directed to Jostens at (815) 477-3588.

General admission tickets will be available beginning August 22 for $10 online. Students with an activity pass can receive one complimentary ticket to a single performance by visiting the Student Activities Office. 

Performances will be held at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts at Glenbrook North on:

Glenbrook High School District 225 offers a variety of food options for our students and staff each day through out partnership with Quest Food Management Services. Beginning this year, parents and guardians will be able to load funds for their student’s dining account on MySchoolBucks. The previous software called RevTrack has been discontinued. 

The official payment software allows you to add funds to your student’s account, set up automatic replenishments and receive notifications. To get started you can either download the MySchoolBucks App or visit the website. 

Glenbrook North High School is excited to share that more than 72 students have registered for the 2024-2025 internship course. The semester-long course gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to work 60 hours in an industry in which they are interested before solidifying their post-secondary plans. 

Students who have enrolled in the course have completed an interest survey that assists the internship coordinators during the pairing process. We are in need of a variety of businesses to host our interns. If you have a business or know of a business that has the capacity to host an intern, please visit our internship webpage where you can learn more about the course and the business's responsibilities, or email Mary Kosirog mkosirog@glenbrook225.org for more information. 

The GBN Parents' Association is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and support among parents, students, faculty and administration at our school. Please check out our website.

All GBN Parents are welcome to attend our first meeting of the year on August 28, 2024 in the Library from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Our first guest speaker will be our District Superintendent, Dr. Charles Johns.

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