- Monday, October 21 (Gold Day)
- Tuesday, October 22 (Green Day)
- Wednesday, October 23 (Gold Day)
- Thursday, October 24 (Green Day)
- Friday, October 25 (Gold Day)
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Parking at Extracurricular Events at Glenbrook South on October 25
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On Friday, October 25, Glenbrook South is hosting a large number of events on the campus including the GBS vs. GBN football game, GBS Booster Club tailgate, Fall Play, and other athletic events. Due to the large volume of visitors who are expected, we would like to encourage our families who may be attending these events to carpool to campus that evening. Our hope is that if more visitors can commute together, we won't run out of parking for our guests.
We are asking Football, Tailgate, and Field Hockey attendees to park in the West lot off Robin Lane and our Fall Play and Swimming visitors to park in the North Lot off Hospital Drive and enter the building at Door OO.
Thank you for your partnership to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our guests.
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This is a reminder to all juniors who have registered for the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 23. The test will begin at 8 a.m. Room assignments will be posted in the Main Lobby. Please arrive early enough to give yourself time to find your testing room. Please arrive with a fully charged Chromebook. Reminder: check that you have an updated BlueBook App, which can be found in the lower lefthand corner before logging into your Chromebook.
Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before the exam. Details about the exam can be found on the College Board website.
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Student Council Gold Rush
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The combined Student Councils from Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North are excited to announce our annual GOLD RUSH fundraiser taking place October 21-25, 2024. This year’s beneficiary is Cal’s Angels. Cal's Angels is a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness, and funding research to help kids fighting cancer.
There are many ways to get involved by raising funds and spreading awareness!
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- Do-Rite Donuts will be at GBS on October 21 and at GBN on October 22 during Blocks 1-3 or until they sell out! A portion of all donut sales will go toward our donation to Cal’s Angels! You can preorder or just stop by and purchase a donut.
- On Wednesday, October 23, there will be a Taco Off between GBS and GBN. Stop by La Taquiza y Mas (2841 Pfingsten Road, Glenview) and mention GBS or GBN to see who eats the most tacos! All community members are welcome.
- On Thursday, October 24, eat at Dengeos (2131 WIllow Road, Glenview) and mention Gold Rush! A portion of all proceeds will go to our overall donation! All community members are welcome.
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All students can stop by the Student Activities Office at GBS or GBN to pick up a GOLD CARD. If you participate in the food based fundraisers and collect your stickers you can earn a $5 Dunkin Donuts Gift Card!
On Friday, we ask all students at GBS and GBN to wear GOLD to school to show our shared support for Cal’s Angels!
The week's activities will culminate on Friday, October 25, at the GBS vs. GBN Football Game (7:30 p.m. @ Glenbrook South). Look out for more details of the evening's events including a Gold Bucket Blitz, GBS vs. GBN friendly competitions and a combined performance by the GBS & GBN Poms teams! The evening will conclude with Fireworks.
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2025 Variety Show "Momentum" Audition Information
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Vocal Ensemble Audition Information
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Vocal ensemble auditions for the 2025 Variety Show will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the GBN choir room. Click the link for more information.
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Variety Show act auditions will be held on Monday, November 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the orchestra room. Sign-ups will open on October 28 at 8 a.m. here. Casting information will be announcement on Friday, November 8 here.
Questions? Contact gbnvshow@glenbrook225.org.
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Sport and Event Candid Photos
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Thousands of event photos are online! Use code "Booster" for 10% off. 25% of every order goes to GBN. Click the link to view & purchase candid images from GBN performing arts, athletics & events.
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Spartan Service Club is excited to be hosting our first blood drive of the year on Thursday, November 7! If you would like to sign up for an appointment, you can sign up to donate here. We will be accepting walk-ins as well.
Here are a few reminders for donors:
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- Here are a few reminders for donors:
- Bring an ID (Drivers license or school ID)
- Eat well before your donation time
- Drink lots of water
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We look forward to seeing you on November 7 and look forward to saving more lives!
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The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education met on Tuesday, October 15. Below you will find highlights from the meeting.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Bruce Doughty, Board President read a statement regarding a concerning social media post that has been circulating in the community. The statement was sent to all students, staff and families in an email on Monday, October 15 and is available on the district's website.
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Mission and Visions Statements
As part of a year-long strategic planning process, a dedicated team of students, staff, parents, and community members worked tirelessly to align the community’s aspirations into a comprehensive strategic framework. This framework was approved by the Board of Education in August. Additionally, the team thoughtfully reviewed and updated the district's mission statement, while also crafting a new vision statement to reflect the essence of the strategic framework. Executive Director of Communications, Carol Smith, presented these mission and vision statements to the Board. The finalized statements will be brought back for approval on October 28, 2024.
Recommended Mission Statement: The Glenbrooks nurture a student-centered community with engaging, authentic learning experiences that empower individuals to grow, develop their voice, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Recommended Vision Statement: We inspire each learner to apply their abilities, knowledge, and skills, promoting collaboration, adaptability, and a broader understanding of success to positively impact our community and the world.
The district will launch a strategic planning marketing campaign in the coming months that will be entitled:
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Glenbrook High School District 225
A Legacy of Excellence. A Future of Innovation
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Board Policies
The administration presented three policies for consideration. All policies have been reviewed by the Board of Education Policy Committee and will be presented for approval at the meeting on October 28, 2024.
Board Policy 6:235 - Access to Electronic Resources and Technology and Acceptable Use Policy
All school districts have a policy that outlines acceptable and unacceptable uses of electronic resources and technology. The revised policy incorporates existing policy components and addresses liability insurance requirements. Additionally, the policy name has been revised to Access to Electronic Resources and Technology and Acceptable Use Policy, enabling it to be more effectively identified as the district’s “AUP.”
Board Policy 7:345 - Student Data Privacy and Security
The only change to this policy is the renumbering to allow it to be moved from the instruction section to the student section of the board policy manual.
Board Policy 7:325 - Student Fundraising Activities
Throughout the school year, students participate in fundraising activities to support club/team activities, student travel, and donations to the school (e.g., senior class gifts). A recent review of the Board Policy Manual identified that the Board had yet to adopt a policy defining the procedures and rules governing fundraising activities.
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Welcoming the Class of 2029
The district is excited to be welcoming the class of 2029 to our schools in the fall. Plans are underway for their arrival when families will begin enrolling their students in high school. Over the next 10 months, families will navigate a structured enrollment process to prepare for the transition to high school, including completing a pre-registration application and participating in assessments for course placement. The district will provide support and resources throughout this process, ensuring families are informed and prepared to start school in August 2025.
Dr. Ninja Idrizi and members of the educational services team reviewed nine steps that families will follow between now and when school begins in August 2025. the steps may be found in this comprehensive memo and on the Incoming Freshmen page of the school's website.
Families with students who currently attend Glenbrook North and also have an incoming freshman will notice that the process may look a little different than when their older student enrolled as a freshman. The new process is designed to make the enrollment and registration process easier! We will continue to keep families updated in the coming months!
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On October 17, the district communicated with all families regarding the procedures for initiating either a traditional emergency day or an E-Learning day. While there may be various reasons to implement an E-Learning day, they are most commonly used in cases of inclement weather.
To ensure families have easy access to important information, including expectations for the day and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), the district has created a dedicated E-Learning page on our website.
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Cannabis and Teen Health Free Webinar
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With recreational marijuana use continuing to be normalized and promoted, teens are more and more often faced with opportunities to use THC products. Misinformation and confusion persist around the risks of THC on the developing body and mind, as debunked myths about cannabis echo from the halls of high school to the halls of Congress.
Join Dr. Aaron Weiner and GNCY for an exploration of the current science related to the risks of teen THC use, as well as actionable steps parents can take to prepare their teens best to make decisions in challenging social situations related to whether or not to use cannabis products.
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