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April 20, 2025

 
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In this Issue

  • Upcoming Events
  • Announcements
    • Glenbrook Musical Tickets on Sale
    • Spring Play: Alice@Wonderland
    • 2025 Glenbrook North Prom "A Night in the City"
    • Senior Breakfast
    • Glenbrook Foundation Annual Fundraiser: "Cellblock Celebration" Musical Dinner
    • Class of 2025 Grad Night Sign Pick-Up
    • Board of Education Notes
  • Community Events 
    • CATCH: Parenting Myths Debunked: Finding Balance in a Pressure-Filled World
    • Register for the Annual HOH5K Walk/Run
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
  • Monday, April 21 (Green Day) 
  • Tuesday, April 22 (Gold Day)
  • Wednesday, April 23 (Green Day)
    • 9:30 a.m. | School Improvement Day - Student Late Arrival
  • Thursday, April 24 (Gold Day)
  • Friday, April 25 (Green Day) 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Glenbrook Musical Tickets on Sale

Tickets for this year's Glenbrook Musical, Chicago, will be on sale beginning March 17. Reserved seat tickets are $17 and may be purchased online through cur8.com. Performances will be held in the Watson Auditorium at GBS on April 30 and May 1-3 at 7 p.m.

TICKETS
 

Spring Play: Alice@Wonderland

Tickets for this year's Spring Play, Alice@Wonderland are on sale on now! General admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased at cur8.com.  Students with an activity pass 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:

  • Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. 
  • Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
 

2025 Glenbrook North Prom "A Night in the City"

May 17
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Chevy Chase Country Club

Glenbrook North’s Junior Class Board is pleased to announce prom will be held at Chevy Chase Country Club, located at 1000 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. Prom includes dinner and dancing with music provided by Bizar Entertainment. The dance is chaperoned by GBN administrators, staff and a police liaison officer.  

Please review the important information regarding the purchase of prom tickets and prom guidelines:

    • Prom tickets are $100 per person. Cash, credit cards and checks are all acceptable forms of payment. 
    • Students may purchase tickets in the GBN bookstore from April 21- May 2
    • School identification is necessary ticket purchases. Student's 2024-25 IDs must be presented for the student and their date. 
    • Permission slips for underclassmen or students attending from another school must be signed and approved by the Dean’s Office before purchasing a ticket. All attendees must be current high school students and/or under the age of 21. No dates over the age of 20 are allowed.
    • If you or your guest have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please fill out this form.  If we do not receive this request by May 3, your accommodations may not be possible.  
    • Students are asked to arrive promptly at 6:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and all students must be present at that time. Please check traffic and give enough time for the drive.
    • Once students leave Chevy Chase, they will not be allowed to reenter. 
    • Due to issues related to safety and security, students cannot bring bags into the venue, nor will they be able to have parents bring bags at the end of the event. If students need to change after prom, it must occur at an alternative location to the country club.

We pride our students in following the tenets of Class Act and look forward to this fun-filled evening! Please contact Mrs. Stefanie Basford at (847) 509-2555 if you have any questions.

 

Senior Breakfast

May 30
9:45 a.m.
GBN Main Gym

Class of 2025: Reserve your spot for the Senior Breakfast from April 23 through May 7 via e-Funds or in the bookstore. Join your fellow graduates on Friday, May 30 at 9:45 a.m. in the main gym for breakfast between the graduation rehearsals.

 

Glenbrook Foundation Annual Fundraiser: "Cellblock Celebration" Musical Dinner

The Glenbrook High School Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, the "Cellblock Celebration", on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This exclusive package includes a delectable full-course dinner, followed by premium, center-stage seats to the Glenbrook musical "Chicago" at GBS. By securing these prime seats, you elevate your experience and contribute to a worthy cause. Tickets can be purchased online.

The Glenbrook High School Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is devoted to financing programs and projects within District 225 that transcend the support provided by tax dollars.  By investing in innovative educational approaches, leadership development programs, and scholarships, the Foundation strives to ensure that every Glenbrook student has access to an education that is both inspiring and transformative, fostering their talents, aspirations, and readiness for future success. To learn more go to glenbrookfoundation.org. 

TICKETS
 

Class of 2025 Grad Night Sign Pick-Up

Pick-up your 2025 graduation sign on April 30 and May 1 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the GBN cafeteria. Email gbngradnightinfo@gmail.com to arrange pick-up if you are unable to attend.

 

Board of Education Notes

The Board of Education met on Monday, April 14. View the entire agenda here.

The board and administration were excited to welcome students from Glenbrook South who recently placed in State IHSA competitions. 

Glenbrook South Debate: Illinois Varsity State Champions

Second place in Policy Debate
Third place in Policy Debate
Tied for fifth place in Policy Debate

Students from GBS who were in attendance at the meeting:

Evan Blitz
Sarina Harjani
Anu Khishore
Louis Martinez-Scarampi
Neel Patel
Maha Zulfiqar

Students named to the All-State Illinois Policy Debate team are:

Evan Blitz
Anu Khishore
Vivi Webb
Maha Zulifqar 

Congratulations to all our students and their coach, Tara Tate. 

Staff Members Named to New Administrative Roles

The Board of Education approved three key leadership appointments.

Mrs. Courtney Middleton will serve as the new Associate Athletic Director at GBS
Mr. Matt Purdy will be the Associate Athletic Director at GBN
Mrs. Julie Shellard will be the new Assistant Director of Nursing Services 

Resolution to withdraw from TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804

After three years of thoughtful analysis and planning, District 225 is moving forward with a recommendation to withdraw from TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804. 

The Board of Education unanimously approved the motion to withdraw from TrueNorth effective July 1, 2026. You may read the full memo here. 

The next meeting will be on April 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. 

BOARD NOTES
 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

CATCH: Parenting Myths Debunked: Finding Balance in a Pressure-Filled World

May 1
7 p.m.
Northbrook United Methodist Church - 1190 Western Avenue

Are the pressures of modern parenting taking a toll on your well-being? Join us for an eye-opening talk with Doug Bolton, Ph.D. as he debunks common parenting myths that drive stress and undermine resilience--- for both parents and kids. From the truth about happiness and elite colleges to the impact of intensive parenting, Doug shares research-backed insights and practical tips to help you find balance, foster resilience, and redefine success for your family.

REGISTER
 

Register for the Annual HOH5K Walk/Run

The Annual District 28 Homer O. Harvey 5K Walk/Run is Saturday, May 3 at 8 a.m. and the time to register is TODAY! 

The HOH5K event raises funds for scholarships for School District 28 alumni graduating from high school. Families from all five schools are invited to participate in the 5K event, including Greenbriar Elementary, Meadowbrook Elementary, Westmoor Elementary, Northbrook Junior High and Glenbrook North High School. Since 1989, the Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund has raised over $400K and awarded scholarships to more than 400 high school students.

Go to www.HOH5K.org to learn more, donate/sponsor, volunteer, and register now. 

Everyone who registers before April 12 will receive a t-shirt.

 
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