March 30, 2025

Tickets for this year's Glenbrook Musical, Chicago, will be on sale beginning March 17. Reserved seat tickets are $17 and can 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.

Start your spring cleaning now and help GBN Grad Night Stuff The Truck with gently used clothing, linens and accessories on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.

You may drop your donations off at GBN Door MM (the old main entrance facing Shermer). These donations will raise money for GBN Grad Night 2025. Please pack your sellable donations in 13-gallon kitchen bags.

Can't stop by on Saturday? Drop off your items early at our community partner - Two Men and A Truck at 1900 Raymond Dr between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Grad Night is a free and inclusive celebration that keeps our students and community safe on the night of graduation- over 90% of the class attends.

Tickets for this year's Spring Play, Alice@Wonderland will be on sale on March 31! General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at cur8.com.  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:

Thousands of school sports, theater, music and event photos. Images are available for viewing and download. 

The Board of Education met on Monday, March 17, 2025.  View the full agenda here. 

As part of the Superintendent's report, the board and administration were excited to recognize students from Glenbrook North who recently placed in State at IHSA competitions. 

For more information about happenings at the Board of Education meeting, please visit the Board Notes page of the District 225 website. 

The next meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for April 14, 2025, at
7 p.m.

For nearly 60 years, Glenbrook High School District 225 has been a member of the TrueNorth Special Education Cooperative, which has provided essential services to support some of our students with special needs. While TrueNorth has played a role in our special education programming, the district has made significant investments to enhance our own capacity to serve students within our schools. As a result, we are transitioning away from relying on the cooperative for facilities and staffing to support students in district-run programs.

Although some students may continue to receive services through programs housed at TrueNorth facilities, the cooperative’s membership structure imposes costs beyond per-student tuition. In the upcoming year, membership expenses are projected to exceed $625,000, with an additional $120,000 required for capital development contributions. These costs are assessed separately from tuition payments, representing a significant additional financial commitment for the district.

As responsible stewards of taxpayer funds, the district must evaluate the membership cost, particularly when it provides little to no direct services to our students. Given these factors, the administration has recommended to the District 225 Board of Education that we withdraw from TrueNorth as a member. The district will invest the savings from this withdrawal into programs and resources that support all students and enhance the quality of education in our schools.

As part of this process, the Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on April 14, offering the community an opportunity to share feedback. The hearing will be part of the Board of Education meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at the District 225 Administration Building at 3801 W. Lake Ave., Glenview.

We want to assure our families that this potential change will not impact our ability to serve students with disabilities. Our district has highly qualified staff, comprehensive instructional programs, and access to essential therapies and interventions. We aim to keep students in their home community while ensuring they receive the highest quality educational experience and support. We remain committed to meeting all Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements and facilitating a seamless transition for every student.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lara Cummings at lcummings@glenbrook225.org or (847) 486-4706. 

We are organizing a 5K run/walk event for the whole family! Together we will raise mental health awareness and support Northbrook-based CATCH. CATCH’s mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health in their children. This event aims to bring the community together to shed light on the importance of mental well-being and support those who are affected by mental health challenges.

Join GNCY and Dr. Renee Dominguez, Co-Executive Director of The Family Service Center, as she leads a book discussion on The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt .

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.

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 12th will receive a t-shirt.

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