Principal's Newsletter

The Glenbard West Centennial Foundation has been established with the Centennial Committee, in collaboration with DuPage Foundation. The primary objective of the Foundation is to endow an annual scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior who best embodies the ethos and character of a Glenbard West Graduate. The Foundation will also look to fund a beautification update to Circle Drive. To learn more about the Glenbard West Centennial Foundation, and make your contribution, click HERE.

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Hello Glenbard West Community -

Everyone here is very excited to be starting the second semester of the school year. When we examine the various metrics of student success, we are very pleased to report that students are achieving at a high level in the classroom and participating in strong numbers in sports and activities. Our teachers and support staff continue to work very hard so that our learning environment is inclusive, supportive, and safe.

This Newsletter is perhaps a bit long, however there is a good deal of important information included within. I am always proud of the way in which we recognize student achievement inside and outside of the classroom. For example, note that this year, Glenbard West will celebrate 110 Illinois State Scholars. For those of you who might not know, in order to be in this category, a senior must have a qualifying GPA and achieve at a high level on the SAT. Of course we are also very proud of the wide ranging recognition that we give based on character, hard work in the classroom, as well as leadership. Later in the year, many of these students will be recognized at our Underclassman and Senior Honors Convocations.

This is the time of year when students and families start to think about courses for NEXT YEAR. We are excited to be welcoming our incoming Hilltoppers tomorrow night at the 8th Grade Family Night. This is a great opportunity for families to meet teachers and connect with counselors and building leaders so that they have a solid understanding of the outstanding academic programming designed for their students. On Wednesday, February 15, we will also host an Athletic and Activity Night for our incoming freshman students.

As everyone knows, Glenbard West is celebrating its Centennial anniversary this year. We will always celebrate our past and our legacy, while continuing to inspire and empower our students for the future. Thanks for your ongoing support and as always, feel free to contact me or any administrator with any questions you may have.

Go West!

Peter Monaghan, Ed.D.

(630) 942-7473

peter_monaghan@glenbard.org

IMPORTANT DATES:

January 10

8th Grade Family Night

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

January 11

Orchestra Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m.

Choir Room, Band Room, 3rd Floor Bridge

January 13

West Nation Dodgeball

(WN Pass Event)

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Field House

January 14

8th Grade Enrollment

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Virtual

January 16

Martin Luther King Day - No School

January 19

8th Grade Enrollment

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Virtual

January 19, 20, and 21

Black Box Performance

7:00 p.m.

Black Box

January 29

Frosted in Fashion

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Reserve 22, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn

Hello Hilltoppers,

Glenbard High School became official on May 15, 1923. Not much is known about the high school in the 1930's because the Pinnacle yearbook wasn't published until the 1940's. World War II shaped the country and the school as resources were rationed and our young men and women joined the armed forces. The plaque by the Main Entrance bears the names of 71 Hilltoppers who perished in the war.

When peace was declared and the calendar turned over a new decade: the 1950's.

Diane “Dinie” Hobbet became the first female student council president. The 1955 Pinnacle yearbook reads, “For the first time in Glenbard’s history, a girl has been chosen by the student body to head Student Council. Diane, (“Dinie”) Hobbet, junior, was elected President Wednesday in the balloting for next year’s officers.”

At the start of the 1955-56 year the enrollment was 1,853. There were 67 faculty members and Driver Education was instituted as a regular course. In November 1955, a supporting shot was fired in the battle to relieve the very crowded conditions at Glenbard when a group of Lombard residents presented the Board of Education with a request for the establishment of a second high school to be located in Lombard. In March 1956, the state courts decided that the area of Bloomingdale which had petitioned to leave the Glenbard District would remain in District 87. On May 26, 1956, after many months of promotion by the school administration, the voters of the district approved a bond issue to build Glenbard East and a new gym at the Glen Ellyn campus.

Work on the Lombard school was underway and even with some serious construction delays plans were being made to open at least part of the building in the Fall of 1957. In July 1957, Mr. Fred L. Biester was formally appointed superintendent of District #87 and when school started in September, Glenbard Township High School became Glenbard West High School with Mr. David H. Miller as Principal.

Glenbard East High School opened with only Freshman and Sophomore students, and Mr. William E. Rider as Principal.

With the new gym and over 500 students at Glenbard East, crowding was eased for all aspects of the program. The athletic coaching staff looked forward to being able to build a stronger program that would allow more students to participate.

Glenbard’s very first Homecoming Pep Rally was held on Friday, October 6, 1950. According to the 1951 Pinnacle, “Student Council's most outstanding contribution was to work with the new Glenbard Boosters' Club this fall to sponsor the Hilltoppers' first Homecoming.”

According to The Glen Ellyn News, “approximately 1,500 people gathered for the pre-game pep rally which followed the torchlight parade Friday night.”

Jane Karr was crowned queen, making Jane Karr the very first Homecoming Queen in Glenbard’s history. Sadly, the next day, on Saturday, October 7, 1950, Glenbard lost to Lyons Township on a wet and dreary day. The final score was 26-6.

Currently, the bonfire is built by Seniors who volunteer, but in 1952 the student members of the Hi-Y club built the first bonfire. After the bonfire had been started, it blazed and crackled while the cheerleaders led a rousing pep session and began a big snake dance.

It is rumored that, one year, students from York High School lit the bonfire early as a prank on the eve of a game between the Dukes and Hitters.

Also, students had a torchlight parade. The torches were all homemade, built out of soup cans stuffed with balls of newspaper that had been soaked in kerosene nailed to a 3-foot stick. After the homecoming pep rally at Biester, students lit the torches, marched around the lake, encircled the wood pile, and threw the torches onto the pile starting the bonfire. Remarkably, this was all done without faculty or firemen supervision.

Due to the horrific 1958 fire at Our Lady of Angels--a Catholic elementary school on Chicago’s west side--Glenbard High School was required to remove all wooden floors.

Years later, according to several faculty members, during one of the summers when Dr. Elliott was principal, seniors who had been hired to remove the floors due to fire safety asked him where they should take the maple floor boards. “Oh, just chuck them over by the lake, for the bonfire” the principal said. In the fall, the homecoming pep rally burned the old floors in that year’s Homecoming Bonfire and the students who chucked the wood there were Glenbard West’s first Woodchucks. Seniors who build the fire are known as Woodchucks. To be a Woodchuck, students are required to apply for the honor and are excused from class as they stack the wood.

Coming next month: Glenbard and the 1960's

Coming soon! The History of Glenbard West High School: 3rd edition. After two years of revisions and additions, this Centennial edition book is ready. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Glenbard West High School with this gorgeous, full-color, hardcover book. All copies are signed by the author: Glenbard West English teacher, Steve Wiersum

The book is chock full of pictures and tells the story of Glenbard West High School beginning with its Glen Ellyn High School roots of the 1880's. In addition to the decade-by-narrative, it also includes information on when each sport, club, and activity began and a section on famous and notable alumni.

100% of profits go towards the Glenbard West English Department's Writing Scholarship: The Firley Award. Click Here to purchase.

Khatija Ahmed, Nabeeha Ahmed, Charlotte Alcorn, Meghan Andres, Anastasia Andrianopoulos, Gibson Asselmeier, John Baer, Andrew Bare, Gretchen Bayert, George Bender, Adam Bierly, Henry Blatchford, Katherine Bollman, Joseph Borncamp, Sophie Brisson, Logan Brown, Katherine Burke, Brady Cavan, Eshaan Chavre, Norah Chirila, Madelyn Choi, Ryan Clark, Kyle Conoscenti, Maileigh Cousins, Eric Dare, Francesca Di Domenico, Marcello Diomede, Luuk Dusek, Ashton Edakkunnathu, Benjamin English, Andrew Fanter, Sarah Fathima, Rose Fenske, Wyatt Flewelling, Delaney Foley, Jane Franz, Luke Gadomski, Brandt Garippo, Jose Gonzalez, Andrea Hall, Sean Halverson, Ella Hartsell, Sienna Heintz, Laura Hess, Nathan Hibbard, Grace Housey, Finn Hughes, David Iannicelli, Kate Jewell, Boris Jukic, Thea Kasson, Sean Kern, Connor Kluge, Kaitlin Kotarba, Ava Kreissler, Katherine Krynen, Brandon Kud, Jacob Lachs, Lucy LaForte, Macey Langtry, Paige Legel, Charles Lettenberger, Katherine Lowrie, Aarthi Mallavarpu, Anna McAlpine, Michael McNally, Aiden McTaggart, Charlie Meyer, Skylar Miller, Hannah Moffatt, Parker Moorhead, Jessica Morris, Adam Naegelen, Anika Navarro, Margaret Nellessen, Ayda Nouman, Kaitlyn Novak, Skylar Oh, Ethan Parab, Skylar Peterson, James Pfeiffer, Truman Popp, Zaynab Rajapkar, Owen Reifel, Ella Rejman, Aaron Reynoso, Grace Romano, Grant Rose, Zuhayr Saeed, Madeline Saldeen, Umaimah Siddiqui, Ava Skowronski, Luke Solak, Maximilian Southwell, Carmela Susan, Sumaiya Syed, Sharon Thorakkal, Lena Tran, Abigail Trieger, Zoe Trieger, Madison Vlach, Kamil Voges, Ryan Wagner, Emma Wargin, Autumn White, Camille White, Eliana Williamson, Samuel Wright, Yile Yang, Angelina Yorgova.

Zaida Villarreal, Leadership

Angelina Yorgova, Academic

Every year, Oswego High School hosts an art competition for all high schools and middle schools in the Chicagoland area. It is entitled the "Chicagoland 4 x 5 Show" and has been in existence for 20 years. All art submitted MUST be 4" x 5"...no larger, no smaller. This is small work and is a challenge for students to work within those size requirements.

This year over 2,000 works of art were submitted to the competition (their largest amount of entries to date), and only 10% of students earn awards. Glenbard West had 3 winners!!!

Please congratulate:

• Shay McDonald: 3rd place, mixed media

• Grace Romano: Honorable Mention, painting

• Sophie Allaway: Honorable Mention, digital photography

Students received their awards at a reception on an evening in November that also included a Fine Arts College Portfolio Night where students had an opportunity to present their art portfolios for school admission and scholarships.

Pictured you will find each student's award winning work as well as a photo of Shay receiving her 3rd place award.

Each year Glenbard West recognizes one deserving student for the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. Autumn White is the 2022 - 2023 recipient of the Glenbard West DAR award. The DAR Good Citizen Award recognizes one student who excels in dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

Autumn displays strength in all these areas through her involvement in activities and clubs at Glenbard West as well as her academic achievements. The local DAR chapter will honor Autumn during an award ceremony at Glen Ellyn Historical Society on February 28, 2023.

Matter of Pride is a recognition award given to students who demonstrate through their actions, quality character that promotes Glenbard West. Nominations come from staff members as well as individuals within our communities. Ten nominees are selected monthly and presented with certificates and t-shirts.

Student Services hosted the October Matter of Pride Ceremony on October 21st. For those that are not familiar with our Matter of Pride Award, it was created over 30 years ago at West as a way to recognize students with outstanding character. This is the only award at West that focuses on a student's kindness, willingness to help others, going above and beyond for their school and/or community, and positive attitude. Basically, Matter of Pride recipients are what makes West the Best!

Congratulations to our November Award Recipients:

Front Row L to R: Fernando Gomez, Evan Varlas, Wyatt Mastin, Nicole Bravo, Gabby Nichols

Back Row L to R: Kent Buchholz, Hamid Ali, Maia Ferro, Naing Naing, Diego Garcia

Our school newspaper, the Glen Bard, offers students a platform to share their passions in writing, art, film, and photography. Here, students share ideas and work together to provide relevant and entertaining information about the school, current events, and pop culture. Their most up-to-date information can be found on their link below!

The Local Scholarship Application is now open in Naviance for all Seniors!

Each year, local organizations, school-wide clubs and generous individuals provide financial support through our Local Scholarship Program, awarding more than $150,000 in scholarships to Glenbard West Seniors. All students are encouraged to apply by completing the Local Scholarship Application found in Naviance. The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 23, 2022.

Congratulations to the student playwrights whose plays were chosen for the Black Box New Plays '23:

Once Upon a Crime by Autumn White (student directed by Madeline Freeman & Madi Storm)

Only a Matter of Time by Emma Wargin & Vivienne Winter (student directed by Abbie Herbold)

Performances are January 19 - 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m. (in the Black Box, room 302)

Tickets are $5 and are available only at the door.

The Information Session & Audition Workshop for the spring musical comedy: CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION is February 1st, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the Choir room.

At this event, the audition process will be explained, a few songs and a dance combination taught, and other ways to get involved with the show discussed.

All students are welcome to audition or participate with Business or Tech, no experience required!

Winter White Out Saturday January 28, 2023

Glenbard West and our Boosters would like to invite everyone to our Annual Winter White Out Saturday January 28, 2023. The Hilltoppers and community will continue to celebrate our Centennial with an action-packed day of basketball and other entertainment to showcase the talents of our students and staff.

Please review the schedule below and we look forward to seeing everyone here to pack the place on Saturday January 28th.

12:30 p.m. Freshman Boys Basketball Green vs. Freshman White Basketball - Fieldhouse

12:30 p.m. Sophomore Boys Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Biester Gym

2:00 p.m. Frosh A Boys Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Fieldhouse

2:00 p.m. Frosh A Girls Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Fieldhouse

2:00 p.m. JV1 Girls Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Biester Gym

3:15 p.m. Frosh B Boys Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Fieldhouse

3:15 p.m. Frosh B Girls Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Fieldhouse

3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Biester Gym

5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Oak Park River Forest - Biester Gym

Stephanie Gloodt, Tanya Campos, Karen Christensen

Attention Juniors:

Did you know that students entering 12th grade must show proof of having two doses of the meningococcal vaccine?

Start making your appointments now for this needed vaccine and turn in your vaccine proof to the health office after your appointment! You can receive this vaccine when going to the doctor for your annual checkup or when getting a sports physical.

Questions about if you have already received it?

Stop in the health office and we can let you know!

Senior MCV Form

Attention Freshman:

Have you turned in your proof of dental examination?

If not, please turn in the proof of examination form to the health office ASAP. Dental exams performed on/after 11/15/2021 will be accepted for this requirement. Exams can be sent to stephanie_gloodt@glenbard.org or faxed to (630) 942-7559

Freshman Dental Examination Form

Reminder: use our health reporting form to report school-related health issues.

The DuPage County Health Department offers the following reminders to manage and prevent severe illness related to COVID-19:

• Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
• Staying home and getting tested if you have symptoms.
• Washing your hands often or using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Increasing air flow and maintaining improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible. Spending more time outdoors and in well-ventilated settings.

AP Update

Here is Volume Two of our AP Guide for Families. You’ll find all relevant information about exam registration for second semester-only AP courses, exam order changes, and answers to frequently asked questions about exam registration. Please contact the office of the Assistant Principal for Instruction with questions: (630) 942-7471. For AP-related updates, please join our Remind by texting @gbwaptest to the number 81010 or clicking here.

Course Enrollment for the 23-24 School Year

This month students are meeting with their counselors to select classes for next school year. The Glenbard West Academic Program Guidebook can help students and parents better understand the wealth of courses offered at West, as well as which courses fulfill high school graduation requirements. We encourage families to discuss students’ educational interests and post-secondary goals during the registration process. Should you or your student have any questions, please reach out to their school counselor.

2023 Standardized School Day Testing Information

As in years past, Glenbard West will provide students the opportunity to experience the College Board Suite of Assessments in April. One of the key advantages of the Suite of Assessments is the availability for students to receive free, high-quality exam preparation through Khan Academy online. You can access Khan Academy's SAT support here.

Please note that the PSAT and SAT testing dates will be non-attendance days for students who are not testing. Details below.

Spring Illinois Science Assessment

Testing Window: March 1, 2023 through April 28, 2023

In compliance with federal testing requirements, Illinois will administer a science assessment to all junior students enrolled in a public school district. The assessment will be administered in an online format and is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Science incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which were adopted in 2014.

School Day SAT Test for Juniors

Test Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

All juniors will be automatically registered for this test and must take it on this day (or the designated make-up day) as a graduation requirement. This is a non-attendance day for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors.

PSAT Test for Freshmen and Sophomores

Test Date: Monday, April 17, 2023

Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9 and sophomores will take the PSAT 10. This is a non-attendance day for juniors and seniors.

As testing scores become available throughout the year, students may access their scores in their very own College Board portal. Click the link for Student Directions to Access Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal.

STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Front Row: Jaclyn Reeves, Pam Hagstrom, Nisa Gabbidon, Claire Leoni, Mary Yangas, Amanda Meyer

Back Row: Jessica Walters, Chris Mitchell, Bridget Mazzone, Kristie Smalley, Deandra Bass

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Tony Bergantino, Kate Culloton, Beatriz de Ferreira, Chris Gladish, Tad Keely, Peggy Mirka,

Mike Neberz, Lissete Ochoa, Natalie Rubino, Rhiannon Sieck, and Jeremiah Wiencek

Glenbard West Incoming Freshman Registration Information

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Hello future Glenbard West parents, this is the Glenbard West School Counseling office sharing information about enrolling your 8th graders for next school year.

We wanted to give you a heads up that emailed electronic enrollment packets with detailed information on course recommendations and important enrollment dates will be sent to you between January 3rd and January 6th. Your email will be received prior to 8th grade Family Night, which is Tuesday, January 10th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Glenbard West.

Please make sure you check your emails and review the information thoroughly as there will be step by step instructions on the enrollment process. Please note, any students receiving services through Special Education or as an English Language Learner will most likely not be receiving course recommendations, as they will be completed through a team meeting, but you will still need to follow all of the enrollment steps. Also, your child’s PSAT scores are not available from the high school, but can be accessed through College Board’s website by creating an account.

At Family Night on January 10th you will have an opportunity to receive a welcome to West and talk to Department Chairs and teachers in the various curricular areas to aid you in researching all your opportunities for freshman year classes.

You will NOT be finalizing 9th grade classes at Family Night. Actual Course Selection Dates to finalize freshman year courses are scheduled for Saturday, January 14th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or on Thursday, January 19th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. These will be online meetings and links to make an appointment with an Enrollment Counselor will be sent in the Registration email you’ll receive in early January.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Counseling Office at (630) 942-7482, or (630)942-7483 for Spanish.

Sincerely,

Jeremiah Wiencek

School Counseling Department Chair

You can keep up with Glenbard information throughout the year by signing up for Glenbard News, our district-wide enewsletter, at this link.

Each week, you will receive district-wide news about students’ achievements in school-sponsored activities; upcoming events; fund-raisers; school board information and more.

SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Glenbard West will host its annual incoming 8th Grade Athletic and Activity Night in Biester Gym. All of our coaches and club sponsors will be there to provide information and promote activities at Glenbard West. We encourage all current 8th graders to come and get an early look at the many opportunities available to students at Glenbard West. We are very excited to welcome the Class of 2027!

Larson encourages students to explore dual credit course options

We have a long tradition of creating opportunity, access and a sense of belonging for students to experience early college coursework through Advanced Placement and dual credit classes.

Our strong partnership with the College of DuPage (C.O.D.) allows our students to take dual credit courses, taught by Glenbard teachers during the regular school day. These courses provide our students with the opportunity to earn three college credit hours per course at no cost to students or families.

Dual credit courses have many benefits for our students and families, including:

• Reduced college costs
• Expedited time to degree completion
• Easing the transition between high school and college
• Opportunities for improving degree attainment.

I encourage you and your student to contact your school counselor to explore opportunities to enroll in a dual credit class.

We envision our dual credit offerings in two important categories: college general education requirements and capstone experiences. The following courses would be considered great opportunities for students to get a head start on college general education requirements.

1. English 1101: English Composition 1 (IAI C1 900)

2. English 1102: English Composition 2 (IAI C1 901R)

3. Speech 1101: Fundamentals of Speech Communications (IAI C2 900)

4. Math 1218: General Education Math (IAI M1 904)

Each of these courses is part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), which means they are widely transferable for college credit among more than 100 participating colleges and universities in Illinois and beyond. I encourage students to talk with their counselor to see which dual credit options would be best for them.

In October, the Board of Education approved adding four capstone dual credit course experiences for our students. These courses allow students to dive deeply into a specific area that aligns with their postsecondary interests and earn college credit at the same time. These capstone courses will allow students to explore the fields of education and horticulture:

1. Intro to Education: Dual Credit 1100

2. School Procedures: Dual Credit 1101

3. Intro to Horticulture: Dual Credit 1100

4. Intro to Sustainable Urban Agriculture: Dual Credit 2300

I continue to be impressed with the students who have enrolled in dual credit classes, and I look forward to more students taking this opportunity to earn early college credit. We are committed to preparing students for success by exposing them to college-level coursework. I encourage you and your student to connect with your school counselor to discuss opportunities to enroll in a dual credit class.

Glenbard West Boosters is primarily a fundraising organization with more than 500 members and 100+ Board members that plans various Booster-sponsored fundraising and service projects. The funds raised enhance academic and athletic programs and extra-curricular activities that enrich the student experience at Glenbard West.

In the past ten years, more than $1,300,000 was raised and disbursed thanks to the ongoing generosity of families and merchants in the Glenbard West community.

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Booster members work all-year-long promoting West spirit by

• selling Glenbard West gear and sportswear

• flipping pancakes at the Homecoming Pancake Breakfast

• manning the Homecoming bonfire

• chaperoning the Homecoming dance

• serving up steaming plates of pasta at the “Pack the Place” winter sports extravaganza

• hosting annual fundraisers for adults in the community

We encourage every parent, alum, and Glen Ellyn resident to consider joining Glenbard West Boosters. It is easy to become a member. Remember that your generous donations and personal involvement make a big difference in enriching the students’

experience at West.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Glenbard West Boosters, have an interest in joining the Board, or wish to get involved in a specific activity, please contact an Executive Board member or send an email to President@gwboosters.com. We are eager to share the news about the organization and find a way for you to help the kids! So get involved, make a difference, meet some great new people, and have fun!

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Go West!

CLICK HERE FOR BOOSTER WEBSITE

West Nation proudly supports Glenbard Parent Series (GPS). Visit www.GlenbardGPS.org for information on the nationally recognized speaker series for parents, students, educators and community members. The series is free and open to the public.

Please visit www.gbwnation.com to purchase a membership, make a donation and to volunteer. We invite all students and parents to be a part of WEST NATION!

Follow us on Twitter/@GWWestNation or Facebook/GlenbardWestNation

Events for the 2022 - 2023 school year will be contingent

upon safety guidelines of District 87.

Schools across the nation are experiencing more and more students who have latex allergies. Often, students with this allergy can have severe and even life-threatening reactions if exposed to latex resins and powders. For their safety, there are certain latex products we no longer allow on campus. Latex balloons and “Silly String” pose a significant health threat to students with a latex allergy. These products are not allowed on campus at any time, including after school, evening, and weekend events. With this in mind, we request your help: Please talk with your children about this health and safety issue. Some students might not understand the reason for a “balloon ban.” At West, we want all parents to know that their children are safe on campus.

Crisis Text Line - Text REACH to: 741741

This sends information to a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to help individuals return to a healthy/stable level of functioning.

Safe2Help Illinois Call 844-472-3345 or Text 72332(SAFE2)

Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. This program is intended to get students to “Seek Help Before Harm.”

Students who wish to report a potential act of school violence at Glenbard West may also leave an anonymous message with our School Resource Officer at (630) 681-3177 or call the Bullying Hotline Call (630) 942-7406

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call/Text 988

This number has trained staff to answer calls and respond to texts from individuals at risk for suicide as well as those experiencing other mental health and substance use-related emergencies. Specialized services will be available for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other groups.

Email: gw_news@glenbard.org
Website: glenbardwesths.org
Location: 670 Crescent Blvd.
Phone: 630-469-8600
Twitter: @GWHilltoppers