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Glenbard West Community,

We had a fun and full September here on the hilltop, highlighted by our Homecoming Festivities on the 15th and 16th. Thank you to all of the students, staff, families, and community members that helped make it a memorable weekend.

This past Wednesday we hosted a Facility Planning Community Forum, where we invited community members into the school, provided tours, and shared some of the facility needs we hope to address in our next ten year plan. You can read more about our facility planning here.

Looking ahead, this month’s newsletter has important information on several upcoming events—including the PSAT/NMSQT test for juniors, fall concerts, parent-teacher conferences, and our fall musical SpongeBob SquarePants. Please read on for further details, and feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.

Go West!

Ben Peterselli

(630) 942-7473

ben_peterselli@glenbard.org

October 3

Fall Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m.

Auditorium

October 5

D87 Concert Orchestra Festival

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Glenbard South High School

October 6

Varsity Football vs York

7:30 p.m.

York Community High School

October 9

No School - Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day

October 10

PSAT/NMSQT Testing

Juniors Only in Attendance

No School for Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors

D87 Fine Arts College and Career Night

5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

College of DuPage

October 14

Varsity Football vs Proviso West

1:30 p.m.

Duchon Field

October 17

Fall Choral Concert

7:30 p.m.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glen Ellyn

October 18

Senior Yearbook Only Pictures

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Library

October 20

Varsity Football vs OPRF

7:30 p.m.

OPRF

October 25

Underclassmen Retakes/Staff Pictures

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Library

Student Early Dismissal

1:10 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences (Virtual)

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

October 26

Student Early Dismissal

1:10 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

October 27

No School - Non-Attendance Day

October 31

Halloween Donut Breakfast

7:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Cafeteria

November 2, 3, and 4

Fall Play Performance

The SpongeBob Musical

7:30 p.m.

Auditorium

Annika Bhagwakar

Ishaan Gupta

James MacDonald

May Adduci

Drew Bennett

Dylan Gasaway

Mary Ikens

Maanav JaJodia

Olivia Janninck

Mohammad Ehtasham Malik

Greta Millar

Olivia Pauer

Audrey Sawyer

Mihir Sharma

Mohsin Siddiqi

Not Pictured: Audrey Sawyer

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 September Award Recipients:

Back Row L-R: Teba DeMarco, Adam Manzke, Amy Tran, Katelyn Groszek

Front Row L-R: Kavion Moore, Matthew Stevens, Domenic Zaremba, Gracelyn Pattermann, Taylor Martin. Terra Wilson (not pictured).

Back Row: Mary Yangas, Gracie Schendel, Griffin Ross, Darlene Yamane, Jessica Walters, Amanda Meyer, and Deandra Bass

Front Row: Nisa Gabbidon, Pete Baker, Claire Leoni, Jaclyn Reeves, Pam Hagstrom, and Max Hufnagle

Related Services Supports

PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors

On Tuesday, October 10 we will host the digital PSAT for all juniors from 7:35 to 10:40 a.m. Note this will be a non-attendance day for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. This digital administration of the PSAT serves two purposes for our juniors: 1) it prepares them for the School Day SAT on April 10 and 2) it serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. There is no school for all students on Monday, October 9. To learn more about digital testing, click here for information from the College Board. To review the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide which includes information on the test and test-taking tips click here.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

This year’s Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26. Like last year, families will have two options for conferences: Virtual conferences through Zoom on Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and in-person conferences at Glenbard West on Thursday, October 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students will be released at 1:10 p.m. on both conference days. There is no school on Friday, October 27. Click here for detailed instructions on registering for conferences.

Congratulations to AP Capstone Diploma and AP Scholar Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following graduates for earning the AP Capstone Diploma: Khatija Ahmed, Carlin Hass, Samantha Hopper, Lucy LaForte, Carmela Susan, and Zoe Trieger. The AP Capstone Diploma is awarded to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, in addition to four additional AP Exams of their choice.

Every fall, the AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The AP Scholar Award with Honors is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. The AP Scholar Award with Distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Click here to view the full list of recipients. Congratulations to our incredible AP students!

AP Guide for Families, Volume One

Please review the AP Guide for Families if you have not done so already: AP Guide for Families - English, AP Guide for Families - Spanish. You’ll find all relevant information about exam registration for year-long and first semester AP courses, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. November 15 is the deadline for withdrawing from an AP exam without incurring College Board’s $40 canceled exam fee. For any other questions, please contact the office of the Assistant Principal for Instruction: (630) 942-7471. For AP-related updates, please join our Remind by texting @gbwaptest to the number 81010 or clicking here.

Schoology Access for Parents and Guardians

Schoology is our learning management system where students access course materials, submit work, and access Groups (for athletics and activities). Parents and guardians can create their own Schoology accounts and be able to view their students’ course materials, submitted work, teacher comments on work, and group information.

The final exam schedule for first semester can be found below. Please note that students are not allowed to take early final exams due to a pre-arranged absence or family vacation. If these situations arise, students will receive an Incomplete and make up their final exam upon return from Winter Break. If you know that your student will miss final exams, please alert our Deans Office as soon as possible.

Students who miss an exam due to an unexpected absence can make arrangements with their teacher to take the exam during the Makeup Exam slot on Friday at 10:45 a.m.

Students who have three exams on Day One or Day Two may elect to change or move one of their exams to the Rescheduled Exam slot on Friday at 10:45 a.m. A rescheduled exam form must be completed and approved at least one week prior to the exam (Wednesday, December 13). Students can pick up the form in the Dean’s office.

We are excited to announce the following dates for the start of winter sports at Glenbard West. Please note there is a mandatory winter parent/athlete meeting on Saturday November 11 at 10:00 a.m. in Biester Gymnasium.

Competitive Dance and Competitive Cheer begins Monday, October 23.

Boys Bowling Coop with Glenbard North (Girls are welcome) begins Monday, October 23.

Girls Basketball begins Monday, October 30.

Boys Basketball, Girls Gymnastics, Wrestling begins Monday, November 6.

Boys Swimming Coop with Glenbard South begins Monday, November 20.

Anyone interested in participating must register in PowerSchool. All physicals must be current within the last 13 months in order to participate. Physicals can be dropped off in the Athletic Office or emailed to Ms.Ellen Reifel at ellen_reifel@glenbard.org.

Please check our athletic website at https://schools.snap.app/glenbardwest for current schedules. Please remember that athletic schedules change daily and the Glenbard West 8 to 18 site is the ONLY schedule that is updated daily.

GO WEST!

Attention parents! We need your help with our new Beyond the Hill program! We have tremendous young men and women doing incredible things in the hallways and classrooms, in the fields, courts, and stages, and everywhere in between. We also have tremendous young men and women doing incredible things beyond the school and the Dean’s Office wants to hear about it!

We’re calling this our “Beyond the Hill” recognition program. So, if your student or a student you know recently accomplished something spectacular, is contributing to the community, volunteering, or anything else you believe is noteworthy, please complete this Google form and let us know how your student is living the West Way beyond the hill!

The Dean’s Office

Getting a flu shot for yourself and your family is very important, especially this time of the year.

It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter. Healthcare systems could be overwhelmed treating both patients with flu and patients with COVID-19. This means getting a flu vaccine during 2023-2024 is more important than ever.

While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, there are many important benefits, such as:

1. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.

2. Getting a flu vaccine can also save healthcare resources for the care of patients with COVID-19.

Most insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid, will allow you to get your flu vaccine for free. Some providers require a co-pay, check with your insurance plan.

If you have a regular care provider - pediatrician, primary care doctor, clinic - CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

Here is a resource for individuals WITHOUT INSURANCE: DuPage Health Coalition Flu Voucher

Individuals without insurance can go to Walgreens, CVS, Jewel/Osco, and children can make appointments through the DuPage County Vaccine clinic (as of 9/17/20 the county does not have the flu vaccination yet). There is a fee for vaccinations without proof of insurance.

Here are locations of providers in the area that offer vaccinations for persons with and without insurance.

Jewel/Osco 750 Army Trail Rd. - Walk in - bring insurance card - $30 per vaccine if uninsured

Click the link for more information OR to find other Jewel/Osco locations near you.

Walgreens - Walk in - insurance card - fee for non-insured

Click on the link to find a location near you.

CVS - Schedule on appointment online - bring insurance card - $39.99 without insurance

Click the link to schedule at an appointment at a location near you.

VNA - insurance card/Medicaid - schedule appointment - sliding scale fees for uninsured patients

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection.

Vaccines are recommended for all people ages 6 months or older.

Get your flu vaccine early to protect you and your family!

Please check out your school’s website - Parent tab → Health Services → to see a list of other community resources near you.

Community Resources West

Covid-19 Resources

RSV & Communicable Disease Prevention

Back Row: Tony Bergantino, Tad Keely, Jeremiah Wiencek, and Mike Neberz

Front Row: Peggy Mirka, Beatriz de Ferreira, Chris Gladish, Kate Culloton, Natalie Rubino, Rhiannon Sieck, and Lissete Ochoa

The School Counseling Department is excited to officially kick off the college application season with several events for our upperclassmen. First of all, as of the date of this newsletter, we have well over 100 college representatives coming to Glenbard West to meet with our students. Last year we had over 200 by the end of the year, so make sure your student is monitoring our list of college reps visiting in SchooLinks! All signups can be done through SchooLinks under “school events.” These are excellent opportunities for students to not only gather more information on numerous colleges while at West, but also to get a face to face meeting with the admissions representatives for specific colleges to which they may be applying. Also, a reminder that the FAFSA application opening date has been postponed this year until December! The FAFSA is a graduation requirement (non-participation form available) and financial aid for college is on a first come first serve basis, so the earlier you file, the better. There will be several workshops in the District to assist with this process if needed. There will be FAFSA workshops for Seniors during Glenbard Hour Support periods and Financial Aid Application Workshops will be available in December and as the second semester progresses. More information about these workshops will be coming soon.

School Counselors presented this video to all seniors during Glenbard Hour Advisory on August 28 which covers a college application checklist and discusses the steps for requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation through SchooLinks. We also have a brag sheet students can share with their teachers to help guide their rec letters. In addition, we reviewed the timeframe for admissions testing, essay writing, scholarship applications, and financial aid. Afterwards, School Counselors began meeting with Seniors in small groups and/or individually to walk them through the SchooLinks and Common App college application process. We encourage all parents of seniors to have a discussion with your child regarding the meetings with their counselor and work with your student on their SchooLinks account to complete the Parent Input Form in order to enrich the letters of recommendation counselors are writing. All of our College Application Resources can be found here.

For Juniors, counselors are continuing the developmental process of college preparation this year by presenting this video during the August 28 Glenbard Hour Advisory. The video guides students on how to research college fit and develop their activity resumes in SchooLinks. Counselors will also be visiting English classes in the Spring to follow up with detailed college searches. Stay tuned for more information on ways to research colleges in the near future!

How Does Your Student's Name Appear on the Diploma?

Action May Be Required!

During the online registration process for this school year, parents were asked to verify their student's name. The name will appear on the diploma exactly as it is entered into PowerSchool. If the name should contain special characters, such as a hyphen or is not accepted by the system with proper spacing, you must contact the school Registrar in writing prior to Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Questions concerning this matter may be directed to Ms. Peggy Mirka at (630) 942-7484 or email peggy_mirka@glenbard.org.

Students who have notified their counselor and will complete all graduation requirements by the end of first semester are invited to attend the Early Grad Meeting on Tuesday, November 14 during 2nd period in the MURC.

Early grads will have the opportunity to learn about the logistics of finishing mid-year, including participating in the annual graduation ceremony held in May. A representative from the Admissions Office at the College of DuPage will also be on hand to answer questions and assist students interested in transitioning to the College of DuPage for the second semester. This meeting is mandatory for early graduates.

Invitations will be sent to students via the School Counseling office prior to the 14th. Contact Mr. Tad Keely in the School Counseling Office at tad_keely@glenbard.org with any questions about this event.

Brian Spears, Class of 1967, is being honored for his work as an attorney involving constitutional law, civil rights, governmental liability, police practices, and business litigation.

Brian graduated in 1967 from Glenbard West and in 1971 from the University of Michigan. He received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1975 and practiced law for several years before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1978. He has built his law practice around fighting against violence and racism by law enforcement and white supremacists.

Throughout his career, Brian has advocated for rights for homeless people, equal rights for persons with disabilities, and equal educational opportunities. In fact, he has brought more lawsuits against the Ku Klux Klan than any other Georgia attorney. With the Grady Coalition, he helped press the State of Georgia and counties served by Atlanta’s primary public hospital, Grady Memorial, to expand funding and drop prescription co-pay increases for low-income patients.

Ralph Covert, Class of 1980, is being honored for his work as a musician. Ralph Covert and his band, The Bad Examples, have been a staple of the Chicago scene since their heyday in the early 90's when their song Not Dead Yet was burning up the airwaves on Chicago's WXRT and on radio stations from coast to coast in America as well as in Holland. He has a writing credit for the song "Not Dead Yet," which is featured on the Styx album Edge of the Century.

With his family music project, Ralph’s World, he received a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Album for Children at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. He has been on the front page of the New York Times Arts Section, and tours nationally, bringing his music to a new generation.

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun musical planet where kids rock, rock, rock and dance, dance, dance to their own and their parents’ delight. It’s the creation of our own Ralph Covert, indie rocker, songwriter, playwright, and children’s book author. He’s taken the same high-energy and super-melodic sense that he developed for his touring pop-rock band to kid’s music- basically, only the lyrics are changed for the ears of the innocent. His music and his sense of charm have won him hundreds of thousands of three-feet-and-under fans and their parents.

Along with G. Riley Mills, he wrote Sawdust And Spangles and Streeterville, both earning Joseph Jefferson Awards for Best New Work.​

Molly Worthen, Class of 1999, is being honored for her work as an academic and writer. She is an Assistant Professor of History at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Molly received her B.A. in History as well as her M.A., Master of Philosophy, and her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Yale University. She also taught briefly at the University of Toronto before attending Chapel Hill in 2012.

Molly Worthen’s research focuses on North American religious and intellectual history. Some of her notable publications include

• Apostles of Reason: The Crisis of Authority in American Evangelicalism, and The Man On Whom Nothing Was Lost: The Grand Strategy of Charles Hill.

• “Why Universities Should be More Like Monasteries” and “Religion is not just for Republicans” were both published in The New York Times.

Besides writing and authoring books, she teaches courses on North American intellectual history and global Christianity, including a popular course titled “Sin and Evil in Modern America.”

Molly can also be found teaching through The Great Courses The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch. These are 36 fascinating lectures that trace the story of Christianity as it transformed from the end of the Middle Ages into the diverse global religion of today.

Glenbard West Theatre will present “The Spongebob Musical” at 7:30 p.m. November 2 through 4 in the Glenbard West auditorium.

When Spongebob and his friends discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy Bikini Bottom, they must come together to save their undersea home. When all hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world. Conceived by visionary Steppenwolf director Tina Landau, this Tony award-winning musical features original songs by John Legend, Lady A, Panic! at the Disco, Cyndi Lauper and many more.

Tickets are $14 ($10 for ages 10 and younger) and are available at glenbardwest.seatyourself.biz. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

Student leaders include student director Hannah Roberts, choreographer Anne Crum, student technical director Jackie Houghtaling, and student business director Kalee Shah.

The cast includes Bella DiCosola, Charles Grogan, Alexa Dutca, Elijah Zimmerman, Henrikas Tatarunas, Cole Lisook, Casey Sury, Addie Williams, Sam Kroening, Paige Brondyke, Griffin Coyle, Wesley Zagortz, Rohail Khan, Abbie Herbold, Rowe Lamkey, Samantha Lavin, Gio Scarpelli, Maggie Sampson, Dasani Acklin, Grace Burger, Kabari McDonald, Diego Hernandez, Eli Conteras, Leila Salvidas, Katie Rath, Lindsay Seifert, Chase Qualio, Marley Juridico, Lucie Williams, Irie Condon, Julia Morgan, Channing Smith, Parker Alholm, Maggie Crum, Autumn Sury, Suditi Vinay, Griffith Albrecht, Josie Ehrhart, Aiza Nouman, Madeline Strawn, and Liam Allen.

The technical crew includes Kristin Vogel, Teba DeMarco, Maggie Fischer, Owen Rees, Thomas Wuertzer, Finn Saldeen, Allison Penley, Francesca Nicastro, Diana Sotelo, Andiry Zajac, Angelo, Guerrero, Arianna Gene, Arina Dutca, Ash Stron, Evelyn Ablen, Evie Sandacz, Gustavo Lara, Logan Letarte, Parks Lamkey, Spencer Watson, Stella Garland, Madi Storm, Gabby Knapp, and Thanh Dinh.

The business crew includes Grace Cernich, Sophia Savarese, Maggie Frigo, Elle Flanagan, Angela Jaegar, Afreen Fazdane, Arfa Shareef, and Annabelle Lunn.

The pit orchestra includes Chris Tran, Hailey Weaver, Molly Creech, Arushi Mehta, Kalee Shah, Rizwan Panjwani, Caroline McCormick, John Koprowski, Matthew Tsai, Stella Garland, Cathay Hlavacek, Emma Elzroth, Thomas Wuertzer, Bennett Garippo, Annalise Ricci, Enna Murgic, Willa Haynes, Ava Garzaro, Ethan Xie, Eden Chan, and Nolan Beery.

The staff production team includes Mike Fox, director; Andy Jeffrey, vocal director; Jon Walsh, music director; Rob Matz, technical director; William Schumacher, assistant technical director; Susan Hajny, costume designer; Karen Winter, props manager; and Jacob Kelleher, business director.

ENRICHING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Academics ・ Activities ・ Athletics

We encourage every parent, alum, and family to join and sponsor Glenbard West Boosters. Membership fees and sponsorships go directly to assisting academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. Family memberships, Pride of Glenbard and Tower level sponsorships include an activity pass that provides admission to most district-wide music and sporting events. Your support contributes to the Pride, Excellence, and Tradition that are the hallmarks of Glenbard West High School.

To join or sponsor the Glenbard West Boosters, please visit www.gwboosters.com

GO WEST!

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

Glenbard District 87 is pleased to partner with OrganicLife as our new food service provider.

Organic Life menu offerings and nutrition/allergen information here.

We encourage you to visit www.pushcoin.com to sign up for the prepayment option with their easy-to-use system.

As part of West’s Centennial celebration, we partnered with the Dupage Foundation to create the Glenbard West Centennial Scholarship Fund. This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who best embodies the ethos and character of a Glenbard West graduate. Its purpose is to celebrate the past, recognize the present, and inspire the future of Glenbard West. If you are interested in donating, please click here. Go West!

As adults, we seek guidance and advice about financial planning, our health and more, but it is not as common for adults to seek advice about raising children.

We are fortunate to have the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS), which provides a wealth of resources for families through free webinars. GPS hosts dozens of programs throughout the year, all aimed at helping children of every age thrive.

The programs feature national experts and local educators sharing information and strategies about issues that families face.

Each month, GPS presents several free programs during the afternoon and evening. No registration is required for these programs. The majority of the programs are webinars.

Student and Community Projects Coordinator, Gilda Ross, does a tremendous job coordinating GPS and lining up esteemed experts. These guest speakers discuss everything from teaching young people resilience to preparing for college to understanding anxiety, depression and addiction to managing stress and more.

There are webinars for families with teens, middle school children and children as young as age 3. Here are a few examples of GPS events this semester:

• What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing A shift from ‘What is Wrong with You’
• Confronting Cyberbullying and Careless, Unwise Social Media Use in Tech-Savvy Kids
• The Power of Mindfulness to Increase Calm and Joy in Young Children
• How to Support Your Child’s Health and Wellbeing
• Congratulations, You’re Having a Teen!: The Guidebook You Always Wanted!
• 8 Failures/Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success

Programs include events hosted by the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee/Glenbard Parent Series-Spanish; Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee/GPS in Gujarati; and Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee/GPS in Urdu and Hindi; and Families United in Support of Excellence and Equity of all Students, Especially Those That Identity as African American or Black (FUSE).

Check out the schedule of GPS events at glenbardgps.org and plan to attend the programs that meet your needs. There’s no need to go it alone when support from GPS is just a click away.

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!

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.

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