Newly minted voters!

Today at South High many of our students who are 18 years old (or will be by the next election date next March) registered to vote during their lunch hour. Thanks to the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters for helping us!

Congratulations to students from South High School who received the Academic Award during the 2013 recognition ceremony!

 

In addition to numerous DGS Fine Arts students receiving awards for Academic achievement, several DGS Fine Arts students performed as part of the ceremony.  Senior Mara Alvarez sang the National Anthem to begin the event.  During the course of the awards ceremony, senior cellist Andrew Molina performed a movement of a Rachmaninoff concerto, and senior bassoonist Rachel Wydra performed a movement of a von Weber bassoon concerto.  Both students displayed why they were All-State musicians as juniors, and added an artistic dignity to the event that was impressive.

Engage in Something New

Today North High students were encouraged to “be engaged” in activities outside of the classroom. As part of their monthly “Positively North” lesson, students learned about the many extracurricular opportunities available at the school. The first “Fall Activities and Athletics Fair” was held for students to learn more about all of the activities that are available at the school.

 

 

 

 

Five District 99 Students Named 2014 National Merit Semifinalists!

Five students at Community High School District 99 have been designated as semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Students are selected based on test scores, an essay, their schools’ curricula and school official recommendations, as well as involvement in activities and leadership.
Of the 1.5 million entrants, approximately 16,000 semifinalists were named in the U.S.  Merit scholarship winners will be selected next spring, and are eligible for approximately 8,000 scholarships with more than $35 million offered.
The District 99 students selected include:

• Rachel Clivaz (North High School student from Woodridge)
• Gwendolyn Cortez (North High School student from Woodridge)
• Andrew Molina (South High School student from Downers Grove)
• Katherine Portman (North High School student from Downers Grove)
• Nolan Reilly (South High School student from Downers Grove)

“All of us at District 99 congratulate these students on their achievements,” says Superintendent Dr. Mark McDonald. “Our community is proud of their recognition in this prestigious program.”
For more information about the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, please visit www.nationalmerit.org.
For more information about District 99, please visit www.csd99.org.

First Day for North High Freshmen!

First day of school for South High upperclassmen!

 

 

 

Service celebration and teacher inservice days

North High and South High staff gathered yesterday at North High for an all-district celebration of those who have worked with us for a decade or longer. Staff members who've been with the district 10, 15, 20, 25, 30--and even 35 years--were all recognized!

In addition, the teacher inservice (held yesterday and today) sessions have included information about Common Core State Standards, teacher appraisal information and systems of support for students.

South High's Rose Gamble and Susan Kuhn were each recognized for 35 years of service--and received a standing ovation!

Staff gather in the cafeteria before the morning meeting begins and enjoys the District 99 band performance! 

North High staff celebrating 10 years of service

 

North High staff celebrating 10 years of service

North High staff celebrating 15 years of service 

 

  North High staff celebrating 15 years of service

 

 North High staff celebrating 15 years of service

North High staff celebrating 25 years of service

 

 South HIgh staff celebrating 10 years of service

 

South HIgh staff celebrating 15 years of service

 

South HIgh staff celebrating 20 years of service 

 South HIgh staff celebrating 25 years of service

 

 South HIgh staff celebrating 30 years of service

 

 South HIgh staff celebrating 35 years of service

 

South HIgh staff members Rose Gamble and Susan Kuh receive a standing ovation for their 35 years of service

 

 Dr. Mark McDonald is recognized for 10 years of service

 

 Linda Nieman of the Administrative Service Center celebrates 30 years of service

 

 Lois Graham, president of the Downers Grove Education Association 

 

 Donna Marchant, president of the Support Staff Association