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D103's Transportation Department is proud to announce that two poster entries, a first-grader and a sixth-grader, have been selected to represent District 103 at the state level!
Please join Principal Jessica Groncki in welcoming Mrs. Nicole Barba, Assistant Principal, and Mr. David Herlocker, Assistant Principal of Student Services, to the Daniel Wright team.
Forty-four seventh-graders recently took a meaningful step toward discovering their future careers.
The Daniel Wright Science Olympiad Team brought home their 14th consecutive State Championship title.
District 103 will hold a public meeting to discuss special educatioin services to students attending private schools or home schools.
Our junior high students rocked the stage with Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Math is all about the exploration and discovery of different approaches and strategies to solve problems.
Pi Day is a fun way for math teachers to engage students in creative and hands-on activities that highlight the beauty of mathematics.
The Science Bowl Car Team placed second after a photo finish in the finals at Argonne National Laboratory.
Award-winning author April Henry visited Daniel Wright to engage with seventh- and eighth-grade students.
Daniel Wright brought three teams to the Lake County Battle of the Books Competition.
Eighth-graders participated in a virtual reality experience from the Illinois Holocaust Museum, which allowed them to “walk” with Holocaust survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they shared their stories of survival, creating a memorable experience for the students.
Congratulations to the seventh-grade girls A and B volleyball teams on their 2nd place finishes in the conference tournament!"
Congratulations to DW eighth-grader for placing 4th in the IESA Wrestling State Finals!
Four students have been invited to present their projects at the IJAS State Science Fair in May after receiving high scores on their projects.
The Daniel Wright Chess teams competed last weekend in the IESA State Chess competition. Facing fierce competition from over 70 schools and 850 players, the sixth- and seventh-grade teams both finished first in state!
The Wright Way Club’s Valentine’s Day Fundraiser, Cocoa for a Cause, raised an impressive $563.00 for the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
February marks Black History Month and students at Daniel Wright engage in a variety of curriculum-aligned activities to explore the history and achievements of Black Americans.
Science teachers bring hands-on excitement to the classroom during a Winterfest STEAM Competition.
D103’s vision is to create a learning environment where every student thrives academically, emotionally and socially. Please take a moment to watch Superintendent Scott Warren’s video, which discusses this learning environment.
Five students from Daniel Wright qualified for the 2025 All-State honor choirs and will perform on Saturday, Feb. 1. Meet the students on the DW website.
On a Saturday in January, about 80 students and adults participated in DW Leaders in Learning: A Day of Action!
Superintendent Scott Warren announced his upcoming retirement. The Board of Education named Dr. Katie Reynolds as his successor.
Three teachers' classroom work caught the attention of author Trevor MacKenzie, who later featured their practices in his latest book, “Inquiry Mindset.”
The Wright Way Club sold candy canes to students raising $446.00 to help support the Caring Women's Connection organization that serves women, children, and other community programs in need throughout Lake County.
This week, the talented performers of the DW Show Choir hit the road, spreading holiday cheer and musical magic to an enthusiastic audience at local retirement communities.
This holiday season, students in the Guided Program brought learning to life with a unique candy-selling activity.
Students met with the school’s lunch provider, Quest, to share suggestions and ideas about improving the meals at Daniel Wright.
The Wright Way Club has been busy with projects that provide families and individuals with much needed support.
To ensure that students feel empowered to voice their concerns, we have established clear procedures at Daniel Wright for reporting any issues they may encounter related to bullying, racial harassment, and safety.
Daniel Wright students spent an inspiring day honoring veterans with a mix of hands-on activities and heartfelt moments.
Seventh-grade spent time this month learning about the process of the presidential election.
Students in Spanish Teacher Katie Snowden’s class decorated cookies in a humorous fashion and then enjoyed eating them after learning about the history behind The Day of the Dead celebration.
DW students joined schools across America in supporting Red Ribbon Week.
D103 student in grades 3-8 have access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.
Students joined police officers in promoting healthy ways to get to and from school.
In this chemistry unit, students develop models to understand particle motion, the impact of temperature and kinetic energy on states of matter, and thermal energy transfer.
Author Rob Harrell captivated sixth-graders during this week's assembly, sharing insights into his writing career.
Students share their thoughts about their culture and identity.
Students share culture through SEL activity.
4
Times national recipient of
excellence in education
as a Blue Ribbon School.
4
Teams have gone to
national competitions
multiple times.
Commendable
78%
Of Students
Meet or Exceed
Math Standards.