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Bus Safety Contest Winner

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!

BOE approves DW Assistant Principals

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.

Pathways to the Future

Forty-four seventh-graders recently took a meaningful step toward discovering their future careers.

Timely and Meaningful Consultation

District 103 will hold a public meeting to discuss special educatioin services to students attending private schools or home schools.

Musical

Our junior high students rocked the stage with Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Math Expressions

Math is all about the exploration and discovery of different approaches and strategies to solve problems.

Exploring Math Through Pi Day Fun!

Pi Day is a fun way for math teachers to engage students in creative and hands-on activities that highlight the beauty of mathematics.

2nd-Place Photo Finish

The Science Bowl Car Team placed second after a photo finish in the finals at Argonne National Laboratory.

Award Winning Author Visit

Award-winning author April Henry visited Daniel Wright to engage with seventh- and eighth-grade students.

Holocaust Virtual Experience

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.

Girls Volleyball Champs

Congratulations to the seventh-grade girls A and B volleyball teams on their 2nd place finishes in the conference tournament!"

Chess Teams State Champs

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! 

Black History Month

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.

Students Quality for State Honors Choir

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.

Show Choir Brings Joy

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.

Students Provide Feedback on Lunches

Students met with the school’s lunch provider, Quest, to share suggestions and ideas about improving the meals at Daniel Wright.  

Giving Back to the Community

The Wright Way Club has been busy with projects that provide families and individuals with much needed support.

Report a Concern System

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.

Honoring Those Who Served

Daniel Wright students spent an inspiring day honoring veterans with a mix of hands-on activities and heartfelt moments.

Sweet Skulls: A Tasty Day of the Dead Celebration

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.

Red Ribbon Week

DW students joined schools across America in supporting Red Ribbon Week.

Free Tutoring Services

D103 student in grades 3-8 have access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

Walk and Roll to School

Students joined police officers in promoting healthy ways to get to and from school.

Molecules in Motion

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 Visit

Author Rob Harrell captivated sixth-graders during this week's assembly, sharing insights into his writing career.

Daniel Wright student drop off and pick up procedures
Daniel Wright student drop off and pick up procedures
Portrait of a Graduate
The Portrait is a vision for our students that focuses on key competencies every child should have when they graduate from District 103.

4

Times national recipient of
excellence in education
as a Blue Ribbon School.

4

Teams have gone to
national competitions
multiple times.

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Commendable

The state's Illinois State
Report Card designation.
young woman graduate

78%

Of Students
Meet or Exceed
Math Standards.