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![DW Ranked Among Top Illinois Middle Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762190948/d103org/aklm5xcogw6pzha9opwl/usworldbestmiddle2026jpg.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762190948/d103org/aklm5xcogw6pzha9opwl/usworldbestmiddle2026jpg.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762190948/d103org/aklm5xcogw6pzha9opwl/usworldbestmiddle2026jpg.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762190948/d103org/aklm5xcogw6pzha9opwl/usworldbestmiddle2026jpg.jpg","width":1200}])
Daniel Wright Junior High School earned an impressive #11 ranking among Illinois middle schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools in the Nation.
![Pumpkin Physics in Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762396599/d103org/lnozchxjzc1djawakdz9/PumpkinRaces.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762396599/d103org/lnozchxjzc1djawakdz9/PumpkinRaces.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762396599/d103org/lnozchxjzc1djawakdz9/PumpkinRaces.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762396599/d103org/lnozchxjzc1djawakdz9/PumpkinRaces.jpg","width":1200}])
The annual pumpkin races in sixth-grade science get students taking what they learn in physics about force, motion, and gravity and applying it to building a vehicle
![Warrior Wednesday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760572341/d103org/vdupelpij2buincfya1r/WarriorWednesday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760572341/d103org/vdupelpij2buincfya1r/WarriorWednesday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760572341/d103org/vdupelpij2buincfya1r/WarriorWednesday.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760572341/d103org/vdupelpij2buincfya1r/WarriorWednesday.jpg","width":1200}])
On Wednesdays, students take part in Warrior Wednesday, a time set aside for social-emotional learning and reflection.
![District Honored for Student Data Privacy Protection]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760454348/d103org/xerdd6vjdcknn9tsbdov/COSNLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760454348/d103org/xerdd6vjdcknn9tsbdov/COSNLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760454348/d103org/xerdd6vjdcknn9tsbdov/COSNLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760454348/d103org/xerdd6vjdcknn9tsbdov/COSNLogo.png","width":1200}])
The Consortium for School Networking awarded District 103 with the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal for its leadership practice. The district is one of seven in Illinois to earn a TLE Seal.
![Student Reps Present to Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759420448/d103org/n4mvokbdca9kp3chc6wk/StudentRepstotheBoard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759420448/d103org/n4mvokbdca9kp3chc6wk/StudentRepstotheBoard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759420448/d103org/n4mvokbdca9kp3chc6wk/StudentRepstotheBoard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759420448/d103org/n4mvokbdca9kp3chc6wk/StudentRepstotheBoard.jpg","width":1200}])
D103 Board Members welcomed eighth-grade student representatives to the board this week.
![Bicycle Safety]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758845426/d103org/e9lm5rzspikljva961dw/BikeSafety.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758845426/d103org/e9lm5rzspikljva961dw/BikeSafety.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758845426/d103org/e9lm5rzspikljva961dw/BikeSafety.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758845426/d103org/e9lm5rzspikljva961dw/BikeSafety.jpg","width":1200}])
Safety is a priority for any student walking, biking, or rolling to school.
![Bringing Mascots to Life with 3D Printing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757363379/d103org/o5ph0iwftcfjokddkqh5/3DPrinting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757363379/d103org/o5ph0iwftcfjokddkqh5/3DPrinting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757363379/d103org/o5ph0iwftcfjokddkqh5/3DPrinting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757363379/d103org/o5ph0iwftcfjokddkqh5/3DPrinting.jpg","width":1200}])
STEM students recently explored creativity and technology through a classroom mascot project with 3D printing.
![Kicking Off the Year with a Positive Mindset]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756471241/d103org/plwtpt7wz6pwfebifphf/growthmindset.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756471241/d103org/plwtpt7wz6pwfebifphf/growthmindset.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756471241/d103org/plwtpt7wz6pwfebifphf/growthmindset.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756471241/d103org/plwtpt7wz6pwfebifphf/growthmindset.jpg","width":1200}])
Science Teacher Nicole Whittern begins the school year by introducing her students to the idea of Growth Mindset—the belief that challenges are opportunities for learning and growth.
![Author Visit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727398449/d103org/yse7wljhsvthnjfgbpjd/authorvisit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727398449/d103org/yse7wljhsvthnjfgbpjd/authorvisit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727398449/d103org/yse7wljhsvthnjfgbpjd/authorvisit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727398449/d103org/yse7wljhsvthnjfgbpjd/authorvisit.jpg","width":1200}])
Author Rob Harrell captivated sixth-graders during this week's assembly, sharing insights into his writing career.
![Students Speak out on Culture & Identity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726770819/d103org/rjjlabedqtpmbeo1jkka/Culture-Identity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726770819/d103org/rjjlabedqtpmbeo1jkka/Culture-Identity.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726770819/d103org/rjjlabedqtpmbeo1jkka/Culture-Identity.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726770819/d103org/rjjlabedqtpmbeo1jkka/Culture-Identity.png","width":1200}])
Students share their thoughts about their culture and identity.
![Kindness Rocks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724452237/d103org/xuonnsfcvrbspbghx4qg/KindnessRocks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724452237/d103org/xuonnsfcvrbspbghx4qg/KindnessRocks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724452237/d103org/xuonnsfcvrbspbghx4qg/KindnessRocks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724452237/d103org/xuonnsfcvrbspbghx4qg/KindnessRocks.jpg","width":1200}])
Students share culture through SEL activity.
![District Receives Ninth Blue Ribbon Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703240576/d103org/jc5educefdgcmtb8x8xa/blueribbon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703240576/d103org/jc5educefdgcmtb8x8xa/blueribbon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1703240576/d103org/jc5educefdgcmtb8x8xa/blueribbon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703240576/d103org/jc5educefdgcmtb8x8xa/blueribbon.jpg","width":1000}])
Daniel Wright was awarded its fourth Blue Ribbon.
![Portrait of a Graduate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721152085/d103org/qpgh5gvtg2f6d5qk6sps/postPortrait-of-a-graduate-image.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721152085/d103org/qpgh5gvtg2f6d5qk6sps/postPortrait-of-a-graduate-image.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721152085/d103org/qpgh5gvtg2f6d5qk6sps/postPortrait-of-a-graduate-image.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721152085/d103org/qpgh5gvtg2f6d5qk6sps/postPortrait-of-a-graduate-image.png","width":1200}])
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.
Commendable
The state's Illinois State
Report Card designation.
90%
Of Students
Proficient
Science Standards.