Daniel Wright News
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Winter Teacher Conferences
We are pleased to announce that the winter teacher conferences will be held on February 25-26.
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Share Your Voice: Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Parents, students, and teachers are invited to participate in giving feedback on school climate and learning conditions in District 103 through the state-administered, Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
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Academic Team Heads to Nationals
The 1st Place Science Bowl Academic Team will represent DW on the National stage in Washington, D.C.
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Spelling Bee Champs
Congratulations to sixth-grader Helen Zhang, who was named the Daniel Wright Spelling Bee champion.
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Exploring Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Eighth-grade students worked in teams to research the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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District Receives New Electric School Buses
The district has received four new electric school buses with more expected.
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Students Help Shape Our AI Guidelines
Recently, students met with admin staff to share their thoughts on the D103 AI guidelines.
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Music That Connects Generations
The DW Show Choir shared holiday joy with residents at local retirement communities.
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District 103 Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent
District 103 is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Finn as the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment.
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Creative Arts Spotlight
As part of their middle school curriculum, students rotate through creative arts courses.
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Turning Ideas into Sound
Seventh-graders recently teamed up to explore how sound works in a very real way during a hands-on learning experience in teacher Tony Hafner’s class.
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Students Taste Test Lunches
Students met with the school’s lunch provider, Quest, to share suggestions and ideas about improving the meals at Daniel Wright.
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Spin-it to Win-it Raises $441
Thank you to all the families and staff who participated in the Wright Way Club's fall fundraiser.
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Pumpkin Physics in Action
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
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DW Ranked Among Top Illinois Middle Schools
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.
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Warrior Wednesday
On Wednesdays, students take part in Warrior Wednesday, a time set aside for social-emotional learning and reflection.
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District Honored for Student Data Privacy Protection
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.
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Student Reps Present to Board
D103 Board Members welcomed eighth-grade student representatives to the board this week.
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Bicycle Safety
Safety is a priority for any student walking, biking, or rolling to school.
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Bringing Mascots to Life with 3D Printing
STEM students recently explored creativity and technology through a classroom mascot project with 3D printing.
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Kicking Off the Year with a Positive Mindset
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.
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Author Visit
Author Rob Harrell captivated sixth-graders during this week's assembly, sharing insights into his writing career.
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Students Speak out on Culture & Identity
Students share their thoughts about their culture and identity.
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Kindness Rocks
Students share culture through SEL activity.
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District Receives Ninth Blue Ribbon Award
Daniel Wright was awarded its fourth Blue Ribbon.
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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.
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