Hello parents and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

My name is Kimberly Newman and it's my honor to serve as the WJHS PTO President this year. The WJHS PTO is a parent-run organization that provides programming and support throughout the year to both students, teachers and staff. We coordinate enrichment through the iGNITE Fund, manage the online school Directory and plan fun activities like the 8th grade graduation party and others throughout the year. The $25 yearly membership fee allows you access to the school Directory and helps us do all the above and more. Thank you for your support!

Please make sure your information is correct in Membership Toolkit. While you do not have to become a PTO member, we don't want you to miss out on important communication about activities and opportunities for parents and students. Our MAIN form of communicating with our parents is the weekly Principal's email, sent out at the end of the week. We have a section at the bottom of the email. Information is updated weekly so please don't forget to read it.

If you have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at president@wjhspto.com. I'm happy to help! We're going to have a great year.

Kimberly

COME WATCH THE WJHS JAZZ BAND AT THE CHICAGO WOLVES GAME 10/26

On Saturday, October 26th, the WJHS Jazz Band will perform at the AllState Arena before the Chicago Wolves Hockey Game! Come support your friends by watching them perform in the walkway around the arena before the game begins. Doors open at 6pm, puck drops at 7pm. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets!

OCTOBER SNACKS-FOR-STAFF

Back by popular demand (and with a fun new name!) we are asking families to help us show our Wolves pride by stocking the shelves in the staff lounge with treats and refreshments. Our goal is to provide snacks for staff during the week of October 14-18 to bolster their days! Click HERE for more information and to sign up and thank you for your support. Questions? Email staffappreciation@wjhspto.com.

    BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST 

✅ Update your contact information in Membership Toolkit so you can get email
notifications about after school clubs, graduation and/or other social events.
Membership Toolkit You must verify your family’s information using a URL and not
through the app. 

✅ Purchase your $25 PTO Membership which gives you access to the Directory and
provides student support throughout the year.

✅ Make a contribution to the iGNITE Fund (Enrichment) on behalf of your student.
Remember that parents, not the district, pay for field trips, traveling exhibits and guest
speakers. ANY amount is appreciated! 

✅ Donate to the Teacher/Staff Holiday Gift Fund (one-time yearly gift). Thank you!

✅ Sign up to be a Lunch Volunteer Our lunchroom staff could really use some extra
hands serving food to students. Thank you!

✅ Check out the WJHS Spirit Wear that is being offered through our partner and fellow
Wilmette moms’ business HumanKind. See all the great options that can
be personalized!

OPEN POSITIONS ON THE PTO EXEC & GENERAL BOARD

President-Elect: 2 year commitment begins with shadowing the current President and
ends with being the President during 2025-2026. Help manage a great team of
volunteers in a completely rewarding capacity. 
Email president@wjhspto.com

Hospitality Committee: members can be assigned to sub committees that help with
orientation/curriculum nights set up, teacher/staff monthly treats, teacher/staff
appreciation week during the first week of May, holiday gift card assembly/distribution,
etc. Multiple time level commitments available.
Email community@wjhspto.com

8th Grade Graduation Party Committee: The PTO sponsors an end-of-year
celebration in honor of our graduating 8th graders. There is already a chairperson for
this committee so come be a part of the planning process and help bring the vision to
life! Party held close to the last week of school. 
Email graduationparty@wjhspto.com

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