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NBJH Blue Ribbon Celebration
Local state officials, a teacher representative, student council members and Principal Dr. Scott Meek pose with the National Blue Ribbon Schools flag following a Dec. 1 celebration.
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News & Announcements
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District 28’s Young Explorers Early Childhood program is currently accepting 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children for the 2024-25 school year.
![student musicians fill the gym for a musical performance during the Blue Ribbon celebration.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701460281/northbrook28net/cwownvb2op7rdzuliwgy/blueribbonnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701460281/northbrook28net/cwownvb2op7rdzuliwgy/blueribbonnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701460281/northbrook28net/cwownvb2op7rdzuliwgy/blueribbonnews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701460281/northbrook28net/cwownvb2op7rdzuliwgy/blueribbonnews.jpg","width":1200}])
- Awards and Recognition
Northbrook Junior High held an all-school assembly on Friday, Dec. 1 including a student musical performance and video. State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gerschowicz and State Sen. Julie Morrison and a representative from Sen. Laura Fine's office were among special guests at the celebration.
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- Board of Education
Northbrook District 28 students demonstrate strong performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in both English language arts and mathematics, and outperform students nationally on the NWEA MAP assessment. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kris Raitzer and Director of Learning Michelle Jackson shared the annual assessment report with the Board of Education.
Also, the district seeks volunteers for a strategic planning team, the district tax levy was approved and NBJH celebrates receiving the National Blue Ribbon School Award.
![District 28 officials at the Washington D.C. Blue ribbon awards ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700585401/northbrook28net/iknqbblmr6yywdircux5/blueribbonawardnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700585401/northbrook28net/iknqbblmr6yywdircux5/blueribbonawardnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700585401/northbrook28net/iknqbblmr6yywdircux5/blueribbonawardnews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700585401/northbrook28net/iknqbblmr6yywdircux5/blueribbonawardnews.jpg","width":1200}])
- Awards and Recognition
Northbrook Junior High Principal Dr. Scott Meek, District 28 Superintendent Dr. Jason Pearson and teacher representative Wendy Concklin accepted the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award in Washington D.C. on Nov. 17. "There was so much positive energy and enthusiasm in the building as everyone was celebrating their success and clearly were proud of their own school's accomplishments," said Dr. Scott Meek, Principal
![Alumni NBJH Bands Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698077152/northbrook28net/jiidwvzxmtquynxmybg9/alumnibandfestival4news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698077152/northbrook28net/jiidwvzxmtquynxmybg9/alumnibandfestival4news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698077152/northbrook28net/jiidwvzxmtquynxmybg9/alumnibandfestival4news.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698077152/northbrook28net/jiidwvzxmtquynxmybg9/alumnibandfestival4news.jpg","width":1200}])
Any and all former graduates of the Northbrook Junior High band program are invited to participate in the NBJH Bands Alumni Festival on Monday, December 18 at 7 p.m.
About Northbrook 28
Northbrook District 28 empowers every learner to be an engaged, confident, caring and inspired citizen.
Young Explorers
Our early childhood program is available to all district residents starting at age 3.
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Mission, Vision & Values
Our learners are empowered when they engage in learning, experience growth, become global thinkers and are supported.
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Voices of District 28
Hear from faculty and staff about working in District 28.
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