![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
![Greenbriar Outdoor Classroom Project in honor of beloved kindergarten teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697205356/northbrook28net/bfyglhgawiqmsujnvfbl/REMEMBERINGMRSPORCARO1200x917px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697205356/northbrook28net/bfyglhgawiqmsujnvfbl/REMEMBERINGMRSPORCARO1200x917px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697205356/northbrook28net/bfyglhgawiqmsujnvfbl/REMEMBERINGMRSPORCARO1200x917px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697205356/northbrook28net/bfyglhgawiqmsujnvfbl/REMEMBERINGMRSPORCARO1200x917px.png","width":1200}])
Greenbriar School is creating an outdoor classroom so that beloved kindergarten teacher Mary Porcaro’s essence of seeing the beauty in children and nature will be present for years to come.
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![Board Briefs logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698413304/northbrook28net/suslz9pohghhn04huixs/BOARDBRIEFSLOGO.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698413304/northbrook28net/suslz9pohghhn04huixs/BOARDBRIEFSLOGO.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698413304/northbrook28net/suslz9pohghhn04huixs/BOARDBRIEFSLOGO.png","width":539}])
At this month's regular school board meeting, the board approved a new strategic planning initiative, the 2024-25 school calendar, a new interim administrator and reviewed the launch of the new website. Read the details.
Learn about all recent public meetings on the BOE Public meeting page.
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![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.
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![Students gather around Mr. Bartunek for a photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697054151/northbrook28net/e9iu7kwb7hoziqs10zsq/bartunekclass4news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697054151/northbrook28net/e9iu7kwb7hoziqs10zsq/bartunekclass4news.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697054151/northbrook28net/e9iu7kwb7hoziqs10zsq/bartunekclass4news.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697054151/northbrook28net/e9iu7kwb7hoziqs10zsq/bartunekclass4news.jpg","width":1200}])
- Awards and Recognition
Greenbriar Music Teacher Jeremy Bartunek is a semifinalist for the Music Educator Award, an annual award presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum.
The award supports and celebrates music education and music educators across the U.S. Mr. Bartunek is one of 25 semifinalists from across the U.S. who were selected from a pool for more than 2,000 nominations, according to an announcement on Oct. 11 from the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum.
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![NBJH 8th grade ambassadors gather for a photo after 6th grade orientation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695242118/northbrook28net/oemc0hzuqjdntycb6m5g/nbjhblueribbon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695242118/northbrook28net/oemc0hzuqjdntycb6m5g/nbjhblueribbon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695242118/northbrook28net/oemc0hzuqjdntycb6m5g/nbjhblueribbon.jpg","width":559}])
- Awards and Recognition
Northbrook Junior High is among the 353 schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.
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![Workers install LED light kits in a classroom at Meadowbrook as part of a district-wide upgrade to LED lighting.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690819543/northbrook28net/sdaxqg55p304vxenngqh/newlighting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690819543/northbrook28net/sdaxqg55p304vxenngqh/newlighting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690819543/northbrook28net/sdaxqg55p304vxenngqh/newlighting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690819543/northbrook28net/sdaxqg55p304vxenngqh/newlighting.jpg","width":1200}])
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The Board of Education reviewed the 23-24 Proposed Budget, summer building improvements and hired new staff at its regular meeting on July 25. Summer projects include a lighting upgrade for fixtures in all buildings and parking lots, funded by a grant from ComEd.
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![Maria Eck in the Westmoor School office.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690832696/northbrook28net/da8b4nsexg0jovo0ujew/mariaeck.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690832696/northbrook28net/da8b4nsexg0jovo0ujew/mariaeck.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690832696/northbrook28net/da8b4nsexg0jovo0ujew/mariaeck.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690832696/northbrook28net/da8b4nsexg0jovo0ujew/mariaeck.jpg","width":1200}])
Maria Eck, an educational leader who has 12 years of experience as a principal of elementary, middle and high schools, is the new principal of Westmoor School.
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![10 seniors hold their scholarship certificates.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691443801/northbrook28net/h06f2z4abfcz7uzotv6e/2023GBNHOHwinners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691443801/northbrook28net/h06f2z4abfcz7uzotv6e/2023GBNHOHwinners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691443801/northbrook28net/h06f2z4abfcz7uzotv6e/2023GBNHOHwinners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691443801/northbrook28net/h06f2z4abfcz7uzotv6e/2023GBNHOHwinners.jpg","width":1200}])
- Awards and Recognition
Ten Glenbrook North seniors who had graduated from Northbrook Junior High were awarded the District 28 Homer O. Harvey Scholarship.
Each of the recipients will receive a $1,500 scholarship toward the second semester of college in 2024.
![Health Teacher Wendy Concklin with her students at Northbrook Junior High.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690832812/northbrook28net/nrgf5lza7mihxztelsgw/concklinnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690832812/northbrook28net/nrgf5lza7mihxztelsgw/concklinnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690832812/northbrook28net/nrgf5lza7mihxztelsgw/concklinnews.jpg","width":539}])
- Awards and Recognition
Northbrook Junior High Health Teacher Wendy Concklin teaches Health Education to every student Northbrook Junior High every year. The curriculum she created is a big factor in the school receiving the state Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Health Education from the Illinois School Health Association and Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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