Pick Up Your Cap And Gown Order Forms!
Hey Seniors! Graduation 2022 will be here before you know it!
Just a reminder that Stevenson, along with graduation partner Jostens, is already preparing for cap and gown orders. Students can pick up order forms from the Student Activities Office (1102) to place orders in person from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting tomorrow in the Upper West Lobby. Students can order online through Nov. 6.
For more information about cap and gowns, the ordering process and deadlines, click here.
Happy Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month! The Stevenson community is made up of students and families with many different backgrounds and perspectives. Wellness can mean different things across different cultures and students of color may be interested in learning more about accessing mental health support. The Latinx Hispanic Student Association hosted the “Well-being Across Cultures – Virtual Round Table” during the Stevenson StreetFest Wellness Week 2021 and brought together various professionals of color in mental health/wellness fields to answer questions asked by Stevenson students. Click here to watch the webinar.
Get Ready For FAFSA Completion Night
The college application season is upon us. Seniors, you previously received an email about a graduation requirement that involves the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) .
On Thursday, Oct. 21, the College Career Center will be hosting the FAFSA Completion Night (in person), from 4-7 p.m. in the East Learning Center (ELC). This event will be by appointment only and families can meet individually with trained staff to ask specific questions about completing the FAFSA application. To secure an appointment, please e-mail SHS_CollegeCareer@d125.org or call Donna Wallach at (847) 415-4517. If families need an interpreter, please request one by today.
Athletic Results
Girls Volleyball: The Patriots improved to 24-10 on the season and 5-1 in North Suburban Conference action as they defeated Lake Zurich at home 25-22, 25-20. Amanda Holsen led the way with 14 kills, 10 digs, 6 aces and 1 block assist while Mija Jeagers tallied 7 kills and 6 digs. Abby Minin finished with 13 assists, 3 digs and 2 aces, Lilli Wangard had 7 assists and 1 dig and Bayarmaa Bat-Erdene added 6 digs.
Girls Field Hockey: Stevenson dropped a close one to Naperville North on a late goal by the Huskies, who went home with a 2-1 win. The lone Stevenson goal came from Emma Doiron. Coaches Bella Allen, Jenny Clark, and Sarah Gutierrez recognized the Senior Class of 2022, consisting of Maya Cohn, Marissa Dicker, Johanna Jakobson, Madeline Lewis, Hailey Mulvihill, Nicole Schlecht, Alicia Sharun, Adviak Shetty, Emma Sturgeon, Adelyn Vana, and Jackie Wynne, along with senior managers Brayden Libman and Kasey Woods. The Patriots will host Lake Forest Academy in a first round playoff game at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Stadium.
A Northwestern University First — A Woman Is Named President
For the first time in its history, Northwestern University has named a woman to lead the institution. Rebecca M. Blank, the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, is set to become Northwestern’s 17th president, the university announced Monday. When Blank assumes the position in summer 2022, she wants to expand the scope of research and the opportunities students have for learning outside of the classroom. She is also committed to bolstering the support low-income students have on campus.
California Becomes First State To Require Ethnic Studies For High School Graduation
California students will soon be required to take ethnic studies to graduate high school, the first mandate of its kind to ensure K-12 students are taught about ethnic and racial groups whose history and traditions have been traditionally overlooked.
The Week Ahead
Mark your calendars for these events and see the Stevenson Calendar for details on these and future programs.
Oct. 14: Illinois Regional College Fair
Oct. 17: Children’s Play
Oct. 18: Choral Guild Meeting
Oct. 18: District 125 Board of Education Meeting
Oct. 20: No Homework Night
Oct. 20: PPA Bake Sale
Oct. 21: Late Arrival
Oct. 21: Yearbook Retake Photo Day
Oct. 21: FAFSA Completion Night Workshop
Oct. 22: Yearbook Retake Photo Day
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