Students at Lincoln and Northbrook recently submitted their own creative piece of writing in order to win the opportunity to attend the Young Authors Celebration at Grand Bear Lodge on May 1, 2025. Congratulations to all of the students that were selected!
Northbrook Winners: Front Row- (Left to right)- Bradley Betz, Tadeo Ortiz Manzo, Adelyn Landers, Landon Kent, Aubrey Mathieu, and Kaylynn Read Back Row: (Left to right)- Skyler Kenny, Averie Hazelwood, Kaylee Bonnell, Bailey Rambert, Valerie Manz, and Charlize Pena
Lincoln Winners: Front Row- (Left to right) Delila Casas, Analysia Neilsen, and Oliva Mathieu Back Row (Left to right)- Liam Christmann, Gwen Pecher, and Logan Jones
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
25th Annual Kids Fishing Expo.
about 2 months ago, Mark Zimmer
Mendota #289 Board of Education currently has vacant seats on the Board of Education. Please contact School Board President, Theresa Komitas (tkomitas@m289.org or 815-739-6541) if you are interested in being considered for appointment to a vacant seat that runs through the spring of 2027. There is a brief questionnaire to be completed by prospective Board members. There are two open seats: one seat requires the member to live in Mendota Township, the other requires the member to not live in Mendota Township. The deadline for submission of application is Friday, May 9, 2025. Applicants may be asked to interview with the Board of Education. The current five Board members will vote to fill the vacant seats. Please contact the District Office (815) 539- 7631 with additional questions.
La Junta de Educación de Mendota n.° 289 actualmente tiene vacantes en su Junta. Si le interesa ser considerado para un puesto vacante que se extenderá hasta la primavera de 2027, comuníquese con la presidenta de la Junta Escolar, Theresa Komitas (tkomitas@m289.org o 815-739-6541). Los candidatos a la Junta deben completar un breve cuestionario. Hay dos vacantes disponibles: una requiere que el miembro resida en el municipio de Mendota y la otra, que no resida en el municipio de Mendota. La fecha límite para presentar la solicitud es el viernes 9 de mayo de 2025. Se podría solicitar una entrevista con la Junta de Educación. Los cinco miembros actuales de la Junta votarán para cubrir las vacantes. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Oficina del Distrito al (815) 539-7631.
about 2 months ago, Mark Zimmer
Northbrook Middle School's Guidance Counselor Megan Gatza was recently awarded the 40 under 40 Award by the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce. This honor is awarded to individuals under the age of 40 that have shown exceptional leadership and a drive to make a positive impact within the community. We are fortunate to have her as part of the M289 team! Congratulations, Mrs. Gatza!
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Northbrook is looking amazing with the new decals that were added this week!
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Ms. Kibilka's 7th grade language arts classes took advantage of the beautiful weather today! They used the outdoors as inspiration for writing their own Haiku poems!
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Yesterday State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) welcomed three pages from Northbrook Middle School to Springfield.
Giana Godina, Lumen Setchell, and Mia Arteaga were all honored on the House floor and were able to experience the life and duties of a state Representative. They also met several other Representatives, including the House Republican Leader, Representative Tony M. McCombie.
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Attention Northbrook Families.... SRTS (Safe Routes to School) will be conducting a Walking Safety Assessment on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during morning drop off.
about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Attention 8th grade Parents and Guardians: 8th grade shirts are for sale! Click on the provided link to purchase. Orders are due Monday, April 28, 2025. We are unable to accept late orders, so please order ASAP! All orders will be delivered to Northbrook and then distributed to students.
Atención, padres y tutores de 8.º grado: ¡Las camisetas de 8.º grado están a la venta! Hagan clic en el enlace para comprar. El plazo de entrega vence el lunes 28 de abril de 2025. No aceptamos pedidos tardíos, así que por favor, ¡hagan su pedido cuanto antes! Todos los pedidos se entregarán en Northbrook y luego se distribuirán a los estudiantes.
https://mhsclassof2029.itemorder.com/about 2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
The Mendota Reporter recently announced their "Kids Create an Ad" winners, and Northbrook 5th grader Faelan Hagy was awarded First Place! Congratulations, Faelan!
2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Northbrook 2025 Soccer Team Try-out information is now available. Any current 6th or 7th grade girl or boy interested in playing soccer for the upcoming school year should check out the information below! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Friedlein.
2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
School will be closed from April 14th through April 21st for Spring
Break. School will resume on April 22nd.
La escuela estará cerrada del 14 al 21 de abril por las vacaciones de
primavera. Las clases se reanudarán el 22 de abril.
2 months ago, Mark Zimmer
Northbrook recently named their March Students of the Month! Congratulations to the following students for being selected:
Front Row (Left to right)-Brianna Escatel, Lyncoln Daley, Jude Borelli, Ruben Celis, Draco Figueroa, Lyla Pecher, Adelynn Landers, and Ember Castaneda
Back Row (Left to right)- Isabella Silva, Tadeo Ortiz, Charles Beaty, Alejandro Gonzalez, Kyndra Higgins, Javier Hernandez, Melany Hernandez, Bailee Rambert , and Gabriela Diaz
Not pictured: Illan Garcia
2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Congratulations to the Northbrook Spartan Smart winners this week!
2 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Mendota #289 is hiring for the position of a Permanent Substitute teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be an exemplary teacher who holds Illinois teacher license, or substitute teacher License. Individual serves in the capacity of a substitute teacher, reporting daily, for grade levels PK-8 on an as needed basis. When not in a substitute role, the substitute will often be working with students in intervention under our RtI or Title program, and completing office assigned tasks. Must be registered with ROE35.
https://www.applitrack.com/lasalle/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=7402 months ago, Mark Zimmer
April Breakfast and Lunch Menus
3 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Congratulations to our Spartan SMART winners for this week!
3 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Northbrook's 6th grade ESL students had a great time with our Pre-K students last week! The 6th grade students spent time reading books in both English and Spanish to our bilingual preschoolers. What an amazing learning opportunity for everyone!
3 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
The 8th grade Scholastic Bowl team members were honored last night before the start of their match against Peru. Congratulations! Pictured from left to right: Coach Nondorf, Liam Strait, Mikayla McLain, Gio Goy, Brad Fultz, and Coach Kent.
3 months ago, Elizabeth Lebeau
Due to impending weather track practice is cancelled for today
3 months ago, Mendota #289
