Thank You For Supporting The D300 Food Pantry

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Wildcat learning community for the tremendous outpouring of donations benefiting the D300 Food Pantry.  I appreciate the generosity of our families, staff, and community and the support you continue to show this amazing organization.  

All School Sing-Along & Winter Holiday Parties

We kicked off our last day of school in 2019 by gathering in the gym for our all school holiday sing-along, led by Miss Crater.  The gym was filled with music as well as our wildcat students and staff!  Throughout the day, we also enjoyed our Winter Holiday Parties.  A huge thanks to all of our party volunteers and everyone who contributed crafts, games, and treats.  We had a blast!  Now it's time to enjoy Winter Break!  Happy Holidays, Wildcats!

Winter Band, Choir, & Orchestra Happenings

This week, GDW hosted our Winter Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concert.  Miss Crater directed our Fourth & Fifth Grade Choir, while Miss Mitchell directed our Band and Orchestra.  It was a lovely, music-filled evening and all of our students' hard work and practice was evident!  Also this week, the GDW Choir took their show on the road and sang for the residents and staff at Rosewood Care Center of Elgin.  Way to go, Wildcats!

Superintendent Heid Reads to GDW Kindergarteners

This morning, GDW kindergarten students arrived to school in their pajamas, which was the perfect attire to be cozy and enjoy a cherished Wildcat tradition of Superintendent Heid reading aloud The Polar Express.  After the story, Mr. Heid even distributed a special bell to each of our kindergarten students.  Thank you for keeping this tradition alive, Mr. Heid!

Holiday Hoopla

GDW's Holiday Hoopla helped bring some holiday cheer to our Wildcat families.  The event featured holiday-themed crafts and games, spectacular musical performances by HHS musicians, crafts, games, guest readers, milk and cookies, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.  This event would not have been possible without the many volunteers who assisted, including our PTO, GDW Staff, HHS students, Dr. Scarpino, Private Kann, and Sergeant Kann.  Also, a HUGE thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus for making the trip from the North Pole to Gary D. Wright Elementary School!  Happy Holidays, Wildcats!

Kindergarten Pajama Drive

GDW kindergartners participated in their 4th Annual Pajama Drive for the Pajama Program!  Thanks to the continued generosity and support from our Wildcat learning community, our kindergarteners collected 60 pairs of pajamas! These pajamas will be matched with a book from Scholastic and will be given to local students in need!

Fifth Grade's Nacho Usual iReady Challenge

GDW Fifth Graders participated in the Nacho Usual iReady Challenge, where they held a friendly boys versus girls competition in each class.  The teams worked together to successfully complete and pass iReady lessons, where the winning team in each class enjoyed a nacho party. 

Welcome Back, Wildcats!

We hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday and are excited to welcome our Wildcats back to school tomorrow!