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Fenton students tour the November 2024 Career Fair

​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of a cross country runner earning All-State Honors, news of community-wide fundraising for the Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry, photos from our Career Fair, choir students earning recognition at the annual Solo & Ensemble Contest, a flier for Fenton's December 15th Holiday Concert, coverage of Congresswoman Delia Ramirez meeting with students, and more!  

Fenton students perform at the ILMEA District 1 Festival 2024

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Veterans Day, a tribute to Fenton's Board of Education on School Board Members Day, a preview of next week's Career Fair, coverage of music students who earned recognition by the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA), photos from Hiking Club's trip to the Chicago Lakefront, and more!    

Josslyn Wade qualifies for the IHSA Cross Country State Finals

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, news of a cross country runner qualifying for state, Barbie Dolls Bungee Jumping, Incubator Students meeting their mentors, information about course selection for the 2025-2026 school year, a Day of the Dead altar, and more!      

Preview of Boys Soccer winning the 2024 Regional Championship

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, news of the soccer team winning another Regional Championship, coverage of a construction beam signing celebration, photos from Halloween, coverage of Jacob Kushner visiting Fenton, news of a reply email from the Pentagon, photos from Fenton's Mock Elections, ordering information for picture day, a reminder about Student Council's November 7 Blood Drive, and more!    

Preview of students visiting the National Museum of Mexican Art

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Eric Hines and his band, Pan Dulce, visiting Fenton courtesy of a DuPage Foundation Grant, photos from Spanish classes trip to the National Mexican Museum of Art, coverage of the Fall Choir Concert and Bandarama, ordering information for picture day and the Class of 2025 Panoramic Photo, a reminder about Student Council's November 7 Blood Drive, and more!  

Parent Teacher Conferences 2024

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, photos from Parent Teacher Conferences and Financial Aid Night, coverage of a nationally renowned anti-bullying guest speaker visiting Fenton, photos from Hiking Club's trip to Starved Rock, a reminder about Student Council's November 7 Blood Drive, and more!        

Students in AP Statistics Bowl for data

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, information about Parent Teacher Conferences and Financial Aid Night on October 15, coverage of Fenton's October 8 Food for Families distribution, coverage of AP Statistics bowling field trip, photos from the senior nights for girls swimming and girls flag football, a reminder of the October 20 Choir Concert, a flier for the Music Department's Mattress Fundraiser, and more!      

Girls Volleyball Hosts a Volley for the Cure Fundraiser

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, photos from the Girls Volleyball Volley for the Cure fundraiser, information about Parent Teacher Conferences and Financial Aid Night on October 15, a reminder about Fenton's Food for Families distribution on October 8, coverage of a $500 donation to Fenton's INCubator program, a flier for the Music Department's Mattress Fundraiser, and more!    

Homecoming Royalty Pose at the Homecoming Assembly

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Homecoming Week, photos of Alumni visiting Fenton, a reminder about underclass picture day on October 2, the best shots from photography classes, coverage of Grand Subaru visiting Fenton, reminder about Financial Aid Night on October 15, and more!   

Coach Mark Farrell was named Chicago Bears Coach of the Week

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, news of Fenton Football Coach Mark Farrell being named the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week, information about Homecoming, a reminder about underclass picture day on October 2, the best shots from photography classes, coverage of a field trip to Chinatown, and more!   

Preview of Golden Era Museum Exibits

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, news of a new scholarship from Bensenville and Wood Dale firefighters, an invite to an October 17 anti-bullying family presentation, photos from the Kurtz Cross Country Invitational, a reminder about senior portraits, coverage of the Golden Era Museum Exhibition, and more! 

Football players celebrate another touchdown

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, photos from the home opening sporting events weekend, a reminder about senior portraits, coverage of career readiness workshop fieldtrip, and more!    

Open House 2024

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, photos from Open House, an invitation to our September 3 "Keeping our Kids Cyber Safe" family presentation, a reminder about our first home football game being free entry to celebrate the stadium reopening, coverage of students learning to make museum exhibits, video from choir students singing at the Bensenville Fire Protection District fundraiser, a coach winning sectional honors, and more!  

Welcome Back Spirit Week 2024

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a reminder about Open House on August 29, an invitation to our September 3 "Keeping our Kids Cyber Safe" family presentation, winners of the best summer photo contest, photos from our Welcome Back Spirit Week, and more!

Newsletter Preview featuring Bison Sneak Peek Event

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a reminder about Open House on August 29, coverage of Freshmen Orientation, photos from the First Day of School, coverage of a softball player earning All-State Honors over the summer, stories about students learning over the summer, an Eagle Scout project that enhances Fenton, Mr. Janik's son being drafted into the MLB, and more!

Students at Senior Awards Night 2024.

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a tribute to the graduating Class of 2024, and news about college athletic commitments.

Preview of the AP Art Show 2024

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a preview of our upcoming May 6 choir concert, seniors celebrating their post graduation decisions, coverage of our 2024 AP Art Show, coverage of English 4 showcase, a remind about the Fenton Cares mental health program, and photos from the 2nd Annual Multilingual Summit, among others.

Preview for Alejandro Diaz college signing article

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, preview of our upcoming Spring Musical, celebration of a Fenton teacher winning a regional award, coverage of a basketball player signing to play in college, several State Bound recognitions, acknowledgement of student volunteers who helped with the recent Food For Families distribution, coverage of our fast-a-thon, and photos from a sculpture tour art field trip, among others.

Preview of the 2024 NHS Ceremony

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a reminder about Fenton's April 17 College Planning Night, a reminder about Fenton's April 18 Food For Families Distribution, several State Bound recognitions, coverage of the National Honor Society Ceremony, photos from the North American Solar Eclipse, and photos of engineering students working with mentors, among others.

This is a preview for the shout out to Izabel Krajecki for advancing to the IHSA Bowling State Finals

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder about Fenton's Referendum Town Hall on March 2, a recognition of State Bound students from Wrestling, Girls Bowling, and Speech Team, recognition of our boys basketball team winning conference, and coverage of our Emmett Till in-school field trip, among others.

Xavior Gonzalez poses with his family after surpassing the 1,000 career points mark in a January 2024 basketball game against

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, information about Fenton's $65 million referendum on March 19, coverage of our automotive program being nomination for a national award, an invitation to our Evening of Black Excellence, a reminder about Basketball Senior Nights, coverage of our Olympics basketball Pack the Place game, a recognition of the Regional Champion Speech Team, recognition of a basketball player's scoring milestone, and coverage of our Bison Band's visit to the Purdue Jazz Festival, among others.

Alejandro Diaz receives an honorary banner with his parents before a January game to celebrate his scoring 1,000 career point

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, information about Fenton's $65 million referendum on March 19, information about the incoming freshmen Class of 2028, coverage of our Career Fair, a preview of our Special Olympics basketball Pack the Place game, information about Talent Show auditions, recognition of a basketball player's scoring milestone, and coverage of our Tri-District Choral Festival, among others.

A Fenton student is excited to be back at school and to start the second semester

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, information about Fenton's $65 million referendum on March 19, a "welcome back" for the start of Semester 2, a reminder about the January 18 Career Fair, coverage of an A Cappella group visiting choir classes, coverage of a basketball scoring milestone, and photos from the wrestling team's senior night, among others.

Principal Sam Bentsen dressed up as Santa

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, more photos of holiday festivities, photos from an early graduation celebration, and a coupon for $5 off a yearbook, among others.

This is a preview image for a newsletter write up on the December 2023 electives during course selection.

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder about the upcoming Final Exams schedule, photos and videos from our Winter Assembly, a reminder about our December 17 Holiday Concert, coverage of a statistics class field trip, reminder about the deadline for course selection for 2024-2025 school year, photos from our Winter Spirit Week, and an invitation for parents to join our January career fair, among others.

This is a preview for a newsletter article about a field trip to the Schiele Group in December 2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of Fenton's latest Steve Weiss Wrestling Invite, a reminder about the upcoming Final Exams schedule, coverage of a field trip to a commercial printer, the opening of course selection for 2024-2025, examples from a recent farm photo project, and an invitation for parents to join our January career fair, among others.

This photo of wrestlers holding their brackets is a preview for the last newsletter in November

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of Fenton's latest Food For Families distribution, a reminder about E-Learning Days, coverage of a special Bison Time presentation for juniors picking classes for next year, the opening of course selection for 2024-2025, coverage of the girls wrestling team winning a local invite, and an invitation for parents to join our January career fair, among others.

Student simulate an asteroid impact in a geoscience class lab

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a last call for senior portraits, the opening of course selection for 2024-2025, coverage of a crater impact science lab, November's Art Masterpieces, photos from the Illinois Music Education Association District 1 Festival, and an invitation for parents to join our January career fair, among others.  

Student Council poses at their Blood Drive event

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, information about a storm sewer replacement, coverage of our Student Council blood drive, news of our Speech Team starting the season off strong, a link to our Veterans Day video, and a reminder of the next PTO meeting, among others.  

A preview photo for an article about Josslyn Wade earning All-State Runner designation at the IHSA Cross Country State Finals

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of a cross country runner earning All State honors, a reminder to submit photos for Fenton's Veterans Day Tribute Video, coverage of a 2D Art fieldtrip to the Art Institute of Chicago, information about Fenton's State Report Card and National Ranking, a reminder about the upcoming November 9 Blood Drive, and a good luck shout out to Fenton's Lady Bison Swimmers as they head to Sectionals, among others.

Newsletter preview icon for October 28 2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of a volleyball player's milestone dig, photos from the Fall Choir Concert, coverage of a Spanish Class fieldtrip to the National Museum of Mexican Art, School Board Secretary Leo Figueroa earning IASB Established Leader Recognition, photos from girls volleyball senior night, and a reminder about the upcoming November 9 Blood Drive, among others.

A student poses in a hazmat suit

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder about the October 22 Choir Concert, video of the Bandarama Concert, coverage of the FBI's visit to Fenton's Criminal Justice classes, winners of College Board's National Recognition program, a voucher for free flu shots at Jewel-Osco, and a reminder about underclass retake/makeup picture day, among others.

A student and parent meeting with Ms. Norris.

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, video of NIU Banda's visit to Fenton, a voucher for free flu shots at Jewel-Osco, Art Masterpieces of October, a reminder about the Music Department Mattress Fundraiser, a promo for football/band/dance/cheer senior night, and a reminder about underclass retake/makeup picture day, among others.

Preview-of-Middle-School-Band-Night-Football-Game

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder about upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences, coverage of the Middle School Marching Band Night, coverage of the Chicago Bears donating funds to help start our girls flag football team, photos from the golf team at Regionals, and a reminder about underclass picture retakes/make ups, among others.

Seniors elected to the Homecoming Court pose with their sash. 

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder about upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences, coverage of students in education internships, coverage of the Chicago Bears donating funds to help start our girls flag football team, Homecoming photos, and a reminder about senior portraits retakes/make ups, among others.

Week of March 6 to March 10

03/12/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder of our upcoming college and career fairs, coverage of our Women's Leadership Summit, coverage of two Fenton bowlers signing to play in college, results from the Upstate Eight Conference Art Fair, and a reminder of an upcoming blood drive at Fenton, among others.

Week of March 13 to March 17

03/17/2023
This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, photos from our college and career fairs, coverage of our Spaghetti with a Song music fundraiser, photos from Biology students dissecting sharks, coverage of Pi Day, and a reminder of an upcoming blood drive at Fenton, among others.

Week of February 20 to February 24

02/25/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of a volleyball player signing to play in college, recognition of our Chess Team's performance at the IHSA State Finals, celebration of a State Bound girls wrestler, a shout out to our Math Team, and a preview of the music department's Spaghetti With a Song fundraiser, among others.

Week of February 25 to March 3

03/03/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, information about a new meals program, a shout out to an award winning teacher, a reminder of our upcoming college and career fairs, coverage of the 2023 Talent Show, a preview of our Women's Leadership Summit, and a preview of the music department's Spaghetti With a Song fundraiser, among others.

Week of March 20 to March 24

03/26/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, photos from our Spring Spirit Week, coverage of Contest Drama and Group Interpretation being State Bound, a save the date for Fenton's May 6 Kermes, Fenton's new football coach introduces himself to students, and coverage of our latest blood drive, among others.

Week of May 15 to May 19

5/20/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, a reminder about the upcoming Commencement Ceremony, coverage of the Upstate Eight Lit Fest, photos from our 2nd Annual Spring Kermes, coverage of Polish Constitution Day activities, and photos from our second semester Fenton Faces, among others.

Week of April 24 to April 28

04/28/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, an update on our Board of Education elections, coverage of our AP Art Show, photos from AP Environmental Science field trip, photos from Spanish 3's field trip to the Puerto Rican Museum, coverage of the English 4 Public Showcase, a save the date for Fenton's May 6 Spring Kermes, and a reminder that Prom tickets are now on sale, among others.

Week of April 17 to April 21

04/22/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, a preview of next week's upcoming Spring Musical, a State Bound sendoff to three FCCLA students, a save the date for Fenton's May 6 Spring Kermes, and a reminder that Prom tickets are now on sale, among others.

Week of April 10 to April 14

04/15/2023

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, coverage of our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, a preview of next week's upcoming Spring Musical, a State Bound sendoff to three FCCLA students, a save the date for Fenton's May 6 Spring Kermes, and a reminder that Prom tickets are now on sale, among others.

Newsletter Week of April 3 to April 7

04/06/2023

 

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Ongtengco, an important reminder about upcoming state testing, a shout out to our State Champion Contest Drama crew, a congratulations to three FCCLA students for qualifying for state, coverage of Fenton's inaugural Multilingual Summit with nearby schools at the Bensenville Park District, a save the date for Fenton's May 6 Kermes, and a preview of the upcoming Spring Musical in late April, among others.