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Week of January 5 to January 9 2026

​​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, a recap of 1st Semester Accomplishments, a reminder that good attendance is key to success, a congratulation to our new winningest boys basketball coach, a reminder about Future Freshmen Night, safe driving around school reminder, a link to Fenton's SEL/PBIS newsletter, two upcoming Glenbard Parent Series events, information on how to be a guest speaker for Career Week in February, news about Fenton's Tri-M Music Honor Society winning the ILMEA Outstanding Service Award, band students selected to the Elmhurst University's Midwest Honor Band, information on how to join Fenton's cafeteria service team, and more!

Week of December 8 to December 16 2025

​​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, a celebration of early graduates, a notice of vacancy on the Board of Education and how to apply for the open seat, a reminder about E-Learning procedures, a welcome to Dr. Jason Klein -- Fenton's next superintendent, a link to Fenton's SEL/PBIS newsletter, news about Fenton music students selected to the ILMEA All-State conference, coverage of the 100th Annual Band & Choir Holiday Concert, video from the December Food For Families event sponsored by the Chicago Bears, coverage of the Board of Education recognizing boys and girls cross country runners who qualified to the State Finals, coverage of the Weiss Wrestling Invite, coverage of Polish Klub making pierogi, and more!

Week of November 17 to November 25 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, celebration of School Board Members Day, coverage of Fenton helping a Thanksgiving food drive with the Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry, photos from the recent Food For Families, information about new options for parents reporting their students absent, alumni returning to Fenton for a panel discussion with juniors, information about a December 10 parent seminar on applying for college, additional footage of Veterans Day celebrations, a link to buy a commemorative t-shirt for the upcoming 100th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert, coverage of Fenton music students performing in the ILMEA District 1 Festival, Spanish 3 classes taking a field trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art, Film Club going on a Wicked field trip, and more!   

Week of November 10 to November 14 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Veterans Day celebrations, information about new options for parents reporting their students absent, deadlines for alumni to join the 100th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert, information about two upcoming mobile food pantries, coverage of Fenton music students performing in the ILMEA District 1 Festival, ALAS Club creating a Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda (Day of the Dead Altar), Spanish 3 classes taking a field trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art, and more! 

Week of November 3 to November 7 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Fenton's Girls Cross Country Team Qualifying to the State Finals, one of the girls Cross Country runners finishing in the top 25 at State, a boys runner also qualifying for state, information about new options for parents reporting their students absent, deadlines for alumni to join the 100th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert, information about underclass picture day retake on November 14, a link to Fenton's SEL/PBIS newsletter, information about two upcoming mobile food pantries, fun photos from AP Psychology's field trip to the Museum of Illusions, coverage of PE students running a marathon, coverage of an alum guest speaking on her career as an occupational therapist, photos from our October 26 Fall Choir Concert, coverage of the November 6 Student Council Blood Drive, and more! 

Week of October 20 to October 24 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Fenton's boys soccer team winning its fourth Regional Championship in five years, results from the cross country Regionals Meet where both Fenton teams advanced, a note of thanks during Principals Appreciation Week, time sensitive information about Fenton's upcoming 100th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert, how to submit photos to Fenton's Veterans Day Tribute Video, a cafeteria survey, information about Underclass Picture Day Retakes/Make Ups on November 14, a sign up link for Fenton's upcoming November 6 Student Council Blood Drive, video of a chef from College of DuPage doing demonstrations in Fenton culinary classes, Intro to Engineering students touring the local OSG complex, music students selected to Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 1 ensembles, English 3 students enjoying a Roaring 20s escape room, a recap of the Golf season and coverage of their visit with a retired PGA golfer who graduated from Fenton, more senior night photos of football, marching band, color guard, cheerleading, and Dance Force, photos from Fenton's Volley for a Cure volleyball match, and more!

Week of October 13 to October 17 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, photos from Parent-Teacher Conferences, information about upcoming events with the Glenbard Parent Series, information about underclass picture day retake, a reminder about the upcoming October 26 Fall Choir Concert, sign up information for the November 6 Student Council Blood Drive, photos from Latino Heritage Month celebrations, photos from a Great Gatsby Escape Room, photos from the football game senior night -- including football players, marching band, color guard, cheer, and dance.

Week of September 29 to October 3 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, news of Fenton being named by US News & World Reports as a top school in the country, a reminder about Parent Teacher Conferences on October 14, a link to view the October 1 virtual parent presentation "Keeping our Kids Cyber Safe," a link to Fenton's SEL/PBIS newsletter, a reminder about Underclass Picture Day on October 16, a preview of the Class of 2026 group photo, a preview for the Fall Play "The Seussification of Romero and Juliet," photos and videos from a celebrity chef's visit to Fenton, coverage of an American Revolution "Then & Now" gallery walk, coverage of Incubator students making their first business pitches to potential mentors, photos from Fenton's Day of Service, Information about the October 15 Options Fair for students with special needs, photos from girls Flag Football's senior night, and more!

Week of September 22 to September 26 2025

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, photos from Open House, recognition of students who earned 5s on their AP Exams, Homecoming 2025 highlights, information about an October 1 cyber safety assembly for freshmen and parent presentation, Grand Subaru meeting automotive students who will soon do career treks at the dealership, a Fenton student sharing her experiences with the Elmhurst Explorers, Information about the October 15 Options Fair for students with special needs, photos and videos from the Sing Out conference at University of Wisconsin, coverage of the 43rd Annual Kurtz Early Bird Cross Country Invitational, a notice about lawn fertilizing on October 4, and more!        

Back to School Newsletter 2025

This first Fenton newsletter of the year includes an update from Superintendent Bentsen, videos from our STEM Wing opening celebrations, information about Homecoming, a reminder about Open House on September 18, coverage of a softball player earning All-State Honors over the summer, photos from Freshmen Orientation, information about the 100th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert this December and how alumni can join the event, information about Hunger Action Month, and more!                 

Summer 2025 Newsletter

This summer Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, facts and photos from the May 22 Commencement Ceremony, coverage of the Board of Education recognizing FCCLA State Qualifiers,  coverage of the Board of Education recognizing Nicholas Ohanian for being selected as a Chicago Bears Community High School All Star, information about the 100th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert this December and how alumni can join the event, photos and videos from the May 26 Memorial Day Parade in Wood Dale, recipients of the annual Athletic Department Awards, information about applying for Northwestern Medicine's Discovery Program, coverage of rising seniors returning to school for the College Jump Start program, coverage of students doing landscaping near Frederick C. Fenton's grave, a notice about lawn fertilizing on June 21, and more!    

Week of May 12 to May 16

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a thank you to community donors like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Tioga Post 2149, coverage of the Wheels-4-Wisdom program in conjunction with the Bensenville Youth Coalition and the Village of Bensenville's National Bike Month event, photos from our seniors getting celebratory sundaes, a link for parents to pre-order flowers for the upcoming May 22 Commencement Ceremony, photos from the Multilingual Senior Celebration, a link to Part 3 of YWCA's  Empowered Parent Series, coverage of Fenton's inaugural INCubator Pitch Night, coverage of a flag football player signing to play in college, photos from the boys volleyball senior night match, and more!     

Week of May 5 to May 9

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, celebrating Staff Appreciation Week, the Board of Education recognizing two teachers for being Golden Apple Finalists, a link to Part 3 of YWCA's  Empowered Parent Series, fliers for the May 14 College Planning Night, Recognition of Internship Mentors, students caught Being REAL, Spanish 3 students visiting Humboldt Park and the National Puerto Rican Museum, coverage of our Spring Choir Concert, coverage of our Spring Band Concert, a notice about lawn fertilizing on May 17, information about student worker jobs for the summer, and more!    

Week of April 28 to May 2

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, celebrating Principal Appreciation Day, celebrating Lunch Hero Day, recognizing Group Interpretation at our Board of Education meeting, recognizing Contest Play at our Board of Education meeting, recognizing state bound wrestlers at our Board of Education meeting, information about the YWCA professional development with our staff and their Part 3 of the Empowered Parent Series, a preview of our May 8th INCubator Pitch Night, a flier for our upcoming May 5 Spring Choir Concert, a flier for our upcoming May 7 Spring Band Concert, coverage of our Second Semester Fenton Face recipients, coverage of our AP Art Show, coverage of our English 4 Showcase, photos from the Elmhurst University First Generation Mentorship Program, information about student worker jobs for the summer, and more!      

Week of April 21 to April 25

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a welcoming on new members of the Board of Education, a thank you to outgoing Board of Education members, celebrating Administrative Professionals Day, recognition of National Bus Driver Appreciation Day, coverage of the April 25th Clothesline Project exhibit by the YWCA, important upcoming dates for the Senior Class of 2025, a preview of our May 8th INCubator Pitch Night, coverage of engineering students going to Google Headquarters for a STEM Showcase, a flier for our upcoming May 5 Spring Choir Concert, video from our Spring Assembly, coverage from our Spring Musical shows, information about student worker jobs for the summer, and more!   

Week of April 14 to April 18

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a link for Part 2 of the Empowered Parents Series from the YWCA, information about the April 25th Clothesline Project exhibit by the YWCA, online ticket sales for the upcoming Spring Musical shows, coverage of 20 German Exchange students arriving at Fenton, a sign celebrating our latest Speech State Champion has arrived, news of a student winning a graphic arts award, results from FCCLA's trip to the State Finals, news of a girls hockey player signing to play in college, information about student worker jobs for the summer, and more!    

Week of April 7 to April 11

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of Group Interpretation taking 3rd in state, coverage of Contest Play winning a State Championship for Drama Technical Performance, a parent being recognized by Fenton at a regional event, a reminder about ACT testing on Wednesday April 16 and Thursday April 17, an update regarding the Board of Education Election, a link to the Bison Fan Shop, sign up information for the April 26 free Senior Citizen Luncheon and Musical Matinee, celebrating National Assistant Principals Week, coverage from Fenton's Young Women's Leadership Summit, coverage from the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, celebrating FCCL going to the State Finals, coverage of two flag football players signing to play in college, coverage of Kaleidoscope bringing home medals from the Upstate Eight Literary Festival, International Club making pretzels in preparation for German exchange students, information about student worker jobs for the summer, and more!    

Week of March 24 to March 28

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a construction update, news about Fenton's leadership team, a reminder about the college scholarship application deadline, a listing of other important dates for seniors, photos from the TCD Foundation Dinner fundraiser, Coverage of Fenton's March 19 Blood Drive, photos from Fenton's March 25 Food For Families distribution, a shout out the SHEroes as part of Women's History Month, celebration for Contest Play and Group Interpretation both willing their Sectional Championships and qualifying for state, news of a softball player signing to play in college, a basketball player named to the All DuPage Area Team, and more!  

Week of March 10 to March 14

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, Celebration of our latest Speech State Champion, Coverage of Fenton's Evening of Black Excellence, Coverage of Fenton's March 11th Fast-a-Thon recognizing Ramadan, videos and photos from our Spaghetti With A Song Music Department Fundraiser, a signup form for our March 19 Blood Drive, news of a basketball player signing to play in college, and more!  

Week of March 3 to March 7

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, Senior Nicholas Ohanian winning the Chicago Bears 2025 Community High School All Star Award, Celebration of International Women's Day, information about the 2025-2026 Approved Calendar, a parent survey, an RSVP form for Fenton's Evening of Black Excellence rescheduled for March 13, an RSVP Form for Fenton's March 11th Fast-a-Thon recognizing Ramadan, videos from our Winter Band Concert, a signup form for our March 19 Blood Drive, coverage of our College Fair, another football player signing to play in college, coverage of our Art Students performance at the Upstate Eight Conference Art Show, results from our February 27 Talent Show, and more!

Week of February 24 to February 28

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a parent survey, big news about another Speech State Champion, photos from our most recent Food For Families, videos from our Winter Choir Concert, a reminder about Fenton's March 9 Spaghetti With a Song Fundraiser, an RSVP form for Fenton's Evening of Black Excellence rescheduled for March 13, two girl wrestlers qualifying for state, video from boys basketball and Dance Force senior night, coverage of the Teen Jobs Fair, Best Shots of the Week photo selection, the last call for yearbook senior advertisements, and more!

Week of February 17 to February 21

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a Fenton teacher being honored on the floor on Congress, two Fenton teachers being named finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, our basketball coach reaching a milestone for career wins, out softball coach being recognized by his peers state-wide, a reminder about the February 25 Food For Families distribution, Fenton's Dance Force earning top honors at State, members of the Fenton Speech Team qualifying for State, a boys wrestler qualifying for State, coverage of award-winning artist Tukkiman and Victoria Boateng performing for Black History Month, a reminder about Fenton's March 9 Spaghetti With a Song Fundraiser, a football player signing to play in college, and more!

Week of January 27 to January 31

​​​​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a reminder about the upcoming Future Ready Fenton Day, the first Shots of the Week photo winners of 2025, information about FAFSA workshops, upcoming events with the Glenbard Parent Series parent organization, coverage of our Special Olympics Basketball Pack the Place event, a reminder about the upcoming Spaghetti with a Song Music Department fundraiser, photos from our Tri District Fine Arts Connection, a hockey player named to the league all star team, and the start of yearbook sales and more!

Week of January 20 to January 24

​​​​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a message about attendance, recognizing a student for being named to the all state honors choir, information about FAFSA workshops, 'The College Tour' Educational viewing parties occurring twice per month, coverage of our January 16 Future Freshmen Event, band students selected to the Elmhurst University Honor Band, photos from our Tri District Choral Festival, Dance Force bringing home trophies, and the start of yearbook sales and more!

Week of January 6 to January 10

​​​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a recap of Semester 1 extra curricular achievements, recognition for the Bensenville Youth Coalition Wheels 4 Wisdom program, preview of our January 16 Future Freshmen Event, survey about next year's school calendar, the final Best Shots weekly photo selection of 2024, band students selected to the Elmhurst University Honor Band, Girls Basketball dominating a Winter Break tournament, Wrestling Senior Night taking the big stage....in the Auditorium, and Film Club visiting the Historic Tivoli Theatre and more!

Week of December 9 to December 17

​​This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, a visit from Santa Claus, a surprise prize for students who were on time, celebration of early graduates, coverage of the annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert, video from the piano recital, the verdict on a Lord of the Flies trial, legendary chess alumni returning for a friendly match up, coverage of the Weiss Wrestling Invite, a coupon for $5 off advanced purchase of a yearbook, and more!

Week of December 2 to December 6

This week's Fenton newsletter includes an update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen, coverage of a choir student being named to the All-State Honors Ensemble, videos of the Fenton Choir at Wood Dale's Tree Lighting event, coverage of Fenton's Incubator program making a grant request to Bensenville Community Foundation, a State Bound sendoff for the Shakespeare SLAM performers, coverage of the Electives Fair, a flier for Fenton's December 15th Holiday Concert, a surprise visit from Elmhurst University, and more!

Week of November 18 to November 22

​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!  

Week of November 11 to November 15

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!    

Week of November 4 to November 8

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!      

Week of October 28 to November 1

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!    

Week of October 21 to October 25

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!  

Week of October 14 to October 18

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!        

Week of October 7 to October 11

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!      

Week of September 30 to October 4

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!    

Week of September 23 to September 27

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!   

Week of September 16 to September 20

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!   

Week of September 9 to September 13

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! 

Week of September 3 to September 6

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!    

Week of August 26 to August 30

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!  

Week of August 19 to August 23

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!

Week of August 12 to August 16

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!

Week of May 13 to May 17

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.

Week of April 29 to May 3

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.

Week of April 15 to April 19

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.

Week of April 8 to April 12

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.

Week of February 12 to February 16

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.

Week of January 29 to February 2

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.

Week of January 22 to January 26

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.

Week of January 9 to January 12

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.

Week of December 18 to December 22

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.

Week of December 11 to December 15

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.

Week of December 4 to December 7

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.

Week of November 27 to December 1

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.

Week of November 13 to November 17

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.  

Week of November 6 to November 10

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.  

Week of October 30 to November 3

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.

Week of October 23 to October 27

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.

Week of October 16 to October 20

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.

Week of October 9 to October 13

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.

Week of October 2 to October 6

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.

Week of September 18 to September 22

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.