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March 9 to March 13 2026

 

 
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Update from Superintendent Bentsen

 
Dear Fenton School Community,
 
We are very proud to have so much support from our community and regional partners in a variety of ways these last few weeks. Our students are the innovators and leaders of the future, and we are thankful for all of the support we have received in this shared journey.

 

College Exploration Week

College Exploration Week is next week, March 16 through 20. Similar to our exciting Career Week in late February, this series of events includes opportunities for students to explore potential paths toward their goals, and even meet people who can help them get started. Students should not miss out on these fun events that can help plan their future:
  • Monday (All Lunches): College Fair in the ARC! Much like the Career Fair, we will have the ARC loaded with college representatives (our entire first row speaks Spanish!) who can describe their programs and answer any questions our students might have. All attendees will receive a small prize.

  • Tuesday through Friday (during Bison Time): Join Ms. Georgakis and others in the Community Room for a Scholarship Workshop, College Kahoot, A Decision game, and a Virtual Alumni Panel.

  • Tuesday through Friday (during lunch periods): Bring your lunch to the Community Room for College Tour Viewing Parties and FREE POPCORN! Viewing parties are a great way to get a first visual for a school of interest without having to leave home. It’s a great icebreaker! 
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Students should click here to sign up and secure their spot for these Bison Time events!
 
Thank you to all the college representatives and alumni who have agreed to attend either in person or virtually. Plus, a big thank you to Ms. Georgakis for all her time and energy in coordinating these important events.
 
 
This is a flier with dates and descriptions of events for College Exploration Week March 16 to 20
 
 

Music in our Schools Month

March is Music in our Schools Month and we got it started with a fantastic Band Concert on Thursday, March 5 and then our always popular Spaghetti with a Song Fundraiser on Sunday, March 8.
 
I’m always inspired by how many people in our community either contribute prizes to our Spaghetti with a Song Fundraiser fundraiser or attend the event to enjoy music and quietly compete aggressively to win the prizes. 
 
Thank you to Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone and his staff for welcoming Ms. Barr (Fenton Music Boosters President) and Mr. Kambic (Fenton’s Director of Community Relations) to the March 6 Senior Citizen Luncheon to share information about the fundraiser and raffle off free tickets.
 
 
Fenton Music Boosters president Ms. Barr speaks during the March 6 Bensenville Senior Citizen Luncheon
 
 
All the proceeds benefit our music programs and students who are continuing their music endeavors after Fenton. 
 
And of course, hats off to these amazing student musicians! Spaghetti with a Song is a unique show because the students get to pick their favorite songs to perform, which adds another layer of fun and excitement.
 
 
A student is on stage in the cafeteria signing for Spaghetti With A Song
 
 
A student is on stage in the cafeteria signing for Spaghetti With A Song
 
 
Students, parents, and community members applaud student musicians during the Spaghetti With a Song Fundraiser
 
 

 
 
A student is on stage in the cafeteria signing for Spaghetti With A Song
 
 
 

Then Mr. George and his team hosted the Tri District Band Festival on Tuesday, March 10 with special guest Low Down Brass Band performing an insightful workshop. Thank you to our good friends at the Bensenville Arts Council for sponsoring this guest appearance.
 
 
the Low Down Brass Band poses for a photo in front of the Fenton Stage and the Bensenville Art Council banner
 
 

 
 
Students from Fenton, Bensenville District 2, and Wood Dale District 7 pose in front of the Bensenville Arts Council Banner
 

This was a unique opportunity for students at all three of our school district – Fenton 100, Bensenville School District 2, and Wood Dale School District 7 – to learn and grow a love for music together from professional musicians.
 
 
A member of the Low Down Brass Band gives advice to a student while they attempt a beat on the drums, while other students surround and watch
 
 
A member of the Low Down Brass Band gives advice to students who play the tuba before they all try and song together
 
 

 
 

Young Women’s Leadership Summit

An outstanding group of community leaders joined us on March 6th for the Young Women’s Leadership Summit – in honor of International Woman’s Day. This was yet another opportunity for our students to be inspired and empowered through authentic experiences. Each of these panelists generously donated their time to share wide-ranging experiences and advice for our students as they take the next steps in making their marks on the world.
 
Thank you to our panelists:
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Members of a women's empowerment panel sit on stage taking turns with the microphone
 
 
A guest speaker on the women's empowerment panel speaks into the microphone
 
 
A guest speaker on the women's empowerment panel speaks into the microphone
 
 
A guest speaker on the women's empowerment panel speaks into the microphone
 
 
We appreciate and value all of our community partners.
 
 
 
Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.
Superintendent
 
 
 
 
The logo for Glenbard Parent Series
 

Glenbard Parent Series Offers Parent Program on Creating Boundaries and Balancing Healthy Relationships

Fenton is affiliated with the Glenbard Parent Series, which is a large group of area schools working together to find guest speakers and produce informative literature to help families navigate life with a growing teenager.
 
On Tuesday, March 17 guest speaker Nedra Glover Tawwab will host a webinar titled “The Balancing Act: Creating Healthy Connections Without Losing Yourself.”
 
Tawwab is a groundbreaking licensed therapist and distinguished New York Times bestselling author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself” and “Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Healthy Family Relationships.”
 
Every relationship is a balancing act, from loving and close friendships, to extended family or work/life interactions. Attendees will gain practical advice for recognizing needs, navigating conflict, and improving communication to foster greater joy, peace of mind, and harmony. She will empower participants to reevaluate, reset, and relate better with actionable steps and strategies for setting healthy boundaries.
 
 

 
 
The free program is available on Zoom at 12 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Click here for the Zoom link on the Glenbard Parent Series website.
 
 
 
 
A student donates blood during the Student Council Fall Blood Drive
 

Give the Gift of Life – Donate Blood

Fenton's Student Council is seeking donors for their March 18, 2026 blood drive, which will take place between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Front Gym.
 
All students 16 and older, their parents, siblings, and members of the community are invited to participate. 
 
Student Council members will be assisting the staff from Versiti Blood Centers. Each donation can save up to three lives!
 
 
 
Please read the following helpful tips:
  • Bring a photo ID
  • Students under the age of 18 will need a signed permission slip
  • Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood.
  • Enter through Door 1 (our main entrance) and proceed to the Front Gym.
  • Do not plan to participate in any sports or strenuous activities for the rest of the day after donating blood.
 
For more information, contact Christine Casterton (casterton@fenton100.org).
 
 
 
 
Dance Force athletes perform a group image of a pirate advance during the Naperville North Invite
 

Dance Showcase Tickets Now Available!

Pop out and support Fenton Dance Force as they host a program showcase at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24th in the Fenton Auditorium! Dance Force is recognized by IHSA State and the Illinois Drill Team Association as a ranked dance program in the state of Illinois. 
 
Any level of donation grants you admission to the showcase, where you can enjoy watching the powerful routines that make Fenton’s Dance Force one of the best in the state. 
 
All proceeds go directly toward supporting next season. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Students stand in front of a dinosaur skeleton during a trip to the Field Museum in Chicago
 

A Walk Through History

Mr. Cain's English class enjoyed a fun and educational day at the Chicago Field Museum on Thursday, learning more about how the past relates to the present.
 
 
 
 

Interpreting Dreams

Students in in AP English 3 with Ms. Norris and Ms. Millman are creating symbolic dream catchers inspired by the themes of The Great Gatsby and Of Mice and Men. Each part of the dream catcher represents ideas from the novels, such as hope, the pursuit of dreams, obstacles, and the realities that shape people’s lives. 
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Students will reflect on how characters in both stories chase their visions of a better future, often facing barriers that change or challenge those dreams. Through colors, materials, and symbols, they will visually interpret how dreams can inspire, trap, or even fade away. 
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This project encourages students to connect literature with creativity while exploring how the concept of “the dream” appears across different texts and time periods.
 
 
Students in AP English 2 make dream catchers as part of a book report
 
 
 
 
The ARC is crowded for the Career Fair, with many guests and students circling the room
 

Exploring Potential Career Paths

Thank you to the nearly 50 local businesses and organizations that joined our Career Fair on Thursday, February 26, giving our students a chance to meet industry professionals and ask their own questions.
 
This great opportunity allowed students to browse tables in the ARC and meet professionals from a variety of fields in a casual and more approachable setting. Students were encouraged ahead of time to think about the careers they’re interested in and then talk to professionals in those areas to gain a better understanding of what to expect.
 
Students who completed a worksheet of pre-determined questions to ask professionals at the Career Fair were entered into a prize raffle.
 
Check our social media for more pictures from the Career Fair.
 
 
Two students pose with employees from aerospace company during the Career Fair
 
 
A student poses at a booth for a company that does fire and flood restoration
 
A nurse from VNA Health Care talks to students during the Career Fair
 
 
Two students pose with a trade union during the Career Fair
 
 
Students pose with representatives from the United States Marines Corps during the Career Fair
 
 
 
 
Members of the Special Olympics basketball team pose on stage with their 4th Place medals at the State Finals ceremony
 

Special Olympics Basketball Wins 4th Place at State!

Congratulations to our Fenton Bison for winning 4th Place at the IHSA Special Olympics Illinois Region C Basketball State Finals on March 13 & 14.
 
We held a State Bound Send Off on Thursday for teammates, coaches, teachers, friends, family, and other staff to celebrate these outstanding students and to wish them luck.
 
Great job on another incredible season! 
 
 
Members of the Special Olympics basketball team and the Bison Buddies Club hold a 'State Bound' banner with a bison head in the corner
 
 
A student holds a 'Good Luck' sign during their State Bound send off breakfast
 
 
A student holds a 'Good Luck' sign during their State Bound send off breakfast
 
 
 
 
Students, family, and staff break their fasting by sharing food during an Iftar Dinner
 

Fenton Students Organize Fast-a-Thon, Host Iftar Dinner

Led by junior Preshay Idrees, Fenton hosted a Fast-a-Thon on Monday, March 2 and concluded with an Iftar Dinner at dawn. The informational event included students, their families, and staff sharing their experiences and learning more about Ramadan, which is a sacred time of the year for Muslims. The group broke their fasting at dawn by sharing tasty food from local restaurants.
 
 
Traditional Middle Eastern food was offered during the Iftar dinner
 
 
Students, family, and staff break their fasting by sharing food during an Iftar Dinner
 
 
Students, family, and staff break their fasting by sharing food during an Iftar Dinner
 
 

 
 
 
Students and staff who participated in the Holi Festival pose for a group photo
 

Celebrating Joy, Perseverance, Renewal

Fenton’s International Club and Diversity Committee sponsored a Holi Festival in the cafeteria courtyard on Thursday, March 5. Participating students and staff learned about Holi -- a spring festival that originates in South Asia and involves tossing colored powder into the air to symbolize joy, renewal, community, and the triumph of good.

 
Students toss colored powder into the air as part of the Holi Festival
 
 
 

Noteworthy Dates

  • March 18 – Spring Student Council Blood Drive, 7 am to 1:30 pm
  • March 24 – Final NHS Community Service Deadline
  • March 25 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
  • March 25 thru April 3 – Spring Break
  • April 7 – NHS Induction Ceremony, 6:30 pm
  • April 14  – ACT State Testing (Juniors)
  • April 15 – Pre-ACT and Pre-Act 9 Testing
  • April 16 – Padres Unidos Meeting, 6:45 pm
  • April 22 – Spring Assembly