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Week of April 28 to May 2
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Update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen
Dear Fenton School Community,
We are in May and it’s the final few weeks of the school year. A news article on our homepage has a list of important dates for the Class of 2025 and their families. Please check it frequently so you’re aware and able to participate in all the exciting celebrations.
Interim Principal Kate Ward is a constant figure at all of these events and we’re very fortunate to have her leading our school. We shared those feelings with her on Thursday for Principal Appreciation Day. We started the day with free donuts for a school-wide recognition of Mrs. Ward.
Mrs. Ward consistently goes above and beyond to support our students, empower our staff, and foster a school community grounded in care, equity, and excellence. From big-picture vision to the smallest details that make our days run smoother, Mrs. Ward is at the center of it all.
That includes celebrating Lunch Hero Day with the staff in the cafeteria. We appreciate their hard work day-in and day-out to makes sure our students are fed, and Mrs. Ward was there to lead their recognition on Friday.
Finally, we had numerous student recognitions at our April Board of Education meeting and Mrs. Ward led the way in showcasing our students’ hard work. Those outstanding student achievements included:
Group Interpretation
Fenton’s Group Interpretation was recognized for their 3rd place finish at the State tournament. Their history-making performance of “Ride the Cyclone” earned them Fenton’s best finish in this event since 1979.
Contest Play
Fenton’s stage crew on the Contest Play production "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" was recognized for winning the 2025 IHSA State Championship for Drama Technical Performance, while the cast was recognized for a 7th place acting performance.
Wrestling
Yannell Perez, Ariana Solideo, and Thomas Klos were recognized for their tremendous wrestling seasons that resulted in them qualifying for the IHSA State Finals.
Yannell Perez was 27-4 this year, while Ariana Solideo was 31-7, and Thomas Klos was 32-4!
We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for here at Fenton High School!
Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your partnership.
Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
YWCA Provides Child Sexual Abuse Resources to Fenton Teachers and Parents
We understand that keeping your children safe is your top priority, and Fenton High School is committed to supporting the safety and well-being of our students. We are continuing our partnership with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago to offer Part 3 of the Empowered Parents Series and we also welcomed them to our most recent faculty meeting for professional development.
Fenton faculty participate in Professional Development throughout the year, including on some Mondays before students arrive at 10 a.m. On Monday, April 28th representatives from the YWCA presented at Fenton's all-faculty meeting to share information, suggestions, and warning signs related to child sexual abuse and the educator's role in prevention and response. The session covered:
- the prevalence of child sexual abuse
- why children don't tell
- grooming and sextortion
- victim centered responses when disclosure occurs
- recognizing our own biases
- bystander interventions
Empowered Parents is a three-part educational series designed to equip parents with essential knowledge and practical tools to recognize warning signs, protect their children, and respond appropriately to concerns.
The series will be delivered over three months and will cover the following critical topics:
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Recognizing and responding to child sexual abuse
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Protecting children from grooming and sexual exploitation
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Breaking barriers, teaching consent, and responding to disclosures of abuse or sexual assault
This new resource, as well as other programming offered by Fenton, can be found on our new “Parent Resources” page on our website under the parents tab.
Our goal is to provide parents with valuable tools to support their children’s safety, growth, and well-being. By increasing awareness and preparedness, we can work together to prevent harm and ensure every child feels safe and protected.
We invite you to continue this important series with Part Three: Breaking barriers, teaching consent, and responding to disclosures of abuse or sexual assault
Empowered Parent Presentation – Part Three
Link: https://ispri.ng/mKXmQ
Password: FentonParentEPart3
Link Expires: May 30, 2025, at 5pm
Click HERE to download more parent resources.
Haga clic AQUÍ para descargar recursos para padres.
If you were unable to view Part One or Part 2 of the series, Protecting Our Youth: A Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse, you can access the recorded session through the links below.
Empowered Parent Presentation – Part Two
Link: https://ispri.ng/xg0K3
Password: FentonParentEPart2
Link Expires: May 30, 2025, at 5pm
Empowered Parent Presentation – Part One
Link: https://ispri.ng/vBR2y
Password: FentonParentEPart1
Link Expires: May 30, 2025, at 5pm
See Tomorrow’s Business Leaders at Incubator Pitch Night
The public is invited to attend Fenton’s inaugural INCubator Pitch Night on May 8th in the Fenton Auditorium. Visitors can tour the project booths from 5 to 6 p.m., while the Final Pitches are scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. The evening will closely resemble the hit TV show Shark Tank, with real money going toward real business ideas.
Students in the full year Entrepreneurship class (also known as INCubator) have the opportunity to create and fully develop their own product or service and incorporate it into a real-world business they own. Guided by real-world entrepreneurs and local industry-leading mentors, students experience the full range of business operations, including ideation, research, marketing, accounting, human resources, as well as the legal aspects of running a business.
The course culminates in Pitch Night, where student teams present their innovative ideas to a panel of professionals, with the chance to secure funding to bring their business plans to life. This process not only sparks creativity but also equips students with practical skills and experience to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the real world.
Several local businesses and organizations have generously donated seed money to the Pitch Night award fund over the past few months. Thank you to:
Chicago White Metal Casting
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Tioga Post 2149
Fenton alumni Jimmy Ochoa at the Bensenville UPS Store
The Bensenville Community Foundation
and multiple anonymous donors!
Give us a call if you're interested in becoming a business mentor or providing a tax deductible donation to our INCubator program.
Fenton Faces Recipients Celebrated at Breakfast
Our "Fenton Faces" program acknowledges dedicated students for their outstanding aptitude, participation, or specific contributions to a class.
Each department is asked to select a couple of students per semester for its Fenton Face(s). The teacher nominating the student for this honor is asked to write a few sentences about the student and why they were selected.
Students selected in the second semester were honored during a breakfast before school on Tuesday. Partway through the breakfast, Principal Ward called up each student and he read the nomination from their teacher before awarding each student with a certificate.
AP Art Students Shine at Annual Art Show
Students and their families filled the Academic Resource Center (ARC) on Thursday, May 1 to browse the year’s best artwork from Advanced Placement courses. After a half hour of touring the displays, art teachers Angelika Zima, Joanna Rieger, and Scott McNulty took to the podium to honor this year’s seniors and name the 2025 Best of Show award winners.
The Best of Show awards were in three categories. Congratulations to the following AP Art Students:
2D Best of Show
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Giselle Castillo
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David Pykosz
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Jessica Marut
3D Best of Show
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Isabel Flores
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Larissa Pagan
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Lucy Rodriguez
Photography Best of Show
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Andrew Jakubowski
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Asis Casas Martinez
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Eduardo (Eddie) Lira
Below are a few photos from the 2025 AP Art Show.
English 4 Students Present Research Projects
English 4 students displayed their cumulative projects during an exhibition in all lunch periods on Tuesday in Fenton's Student Commons.
Students delved into a driving personal question and presented their research and newfound knowledge on the topics.
The project involved research, writing an essay, creating a presentation, presenting in front of their class, and then being available in the Tuesday school showcase.
Teachers encouraged students to have their project lead to positive contribution to their community, such as encouraging other students to join a cause, take better care of themselves, or raise awareness about a lesser known topic.
Fenton Students Meet their Elmhurst University Mentors
A new Elmhurst University-Fenton High School Mentorship Program concluded its successful first year. Throughout the year, 12 aspiring, first-generation Fenton High School juniors were paired with current first-generation Elmhurst U students and they met via Zoom periodically. On April 22, Fenton students met their mentors in person for a tour of the university campus and later to work together to create "blackout poetry," which involves taking a page of text and blacking out or erasing parts to reveal a unique poem.
Need a Summer Job? Fenton Seeks Student Workers
Fenton’s Building, Grounds, and Transportation Department needs several summer workers to do routine school maintenance. Some of the positions involve outdoor tasks while other positions focus on needs inside the building. Students should be available to work between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting the last week of May. Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Building, Grounds, and Transportation Department office -- Room 934 in the music hallway (before you get to the Athletic Department Office).
Noteworthy Dates
- May 5 – Spring Choir Concert, 7 pm
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May 7 – Spring Band Concert, 7 pm
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May 8 – INCubator Pitch Night, 6 pm
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May 13 – Music Department Awards Night, 7 pm
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May 15 – Padres Unidos Meeting, 6:45 pm
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May 16 – 12:08 Early Dismissal
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May 15 – Prom, 6 pm
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May 19 – Senior Awards Night, 6:30 pm
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May 21 – Final Exam Day 1
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May 22 – Final Exam Day 2
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May 22 – Commencement Ceremony, 7 pm
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May 23 – Final Exam Day 3