Week of March 24 to March 28

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March 29, 2025 12:00 PM

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Update from Interim Superintendent Bentsen

Dear Fenton School Community,

Spring Break has arrived! We hope you enjoy some time with friends and family, and come back on April 7 ready for the final push of the school year.

Spring Break Construction

Our construction team will take big steps during this quiet week off. We continue to be on track for an August completion and optimistic about what we are seeing during tours of the construction site.

This new STEM Wing will feature 12 state of the art science and technology classrooms that will empower our teachers to expand their curriculum and take their students’ imagination to new heights, inspiring countless students for decades to come.

Fenton administrators and construction officials tour the STEM Wing

Asbestos is being removed from under floor tiles in one classroom in the 1200 hallway, as well as from flooring in the north stairwell and a small portion of the 1200 hallway that connects to the stairwell. The affected areas will be sealed and waste removed according to state law. We’ve been assured the project will be completed prior to students and staff returning to school on April 7.

Portions of the area where abatement will occur is going to become a hallway that connects to the new STEM wing, and completing this abatement work over Spring Break allows for that connection to begin immediately when school ends in May.

Similarly, we already followed through with plans to temporarily cut power to part of the building in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 29 so that construction crews can connect the new STEM Wing’s electrical system into our main electrical grid.

We don’t anticipate these projects disrupting any student or staff activities.

Looking Toward Graduation

The annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is set for the Tuesday right after Spring Break, April 8th. Celebrating the achievements is always exciting!

Part of that ceremony is giving Roses to our seniors and bidding them farewell as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. This is the first of many important dates for the Class of 2025. Here are the rest:

Cap and Gown Pick Up

Pick up your cap and gown during all lunches on Tuesday, April 8th.

Community Service Deadline

All Community Service forms must be turned in to Mrs. Sabatino in the Counseling Office by Friday, April 11th.

Senior Bison Time Meeting

Friday, April 25th. TCD students will be excused to attend this meeting.

Decision Day

Join in the celebration by sharing your plans post-high school on Thursday, May 1st, during all lunch periods.

Senior Sundaes

Celebrate your sweet success with an ice cream sundae bar during all lunches on Wednesday, May 14th.

Seniors Last Day of School

Thursday, May 15th. Return all materials to the Chromezone, library and bookstore no later than this date.

Prom

Friday, May 16th from 6pm to 11pm at Carlisle Banquets in Lombard. Tickets will be available for purchase in the bookstore from April 14th to May 2nd.

Senior Awards Night

Monday, May 19th at 6:30pm in the Fenton Auditorium. Formal invitations will be sent to students who will be recognized.

Senior Brunch

Tuesday, May 20th at 10am at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. Tickets will be available for purchase in the bookstore from April 14th to May 15th.

Graduation Practice - MANDATORY

Wednesday, May 21st at 8:30 a.m. in the Fenton Field House.

Graduation

Thursday, May 22nd at 7 p.m. in the Fenton Field House. A ticket is required for entry. Doors open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:55 p.m.

Fenton Leadership Update

As we look beyond Graduation, I’m pleased to share that Fenton will maintain continuity of leadership into the 2025-2026 school year.

The Fenton Board of Education at Wednesday’s meeting approved the appointment of three interim members of our leadership team to the positions they currently serve in.

These appointments include:

Dr. Sam Bentsen (myself) as Superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year
Ms. Kate Ward as Associate Superintendent/Principal for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years
Ms. Stephanie Jackson as Director of Learning and Division Leader for English and Social Studies for the 2025-2026 school year

I am humbled and thankful for the opportunity to continue in this new role I’ve assumed this year. We are in the midst of an exceptional school year marked by renewed trust, steady progress, and strong, productive relationships across the district. This would not be possible without the strong leadership of Ms. Ward and Ms. Jackson, and the dedication of our incredible students and staff.

This continuity allows the Board of Education to conduct a proper search for a new Superintendent, who is anticipated to start July 1, 2026 -- after I retire. I will assist the Board of Education, at their discretion, with their outside superintendent search and then support the selected candidate in a smooth transition.

Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your partnership.

Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Scholarship Applications are due April 10

The scholarships listed on this page are for Fenton students only. It is guaranteed that at least one Fenton student will receive each of the scholarships listed on this page.

You must submit all scholarship applications via GoingMerry by 11:59 pm on Thursday, April 10. You will need to first create an account on the site to apply for these scholarships. Read the directions on each individual application carefully, as they all are different from one another. Missing materials or information may result in the disqualification of your application.

Some applications require letters of recommendation. You can either upload them to the application, submit hard copies of your letter(s) to Ms. McDougal by the deadline, or you or your recommender can e-mail them to her at mcdougal@fenton100.org. If you have letters of recommendation that are already in Schoolinks, please e-mail Ms McDougal to let her know which staff member's letter you'd like to use.

Some applications require essays. Remember that these are formal essays, similar to what you would submit for a class or a college application, so we recommend that you write and edit them in another program first and then cut and paste into the box.

To get started, please click here.

If you have questions, please reach out to Ms McDougal!

Elmhurst University student gives a thumbs up after performing a song

Inspiration Visits Fenton

Thank you to the Elmhurst University Guitar Ensemble for visiting Fenton’s guitar classes on Friday, March 21. The high school students were able to hear the next level performance and then ask questions about college schedules and booking independent performances for financial compensation.

A Fenton TCD culinary student poses with her family

Cooking For Cash

Fenton students in the Culinary program at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) participated in the annual TCD Foundation Dinner on March 27, 2025 to raise money for scholarships and other programming. Family, staff, and community members paid $75 per ticket and contributed toward raffles and silent auctions during an elegant evening at the Addison facility.

A Fenton culinary student serves food to guests

Culinary students clap for their Class of 2025 classmates

TCD hosted a fundraiser dinner with a lot of visitors donating money.

Students and staff volunteer in a March food drive

Fenton Feeds its Neighbors

More than 20 Fenton students joined Mr. Kambic, Dr. Koranda, Ms. Ciupuliga, and Ms. Vasilikos to pack food from Northern Illinois Food Bank and distribute to neighbors in need during a mobile food pantry on Tuesday, March 25.

This special event was organized in partnership with the Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry and allowed students to learn valuable lessons about teamwork and community service.

In total, 200 families received enough food for a couple of days worth of meals. That little bit can make a big difference to families navigating work shortages or suffering unexpected expenses.

Thank you to our student volunteers for generously donating your time and compassion. Shout Out to Fenton parent Mr. David Johnson for also joining the team!

Fenton Blood Drive Helps 147 Patients

Students, staff, and community members were saving lives once again. Fenton’s March 19th blood drive collected 49 units of blood and helped 147 future hospital patients.

The annual spring blood drive was coordinated and operated by the Student Council, with strong support from Ms. Christine Casterton. A special thank you to Versiti Blood Centers for being our partner and allowing our students to engage in meaningful community service.

New this year was the Double Red Cell Donations, also known as Power Red or Super Red. Donors who agreed to this new option sat for twice as much time as the machines collected blood and separated the red blood cells from the plasma platelets and then returned the plasma to the donor. This procedure allowed for twice as much blood to be collected from one person and for the blood to be used by hospitals much quicker. Fifteen (15) Fenton donors volunteered for the Double Red Cell Donation.

The next blood drive will be in July.

Fenton Staff pose next to a SHEro paper celebrating them for Women's History Month

Fenton nominates SHEroes

The month of March is Women's History Month, and Fenton celebrated the incredible success and achievements of strong women in our community and all over the world. One such activity was nominating a SHEro to be displayed on the glass wall of the student cafeteria. Students and staff selected famous individuals, family members, and colleagues.

Example of a SHEro submission taped to a window in the cafeteria

Theater students hold their Sectional Championship Plaques

Theater Students Qualify for State!

Congratulations to Fenton's Contest Play AND Group Interpretation for both winning Sectional Championships on March 22 at Reavis High School. This is the first time in known history that both theater groups won their Sectional Championship at the same time.

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Both groups will compete at the IHSA State Finals for their respective events on Friday, March 28. The performers, friends, classmates, family, and staff gathered for a State Bound Sendoff Thursday morning.

Contest Play

Group Interpretation

Softball Player Signs to Play in College

Congratulations to Elizabeth "Izzy" Delgado for signing to continue her softball career at Triton College. Delgado was recognized last July for being selected to the Illinois Softball Coaches Association All-State 3rd Team at the catcher position for the 2023 - 2024 school year. She was filling in for an injured teammate last year and this season has returned to her normal spot in center field. The Bison Fastpitch Team started this season strong with a 20-2 victory over Streamwood in their season opener on Tuesday, March 25.

Armany Sutton was named to the DuPage County All Area Basketball Team

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

March 31 to April 4 – Spring Break
April 1 – NHS Final Community Service Deadline
April 11 – Fenton Community Service Deadline
April 8 – Seniors Cap & Gown Pick Up, all lunch periods
April 8 – NHS Induction Ceremony, 6:30 pm
April 18 – No School
April 23 – Spring Assembly
April 23 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
April 24 – Spring Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", 7 pm
April 25 – Spring Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", 7 pm
April 25 – Senior Bison Time Meeting (TCD students will be excused to attend this meeting)
April 26 – Spring Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", 1 pm and 7 pm
May 1 – AP Art Show, 7 pm

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