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Week of September 29 to October 3 2025
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Update from Superintendent Bentsen
Dear Fenton School Community,
I’m proud to share that U.S. News & World Reports recognized Fenton High School as one of 2025’s Best U.S. High Schools.
The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
Fenton Ranked above or near numerous other DuPage County high schools with similar demographics. They noted the following strengths:
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89% Graduation Rate
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Strong College Curriculum
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33% of students took at least 1 AP Exam
This is an accomplishment our entire community should celebrate and take pride in. Thank you to all our incredible students and teachers for your hard work and dedication.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Our parents and guardians should be especially proud of what we are achieving together. A great way to build yearlong partnerships is by attending Parent Teacher Conferences.
This year we have Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 14. Virtual conferences will be available between 12:50 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. and in-person conferences are available from 2:40 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Fieldhouse.
Families should have received information in the mail and by email regarding how to sign up for conferences using Google Calendar.
We encourage all families to connect with their student’s teachers and build a plan for success together.
While you're here, families of seniors should consider stopping by the FAFSA Workshop any time between 4 and 6 p.m. Our counseling team is great at helping you get started. They could also review what you've already done and provide feedback.
"Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe"
As a part of our ongoing commitment to safety, Fenton is once again partnering with BeSure Consulting to provide education on internet safety.
Thank you to the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to attend our virtual parent presentation on Wednesday, October 1.
BeSure Consulting, a team of current and retired law enforcement professionals, shared a wide range of information on how parents can protect their children on their devices, social media, and gaming platforms. Their experience in capturing criminals and preventing crimes led to very powerful examples for us to learn from.
Parents and guardians who were unavailable to join the October 1 presentation can click here to watch a recording of it.
BeSure Consulting also gave a presentation to our freshmen class during first and second period that same day. The presentation covered sexting, cyber bullying, sextortion, the dangers of using social media, and how to report a cyber crime – among other topics.
Detective Rich Wistocki is making himself available to all students and parents at any time of day. Let us know if you would like his contact information.
Thank you for your partnership.
Sam Bentsen, Ed.D.
Superintendent
SEL/PBIS Monthly Newsletter
Dear Fenton Families,
We hope the school year is off to a strong and positive start for your student. At Fenton High School, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive — both academically and socially. This year, we are proud to continue building upon two powerful frameworks: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
Click here to continue reading the September 2025 newsletter from Ms. Melissa To, Fenton’s PBIS and SEL Coordinator.
Picture Day is October 16
Student portraits for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled for Thursday, October 16. These photos are taken during all PE classes and involve only one quick pose. Students who attend TCD or have PE during Zero Hour can ask for a pass during their lunch period.
The photos will be available for purchase by pre-ordering at www.lifetouch.com/ or with the order form that was distributed during Bison Time last week. Extra order forms are available in the Main Office and the Counseling Office. To order on the Lifetouch website, use the event code EVTBVQFFB.
Otherwise, these photos go into the Highlights Yearbook and are used by Fenton during various recognition programs or scholarship applications.
Photographers will be back on November 14 for picture retakes and for those who were absent during the first picture day.
Senior portraits are separate. The last call, yearbook-only photo date is October 17 during the school day in Room 304.
Let’s Go Seniors!
On Friday, October 3 our seniors took their Class of 2026 group photo, and afterwards they showed off their Bison Pride.
The version with a row in the middle is for the two-page spread in the Highlights Yearbook.
Fenton’s 2025 Fall Play titled, "The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet" premiers with shows on
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Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m.
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Friday, October 17 at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, October 18 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
This show is exactly how it sounds – it’s Romeo and Juliet as told by Dr. Seuss. The tragic love story is told with clever wordplay, colorful hair, and fantastic Dr. Seuss-style machines.
Senior Citizens are invited to see the 1 p.m. matinee showing on Saturday, October 18 FREE of charge. Senior Citizen entry comes with complimentary coffee and cookies prior to the matinee show.
Senior Citizens who wish to reserve seats can call our hotline at 630-860-8620 and submit their name and number of people in their party.
Celebrity Chef Visits Fenton
Thank you to Chef Cam Dangerfield, a two-time Food Network Master Chef Champion, for visiting Fenton on Friday to prepare and serve delicious honey fire chicken sandwiches to our students during each lunch period.
Chef Cam is from Whitsons Culinary Group, our cafeteria contractor, in an joint partnership to showcase the culinary career pathway. He also will join some of Fenton's Culinary classes on November 7 for more in-depth guest speaking.
Exploring “Then and Now” Revolutionary War-era Issues
Students in U.S. History classes with Dr. Kelly Torres organized an American Revolution “Then & Now” Gallery Walk on September 30 to showcase research projects that connect Revolutionary-era ideals to issues today.
Project themes included taxation and protest, representation, women’s roles, media and misinformation, slavery and labor, public health, and more.
Staff and classes from throughout the school were invited to the gallery walk and asked to provide feedback on the projects.
Incubator Students Show Off Business Ideas
Students in Fenton’s newly Incubator class recently gave their first pitches for businesses they want to create. These proposals were in front of a panel of business leaders who agreed to mentor the Fenton students along their entrepreneurial journeys.
After hearing each presentation, the mentors talked amongst themselves and divided up the team of students they each wanted to mentor.
Guided by these 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 May with a final Pitch Night, where student teams present their refined ideas to a panel of professionals with the chance to secure funding to bring their business plans to life.
Day of Service
About 80 students participated in Fenton's Day of Service on September 27 by volunteering with projects at school and throughout both communities, including at the Bensenville Park District, Redmond Park, and the Bensenville Community Public Library.
At the library, students joined with others in making blankets and crafts for Project Linus, a national organization that provides handmade blankets to children up to 18 years old who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Students volunteering at Redmond Park assisted with various beautification tasks.
Thank you to our community partners for welcoming our students into these real world experiences.
Post-High School Planning Night for Families of Students with Special Needs
For its 9th year, the Options Fair will be hosted at Morton West High School on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. and admission is FREE.
The Options Fair provides students with special needs and their families the opportunity to learn about postsecondary options and resources available to them.
Sponsored through the collaborative effort of 24 high schools in West Cook and DuPage counties, this year’s fair will feature over 90 vendors representing colleges/universities, college certificate programs, college experience programs, careers in the trades, and agencies providing services to youth and adults with special needs.
The fair is divided into four areas of focus:
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College degree programs, with information regarding admissions and accommodations.
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College experience programs, for those interested in continuing their education formally after high school, with a focus on developing vocational, social, independent living, and academic skills for employment and beyond.
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Trades/certification programs, with information regarding admissions and training opportunities in trades such as automotive, skilled manufacturing, HVAC, welding, and cosmetology.
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Adult agencies/services, with insight into accessing state funding and services, obtaining government benefits, guardianship, long-term financial planning, day programs, and more.
The following presentations are also planned for families to attend:
English Presentations:
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6:15 - 7:00 pm: UCP Seguin’s Building Bridges to the Future Transition Program, Laura Gonzalez and Maria Vilchis
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7:15 - 8:00 pm: Morton College: Making the Move from High School to College Accommodations, Kara Kennedy
Presentaciones en Español:
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6:15 - 7:00 pm: Morton College: La Transición de la Escuela Secundaria a la Universidad o Colegio, Monica Sanchez-Torres
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7:15 - 8:00 pm: Programa de Transición Construyendo Puentes hacia el Futuro de UCP Seguin, Laura Gonzalez and Maria Vilchis
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Morton West High School, 2400 Home Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402
It is offered to the public free of charge. No pre-registration is required. More information is available on the Options Fair website https://optionsfair.org/
From Rookies to Legends: Celebrating the Un-flag-ettable Seniors
Seniors on the Girls Flag Football Team were recognized and celebrated before their game against South Elgin on Wednesday, October 1. Parents and other family members were invited to join the students on the field court for a round of applause, giving thanks to their four years of dedication to representing Fenton High School.
Kickin’ it one Last Time
Seniors on the Boys Soccer Team were recognized and celebrated before their game against Provisor East on Saturday, October 4. The Bison dominated the home turf in their last regular season game at home, winning by a decisive 8-1 score.
Fenton is at Glenbard East on Saturday, October 11 and at Downers Grove North on Monday, October 13.
Noteworthy Dates
- October 13 – No School - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
- October 14 – Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
- October 16 – Picture Day for Fresh/Soph/Jr
- October 16 – Fall Play "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet", 7 pm
- October 17 – Senior Portraits Yearbook Only "Last Call", 9 am to 2 pm
- October 17 – Fall Play "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet", 7 pm
- October 18 – Fall Play "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet", 1 pm
- October 19 – Fall Play "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet", 7 pm
- October 22 – Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
- October 23 – Bandarama, 7 pm
- October 26 – Fall Choir Concert, 3 pm
- November 6 – Fall Student Council Blood Drive, 7 am to 1:30 pm
- November 8 – ILMEA District 1 Festival
- November 13 – Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest, 6 pm