What's New News Summary

2026-2027 Welcome Back to School Information

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:25:00 GMT

Welcome Back! Access important documents and information for the new school year by clicking Read More. Check often for updated information.

2026-2027 Transition to 7th Grade Information

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:22:00 GMT

Information for incoming 7th graders to WJHS

Registration for 2026-27 Academic Year Opens Jan. 20!

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:29:00 GMT

Updated Guidelines for Drop-Off and Pick-UP

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:11:00 GMT

Please review the updated guidelines for drop-off and pick-up.

Safe2Help Illinois

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:16:00 GMT

District 39 schools is participating in a new safety program called Safe2Help Illinois. This program will offer students a safe and confidential way to share information that may help prevent threats to student safety.

Safe2Help Illinois can be reached multiple ways:

A 24/7 helpline 844-4-SAFEIL
Text Safe2 (72332)
Mobile app
Website (www.Safe2Helpil.com) and use their Tip Form
Email help@Safe2HelpIL.com

Parent Education Events

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:15:00 GMT

Join us for presentations led by the Family Service Center and District 39. All events will have a 30 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A panel. Make sure to register for these FREE events!

Wilmette Junior High Named As Apple Distinguished School

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:27:00 GMT

District 39 is thrilled to announce that Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High School have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2022-25.

WJHS Awarded Renewable Energy Grant

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:07:00 GMT

Wilmette Junior High School is one of five District 39 schools that have been awarded a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation as part of its K-12 Solar Schools program, which fosters the teaching of science, math, technology, and the environment through the use of solar panels to create energy.