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Explore upcoming happenings, Board Briefs, announcements and media coverage to learn about important developments at Willowbrook School and District 30.
Featured Stories
![Blue box with faded photo of school supplies bordering it, announcing annual ePacket with D30 green, blue and red leaf logo below]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782418692/district30org/avodyshnxqxgqxiwzv9y/ePacket26-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782418692/district30org/avodyshnxqxgqxiwzv9y/ePacket26-27.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782418692/district30org/avodyshnxqxgqxiwzv9y/ePacket26-27.png","width":561}])
![Graphic with blue background and green text giving Board Brief June 11 date and showing to find it at district30.org in the news section. Images each feature people speaking at a podium smiling and the District 30 leaf logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781279152/district30org/s2lvvo3sn34j9guoccc5/board_brief_june26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781279152/district30org/s2lvvo3sn34j9guoccc5/board_brief_june26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781279152/district30org/s2lvvo3sn34j9guoccc5/board_brief_june26.png","width":561}])
![Faded school pens and supplies against blue background, with text announcing registration details]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777594115/district30org/wruaredihjardgn5iduk/registration_26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777594115/district30org/wruaredihjardgn5iduk/registration_26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777594115/district30org/wruaredihjardgn5iduk/registration_26.png","width":561}])
![Photo illustration featuring the District 30 red, green and blue leaf branch logo, plus photos of a group of students and a group of adult PTO members and administrators, both in orange circle frames]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779465561/district30org/pzugbxuntgc4lp4myz3u/board_brief_may21_2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779465561/district30org/pzugbxuntgc4lp4myz3u/board_brief_may21_2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779465561/district30org/pzugbxuntgc4lp4myz3u/board_brief_may21_2026.png","width":561}])
![Photos of child Korean dancers, Chinese lion dancer and child Bollywood dancers surrounding text announcing heritage month on pink/yellow gradient background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777593738/district30org/r2tvhhhnxotjzhja44ta/AANHPI_2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777593738/district30org/r2tvhhhnxotjzhja44ta/AANHPI_2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777593738/district30org/r2tvhhhnxotjzhja44ta/AANHPI_2026.png","width":561}])
all day
![Jonah, Willowbrook 3rd-Grader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784049645/district30org/uilxpd3el7wtqcjslaqz/jonah_2026_wb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784049645/district30org/uilxpd3el7wtqcjslaqz/jonah_2026_wb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784049645/district30org/uilxpd3el7wtqcjslaqz/jonah_2026_wb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784049645/district30org/uilxpd3el7wtqcjslaqz/jonah_2026_wb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784049645/district30org/uilxpd3el7wtqcjslaqz/jonah_2026_wb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784049645/district30org/uilxpd3el7wtqcjslaqz/jonah_2026_wb.jpg","width":2200}])
I love my school because it shows you how to be friends with other people.
![Joanna May Porthan, Willowbrook Parent and Instructional Assistant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784049544/district30org/cvqvs5mye1oqiebutang/joanna_may_porthan_WB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784049544/district30org/cvqvs5mye1oqiebutang/joanna_may_porthan_WB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784049544/district30org/cvqvs5mye1oqiebutang/joanna_may_porthan_WB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784049544/district30org/cvqvs5mye1oqiebutang/joanna_may_porthan_WB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784049544/district30org/cvqvs5mye1oqiebutang/joanna_may_porthan_WB.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784049544/district30org/cvqvs5mye1oqiebutang/joanna_may_porthan_WB.jpg","width":2200}])
I am thankful as a parent for the dedicated staff that have helped my children thrive and exceed their goals.
![Amber Kim, 5th-Grade Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784048236/district30org/l3hhhbkjpmvfgjbpu7he/amber_kim.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784048236/district30org/l3hhhbkjpmvfgjbpu7he/amber_kim.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784048236/district30org/l3hhhbkjpmvfgjbpu7he/amber_kim.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784048236/district30org/l3hhhbkjpmvfgjbpu7he/amber_kim.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784048236/district30org/l3hhhbkjpmvfgjbpu7he/amber_kim.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784048236/district30org/l3hhhbkjpmvfgjbpu7he/amber_kim.jpg","width":2200}])
I love teaching at Willowbrook and watching how much my students grow throughout the year, while also learning from my colleagues.
![Photos of a blonde girl wearing a green shirt and drop earrings with foliage in the background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784047615/district30org/ufhfc6e1thlo37ysfauy/alice_willowbrook.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784047615/district30org/ufhfc6e1thlo37ysfauy/alice_willowbrook.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784047615/district30org/ufhfc6e1thlo37ysfauy/alice_willowbrook.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784047615/district30org/ufhfc6e1thlo37ysfauy/alice_willowbrook.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784047615/district30org/ufhfc6e1thlo37ysfauy/alice_willowbrook.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784047615/district30org/ufhfc6e1thlo37ysfauy/alice_willowbrook.jpg","width":2200}])
We have so many kind and amazing people at Willowbrook. Teachers, staff members, custodians and students. Everyone is so kind and positive.
Willowbrook School at a Glance
328
Students
2024
Year designated as Exemplary on IL Report Card
27
Languages spoken
12:1
Student-teacher ratio (compared to 17:1 state average)
18
Average class size (compared to 21 state average)
