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![2022-23 Second Semester Finals for Seniors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668011339/glenbrook225org/h9yp83tas9uobxly1aoy/glenbrook_north_english2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668011339/glenbrook225org/h9yp83tas9uobxly1aoy/glenbrook_north_english2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668011339/glenbrook225org/h9yp83tas9uobxly1aoy/glenbrook_north_english2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668011339/glenbrook225org/h9yp83tas9uobxly1aoy/glenbrook_north_english2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668011339/glenbrook225org/h9yp83tas9uobxly1aoy/glenbrook_north_english2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1668011339/glenbrook225org/h9yp83tas9uobxly1aoy/glenbrook_north_english2.jpg","width":2200}])
As the academic year comes to an end, GBN has announced the final exam schedule for seniors. The exams will take place on May 24 and May 25, during regular class time.
![Student wearing a backpack holding a cell phone with an orange case.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682102561/glenbrook225org/bsqmi6e5jmb7ctcxa7cs/Student-Using-Cell-Phone_Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682102561/glenbrook225org/bsqmi6e5jmb7ctcxa7cs/Student-Using-Cell-Phone_Web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682102561/glenbrook225org/bsqmi6e5jmb7ctcxa7cs/Student-Using-Cell-Phone_Web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682102561/glenbrook225org/bsqmi6e5jmb7ctcxa7cs/Student-Using-Cell-Phone_Web.png","width":1200}])
Text alerts for parents/guardians and students will be enabled on Thursday, April 27, to provide timely updates and announcements.
![Headshot of Aracely-Canchola in a purple circle on a white background with gray circles.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681139929/glenbrook225org/bpmjvzxheltatpjhawch/Aracely-Canchola_Web-Post.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681139929/glenbrook225org/bpmjvzxheltatpjhawch/Aracely-Canchola_Web-Post.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681139929/glenbrook225org/bpmjvzxheltatpjhawch/Aracely-Canchola_Web-Post.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681139929/glenbrook225org/bpmjvzxheltatpjhawch/Aracely-Canchola_Web-Post.png","width":1200}])
Ms. Aracely Canchola was approved as the next assistant principal for student services at Glenbrook South High School
![The rear of a blue care is in the foreground with a mixture of white, black, and gray cars and SUVs in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680723062/glenbrook225org/ougqp1ly2bzqhuafujez/car-parking-space.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680723062/glenbrook225org/ougqp1ly2bzqhuafujez/car-parking-space.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680723062/glenbrook225org/ougqp1ly2bzqhuafujez/car-parking-space.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680723062/glenbrook225org/ougqp1ly2bzqhuafujez/car-parking-space.png","width":1200}])
Learn more about receiving a 2023-24 school year parking permit.
![Dr. Christine Anderson Headshot on a dotted white and gray background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679948151/glenbrook225org/ascskiicxhwfy1aodiam/Christine-Anderson_Web-Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679948151/glenbrook225org/ascskiicxhwfy1aodiam/Christine-Anderson_Web-Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679948151/glenbrook225org/ascskiicxhwfy1aodiam/Christine-Anderson_Web-Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679948151/glenbrook225org/ascskiicxhwfy1aodiam/Christine-Anderson_Web-Thumbnail.png","width":1200}])
Dr. Christine M. Anderson brings a wealth of experience in instructional technology, teaching high school English as a second language, curriculum coordination, and research in collective efficacy and Seal of Biliteracy attainment.
![The GBS Model UN group poses with their certificates in front of a projection screen in a ballroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676650621/glenbrook225org/vofsj6pkci62konnsnzf/GBS_Model-UN-Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676650621/glenbrook225org/vofsj6pkci62konnsnzf/GBS_Model-UN-Web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676650621/glenbrook225org/vofsj6pkci62konnsnzf/GBS_Model-UN-Web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676650621/glenbrook225org/vofsj6pkci62konnsnzf/GBS_Model-UN-Web.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676650621/glenbrook225org/vofsj6pkci62konnsnzf/GBS_Model-UN-Web.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1676650621/glenbrook225org/vofsj6pkci62konnsnzf/GBS_Model-UN-Web.png","width":2200}])
The GBS Model United Nations team recently competed at the Boston University Model United Nations Conference (BosMUN) and were awarded Best Large Delegation—the highest honor presented at the conference.
![Wood Gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674534779/glenbrook225org/yvwooeybzpnhovzkpnsr/ContractApproval_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674534779/glenbrook225org/yvwooeybzpnhovzkpnsr/ContractApproval_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674534779/glenbrook225org/yvwooeybzpnhovzkpnsr/ContractApproval_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674534779/glenbrook225org/yvwooeybzpnhovzkpnsr/ContractApproval_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674534779/glenbrook225org/yvwooeybzpnhovzkpnsr/ContractApproval_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":1260}])
The Board of Education approves a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Glenbrook Education Association (GEA).
![Headshot of Joshua Stanton wearing a blue GBS adidas polo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674528346/glenbrook225org/asecbl844bkxv39ean2a/JoshuaStanton_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674528346/glenbrook225org/asecbl844bkxv39ean2a/JoshuaStanton_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674528346/glenbrook225org/asecbl844bkxv39ean2a/JoshuaStanton_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674528346/glenbrook225org/asecbl844bkxv39ean2a/JoshuaStanton_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674528346/glenbrook225org/asecbl844bkxv39ean2a/JoshuaStanton_Thumbnail-Website.png","width":1260}])
The Board of Education approved Joshua Stanton as the next GBS Instructional Supervisor for P.E., Health, and Driver's Education.
![Two girls working together at a wood grained table.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674590023/glenbrook225org/pzleile5q4bjyfifewop/GlenbrookStory_TitanTap-Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674590023/glenbrook225org/pzleile5q4bjyfifewop/GlenbrookStory_TitanTap-Web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674590023/glenbrook225org/pzleile5q4bjyfifewop/GlenbrookStory_TitanTap-Web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674590023/glenbrook225org/pzleile5q4bjyfifewop/GlenbrookStory_TitanTap-Web.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674590023/glenbrook225org/pzleile5q4bjyfifewop/GlenbrookStory_TitanTap-Web.png","width":1260}])
Glenbrook South taps into its student body to pilot a student teaching program during the school year.
![Glenbrook School Health Center Opens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673648111/glenbrook225org/ml16geo2ikaxculng5rh/GSHC_Ribbon_Cutting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673648111/glenbrook225org/ml16geo2ikaxculng5rh/GSHC_Ribbon_Cutting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673648111/glenbrook225org/ml16geo2ikaxculng5rh/GSHC_Ribbon_Cutting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673648111/glenbrook225org/ml16geo2ikaxculng5rh/GSHC_Ribbon_Cutting.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1673648111/glenbrook225org/ml16geo2ikaxculng5rh/GSHC_Ribbon_Cutting.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673648111/glenbrook225org/ml16geo2ikaxculng5rh/GSHC_Ribbon_Cutting.png","width":1680}])
Glenbrook District 225 celebrated its grand opening of the Glenbrook School Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 13, 2023. Learn about the optional services students and staff members can access through the facility.
![Picture of Dr. Ninja Idrizi and Dr. Lauren O'Malley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673375034/glenbrook225org/z2nqgxqf6ytaq736seqe/January2023_AdminHires-Web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673375034/glenbrook225org/z2nqgxqf6ytaq736seqe/January2023_AdminHires-Web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673375034/glenbrook225org/z2nqgxqf6ytaq736seqe/January2023_AdminHires-Web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673375034/glenbrook225org/z2nqgxqf6ytaq736seqe/January2023_AdminHires-Web.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673375034/glenbrook225org/z2nqgxqf6ytaq736seqe/January2023_AdminHires-Web.png","width":1260}])
Dr. Idrizi will join the district as Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services and Dr. Lauren O'Malley joins as GBN's Assistant Principal of Student Services
![Molly Yim standing with standing assistance device holding her ICEC Award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671581073/glenbrook225org/m4cao6k1ean87sfocjzy/molly-yim-icec-award.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671581073/glenbrook225org/m4cao6k1ean87sfocjzy/molly-yim-icec-award.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671581073/glenbrook225org/m4cao6k1ean87sfocjzy/molly-yim-icec-award.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1671581073/glenbrook225org/m4cao6k1ean87sfocjzy/molly-yim-icec-award.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1671581073/glenbrook225org/m4cao6k1ean87sfocjzy/molly-yim-icec-award.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671581073/glenbrook225org/m4cao6k1ean87sfocjzy/molly-yim-icec-award.png","width":1680}])
Congratulations to Glenbrook South’s Lauren Yim for winning the ‘Yes I Can Award’ given by the Illinois Council For Exceptional Children.
![GBS Broadcasting Students Win National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669060164/glenbrook225org/y7njrlmhik36s7ydtcbh/gbstvandfilmstudents_spring2022.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669060164/glenbrook225org/y7njrlmhik36s7ydtcbh/gbstvandfilmstudents_spring2022.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669060164/glenbrook225org/y7njrlmhik36s7ydtcbh/gbstvandfilmstudents_spring2022.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669060164/glenbrook225org/y7njrlmhik36s7ydtcbh/gbstvandfilmstudents_spring2022.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669060164/glenbrook225org/y7njrlmhik36s7ydtcbh/gbstvandfilmstudents_spring2022.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1669060164/glenbrook225org/y7njrlmhik36s7ydtcbh/gbstvandfilmstudents_spring2022.heic","width":2200}])
Five GBS alumni have won a National Student Production Award for their short-form fiction film, "Free Time," produced by a team of advanced TV and film students from the class of 2022, 2023, and 2024. The film is about teenagers discovering a time machine and exploring different generations.
![GBS Yearbook Receives Pacemaker 100 Award From National Scholastic Press Association]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669065630/glenbrook225org/swu1tbcprwe2c1vqgb80/gbs_yearbook_pacemaker_image.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669065630/glenbrook225org/swu1tbcprwe2c1vqgb80/gbs_yearbook_pacemaker_image.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669065630/glenbrook225org/swu1tbcprwe2c1vqgb80/gbs_yearbook_pacemaker_image.jpg","width":640}])
Glenbrook South's yearbook Etruscan recently won the Pacemaker 100 award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). The award is in honor of NSPA's 100th anniversary to recognize the top 100 programs in the country.
![Collage of pictures from left to right of Caroline Ohlandt, Madeline Hussey, Max Beitzel and Anna Marquardt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668977125/glenbrook225org/mp9ciz4ejn4ksghxd0ln/OracleEditors.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668977125/glenbrook225org/mp9ciz4ejn4ksghxd0ln/OracleEditors.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668977125/glenbrook225org/mp9ciz4ejn4ksghxd0ln/OracleEditors.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668977125/glenbrook225org/mp9ciz4ejn4ksghxd0ln/OracleEditors.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668977125/glenbrook225org/mp9ciz4ejn4ksghxd0ln/OracleEditors.png","width":1260}])
Four editors from "The Oracle" were recognized for their work at the Journalism Education Association (JEA) national convention in St. Louis, MO, in November 2023.