Preschools, Public Schools
HIGH SCHOOLS
NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 Superintendent: Dr. Linda L. Yonke Associate Superintendent: Donald R. Goers Assistant Superintendents: Timothy Hayes and Paul Sally
Administrative Offices
7 Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093 ........ 446-7000 www.newtrier.k12.il.us FRESHMEN New Trier High School – Northfield Campus 7 Happ Road Northfield IL, 60093 .......... 46-7000 Principal-Northfield Campus: Paul M. Waechtler SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS
■ The New Trier High School gymnastics team won the team title at sectionals this year. | Brian O'Mahoney~For Sun-Times Media
Board Of Education
www.newtrier.k12.il.us Meetings are generally held on the third Monday of the month.
School and Community
New Trier High School is a comprehensive four-year high school with a total enrollment of 4,208 students.
Faculty
The school has more than 300 certified staff members (more than 80 percent hold a master’s degree). The current certified staff to student ratio is approximately 1 to 11.
Student Activities and Leadership Organizations
The richness of the extracurricular activities and athletic programs at New Trier is one of its strongest characteristics.
New Trier High School – Winnetka Campus 385 Winnetka Ave. Winnetka, IL 60093 ......... 446-7000 Principal-Winnetka Campus: Tim Dohrer
PRESCHOOLS & DAYCARE Cornflakes Summer Camp Winnetka Community House 446-7615 Director: Patti Schmidt
Cornflakes has been an integral part of the Winnetka Community House for more than 30 years. This unique outdoor preschool offers a combination of creative activities and child-directed experiences for children ages 33 months through six years of age.
Harkness House for Children 630 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, IL 60093 501-2549 Director: Patti Ruffi directorhc@yahoo.com www.harknesshouse.org
Harkness House is a developmentally oriented daycare and preschool program for children six weeks through six years of age. Accredited by NAEYC, hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Harkness House for Children offers full-time, part-time and part-day options; before and afterkindergarten enrichment programs (busing available).
French School
562 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL 60093 Director: Maria Kurt frenchschoolwinnetka.com The French School offers immersion preschool/ kindergarten programs for young children 2-6. Children become fluent in a nurturing environment where early language learning is fun and ageappropriate. The program meets daily and offers both morning, afternoon and full-day sessions.
Northfield Community Nursery School 400 Wagner Road Northfield, IL 60093 446-1116
Northfield Community Nursery School is a small, not-for profit preschool dedicated to providing the best in preschool education for over 60 years. A play-based, child-centered philosophy encourages engagement, exploration and strong social skills in an atmosphere that is warm and supportive. Children 6 months through 24 months bring an adult for music and movement and parent/tot classes; 2’s, 3’s and 4’s enjoy preschool, enrichment and lunch bunch. Visit us at www.nfcns.org!
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Willow Wood Preschool 684 Oak St. Winnetka, IL 60093 441-6393 Director: Cindy Ritchell
A developmental preschool offering half day programs for children 2-5. Parent/Toddler classes are also available. Children ages 3-5 are eligible for Lunch Bunch, Enrichment and Extended Day options.
Winnetka Community Nursery School
800 Pine St. Winnetka, IL 60093 446-4432 Director: Kathy Hardy www.winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org In addition to developmental nursery school programs for children ages 2-5, WCNS offers Splendid Day, an extended day nursery school program for children ages 3 to kindergarten and a summer camp program for children ages 3-5.
Winnetka Covenant Church Preschool
1200 Hibbard Road (On the corner of Hibbard Road and Illinois Road) Wilmette, IL 60091 446-4300 Director: Linnea Johnson www.winnetkacovenant.org Winnetka Covenant Church Preschool offers play-based programs for ages 2-5 in a caring, Christian environment. Now offering five days and extended days options.
Winnetka Public School Nursery 1155 Oak St. Winnetka, IL 60093 446-5153 www.wpsn.org
A developmental preschool with a program inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood. Half-day classes for 3-5 year olds. Beginning together (a unique 2s program for children and parents). Summer camp.