MARCH/APRIL 2017
FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FENTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAMED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Associate Superintendent/Principal James Ongtengco has been named the 2017 Educator of the Year by The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO). Mr. Ongtengco was honored at CISCO’s annual meeting on January 27. In the spring of 2016, Fenton High School and CISCO partnered to host a Journeyman Trades Fair. Students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and speak to people who work in the trades. This year’s fair is scheduled for April 20.
CISCO Executive Director Dan Allen, Associate Superintendent/Principal James Ongtengco, Board of Education President Mary Ribando, Board of Education Secretary Laura Wassinger, Board of Education member Susan Ralph and Interim Superintendent Gayle Wahlin.
Mr. Ongtengco firmly believes that Fenton High School must prepare all students for post-secondary life. “While many of our students choose to attend a two or four-year educational institution, we also know that a good number of our students leave Fenton and go right to work. It is imperative that we partner with organizations like CISCO as a means to educate and prepare students for occupational opportunities they can pursue upon graduation.”
Board of Education President Mary Ribando says the Board is proud that James and the school have been recognized for providing opportunities for students. “The mission of Fenton High School is to educate and inspire our students to reach their potential as responsible productive citizens, and we feel that James and his staff continue to work hard to make that a reality for all students.”
STUDENT ART SHOW THURSDAY | APRIL 6 | 6:30 P.M. Elementary School Reception THURSDAY | APRIL 6 | 7:00 P.M. Middle and High School Receptions Celebrate the student artists in our community at the Student Art Show, sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council. Student artists from Tioga Elementary, W.A. Johnson Elementary, Blackhawk Middle School, and Fenton High School all participate in the Student Art Show. Join us at the respective receptions, or visit the Library to view the art on display from March 23 through April 13.
FENTON HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES DONATION FOR EQUIPMENT Eric Treiber, President and CEO of Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. presented checks totaling over $13,000 to Fenton High School for equipment. The funds will purchase a Laser Cutting Machine, and a 3D Printer. The funds were donated by the Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation, which was created in the 1960’s by the founder of the company, Walter G. Treiber, Sr. Fenton High School is grateful for the donation that will enable our students to use cutting edge technology in the classroom. At its January meeting, the Board of Education presented Mr. Treiber with a certificate of appreciation for his continued support of the students at Fenton High School.
Eric and the Board (sitting) Secretary Laura Wassinger, President Mary Ribando, Vice President David Vogel, (Standing) Susan Ralph, Eric Treiber, Nancy Gonzales, Paul Wedemann and David Shimanek.
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