Wood Dale Junior High School

Had the pleasure of checking out the school, talking to family and comparing to my own childs middle school. I have to say, as well as my nephew is doing, I have to say, they must be doing something right.
I visited the school for my nephews graduation ceremony and the will say that the ceremony was wonderful. It went smooth and wonderful between the acknowledgements and diploma distribution.
The auditorium was comfortable and environmentally controlled. With all the people that were there, it wasnt muggy or hot in the least bit. The paintings each eighth grader made was a wonderful touch, you can really tell they are organized and time was taken to make it memorable. Each family was given 6 tickets for family.
My comparison, well, we received only 4 tickets and regardless, it was standing room only with MANY parents having to stand outside since there was NO ROOM. We managed to squeeze in between some folks in the bleachers designated for staff and limited folding chairs for the rest. Terrible. There was no band, no gowns, no paintings or any fanfare of any time and this is disappointing for a school located in Glen Ellyn; an affluent community.
Good school and with the funds/​staff to get things done right and organized the way a truly professionally run school should be.