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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
THIS WEEK:
8/31/2026 - 7th grade Girls Volleyball at Drauden vs Yorkville
8/31/2026 - 8th grade Girls Volleyball at Yorkville
8/31/2026 - Boys Soccer at Yorkville
9/1/2026 - PTO Meeting at 5:30pm in the S.S.C., room 160
9/1/2026 - Cross Country at Kennedy
9/1/2026 - 7th Grade Girls Volleyball at Kennedy
9/1/2026 - 8th Grade Girls Volleyball at Drauden vs Kennedy
9/1/2026 -Boys Soccer at Drauden vs Kennedy
9/3/2026 - Cross Country at Drauden vs Indian Trail and Ira Jones
9/3/2026 - 7th Grade Girls Volleyball at Drauden vs Indian Trail
9/3/2026 - 8th Grade Girls Volleyball at Indian Trail
9/3/2026 -Boys Soccer at Indian Trail
COMING WEEK:
9/7/2026 - Labor Day - No School
9/8/2026 - Boys Soccer at Heritage Grove
9/9/2026 - 7th grade Girls Volleyball at Drauden vs Heritage Grove
9/9 /2026 - 8th grade Girls Volleyball at Heritage Grove
9/9/2026 - Cross Country at Drauden vs Heritage Grove
9/10/2026 - 7th Grade Girls Volleyball at Ira Jones
9/10/2026 - 8th Grade Girls Volleyball at Drauden vs Ira Jones
9/10/2026 -Boys Soccer at Drauden vs Ira Jones
9/10/2026 - Cross Country at Ira Jones
FUTURE COUGAR CHEER CAMP
REGISTRATION IS LIVE, FUTURE COUGARS!
It’s time to cheer, sparkle & show your Cougar spirit! We’re so excited to welcome all K–8th graders to our Future Cougar Cheer Experience!
Date: September 8–10 from 4:30–6:30 PM
Cost: $70
Included: T-shirt & performance bow
THEN IT’S GAME DAY!:
Friday, September 11 vs. Joliet West
, our Future Cougars will take the field under the
Friday Night Lights!
K–4th Grade: Cheer with JV
5th–8th Grade:
Cheer with Varsity
4th grade placement may be moved to Varsity depending on registration numbers.
No experience necessary — just bring your biggest smile, loudest voice & Cougar spirit!
REGISTER HERE: Link
We can’t wait to meet our Future Cougar Cheerleaders!
LET’S CHEER, HAVE FUN & REPRESENT SOUTH!
MEET CONNIE
Connie is Drauden Point's facility dog. Please review the Slide presentation to answer all of your questions about Connie. There is also a Google form included you can fill out if your child has allergies or restictions, as well as a link to help support Connie with items on her Amazon wish list.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NAWP6mhL7cJBQSEAOmk2ljXnO-UVix5Z
LUNCHTIME SNOW CONE FUNDRAISER
We are no longer taking orders.
Snow Cone Dates:
6th Grade: 9/1/2026 - Students that didn't receive theirs today will get them tomorrow.
7th Grade: 9/2/2026
8th Grade: 9/3/2026
YEARBOOK
Panthers, it’s yearbook time!
The Drauden Point Yearbook is now available for purchase! Capture all the memories, friendships, laughs, and unforgettable moments from this school year.
Order yours today at www.yearbookforever.com
Don’t miss your chance to remember this year forever!
Once a Panther, always a Panther!
PTO MEMBERSHIP
We are holding a contest for PTO Family Memberships. If you join the PTO with a PAID membership, you will be entered in a raffle for a free Spirit wear item of your choice. Membership is $10.00. If you already joined with a PAID membership you will be included in the raffle. Deadline to join is Friday, October 2nd. The winner will be chosen at our October PTO membership meeting. You do not need to be present.
Join today and make an IMPACT! By joining PTO, you are not commiting your time, but simply helping support our school. The volunteer efforts put forth by the PTO at DPMS benefit the entire middle school community of students, and staff.
PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM
PTO MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT LINK
PTO MEETING DATES
Meetings will be at 5:30pm.
September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st,
January 5th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th
HOMECOMING FLOAT
Come help us construct Drauden's Homecoming float
Are you creative, artsy, craftsy. or just want to have fun? Help us keep our "trophy winning" tradition. If you are interested in helping in any way please reach out to Mrs. henes in the Student Support Center, room 160.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We will work in the Student Support Center (S.S.C.) so volunteers will need to come and leave through the "E" door. The "E" door is on the side of the building by the field, right past the gym.
Monday's & Wednesdays before school at 6:45am
Tuesdays after school at 3:00pm
Saturdays: 5th & the 19th from 9:00 - 11:00am
SCHOOL SUCCESS SKILLS SERIES
Free 4-week series for grades 6-8. It covers practicle skills and real-life stratagies to help middle schoolers handle challenges, build confidence, and succeed in and out of the classroom. See flyer for more information.
ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Please check out the Curriculum Night presentation: Link
WILCO OPEN HOUSE
Wilco is celebrating 50 years with an open house, honoring our past, inspiring our future. Open House is Thursday, September 17th, 2026 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Location Wilco, 500 Wilco Blvd, IL. 60446. There will be tours, student showcases, and alumni and staff reunions.
For families who would like to know a little more about the opportunities, please take a look at the WILCO homepage. Wilco Area Career Center -
or take a virtual tour of a few of the many programs at WILCO
through WILCO
ORGANIC LIFE
-Welcome letter from OrganicLife / reminder DP is a free Breakfast and Lunch campus
-Attendance line: 815.577.4906
-Safe2Help: Call: 1-844-4-SAFEIL , Text: 72332, Email: HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
-Car Riders & Walkers (Carline Map)
-Cell phones are to be powered off and out of sight during school hours (7:55AM-2:55PM) Handbook Language
-Technology Reminders:
Updated Laptop & Charger Policy
To foster daily student accountability, we will no longer issue loaner laptops or chargers for forgotten devices.
Damaged Devices: If a student's device is damaged and requires repair, they should report to the Media Center to drop off their laptop and pick up a temporary loaner. Loaners will also be issued for state testing days as needed.
Daily Expectations: Other than repairs or state testing, students are expected to bring their charged Chromebook and charger to school every day
SPORTS
All athletic and sport physical questions reach out to Mrs. Hall at: Thall@psd202.org or 815-577-4995
Click here for Athletic Information
See calendar at the top of communication for game dates
CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
BOYS SOCCER
CONNIE
Connie's Instagram?
Any parent or student may join it to follow her day to day journey at:
