District 88 shares important information regarding Illinois Youth Survey

On May 3, Addison Trail and Willowbrook will administer the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to students. According to https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu, the IYS “is a self-report survey … designed to gather information about a variety of health and social indicators, including substance use and perceptions, bullying, school climate, nutrition and physical activity.”

The main goals of the IYS are to provide:

1. local data to schools and school districts throughout Illinois
   
   
2. a scientific estimate of health and social indicators for the state

Participation involves completing a survey (with no names or identification numbers) that will be confidentially given by a classroom teacher, a counselor, or a community member who has received training. The information gathered will provide valuable insights to help District 88 better understand the needs of students and improve/enhance programming, strategies and initiatives to support their well-being.

Participation in the survey is voluntary, and families can choose to opt out by completing the form at https://tinyurl.com/IYSForm2024. This document can be dropped off at the main office at Addison Trail and Willowbrook and must be received before May 3.

For questions or more information, contact Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews at jmandrews@dupage88.net or 630-628-3301, or Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause at dkrause@dupage88.net or 630-530-3439.