Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 was initially formulated around 1860. Wescott School opened in 1957,[1] with Willowbrook School opening in 1969[2]. Maple School was completely rebuilt in the late 2010’s[3]. Both Wescott and Willowbrook Schools had remodeling done to parts of the buildings in the early 2020’s.[4]
In 1860, the original Maple School was opened upon the creation of the district. The original school was located across Shermer Rd from the current location. In 1949, a new building was built on the property of the current school, where the athletic field is currently located.[3] Multiple expansions were put on the building up until the early 2000’s. However, in the 2010’s it was deemed a replacement building was needed. Thus, a replacement school was built from 2018-2019 on the site of the former athletic field and district office. The new building was designed by ARCON[5] and built by Nicholas & Associates for $40.6 Million.[3]
Maple is also the location of District 30’s offices, which were located in a separate building, prior to the new school’s construction.[5] This is also the location of the district’s summer school program, which is open to grades Pre-K to 8. [6]
Wescott School opened in 1957, with many expansions being put on the building in the 1960’s, 70’s and late 90’s to accommodate growing population in the area.[1] In 2021, the building had a large expansion including a new gymnasium, music and art rooms, as well as additional classroom spaces.[8][4] The school has been awarded many Blue Ribbon awards including one in 2022.[9]
Willowbrook School
Willowbrook School
The front entrance to the school, as seen from Happy Hollow Rd
Address
2500 Happy Hollow Rd
Glenview
,
Illinois
Information
School type
Elementary School
Opened
1969
Principal
Katie Compagno
Assistant Principal
Erik Brekke
Grades
PK-5
Enrollment
325 (2024)
Student to teacher ratio
14:1 (2024)
Color(s)
Green and Yellow
Mascot
Wildcats
Feeder to
Maple School
Willowbrook School opened in 1969.[2] The school was built to accommodate Wescott, as there was a large amount of growth in the Glenview portion of the district. In 2021, the library was renovated, amongst other smaller renovations.[4]
Lew Blond Run
The district annually holds the Lew Blond Run. The event consists of a 5K run and a 1 Mile run/walk, as well as a 50yd dash for children (named Little Lew). The event honors a former teacher who worked at Maple named Lew Blond who died from ALS in 2000.[10] The run starts and ends at Maple traversing neighborhoods of the district.[11]. The event has raised over $500,000 since it started in 2001. [12]
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