Waubonsie Valley High School

Waubonsie Valley High School A Short History of Waubonsie Valley

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District #204 (a unit district K-12) was formed
in the fall of 1972.

In December of 1972 a referendum was passed to build and equip a high school at a projected cost of $8.2 million. A separate issue also passed to add a swimming pool. Construction on Waubonsie Valley High School began in the spring of 1973. Tom Gibbs was hired as the first Principal. Since his tenure, Gary Elmen, Marilyn Weaver, Jim Schmid, Kristine Marchiando, and Jason Stipp have served as Princ

ipal. In September of 1975, Waubonsie Valley opened its doors for its first school year. Two-hundred-ninety-three Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors attended the new high school. In addition, 7th and 8th graders were housed in the building (using the name Granger Junior High) until Hill Junior High (now Hill Middle School) opened in the Fall of 1981. Construction delays prevented students from using the gym until May of 1976 and the pool until October of 1976. The school was designed as an "open" campus, with very few walls to separate classes. This quickly gave way to temporary room dividers and eventually, more permanent walls. Major construction projects over the years added three classroom wings, a field house and an auditorium, leaving few clues as to the original design of the building. In 1997, WVHS was bursting at the seams with over 3,700 students. Neuqua Valley opened but the growth continued. In 2003, the Gold Campus opened across the street from the Green Campus. "Gold" housed our Freshmen students while Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attended classes at "Green." In 2009, Metea Valley opened. As a result, WVHS once again hosts all four classes and has initiated a "house" concept to support students.

06/09/2026

The new security vestibule at Door 1 was started yesterday and work continued in the auditorium (behind the curtain) with the installation of new electrics and concert shells…

The building is definitely seeing some changes this summer! The construction is underway!
06/05/2026

The building is definitely seeing some changes this summer! The construction is underway!

06/04/2026

🍎 Make an Impact with IPSD 204! 📚

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support students and make a difference every day? Join us at our upcoming Teaching Assistant Job Fair and learn more about becoming part of one of Illinois’ leading school districts!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Crouse Education Center (CEC)
780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora, IL
Enter Door #20

Why join IPSD 204?
✔ Competitive pay
✔ Great benefits
✔ School-year schedule with holidays & breaks
✔ Supportive, collaborative teams
✔ Opportunities to grow and make an impact

Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/WvbTb9pX7P1Hy5pu6

Appreciate this group of parent volunteers putting on great events for our Warrior Community! See you tomorrow at the ...
06/02/2026

Appreciate this group of parent volunteers putting on great events for our Warrior Community! See you tomorrow at the Green & Gold Golf Outing!

Thank you, Penny O’Brien – Baird & Warner, for supporting the Green & Gold Golf Event!
05/30/2026

Thank you, Penny O’Brien – Baird & Warner, for supporting the Green & Gold Golf Event!

Sponsor Spotlight ✨

A big thank you to our WARRIOR LEVEL Sponsor, Penny O’Brien – Baird & Warner, for supporting the Green & Gold Golf Outing and Auction! The WVHS PTA and Athletic Boosters truly appreciate your generosity and support. 💚💛

https://www.penny-obrien.com

•CLASS OF 2026🎓•Don’t forget…Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior 💚
05/24/2026

•CLASS OF 2026🎓•

Don’t forget…
Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior 💚

05/23/2026

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Aurora, IL
60504

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