Gower School District 62

Gower School District 62 The Gower School District 62 mission is a simple one: Empowering children to be their best today to lead a better tomorrow.

Visit our district webpage to learn more about our vision, belief statements, strategic goals and motto: "Children at their Best!" Gower West and Gower Middle schools serve 940 students in grades PK – 8 living within district boundaries, which include portions of the villages of Burr Ridge, unincorporated Hinsdale, and Willowbrook. Gower West houses PK-4th grade students and 5th - 8th graders att

end Gower Middle. The District offers an academically rigorous curriculum. Classroom instruction is tailored to the needs of individual students and technology enhances learning. Gower is a great place for kids to learn!

The September lunch menu for Gower West is now available. Every hot meal includes a fruit or vegetable and milk. Familie...
09/08/2026

The September lunch menu for Gower West is now available. Every hot meal includes a fruit or vegetable and milk. Families can add funds through MealTime or send a check or cash to the office.

Lunch is $4.75. Please note that the office cannot accept food delivery orders from services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Jimmy John's.

Exceptions are limited to emergency situations approved by the principal, so contact your school office directly with any questions.

Gower School District will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. There will be no school for students today, an...
09/06/2026

Gower School District will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. There will be no school for students today, and classes resume Tuesday, September 8th. Enjoy the long weekend.

Bell to Bell No CellIllinois Senate Bill 2427 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on July 28, 2026, creating a stat...
09/04/2026

Bell to Bell No Cell

Illinois Senate Bill 2427 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on July 28, 2026, creating a statewide framework requiring school districts to restrict personal wireless device use during the school day. The law takes effect for the 2027-2028 school year.

Gower Middle School has followed a "Silent and Out of Sight" cell phone procedure for many years, and we do not anticipate significant changes to our current practices. As we start the new school year, students will be reminded of expectations regarding cell phones, smart watches, and headphones, with reminders continuing throughout the year.

More information and specifics about our Bell to Bell No Cell procedures can be found in our Parent Student Handbook:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785435837/gower62com/rqphsbtaom7rscz9ftb3/2026-2027Parent-StudentHandbook.pdf

Gower School District 62 presents a Health & Wellness event, an expo-style evening supporting healthy minds, bodies, and...
09/02/2026

Gower School District 62 presents a Health & Wellness event, an expo-style evening supporting healthy minds, bodies, and futures for our families.

Join us Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Gower West Elementary School Cafeteria. Visit tables hosted by local organizations and school partners to learn about valuable services, programs, and resources that support the health and well being of your family.

Child care supervision will be available through the Gower Foundation's "Unplug" event.

Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.

It was such a good first day at Gower Middle! We started our day with grade level team meetings, attended all of our cla...
08/30/2026

It was such a good first day at Gower Middle! We started our day with grade level team meetings, attended all of our classes, had lunch and finished out the day with our first House assembly of the year. Thank you to our parents who had our students ready and excited to be back at Gower Middle. It is going to be a fantastic year!!

Attention GW families! 1st Place Spiritwear is offering their biggest discounts of the year! Buy Gower West Hoodies for ...
08/28/2026

Attention GW families! 1st Place Spiritwear is offering their biggest discounts of the year! Buy Gower West Hoodies for $32.99, Tees for $19.99, and Crewnecks for $30.99! Shop now before the flash sale ends!

Click here to shop now: https://1stplace.sale/31172

How's the first week going? Around here, we know it can feel a little chaotic while everyone settles back into the routi...
08/28/2026

How's the first week going?

Around here, we know it can feel a little chaotic while everyone settles back into the routine. A few small adjustments can help smooth things out. Hang in there, Gower 62 families, it gets easier from here.

Two important dates coming up for Gower West families.Picture Day is Friday, August 28. Van Gogh School Photographers wi...
08/27/2026

Two important dates coming up for Gower West families.

Picture Day is Friday, August 28. Van Gogh School Photographers will be on campus to photograph students. More details will be shared closer to the day.

Save the date for Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 3. This is an important evening for parents to learn about what their child will be learning this year, with sessions organized by grade level:

5:30 - 6:00 PM: Pre-K (Multipurpose Room) and PACE (Room 31)
5:45 - 6:15 PM: 3rd Grade (Small Gym)
6:00 - 6:30 PM: 4th Grade (Multipurpose Room)
6:15 - 6:45 PM: Kindergarten (Small Gym)
6:30 - 7:00 PM: 1st Grade (Multipurpose Room)
6:45 - 7:15 PM: 2nd Grade (Small Gym)

Specials, specialists, and interventionists will be available near the Multipurpose Room from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

More information will be sent home closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you there.

Did you know families can get a look into their student's Chromebook activity through GoGuardian Parent? GoGuardian help...
08/25/2026

Did you know families can get a look into their student's Chromebook activity through GoGuardian Parent? GoGuardian helps keep the digital learning environment safe and focused, and district approved tools and privacy practices help protect student information. While it's primarily used by teachers, parent access is available to every Gower 62 family.

Getting started only takes a few steps:

Download the GoGuardian Parent app.
Sign in using the email address you have on file with the school.
Verify your email and select your child.
Use the app to view Chromebook activity, block websites, pause internet access, and set internet schedules.

One more thing to know: after 10:00 PM, Chromebook access is automatically limited to school related websites and resources. Reach out to your school's IT department with any questions about getting set up.

The August lunch menu for Gower Middle School is here, featuring favorites like chicken tenders with mac n cheese, beef ...
08/20/2026

The August lunch menu for Gower Middle School is here, featuring favorites like chicken tenders with mac n cheese, beef taco bowls, and cheese pizza with pretzels. Every main meal comes with a small salad from the salad bar and a small water or milk, plus a la carte options are available daily. Plant based and vegetarian options can be requested by notifying Mrs. Jannenga in the morning.

Bon appetit, Gladiators!

Address

7941 S Madison Street
Willowbrook, IL
60527

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16309865385

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