Greenbrier School

Greenbrier Elementary School
Address
2330 N. Verde Drive
Arlington Heights, Illinois, Cook County, 60004
United States of America
Coordinates 42°07′10″N 87°59′54″W / 42.11944°N 87.99833°WCoordinates: 42°07′10″N 87°59′54″W / 42.11944°N 87.99833°W
Information
School district 25
Superintendent Lori Bein
Principal Donna Bingaman
Grades Preschool-5th
School color(s) Green and white
Mascot Gators
Website http://greenbrierweb.sd25.org/pages/Greenbrier_ES
Greenbrier's entrance.
Greenbrier School's main entrance.

Greenbrier Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

History

Greenbrier was built in 1964. The architect was Ruck Pate and the construction manager was Turner Construction Company.[1] Greenbrier was remodeled and expanded during the 1995-1996 school year. During this time, the students went to Rand School. The remodeling was completed on October 8, 1996. Greenbrier celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004.[2]

Through the years Greenbrier has had 10 different principals. Past principals were Mr. Al Swanson, Mr. Jim Hall, Mrs. Rochelle Fingerhut, Mr. Chris Fahnoe,[3] Mrs. Shelley Fabrizio, Mrs. Ann Hofmeier, Mrs. Marybeth Anderson and Dr. Robert Jares. The current principal is Donna Bingaman, who joined the school in the fall of 2014.

Awards

Greenbrier won an Academic Excellence award from the Illinois State Board of Education for the years 2006 through 2011.[4] Another award Greenbrier has won is called Earth Flag Extension Program Award. Greenbrier got this award for effort that continually demonstrates the principle of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Greenbrier won this award three times: 1999-2000, 2000–2001 and 2001-2002. In 2011, Greenbrier Elementary School was one of 19 Illinois schools to receive the National School of Excellence Award.[5]

Mottos

A sign showing Greenbrier's motto for the 2010-11 school year.
The 2010-2011 Greenbrier motto.

Greenbrier has had a few mottos in the last few years:

2008-2009: Reach for the stars, anything is possible.

2009-2010: The keys to learning are yours, find the one that unlocks your talent.

2010-2012: Fill a bucket or two and find the best in you.

Clubs

Greenbrier's Library Media Center.
Greenbrier's Library Media Center.

Greenbrier has many clubs, including: Chorus, Safety Patrol, Green Team, Service Club, Scratch Club, Tech STARs, Peer Mediators, Writing Club, Lexia Club, and Wiki Club, which was made up of the 5 students who developed this article.

Famous Alumni

Greenbrier has some famous alumni, including:

Tom Zbikowski is a professional football player for the Baltimore Ravens. He attended Thomas Middle School, Buffalo Grove High School and the University of Notre Dame.

Jeffrey Wiseman has been in movies, including the 1986 film Overboard.

Tom Price is the author of Last Hand.

References

  1. ↑ Jerome, Sarah, Chris Fahnoe, and Deanne Howard. "Interview with District 25 Central Office." Online interview. 11 Jan. 2011.
  2. ↑ Jerome, Sarah, Chris Fahnoe, and Deanne Howard. "Interview with District 25 Central Office." Online interview. 11 Jan. 2011.
  3. ↑ Jerome, Sarah, Chris Fahnoe, and Deanne Howard. "Interview with District 25 Central Office." Online interview. 11 Jan. 2011.
  4. ↑ http://www.ilhonorroll.niu.edu/scripts/school_info.asp?schoolID=050160250022004&awtype=E&year=2010
  5. ↑ "Greenbrier Awarded National Blue Ribbon Award". Arlington Heights School District 25. Retrieved 20 November 2011.

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