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Principal's Office - Northfield
Welcome to New Trier High School! The mission of New Trier High School is to inspire students "to commit minds to inquiry, hearts to compassion, and lives to the service of humanity" by working in partnership with the community to provide innovative programs for all students, nurture their unique abilities, and encourage them to pursue excellence in their endeavors. The Principal is responsible to keep that mission at the forefront of our work as a school. Students, staff, and parents are encouraged to contact the Principal’s Office or stop in for any questions, concerns, or comments. On this page you will find copies of our regular communications mailed home to parents, articles about New Trier and education written by the Principal, an “Ask the Principal” form, and contact information for the Principal and office staff. Here’s your chance to ask the principal a question about New Trier or education. Click here to Ask the Principal |
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Mr. Paul M Waechtler
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The Principal's Column
This column presents information, observations, and thoughts from New Trier’s principals on a variety of topics.
- Parent Support Network Explained
Sometimes, being a parent can feel very lonely. Where can parents turn for advice and counsel when facing the big decisions and tough questions that are part of raising teenagers, especially when the topic is something like substance use?
Read More... - How do we define success at New Trier High School?
For the past two years, New Trier administrators and staff have posed an important question for serious self-reflection: How do we define success at New Trier High School?
Read More... - Connecting Community through All-School Forum
Every day there are a multitude of activities, events, and programs going on at New Trier involving hundreds of students, staff, and parents. Individually, these different parts are strong and operate at a high level of success...
Read More... - Creating a Culture of Inquiry at New Trier
For 110 years, New Trier High School has tried to create an environment where students can explore our motto: "to commit minds to inquiry, hearts to compassion, and lives to the service of humanity." ...
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