What is Cinco de Mayo?

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico’s triumph over the French.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle of Puebla on May 5^th, 1862, hence the name. The holiday is celebrated across the U.S. and in parts of Mexico, particularly in the City of Puebla, where the epic battle took place.

Americans, including people of Mexican American heritage, along with our neighbors in Mexico, celebrate with parades, festivals, music and food. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday, May 5^th.

Source: USA TODAY

national mental health awareness month

National Mental Health Awareness Month in May focuses on bringing tools, resources, and education to the general public.

Each year Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and other mental health organizations across the country organize events, webinars, and more to improve mental health access across the country.

Mes nacional de concientización sobre la salud mental

El Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, que se celebra en mayo, se centra en brindar herramientas, recursos y educación al público en general.

Cada año, Mental Health America, la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales y otras organizaciones de salud mental de todo el país organizan eventos, seminarios web y otras actividades para mejorar el acceso a la salud mental en todo el país.

safe schools review

Name: Board of Education (BOE) Meeting
Start: 2025-06-09T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-06-09T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Brookwood 167

BROOKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 167
OFFICIAL NOTICE
SAFE SCHOOLS ANNUAL REVIEW MEETING
WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21^st, 2025 | 3:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
@ BROOKWOOD JR. HIGH SCHOOL | IN THE LIBRARY

Board Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Education are generally scheduled on the second Monday of most months. Meetings convene @ 7:00 p.m. and are held at the Administrative Center/District Office. Closed sessions begin @ 6:00 p.m.

The following regular meeting dates have been scheduled through June 2025.

It’s not only Flu Season—we also have concerns about COVID-19 and RSV! Brookwood School District 167 has partnered with DuPage County Diagnostics to provide our students and staff with “FREE” weekly respiratory illness testing.

Early testing is often a critical step in ensuring effective treatment, preventing complications, and reducing the spread of viruses, ultimately benefiting both individuals and communities.

After completing the parent consent form, students may receive weekly testing for RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza A and B.

Parents will be notified of any concerning results within 24 hours of testing.

If you would like a consent form sent to you, please call the main office, and we will send one home.