The term Glenbard is a portmanteau of Glen Ellyn and Lombard, the two predominant towns of the district.

When Mr. Fred L. Biester took over the office in 1918, the faculty consisted of five members who instructed 120 students in a basic curriculum.

Prior to the opening of Glenbard East in 1959, Lombard students in High School District No.

In the spring of 1962, the Board of Education appointed Dr. Dean W. Stoakes as Superintendent, followed by Mr. Raymond Livingston in 1978 and Dr. Robert C. Stevens in 1984.

Dr. David Larson became superintendent in July 2012 Glenbard East High School opened its doors in September 1959.

Glenbard South High School opened its doors to students for the first time in the fall of 1972.

Established in 1959, Glenbard East has a long tradition of prominence in the areas of arts and music.

Under the leadership of Department chair Ross Kellan, with the submission from Orchestra Director Joanne May, the G.E.

In 2013, its football team went undefeated in the regular season and made it to the second round of the IHSA playoffs in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

In addition, the Forensics (Speech) team, led by Tony Crowley, is generally regarded as one of the best in the state.

The Baseball team, led by Coach James Fornaciari made consecutive visits to the Illinois elite eight in 2002 and 2003.