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West Chicago Lions Club Hosts 58th Annual District 33 New Teachers Recognition Event

The West Chicago Lions Club celebrated its 58th annual New Teachers Recognition event with a breakfast held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in the cafetorium at Leman Middle School. This annual tradition honors the new educators joining West Chicago Elementary School District 33, welcoming them into the community and recognizing their commitment to shaping the…

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WeGo Together For Kids and Dist. 33 Summer Activities Guide: Free Download

This summer, embark on an adventure like no other with District 33 in West Chicago’s ultimate Summer Activity List for kids and families, courtesy of WeGo Together for Kids. Packed with a plethora of thrilling experiences, from exploring parks and farms to engaging with wildlife at zoos, delving into captivating tales at libraries, immersing in…

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Legal Notices Affecting The Community of West Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Legal Notice: Notice for Proposal To Provide Food Service Management Services

PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Proposal (RFP) to Provide Food Service Management Company Services Notice is hereby given that West Chicago Elementary School District 33 (“the School Food Authority-SFA”); is requesting proposals to provide Food Service Management Company Services for the operation in the Federally funded School Nutrition Programs. Proposals will be accepted at: Attn: Karen…

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Del Toro Named New Principal at Dist. 33’s Indian Knoll Elementary School

Whitnie Del Toro has been named the new  Principal at District 33’s Indian Knoll Elementary School. Whitnie Del Toro has an extensive and diverse background in education, with 17 years of experience overall and 12 years specifically within the West Chicago District 33. She has held various roles throughout her tenure, including intermediate classroom teacher,…

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District 33 Board Salutes LMS Family Liaison and the Sponsors and Donors of LMS Family Literacy Nigh

District 33 recognized and thanked the community sponsors and donors who contributed to the LMS Family Literacy Night on October 3rd. Families won donated raffle prizes, including study nooks, gift cards to local businesses, new books, and more. All participants left with grab bags full of reading goodies, including timers, books, study fidgets, school supplies,…

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Gary Elementary and Benjamin Middle Schools in Top 10% Statewide

The Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) report card reporting system is the state’s official source for information about public schools across Illinois. The report card system provides families, educators, and communities with an annual informational snapshot of public schools across Illinois. Readers can find school state, district, and school-level data on academic performance, school…

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City-Wide Collection of Items For At-Risk Veterans Underway

In September, the West Chicago community came together and collected over 175 pounds of non-perishable goods for local families in need. This October, West Chicago Elementary School District 33, in collaboration with the City of West Chicago Government, the West Chicago Park District, and the West Chicago Public Library District, are calling on community members…

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New Superintendent Named at DuPage Regional Office Of Education + Apprenticeship Program For Students

The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce Ms. Amber Quirk has assumed the position of Regional Superintendent.  Quirk was elected to the office and replaced Dr. Darlene Ruscitti, who retired in June. Quirk formerly served as the Assistant Regional Superintendent. As the Chief Administrative Officer of the DuPage Regional Office of Education…

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Turner School Invites You To Their Fall Fest and 70th Anniversary Celebration – Turner School lo invita a su festival de otoño y celebración del 70 aniversario

All current students and Turner alumni, friends and families Are invited. Turner Elementary School is holding their annual Fall Fest which will also be celebrating Turner Elementary School’s 70th anniversary. Date: Friday, October 20 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Turner School- 750 Ingalton, West Chicago The Turner PTO has partnered with West Chicago City Museum to…

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Student, Teacher and Parent Receive Board of Education District 33 Salute

The District 33 Board of Education regularly salutes individuals of the community – which includes all staff members, students, bus drivers, parents/guardians, and guardians – for actions that build a positive culture and climate in District 33. Stephanie G., a fifth-grade Wegner school student, and Tony S., a Wegner parent, recently received Board Salutes from…

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