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Op-Ed: Preventing School Tragedies Requires Parental Responsibility and Community Action

Just recently, a 14-year-old from Glendale Heights was accused of bringing a loaded gun to a high school in Lombard, highlighting serious concerns about firearm access, parental responsibility, and the steps needed to prevent a potential tragedy. Thanks to the quick action of a brave student who reported the weapon, and the swift response from…

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Benjamin Students Celebrate ‘ Wacky Hair Day’

Evergreen Elementary Students Recently Celebrated Wacky Hair Day Students from Evergreen Elementary School (Benjamin District 25) celebrated Wacky Hair Day with some incredibly creative and colorful hairstyles! Check out their fun and imaginative looks! From vibrant rainbow spikes to gravity-defying pigtails, the kids showcased their wild and wacky hairdos with pride and enthusiasm. Evergreen Elementary…

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District 33 Holds Preschool Screenings for Fall

PRESCHOOL – SCREENING FOR FALL ENROLLMENT In fall 2024 all preschool classrooms will be together at Pioneer School. District 33 currently has openings for 410 students for the 2024-25 school year and look forward to partnering with local families through this early childhood education program. Residents are encouraged to complete the following form if they…

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WCCHS LRC Holding March Manga Madness Contest : In an interesting play on words, the Learning Resource Center at West Chicago High School is hosting a "March Manga Madness" competition , and they've recently entered week 2. West Chicago Newspaper West Chicago News

WCCHS LRC Holding March Manga Madness Contest

In an interesting play on words, the Learning Resource Center at West Chicago High School is hosting a “March Manga Madness” competition , and they’ve recently entered week 2. Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form…

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WCCHS Speech Team Participates In State Regional Competition

The West Chicago High School’s Speech Team competed in the State Regionals competition on Saturday at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. Speech, is run by IHSA with the season officially starting in November after auditions mid-September. The “regular” season is composed of competitions every Saturday from November through January, and the IHSA State series is…

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Arctic Temperatures Necessitate E-Learning Day

The following email was sent last night regarding an e-learning day for the high school: Attention Parents of West Chicago, Illinois Community High School students!. Don’t send your children to prep school tomorrow Tuesday January 16, 2024! Online learning ! “Wildcat Families, In light of the frigid temperatures expected, we will implement an E-Learning Day…

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Wheaton Academy Math Team Sweeps Chicago Christian Conference

Wheaton Academy Math Team Sweeps Chicago Christian Conference Championship In a remarkable display of mathematical prowess, Wheaton Academy’s math team dominated the Chicago Christian Conference Championship, placing first in every category and solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the field of mathematics. The team’s exceptional performance left no doubt that…

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Scholarships Available For West Chicago Community High School Seniors . West Chicago News, West chicago Newspaper, Newspaper, local news for West Chicago

Scholarships Available For West Chicago Community High School Seniors

Working in partnership with the student services department at the West Chicago Community High School, The West Chicago Voice is pleased to provide the following information to the community about scholarship opportunities. We hope to continue to provide updated information so students and their parents are aware of these opportunities. HAGEN SCHOLARSHIP Dec. 1 The…

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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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WeGo On The Rise : #whatatimetobeawildcat

West Chicago Community High School held their first indoor all-school assembly since 2019. The assembly focused on  the teams and athletes making it to the postseason. The celebration honored : Judah McLean (Cross Country), Girls Swimming, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer & Football. Title: West Chicago Community High School’s Athletics Achieve Remarkable Success in Postseason Play…

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Statewide Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest Offered to Fifth And Sixth Grade Students

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting fifth and sixth-grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The contest theme for the 2024 awards is “Where Does Rain Go? How Can We Slow the Flow?” focusing on understanding how rain moves through the landscape,…

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West Chicago District 94 Superintendent Search Underway West Chicago News - BWP & Associates is conducting the search for the new Community High School District 94 Superintendent. Part of the search process involves feedback from stakeholder groups

West Chicago District 94 Superintendent Search Underway

West Chicago Community High School/District 94’sSuperintendent Search in underway. Part of the search process involves feedback from stakeholder groups including Staff, Students, Parents, and Community. Engagement Sessions will be held Wednesday, October 18. Overview of the search process : BWP & Associates is conducting the search for the new Community High School District 94 Superintendent….

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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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