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…
he village of Winfield and two local school districts are in negotiations to resolve their nearly three-year-long legal dispute over a special tax increment financing (TIF) district in downtown Winfield. The conflict arose when Winfield Elementary District 34 and West Chicago High School District 94 filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Town Center…
Dr. Jennifer Dalrymple has been named the new Assistant Principal at Turner Elementary School. The community and West Chicago Voice wishes her the best on her new role. La Dra. Jennifer Dalrymple ha sido nombrada nueva subdirectora de la Escuela Primaria Turner. La comunidad y West Chicago Voice le desean lo mejor en su nuevo…
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…
New Philharmonic Announces 2024-2025 Schedule and Programming If you haven’t yet experienced the MAC’s own professional orchestra conducted by renowned Maestro Kirk Muspratt, you don’t know what you’ve been missing! Proud to call College of DuPage home for four decades, New Philharmonic combines extraordinary talent with moving musical pieces that ignite the stage and leave audiences…
The West Chicago Community High School’s Football coaching staff will offer a FREE camp for middle schoolers interested in learning about the sport, brushing up on their skills, and getting out and having fun with their friends. The free camps will take place this Friday, April 12 as well as Friday, April 19 at the…
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra has signed a standing order allowing trained personnel in Illinois schools to use “undesignated” asthma inhalers on hand to treat students who develop respiratory distress. Undesignated medications are those that are not prescribed for a specific student but can be used in an emergency to…
The Gary PTO was recognized at the January Board of Education meeting for being the recipient of the #D33Pride Awards for the 1st trimester in the Organization category. Congratulations to this dedicated group! They play a crucial role in our school community, organizing various events and showing unwavering commitment. Kudos to the Gary PTO, Nominations…
Get ready for Spring 2024 at College of DuPage’s Registration Rally. You’re invited to join in for a free lunch and hot chocolate as you kickstart your Spring 2024 enrollment. Registration for this event is required. Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2000 Registration Rally Overview New…
Here’s a look at events and happenings this week for West Chicago Elementary School District 33 before the holiday break takes place: December 18, 2023 ESL at Currier School6:00 pm – 8:30 pm December 20, 2023 Assessment Literacy and Systems Training8:00 am – 2:00 pm ESL at Currier School6:00 pm – 8:30 pm December 21,…
Safeguarding Kids By Staying Connected In The Digital Era In today’s fast-paced digital age, where technology plays a pivotal role in our lives, it is crucial for parents to understand the significance of actively participating in their children’s digital journeys. With the vast array of content available online, it becomes imperative that parents take an…
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…
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…
Organizers of the 70th birthday party and fall fest for Turner Elementary School took to social media to share what a great success the event was. The Turner PTO President,said Thank you to everyone who came out to our Fall Fest and helped us celebrate 70 years Highlights Of The Event Included: The West Chicago…
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,…
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…
Residents are Invited To The Fist Annual Trunk-Or-Treat Event through Benjamin School District. It’s an opportunity for local businesses and organizations to promote themselves while participating in a fun, free community event. The cost is $50 per vehicle, Any businesses or Organizations interested in participating should print and fill out the registration form and turn it…
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…
Due to a lack of available quorum, the October 10 regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting for Benjamin School District 25 has been cancelled. Information regarding a Special Meeting will be posted as soon as it is available
Lean Middle School will hold a book fair during their family literacy night. The fair will take place on Tuesday, October 3 between 6:00- 7:30. Students will have the opportunity to visit and view books during the school day as well.
The Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the availability of up to seven (7) $1000 scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2023. Please click below for more information: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7ecaaf8d-83a1-4ba9-b019-4d6b155c139a
Healthy West Chicago has announced that West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Family Wellness Nights are back. The series is kicking off these fun family events on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 PM. Each month’s program will be held at a different school in the district and have a unique theme and focus. These are…
North Central College announced the installment and inauguration of the college’s new president, Dr. Anita Thomas. The local private college is located in nearby Naperville. The college held the inaugural ceremony on their “Founder’s Day”, the day the college first welcomed students to the school in 1861. Dr. Thomas’ installment as president is of historic…
On September 12, The West Chicago Community High School kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month and the Parent Engagement Series with former Frito Lay Executive and famed creator of the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos brand. Richard Montanez told his inspiring story of going from janitor at Frito Lay, to becoming a top executive for the company. Montanez…
