Community eNewsletter
Volume 8, Issue 41 . . . . . . . . . . June 4, 2021
Graduation 2021
Congratulations to the WCCHS Class of 2021!
To watch a video of the ceremony, visit
(Be patient or advance it to 5:00 minutes to begin watching!)
Upcoming Calendar - See all events at www.d94.org/calendar
  • June 4, 5 & 6 - "The Theory of Relativity" musical - Streaming this weekend only! Free tickets required at www.wegotheatre.com
  • June 10 - Final Exams Periods 0, 1, 2, and 3 - Dismissal at 1:10 p.m.
  • June 11 - Final Exams Periods 4/5/6, 6/7/8, and 9 - Dismissal at 1:10 p.m.
  • June 14 - Final Exams Period 10 - Dismissal at 10:40 a.m.
Student of the Month

West Chicago Community High School in Community High School District 94 has selected Justin Blackburn of Winfield as Student of the Month for May 2021. Blackburn was selected for outstanding leadership and scholarship throughout his four years at WeGo.

A senior, Blackburn has been on High Honor Roll every semester of his high school career, earning a cumulative weighted grade point average (GPA) of 5.291. He is a member of National Honor Society, the Music Honor Society, and a recipient of the AP Scholar Award. In addition, Blackburn is an Illinois State
Final Exam Schedule

Final exams for the 2020-2021 school year will be held on June 10, 11 and 14. Students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. on June 10 and 11, and at 10:40 a.m. on June 14. Busses will run on this schedule.
Any student earning an A, B or C in a course is not required to take the final and can choose to opt out of the final exam. However, students may elect to take the final exam if doing so can improve their grade.

Students and teachers should communicate prior to the final exam to determine the best course of action.
Streaming tickets are free and are available at www.wegotheatre.com.
"The Theory of Relativity" Musical Streams June 4, 5, 6

Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 2020-21 special streaming with The Theory of Relativity. This musical is about the lives of young adults as they navigate their time on the planet. One of the top musicals performed by high schools this year, the show is told through a series of vignettes that are realistic and genuine. The production was recorded following Covid-19 guidelines. 
Bridge 8.5 for Incoming Freshmen: 7/26 - 8/10

Bridge 8.5 is a program that was created by West Chicago Community High School to facilitate transitioning to the rigors of high school. The program provides additional instructional services in the areas of reading, math, writing and study skills for incoming freshman.

Students attend in-person classes each day in the respective core academic subjects in rotation for five hours, with the
Wildcat Booster Club Meeting June 7 at 7:00 p.m.

The Wildcat Booster Club would like to invite you to join them at their final meeting of the school year on Monday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Hawthorne's Backyard, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane in West Chicago.

Get involved! The Wildcat Booster Club has a long tradition of supporting WCCHS activities, clubs, and sports. We serve the ENTIRE school and work directly with staff and administration to promote unity, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and encourage school and community spirit for WCCHS D94 extracurricular activities.
Wildcat Booster Spirit Wear

The Wildcat Booster Club announces a new spirit wear website.

Online ordering and delivery is now available at 

Order any time over the summer so you are ready to show that Wildcat spirit when school resumes on August 16!
Summer School Registration Deadline June 11

West Chicago Community High School 2021 Summer School will run from June 17 - July 2. Students can take one or two classes. If they select 2, then at least one has to be taken independently. We will run classes in person if there are enough students who sign up. Summer school will cost $50 per session.

For more information or to register, visit www.d94.org/summerschool.
Summer Acceleration Program - Corrected Dates
July 26 - August 6 (for incoming Sophomores)

Dear Parent:

Your son/daughter has the opportunity to attend Summer Acceleration 2021 which is a program that was created by Community High School to support students in Math and English as they transition from freshman to sophomore year. The program
AP Summer Camps at WeGo

Dear AP Student,

The staff and faculty at West Chicago are excited that you are going to be an AP student next year. Being an AP student demonstrates to us and colleges your dedication to learning. In order to prepare you for your AP class you are invited to attend a free summer camp just for the AP class/classes you are taking. The camp is your opportunity to strengthen academic skills prior to the new school year. You are
Athletic Summer Camps
For students entering Grades K-12

Wildcat Athletics at West Chicago Community High School is hosting summer camps for students entering grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Camps include: Basketball (boys & girls), Cross Country (boys), Cheer (co-ed), Dance (co-ed), Football (boys), Softball (girls), Soccer (boys), Track-Speed Training (co-ed), and Volleyball (boys & girls) and more. Please note: Not all camps are for all ages. Check each listing for details.

Camps are conducted by the West Chicago Community High School coaching staff.

Questions can be answered by calling the Wildcat Athletic office at 630-876-6280.

Summer Reading & Math
Due August 16

ALL West Chicago Community High School students are expected to participate in summer reading and math. All work is to be completed by the first day of school on August 16, 2021.

Summer Reading information can be found at www.d94.org/summerreading.

Summer Math information can be found at www.d94.org/summermath.
Turf and Track Replacement Livestream at the Stadium

Watch real-time progress of the turf and track replacement project at Memorial Stadium.

ESL II Student Photography Exhibit at Gallery 200
Ends June 26

Experience the photography of West Chicago Community High School ESL II students at an exhibition at Gallery 200, 103 W. Washington St., West Chicago. The exhibit is open during the months of May and June on Fridays from 2 - 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The exhibit is free.

ESL teacher Mark Poulterer explains the project: "Teenagers are divided. It’s the nature of adolescence. Divided between obligation and obliviousness, adventure and anxiety, nostalgia and the not quite yet. 

Immigrants are divided too. It’s the nature of leaving one’s home. Divided between ritual and romantic, comfort and craving, nostalgia and the not quite yet. 
That’s what this photography exhibit is all about; photographs of lives in between, and the photographers who live in those places."
WeGo Places Highlights Successful WeGo Grads

Like Joanne Wierenga, Class of 2011, Intensive Care and Forensic Nurse Examiner.

Listen to her podcast interview with WCCHS teacher Brian Turnbaugh.




WCCHS Social Emotional Support Web Page

The members of the Student Services Department recognize how difficult this time has been on our students, families, and members of our feeder communities.
With that in mind, we would like to share our social emotional support page which has a myriad of mental health resources for students, parents, and teachers.
From Our Community Partners
Free Legal Consultations

WeGo Together for Kids and the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Services are partnering to provide free legal consultations for West Chicago families.

Participants will receive an hour long consultation with an attorney on the following topics: Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Housing Law and Family Law. Consultations will take place virtually either over the phone or on Zoom.

If you're interested in participating in the Legal Clinic, please sign up using the link below. Please look closely at the topic of law, language, date and time slot when you sign up. Contact Sarah
Norton at nortons@wego33.org with questions or for help with registration.
Have a question? Want to suggest an eNewsletter topic?
Contact Communications Coordinator
Becky Koltz | 630-876-6215 | bkoltz@d94.org
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Community High School District 94 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.