Community eNewsletter
Volume 9, Issue 10 . . . . October 8, 2021
West Chicago Community High School students perform in
"Marvel Spotlight: Squirrel Girl Goes To College" on September 24 & 25.
Upcoming Calendar - See all events at www.d94.org/calendar

  • October 11 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • October 19 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m
  • October 28 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 5 - 8 p.m.
  • October 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 8 - 11 a.m.
Parent Message from Dr. Dwyer, Principal

Dear Wildcat Parents,

Over the past several weeks I have been reminded of the negative consequences the last 20 months have had on students as well as our society. Many students across the country are experiencing increased feelings of isolation, depression and challenges to re-engage in normal activities. WeGo is not immune to these trends.
With that in mind, it makes sense that many of our students continue to struggle with our return to in-person learning. Our seniors are the only class that has spent an entire school year physically at WeGo. The four quarters that our students were remote or blended have made them disconnected from us. However, as a school community we can influence factors that impact our students. 

Beginning next week and through the week of October 18th, Mary Howard, Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning, Pete Martino, Assistant Principal of Administrative
Jaclyn Camp Named Sept. Student of the Month

West Chicago Community High School in Community High School District 94 has selected Jaclyn Camp of Carol Stream as Student of the Month for September 2021. Camp was selected for consistent hard work in class, for always going above and beyond, and for being successful in all of her work inside and outside of school.

A senior, Camp has been on High Honor Roll every semester of her high school career, earning a cumulative weighted
Nikhil Myers Named Commended Student

West Chicago Community High School Principal, Dr. Will Dwyer, announced today that Nikhil Myers of West Chicago has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented to this scholastically talented senior.

About 34,000 Commended Students
Parent Teacher Conferences

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday 10/28 from 5pm-8pm and Friday 10/29 from 8am-11am. 

Appointments may be made beginning Monday, October 3 at www.d94.org/conferences.

If you do not have access to a computer or have trouble online scheduling, please call 630-876-6305 (Spanish & English speaking) on Oct 13, 20 & 27th between the hours of 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We will be happy to assist you at that time.
Winter Sports Registration

The IHSA winter sports season begins in less than a month! Athletes must have a current physical to participate. Winter sports and start dates are as follows:

Boys Basketball – November 8
Girls Basketball – November 1
Boys and Girls Wrestling – November 8
Boys Swimming – November 22
Competitive Cheer – October 25
Competitive Dance – October 25

To register visit 

To see athletic schedules, visit 
Wildcat Preschool Begins Nov. 30

West Chicago Community High School offers a Wildcat Preschool program for local children 2.5-5 years of age. Each fall a 3-week program is held Tuesday-Thursday with children being taught by students enrolled in our Child Development 1 courses.

For more information, or to enroll, visit www.d94.org/preschool.
Senior Cap and Gown Orders

Herff Jones is now accepting reservations for caps and gowns for seniors - no payment is due at this time. Use this link to order or call the Herff Jones office at 815-756-4743. You can pay online now or on delivery day.

Information packets can be found in the Student Activity Center and Entrances B and H. More information can be found at HerffJonesIL.com or by calling Herff Jones at 815-756-4743.  
Nurse's Office Weekly Update 10/8/2021

D94 has 4 positive cases this week. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office.

Guidelines have recently changed and we CAN accept a rapid, antigen or a RT-PCR for your student to return to school. 

Those who are fully vaccinated will not be excluded if they are a close contact. Parents will be notified that they were a close contact and that they should monitor for symptoms and the DuPage County Health Department strongly recommends getting tested 3-5 days after exposure.
If your student has any COVID-like symptoms, they can only return to school if they have a negative COVID test or stay home for 10 days. We can no longer accept a differential diagnosis for COVID-like symptoms. For example, if a student has a sore throat and is diagnosed with strep, they would still need a negative COVID test to return to school prior to 10 days.  

If your student has a negative COVID test but had vomiting or diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from the last time they threw up or had diarrhea.  

Please do not send your student to school if they have any of the following symptoms:
Fever (100.4 or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches from unknown cause.

We need everyone's help to keep all our Wildcat Staff and Students safe and healthy.  

If you have any questions about whether or not your student should be attending school, please contact the Health Office:

630-876-6245 Nurse Page
630-876-6246 Nurse Cathy
630-876-6469 (Mrs. Mendoza Spanish).
Fertilizer and Weed Control Application October 9

Community High School District 94 practices Integrated Pest Management to minimize the use of any pesticides on school grounds.
 
The Structural Pest Control Act (225 ILCS 235/) and the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act (415 ILCS 65/) requires public schools to notify parents/guardians and school  
The Spirit Pump is Back!
An easy way to support Wildcat Athletics!

The spirit pump begins Monday, October 11 at the BP/PRIDE gas station, 1905 Fransciscan Way, West Chicago (northwest corner of Rt. 59 and North Avenue). The fundraiser will run for two months.

Three cents per gallon will be donated to the Athletic Department at Community High School when this pump is used!

Support your local Wildcat athletes!
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.
Glenbard Parent Series
FREE Virtual Programs Open to WCCHS Parents!
Tues. Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. 
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves and Our Society Thrive

Join the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, whose groundbreaking work in the emotional intelligence field has helped hundreds harness the power of emotions to achieve better outcomes. How we feel influences our thoughts, ability to learn, decisions, relationships, health, creativity, and everyday performance. Learn a set of skills to help us use our emotions wisely, so we can flourish, achieve our desired goals and be our best selves.Learn about his transformational RULER method in our schools now and much more.
Thurs. Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. 
Dr. Laurie Santos — What Makes Humans Happy: Strategies for Finding Joy Today

Providing the secret to happier and more motivated students is the mission of Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor at Yale University, who created "The Science of Happiness: Psychology and the Good Life," which remains the most popular course in the history of the school. Here are the common myths and a set of practical, scientifically-validated techniques for living a more satisfying life. Participants will discover relevant, simple best practices to improve mental wellbeing and learn what to strive for to live happier, more fulfilling lives.
This event is produced in partnership with Niles Township and Stevenson High Schools. The link will be available soon at GlenbardGPS.org
Wed. Oct. 20, at Noon
Ana Homayoun That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Distracted Students Organize/Integrate Their Online & Real Life Worlds

As students adapt to changing school systems, it becomes increasingly important to help them integrate and organize their real life and digital worlds. To help set up our youth to be socially, emotionally and academically successful, noted author Homayoun will offer strategies on how to support students in building executive functioning skills, and gaining perspective on the latest trends in the world of social media. Here are practical tips on how we can make better choices around social media use, managing distractions, and overall wellness.
Wed. Oct. 20, at 7:00 p.m.
Ana Homayoun That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Distracted Students Organize/Integrate Their Online & Real Life Worlds

As students adapt to changing school systems, it becomes increasingly important to help them integrate and organize their real life and digital worlds. To help set up our youth to be socially, emotionally and academically successful, noted author Homayoun will offer strategies on how to support students in building executive functioning skills, and gaining perspective on the latest trends in the world of social media. Here are practical tips on how we can make better choices around social media use, managing distractions, and overall wellness.
From Our Community Partners
October 22, 23, 29, 30, & 31 Tickets & more info here!

Legend has it a hex was cast on the woods of West Chicago decades ago leaving behind a great paranormal intrigue for the area. No one has set foot in the woods since 2009 when access to the forest became restricted following the disappearance of several individuals.
The District recently reopened access to the forest to the public and rumor has it that local residents have already begun to hear disembodied screams as well as muffled sobbing and eerie carousel music ringing ominously into the night.
Locals claim there is a hex surrounding the haunted woods, often referred to as the “Curse of the Spooky Trail.” This urban legend has been passed down from generation to generation within the West Chicago community. Has the curse awakened once again?

*Information gathered from thrilled West Chicago Park District staff members looking forward to the resurrection of this Community staple. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this press release are fictitious.
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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.