Community eNewsletter
Volume 9, Issue 37 . . . . . . May 20, 2022
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Varsity Girls Softball Team
Upstate Eight Conference Champs!
Good Luck at the IHSA Class 4A Regional May 25 at Neuqua Valley H.S., 4:30 p.m.
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May 23 - Final Exams Periods 0,1,2,3, 12:45 p.m. dismissal time
- Busses will run on this schedule
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May 24 - Final Exams Periods 4/5/6, 6/7/8, 9, 12:45 p.m. dismissal time
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May 25 - Final Exams Period 10, 9:25 a.m. dismissal time
- Busses will run on this schedule
- Last day of school for 2021-2022 school year
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May 27 - Final Day to Register for Summer School (see article below)
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June 3 - Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7 p.m.
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June 17 - Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.
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August 15 - First Day of Attendance for 2022-2023 School Year
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Managing Stress During Finals
As students head into final exams, it's normal to feel stress. Here's Ms. Windt to help students and parents alike utilize better strategies as they manage these feelings!
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Honors Convocation and Commencement Programs
Misplaced your program or weren't able to attend these events? Click the appropriate program cover below to view the honorees!
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Music Booster Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to this year’s West Chicago Music Booster Scholarship winners! The Music Boosters recently awarded scholarships to the following Seniors: (from left above)
Band - Daniel Eaton of Winfield;
Choir - Maggie Hancock of Carol Stream; Orchestra - Daniela Luna of West Chicago.
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This year’s choral scholarship was renamed in honor of 1964 West Chicago Community High School graduate James B. Smith, thanks to a scholarship his family created after his passing last year. Their fund will provide choir scholarships to WeGo Seniors for many years to come. This year’s winner, Maggie, is pictured above with Jim’s family - all also WeGo graduates - after the May choir concert. |
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Creative Writing Club Participates in the Upstate Eight Literary Festival
FOUR WeGo students received awards for their poetry and rap writing at the Upstate Eight Literary Festival. There were over 200 entries this year, so receiving an award is a very big deal! Here are our winners:
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Dianna Jimenez won SECOND PLACE for her poem "Bike Ride."
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Denise Herrera received an HONORABLE MENTION for her poem "Morel-la."
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Alexis Avila- Hernandez received an HONORABLE MENTION for his poem "Shooting Stars."
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Rodrigo Alcantar received an HONORABLE MENTION for his rap "Big Rody's Prediction."
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This is the first time one of our rap artists has received recognition for his work!
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Boys Track
Congratulations to the Boys Track Team for their performance at the Upstate Eight Conference championship.
On the Freshman/Sophomore level, the team brought home four 1st place finishes:
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Matt Dewees 110 Hurdles and 300 Hurdles, UEC Champion
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Owen Williams 1600m Run, UEC Champion
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Romeo Alfaro, Owen Williams, Lucas Gallian, and Logan Bryson 4x800 Relay, UEC Champion
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On the varsity level, three 1st place finishes, one 2nd place and one 3rd place finish:
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Niku Myers 1st Place Pole Vault
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Mason Wright 1st place 100m Dash and 3rd Place 200m Dash
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Jaden Bates, Mason Williams, Hugo Rosales, and Mason Wright 1st Place 4x200m Relay
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Judah McLean, Connor Zentner, Noah Herbst, and James Bloss 2nd Place 4x800 Relay
Girls Track
The girls track team made history by scoring 100 points at the Upstate Eight Conference championship which is a school first. Additionally the 4x100 relay of Adeline Draper, Kali Waller, Kat Rubio, and Anna Lesny became the schools first relay team to take home a conference championship.
Other notable performances include:
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Kali Waller UEC Champion in the 100 and 200 and runner up in the long jump
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Adeline Draper UEC Champion in the 100 Hurdles and 300 Hurdles
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Meadow Zomparelli UEC runner up in the 100 Hurdles and 4th Place in the 300 hurdles
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Helena Jankowska 3rd place 800m
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Itzel Martinez, Kat Rubio, Vanessa Munoz, and Ramiah McElroy 3rd place 4x200 Relay
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Sofia Schumann 4th Place Triple Jump
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Helena Jankowska, Adeline Draper, Kat Rubio, and Anna Lesny 4th Place 4x400 Relay
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Emily Nosky 6th Place 800m
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Maggie White 7th Place Triple Jump
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Anna Lesny 8th Place 400m
Kali Waller won the 100m and 200m dashes at the Lake Park Sectional earning a bid to the IHSA State Track and Field Championships this week at Eastern Illinois. In addition to qualifying, Kali set the school record in the long jump as well as breaking her own school record in the 100 dash. Wish Kali luck as she heads to Charleston!
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National Honor Society Members Earn Service Awards
Congratulations to Effie Giannoudakos and Ximena Valenciano-Serna, who both received United Nations Ambassador Awards for more than 100 hours of community service in a year.
And, congratulations to National Honor Society members who received Honor Awards for more than 40 hours of community service: Paloma Aguado, Melissa Castillo, Javier Garcia-Medina, Swapna George, Hadi Khamsi, Ally Krause, Anna Lesny and Cecilia Santiago.
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Finally, we are proud of our 44 members who received Merit Awards for 20 hours of service! |
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Owen Payton (aka Brickwall) Goalie for National 2nd Place Sled Hockey Team
West Chicago Community High School sophomore goalie Owen Payton (#50) (nickname Brickwall) and his team earned 2nd place in the 2022 Sled Hockey National Championship held April 22-24 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, losing the championship by 1 point to the Hurricanes Sled Hockey Junior team from Fargo, North Dakota. Owen plays sled hockey with the Chicago Hornets Sled Hockey team.
The team advanced to the final by beating NE Passage Wildcats from Durham, New Hampshire by a score of 4-2.
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From the Nurse's Office
5/20/2022
Dear Wildcat Parents/Guardians:
Since 5/15/2022 D94 has had 5 positive cases this week. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office.
Please remember not to send your student to school if they are sick.
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To All Incoming Seniors 2022-2023
You will need a second MENINGITIS (Meningococcal) vaccine prior to the first day of school 2022-2023. This injection must be given after the age of 16 years old.
Many students have already had this second injection. Please contact your doctor and if they have already met this requirement.
If yes, please have them fax or email this information to the Health Office
If not, please schedule an appointment and have your student provide proof of this before the first day of school 2022-2023. Your student will not be allowed to attend the first day of school without proof of receiving this immunization.
*Not accepting Meningitis B – YOUR STUDENT WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL/SPORT IF NO MENINGITIS VACCINE PROOF IS TURNED IN TO THE HEALTH OFFICE.
If you have any questions, please call the Health Office 630 876-6245
Thank you,
Health Office
Para todos los que ingresan al Grado 12 2022-2023
Necesitará una segunda vacuna de MENINGITIS (Meningococo) antes del primer día de escuela 2022-2023. Esta vacuna debe administrarse después de los 16 años de edad.
Muchos estudiantes ya han recibido esta segunda inyección. Póngase en contacto con su médico, para ver si ya han cumplido con este requisito.
En caso afirmativo, pídales que envíe por fax o correo electrónico esta información a la Oficina de Salud.
Si no es así, programe una cita y pida a su estudiante que proporcione una prueba de ello antes del primer día de escuela. Para el año escolar 2022-2023, su estudiante no podrá asistir al primer día de escuela sin prueba de recibir esta vacuna.
*NO se acepta MENINGITIS B- SU ESTUDIANTE SERÁ EXCLUIDO DE LA ESCUELA / DEPORTE SI NO SE ENTREGA NINGUN COMPROVANTE DE VACUNA CONTRA LA MENINGITIS A LA OFICINA DE SALUD.
Gracias,
Oficina de Salud
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The Health Office is Now on Twitter!!
Follow us for up to date information from the Health Office at West Chicago Community High School!!
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Diana Serio Scheck, Class of 2012, WeGo Places Podcast
Another great WeGo Places alumni podcast for your listening pleasure! Join WCCHS teacher Brian Turnbaugh as he interviews Diana Scheck, Class of 2012, RN, soon to be Nurse Practioner.
Who might you know that we interviewed? Check out lots of wonderful interviews with former WeGo Wildcats with amazing careers at www.d94.org/wegoplaces.
Have a suggestion for a future interview? Contact teacher Brian Turnbaugh at bturnbaugh@d94.org.
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Student Artwork on Display at WC Public Library in May
Student artwork will be on display at the West Chicago Public Library until May 30, 2022.
The display includes work from our Graphic Design and Digital Photo students.
The following students have work on display:
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Dayanna Sanchez
Vanessa Munoz
Daniel Boyce
Cecilia Cuautle
Sheila Mejia
Jaime Alvez
Ben Falco
Dejon Davis
Johanna Edler
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Ellen Flores
Estefania Gaitan
Michelle Hernandez
Icza Huizar
John Luis
Jesus Ramirez
Samantha Velazquez
Briceyda Vivaldo
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Submit Board of Education Public Participation Comments Online
The Board of Education of Community High School District 94 provides an opportunity for public comments at each open meeting in accordance with Board Policy 2:230.
Board Policy 2:230 states that comments by any one member of the public shall be limited to five (5) minutes and the total time allotted to public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Personal charges or complaints against individual employees, volunteers or students of the District should not be initiated during public comment.
You may address the Board at each open meeting in person or you may submit your comments electronically via completion of this form.
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Summer School Registration Ends May 27
Summer School registration is now open and will continue through May 27, 2022.
Courses may be in-person or independent study depending on enrollment. In-person classes will take place Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 1 - June 17 or June 22 - July 11; STAR independent study classes will have a materials pickup on May 31 or June 1 between 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. All classes are subject to cancellation or a change in type based on enrollment.
Cost is $50 per semester credit for in-district students.
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As we include spring events, the yearbook is compiled over the summer. Delivery is typically around Homecoming the next school year. |
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Didn't Order a 2021-2022 Yearbook? Do It Now!
If you haven't purchased your copy of the 2021-22 yearbook yet, it's not too late!
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Safe2HelpIL Now at WeG0
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) and other social media platforms to report school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the tips will immediately be shared with local school officials, mental health professionals and/or local law enforcement, depending on the nature of the tip. This program is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish students. Rather,
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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.
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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.
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