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Meet Your New Principal!

06/24/2021

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2022-2023 School Registration Details

05/21/2022

School Registration 2022-2023

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COVID Testing Flyer

04/28/2022

In partnership with Ravinia Health, D6 is offering free COVID tests to all staff, students, and community members. Read more to learn how you can sign up for free testing today!

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5th-Graders Walking During Clap Out

5th-Grade Clap Out Celebration

West Elementary hosted a clap out celebration for 5th-grade students. There was lots of laughter, cheers, and congratulations as our students walked out. Many of our students stopped for hugs and goodbyes before kicking off summer!

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PBIS April Raffle Winners

West had their monthly PBIS West Wildcat Cat Cash Raffle today. These awesome students won fabulous prizes in our raffle today.

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Ms. Wiltse and her student setting goals to finish a strong end to the school year

“It’s not how we start. It’s how we finish. Finish strong!” Mrs. Wiltse is conferencing with her students. This allows them to reflect on their test scores and discuss how they will end their 4th Grade year successfully.

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Students and officers at VIP lunch

West had some special guests for our VIP lunches! Some of Zion's police officers stopped by and surprised our star students during their celebration lunch.

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Student and Principal with Award

Pawsitive Behavior

Ms. Wiltse recognized one of her students for his hard work and positive behavior. Our responsible wildcat received his Pawsitive Referral Award and took a selfie with Principal Edwards. Such a fun phone call to make home! Keep up the wonderful work, Wildcats.

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Students using protractors

Math Scavenger Hunt

Welcome back from break! Our 4th-graders enjoyed a math scavenger hunt by practicing angle measurements. Students had such fun using protractors to learn about acute, obtuse, and right angles!

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Music in Our Schools

Happy Music in Our Schools Month! Our students had a great time learning about the history of Ella Fitzgerald and improvising music on their instruments. 🥁

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Youth Leadership Team Group Photo

The Power of YLT

8th-graders Davin and Shanon's actions still define Zion District 6 Youth Leadership Team's mission to develop “Confidence and Commitment through Collaboration. ” The twins' passion for change started as third graders when they joined Mrs. Wiltse's Youth Leadership Team.

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West Student Olympics

West students got into the Olympic spirit during physical education class participating in a variety of Winter Olympic activities to celebrate the 2022 Winter Games. Students learned about sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun competing for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.

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Mental Health Days Flyer

Mental Health Days

ISBE recently amended student attendance (Public Act 102-0321), allowing students, ages 7-17, to take up to five mental or behavioral health days per school year.

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  - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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  - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

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