West Central C.U.S.D. #235

Spring Concerts 2025

2024-2025 School Year

Join us for West Central CUSD #235's spring concerts!  Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade = Monday, May 5th @ 6:30 PM 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade = Tuesday, May 6th @ 6:30 PM Middle School, High School = Monday, May 12th @ 7:00 PM All concerts will be located in the high school gym. The elementary students have been working hard on bringing back some of your favorite songs throughout the . . .

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Courageous Smiles Track Meet 2025

2024-2025 School Year

On Thursday, May 1st, ten West Central students competed at the Courageous Smiles Track Meet at Illini West High School in Carthage. This event was a track meet with fun field events, including standing jump, softball or tennis ball throw, bean bag toss, soccer kick, football kick, and a 25 or 50 meter race. The students also enjoyed kazoos, hula-hooping, and dropping pins in a bucket. After lunch, each student received a medal. We . . .

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Senior Spotlight 5/5/25 - Galilaia Sutton

2024-2025 School Year

Our next senior spotlight is Galilaia Sutton! After graduation Galilaia plans to go to school to pursue becoming a counselor! Galilaia's favorite teacher is Mr. Sutton! Galilaia's favorite high school memory is acting in the murder mystery play for our school and how special it made her feel!! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We are so proud of you!!! #WCHeatPride #ClassOf2025 #WeAreWC

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WCMS Presents "The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower"

2024-2025 School Year

“If someone kidnapped your least favorite teacher, would you want her back?” Find out when West Central Middle School proudly presents “The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower” by Laurie Bryant, produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.   Performances will be at the Raritan Opera House on Thursday, May 1st, Friday May 2nd, and Saturday, May 3rd.   Doors . . .

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Senior Spotlight 5/1/25 - Ellie Skiles

2024-2025 School Year

Our next senior spotlight is Ellie Skiles! Ellie's plans after high school are to continue cosmetology school. Her favorite teachers are "All of them!!" Her favorite memory is 5B math class freshman year.  Congratulations on your upcoming graduation Ellie! We are proud of you.  #WeAreWC #WCHeatPride #Classof2025

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Summer EBT 2025

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently  announced that Summer EBT benefits will be issued to families  for summer 2025 starting in May. Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $120. The Summer EBT program aims to provide essential support to low-income children during the summer months, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals. Most eligible households will . . .

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WIU Music Camps - 2025 Summer Session

2024-2025 School Year

Attention MS and HS music student and parents! If your student is interested in attending a music camp, this is a great opportunity to attend a music camp at WIU this summer. West Central Music Boosters are offering scholarships to defer a portion of the costs of attending camp. The camps that would be appropriate for our students would be Week 2 Vocal camp (June 9-13) and/or Week 3 Band Camp (June 16-20). Talk to your . . .

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Senior Spotlight 4/30/25 - Drew Sibley

2024-2025 School Year

Our next senior spotlight for the class of 2025 is Drew Sibley! After High school, Drew plans on attending college at SCC! His favorite teachers are Ms. Johnson and Miss Jack.  His favorite high school memory is "getting to experience Mr. Pipis's 5B math class." Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Drew! We are proud of you! #WeAreWC #WCHeatPride #Classof2025

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Senior Spotlight 4/29/25 - Isabella Short

2024-2025 School Year

Our next Senior Spotlight is Isabella Short! After graduation, Isabella plans to attend SCC for four years. Her favorite teacher is Heidi Crane. Her favorite High School memory is “having fun with my friends in PE class.” Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Isabella! We are proud of you! #WeAreWC #WCHeatPride #Classof2025

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Live Webinar: The Future of Work: Understanding AI and Preparing Kids for a Rapidly Changing Economy (5/7/25)

Hosted by Common Sense Media

❓Today's kids will have multiple careers in their lifetimes and may wind up in jobs that haven't yet been invented. What skills will they need to thrive in the future?  💻Join @commonsenseorg for a free webinar to get tips on supporting your child’s career development and adjusting to this new normal. 🗓️ The Future of Work: Understanding AI and Preparing Kids for a Rapidly Changing Economy Wednesday, May . . .

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