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A colorful, school-themed flyer with a grid-paper background, illustrated pencils, and paper clips. The flyer announces the West Central Preschool Screenings on July 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It features stylized paper notes detailing eligibilit

WC Preschool Screenings (July 23, 2026)

2026-2027 School Year

West Central CUSD #235 in collaboration with Regional Office of Education #33 will offer free developmental check-ups at West Central Elementary School.  A developmental check-up will assess your child’s overall development.  The ESI-R test evaluates visual-motor skills, language and cognition skills, as well as gross motor skills.  Staff will be available to conduct hearing, vision, and speech/language screenings. . . .

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2026-2027 Medical Requirements

  STATE OF ILLINOIS HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Students will NOT be able to attend school after Friday, September 18, 2026 until ALL required information is received.  REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE LEVEL Preschool Students: Physical Exam - Parents please complete the Health History questions on the back and sign and date then verified by health care provider . . .

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Digital cover graphic for West Central School District's Spring 2026 magazine, "The Heatwave," highlighting the district's CNA class training at Oak Lane Nursing Home, telehealth speech services, and a retirement/legacy article for Mrs. Lafary.

The Heatwave - Spring 2026 Edition

2025-2026 School Year

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Edition of the Heatwave! This issue highlights the incredible achievements and community spirit of West Central, featuring our students' 1,100+ cereal box donation drive, the progress of our community garden, and our newly licensed high school CNAs. Inside, you will also find inspiring stories about West Central alumni returning to teach, our impactful teacher mentoring program, and exciting . . .

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In a bright elementary classroom, a young girl with braided hair and a young boy in a green shirt smile and laugh together at a wooden desk. They are organizing an assortment of school supplies, including a box of Crayola crayons, glue sticks, folders, an

Elementary School Supply List

2026-2027 School Year

Kindergarten Scissors (Fiskar/round edge) #2 Pencils (Ticonderoga) 1 Plastic Folder 4 Dry Erase Markers 2 Boxes of Regular Crayons Plastic pencil box (NO POUCHES) 4 Large Glue Sticks Eraser Watercolor Paints Colored Pencils Washable Markers 2 Large Boxes of Kleenex Elmer's Glue Headphones to keep at school Antibacterial Wipes Book Bag Gym Shoes     1 st . . .

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A bright classroom setting with a wooden table filled with neatly arranged school supplies. Items include green and blue spiral notebooks labeled for students, boxes of Crayola crayons and markers, Fiskars scissors, glue sticks, highlighters, and a full p

Middle School Supply List

2026-2027 School Year

No tape allowed inside or out of lockers / use magnets only 6th Grade 1 pair wired ear buds/headphones (Non-Bluetooth) (used in all classes) 1 zipper binder to carry from class to class (optional) 3 (1”) 3-ring binders /no larger (1/Science, 1/Math, 1/Social Studies) 1 pkg. of divider tabs for binder (Math) 1 pkg. loose leaf paper (Math) 2 spiral notebooks (1/Science, 1/Social Studies) 1 pocket folder . . .

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Promotional graphic for West Central Elementary's Summer Reading Postcard program, featuring the slogan: "Kick off your flip flops, relax... and Read!" alongside a graphic of colorful summer flip-flops.

WCES Summer Reading Postcards Submission

2025-2026 School Year

West Central Elementary Families, Please use the link below to submit your child’s Summer Reading Postcard. Include their first & last name and their grade level for the 2026-2027 school year.   Thanks! https://forms.gle/s2GWkngPzDDQiiCw6

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Current Highlights

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

By Mr. Eric Lawson

Welcome to West Central Middle School

By Miss Brittney Kugler

Welcome to West Central Elementary School

By Mrs. Kathy Lafary

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