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By Mrs. Stacey Day
Hello West Central!
I hope this note finds you doing well and enjoying summer! My name is Stacey Day and I am the Superintendent for the West Central School District. I completed my bachelor's degree in mathematics at Illinois College and started my teaching career as a high school math teacher at Westmer School District in 2003. I continued as a high school math teacher at Mercer County High School after the consolidation in 2009. I earned my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership through Western Illinois University, became the high school principal at Mercer County High School in 2014 and then completed my superintendent licensure from WIU in 2022.
Here is what I know about working in education, it's really hard and it's really great, all at the same time! The most important thing I've learned in my 20+ years in education is that the relationships with staff, with students and with community members is what makes a school district great. Building those relationships has been a priority of mine the last few years and it's been a blessing to see the relationships throughout our district at all levels.
The second biggest thing I've learned in education is that we won't always agree, but we ALL want what's best for our students and school. It takes all of us, working together, to have a successful school district and to grow successful students. If we work to keep our students and their needs and successes in the forefront of everything we do, then in the end - we can't go wrong.
As we gear up for another school year, I want to send a big thank you to our custodial, maintenance and grounds crews for all of their hard work. The start of the year will be here before we know it and without their work, we wouldn't be ready to welcome all of our staff and students back on campus and I can't wait to see everyone again!
If you're new to the West Central community, welcome to the family! In my time at West Central, I can tell you from experience, it's definitely a family and it won't take long to feel like you belong here. We are here to help and will answer any questions you have, please don't hesitate to ask. We are happy to include you and your students to our District.
I hope everyone is able to enjoy the rest of your summer! We can't wait to see you soon!
Stacey Day
West Central CUSD #235 Superintendent
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