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

West Central School District Handbooks

2024-2025 School Year

West Central Preschool Handbook 2024-2025 District Student Handbook 2024-2025 District Technology Agreement 2024-2025 West Central High School Curriculum Handbook West Central Athletic Concussion Management Plan . . . read more

West Central CUSD #235 School Improvement Plans

Elementary School 2022-2023 School Improvement Plan Elementary School 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan Elementary School 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan Middle School 2022-2023 School . . . read more

UPDATE Phone Line Issues at WC235

July 16, 2024

We are currently experiencing phone issues at the South Campus (West Central Middle School). The North Campus (West Central Elementary School, West Central High School, West Central District Office) phone functionality has been restored. . . . read more

Transportation Survey

2024-2025 School Year

As we get ready for the new school year, we are taking a look at our bus routes and will be making changes. If you have an email address connected to your Skyward account, there is a link to a Google Form that we are asking you to . . . read more

Registration & Bus Survey

2024-2025 School Year

July 12, 2024

Online registration for the 24-25 school year will open in Skyward* on Monday, July 22. If you have a student returning to the district you will be able to complete the online registration process between July 22 and August 9. . . . read more

June 2024 Board Meeting - UPDATED

June 20, 2024

This meeting is the continuation of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Thursday, June 27, 2024 @ 6:00 PM West Central Elementary/High School Library read more

Download the WC235 Mobile App!

May 21, 2024

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Summer EBT 2024

Summer EBT 2024 Letter (PDF) In the summer of 2024, The State of Illinois, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the USDA,will launch the Summer EBT program. A new benefit program that . . . read more

Destruction of Temporary Records (Class of 2013)

West Central High School will soon destroy all temporary records for the Class of 2013. This includes: Temporary Student Records Temporary Special Education Student Records This does not include transcripts, grade . . . read more

West Central Alumni Homecoming Event 2023

Put it on your calendar!! Friday, September 29, 2023 We are excited to welcome back all alumni, teachers and staff from West Central, including Southern and Union! Free admission to the game! 6:00 = Social . . . read more

Courageous Smiles Track Meet 2023

Last week, our West Central students participated in the Courageous Smiles Field & Track event, which was held in honor of our student Wyatt Peterson. They completed numerous field events, such as soccer ball kick, field goal kick, . . . read more

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Spring 2023

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 Parent-Teacher Conferences for the Spring of 2023 are scheduled for Thursday, March 16th from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Friday, March 17th from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be . . . read more

Alumni Career Videos Wanted!

Enrolled. Employed. Enlisted. Empowered. West Central High School Juniors and Seniors are being offered a career exploration event on March 28th . To help prepare students make the most of the event, we are hoping to gather information . . . read more

End of Year Dates Reminder

As the school year begins to wind down, we want to share some important end of year dates with you. Please see below: May 3 - Teacher Appreciation Day May 3 - WCHS Honor Night, 7:00 p.m. May 5 - Courageous Smiles (Rain . . . read more

Notice of Public Hearing on Tuition Waiver

April 4, 2022

WEST CENTRAL C.U.S.D. #235 HENDERSON COUNTY Notice of Public Hearing April 20, 2022 The Board of Education of West Central C.U.S.D. #235 will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the . . . read more

Emergency Days and E-Learning Days Information

Good morning West Central Families, 1) In our 2021-2022 school calendar, we have 5 emergency days built into the calendar. As of today, we have used four of our five built-in emergency days. These days are required . . . read more

February 10 - SIP (11:30 a.m. Dismissal) and February 11 - Teacher Institute (No Student Attendance)

Reminder: Tomorrow, February 10 is a School Improvement Day with an 11:30 a.m. dismissal and Friday, February 11 is a Teacher Institute with no student attendance. Below is a link to the 2021-2022 school calendar. . . . read more

Changes to West Central C.U.S.D. #235's COVID-19 Mitigations

Good evening West Central Families, On Friday, February 4, Judge Grischow ruled on a lawsuit that challenged state-mandated COVID-19 mitigations. The ruling implemented a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that . . . read more

Transportation Changes for January 24-28, 2022

Good afternoon, This message contains information about important changes to transportation this week. Again, I apologize for the late notice this morning and for the inconvenience of these changes. Unfortunately, we are going . . . read more

Updated ISBE COVID-19 Guidance

Please review the document in the link provided for the updated ISBE COVID-19 Guidelines. Updated ISBE COVID-19 Guidance read more

ESSER III Spending Plan

Please click on the link below to review the ESSER III Spending Plan for West Central C.U.S.D. #235. This is a preliminary plan subject to approval from the Illinois State Board of Education and may be modified by amendment if the need . . . read more

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 November 16, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Zoom Link

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98651043465?pwd=RDRlMkwvOHlGM0dJWW9nZWtoZkhyUT09 Meeting ID: 986 5104 3465 Passcode: 8CF3wd read more

West Central High School Football Semi-Final Playoff Game

The semi-final stage is set for Saturday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the West Central High School football field where our Heat football team will face off against the Marcos from Polo High School. It will be a great day for some Heat . . . read more

Columbus Day - No Student Attendance

Reminder: School will not be in session on Monday, October 11 in observance of Columbus Day. read more

West Central Middle School Softball Sectional Champions!

Good afternoon, First, I want to take a moment to congratulate our West Central Middle School girls’ softball team on their Sectional Championship win last Saturday! They will now advance to state and play on Friday, . . . read more

2022 - 2023 Back to School Information with Plan for "Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services"

2022- 2023 Return to Learn Plan read more

2021-2022 Plan for "Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services"

Dear West Central Families, As you know CDC came out with their guidance for K-12 schools recently. IDPH and ISBE quickly adopted this guidance as well. Over the last week we have collaborated with other administrators and listened . . . read more

2021 Henderson County Summer Meals Program Flyer

2021 Henderson County Summer Meals Program Flyer read more

Superintendent Online Survey Results

Below are the links to view the New Superintendent Profile, Profile Report, and Search Survey Results. New Superintendent Profile New Superintendent Profile Report New Superintendent Search Survey Results read more

Summer Credit Recovery Opportunity

Credit Recovery for West Central Middle School and West Central High School Students West Central will offer a Summer Credit Recovery opportunity through Edgenuity for West Central Middle School and West Central High School . . . read more

Western Region IPA Student Leadership Awards 20-21

May 20, 2021

The Western Region Illinois Principals Association is recognizing our area student leaders. It has been a challenging year, but these student leaders continued to be role models for their school communities. . . . read more

Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony

Good afternoon West Central Graduates and Families, Unfortunately, the weather has not cooperated as we had hoped. We don't see conditions improving enough before the graduation ceremony tomorrow afternoon, May 16 at 2:00 . . . read more

2021-2022 School Calendar and Information

Good morning West Central Families, Attached is the school calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking forward to returning to a normal schedule next school year. At this time, the plan is to return to full in person . . . read more

West Central Superintendent Search Timeline

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH TIMELINE West Central CUSD #235 (boldface indicates Board Involvement) March 30, . . . read more

West Central Superintendent Search - Information

The West Central Unit School District #235 Board of Education has started the search process for a new superintendent. The following link provides information about the search process and how the community can participate in the . . . read more

Retirement Spotlight #4

Please join me in honoring and thanking our next Retirement Spotlight, Mrs. Shaila Ayer. Mrs. Ayer has served the West Central School District as our School Psychologist for the last four years. We asked each of our retirees a few questions. . . . read more

West Central to Offer COVID-19 Rapid Test on a Voluntary Basis

Dear West Central Families, Beginning Monday, March 22 West Central District #235, in coordination with the Henderson County Health Department, will be offering to both our students and staff, on a voluntary basis, a . . . read more

Reflection of this Past Year and Important Information

March 13, 2021

Today marks the one year anniversary of the mandated shutdown announcement from Governor Pritzker. The video below reflects on this past year. It also has information toward the end of the video regarding our return to a 2:00 p.m. dismissal . . . read more

Retirement Spotlight #3

Please join me in honoring and thanking our next Retirement Spotlight, Mrs. Renee Russell. Mrs. Russell has served the Southern/West Central School Districts. We asked each of our retirees a few questions. Below is Mrs. Russell's story: . . . read more

IDPH Changes in Guidance

Good afternoon West Central Families, IDPH has communicated some updated guidance for schools. There are three that are most worthy to note. While we understand that the CDC has also made some additional changes, IDPH has not . . . read more

Retirement Spotlight #2

Please join me in honoring and thanking our next Retirement Spotlight, Mrs. Nancy Chandler. Mrs. Chandler has served the Union/West Central School Districts for the last 23 years. We asked each of our retirees a few questions. Below is Mrs. . . . read more

Retirement Spotlight #1

February 15, 2021

Our first Retirement Spotlight is Mrs. Lisa Ravenscraft. Mrs. Ravenscraft has served the Southern/West Central School Districts for the last 34 years. We asked each retiree a few questions. Below is Mrs. Ravenscraft's story: 1) Tell . . . read more

Notice of Public Hearing on Tuition Waiver

February 3, 2021

WEST CENTRAL C.U.S.D. #235 HENDERSON COUNTY Notice of Public Hearing February 17, 2021 The Board of Education of West Central C.U.S.D. #235 will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the . . . read more

Weather Related Update

Good morning West Central Family, Based on my call with the NWS Quad Cities this morning, snow is not supposed to enter our area until later this morning. Wintry mix has shifted to be south of us. As a result, we will be . . . read more

Weather Related Notification

Good evening West Central Families, As you may have heard, there is a prediction for significant inclement weather this weekend which could possibly disrupt school attendance on Monday, January 25, 2021. In anticipation of that, I would . . . read more

Important Reminders - Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Return to In-Person Learning

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no in person attendance or remote learning on Monday, January 18. Last spring, West Central lit up our football field and used the theme, “Be the Light.” This . . . read more

Important Remote Learning Reminders and Updated Deadlines

Reminders and New Deadline Information Remote learning for all students begins tomorrow, January 7, 2021, and continues through Friday, January 15, 2021. All West Central Middle School and West . . . read more

Important Information and Dates for Return to Learn January 2021

Good morning West Central Families, I hope this correspondence finds you well. As a reminder, January 4, 5, and 6 will be a combination of Remote Learning Planning days and a Teacher Institute day for staff. This . . . read more

Return to Learning in January 2021

December 18, 2020

Good morning West Central Families, Today, I am emailing for two reasons. First, I want to thank our students, their families, and our staff for your support, hard work, grace, and understanding over this past semester. . . . read more

Public Hearing Notification on E-Learning Plan

October 6, 2020

Public Hearing Notification on E-Learning Plan read more

Reopening Plan and Calendar Changes with Important Dates/Deadlines

Good afternoon West Central Families, At the West Central Board of Education meeting last night, September 23, 2020, the Board of Education approved increasing the number of in-person instruction days from four to five beginning . . . read more

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 September 23, 2020, Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Agenda

In-Person and Remote Learning Schedule Update

Good morning West Central Families, After much discussion and consideration, I want to let you know that the schedule for in-person learning and remote learning will remain the same after Labor Day. We will continue to dismiss . . . read more

Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 Notification

August 27, 2020 Dear Families and Staff: This letter is to inform you that an individual at West Central Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our efforts with the Henderson County Health . . . read more

Wednesday Remote Learning Day Information

Good evening West Central Families, Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, is our first Wednesday Remote Learning Day for ALL students. Please remember we will be using the certification process in Skyward to take attendance on Remote Learning . . . read more

Thank You for a Great First Day of School

West Central Families, Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your patience and understanding today. We know we have some processes and procedures we need to tweak and speed up, and we will get better at this. Please be patient with . . . read more

Remote Learning Information

August 19, 2020

Please know if you have selected remote learning, it will be very different than it was last spring. Students will be expected to complete all assigned work with the highest quality possible. Below are some of the expectations for remote . . . read more

Learning Platforms

During the 2020-2021 school year, Pre-K - 3rd grade students and staff will use Seesaw as their learning platform, and 4th-12th grade students and staff will use Google Classroom. Google Meet and Zoom may also be used as video conferencing . . . read more

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 2020-2021 Reopening Plan

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 2020-2021 Reopening Plan read more

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 August 5, 2020 Special Board Meeting

August 4, 2020

West Central C.U.S.D. #235 August 5, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda read more

2020-2021 Reopening Plan for West Central C.U.S.D. #235

Please click on the link below to view the reopening plan: 2020-2021 Reopening Plan for West Central C.U.S.D. #235 read more

Learning Options for Reopening School in 2020-2021

Just a reminder that registration opened on Monday, July 27. During the registration process you are asked to choose between the hybrid approach to learning and total remote learning. This document describes the two options as well as the . . . read more

Reopening Schools in 2020-2021 Update

June 23, 2020

Reopening Schools in 2020-2021 Update read more

Pledge of Allegiance - May 28

Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. read more

Pledge of Allegiance - May 22

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Exchange Process Reminders for May 18 and May 21

May 18, 2020

Reminder: Today, Monday, May 18 and Thursday, May 21 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., families are reminded to visit their child's school and return their final packet, completed work, Chromebook with charger and . . . read more

West Central Class of 2020 Senior Parade

May 12, 2020

Hello West Central Family and Community, It is time for the West Central communities to rally around the West Central Class of 2020 and show them how much support they have here in Henderson County and how proud we are of all of them. . . . read more

Pandemic EBT Benefits Program

May 7, 2020

Good morning West Central Family, On April 16, I shared with you that Pandemic EBT benefits would be available soon. We are happy to share, they are now available. Please read below to learn more: The Illinois . . . read more

Last Day for Meal Distribution

May 7, 2020

Good afternoon West Central Family, It has been our pleasure to provide meals to over 300 students during this mandated school closure. We hope you have found it helpful. For the 2019-2020 school year, our last meal . . . read more

2020 Prom and Graduation Plans

May 5, 2020

Good afternoon West Central Family and 2020 Graduates, On April 27 we invited West Central High School Class of 2020 students and parents to give input into the graduation plans for the Class of 2020 by means of a . . . read more

Hello from home! The Students of West Central!

"We love and miss all our students very much and this was just the thing we needed to get through the last stretch of this school year. Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts to everyone who made this video possible. We hope . . . read more

Important Reminders and Updates

April 30, 2020

Good afternoon West Central Family, I hope this message finds you and your family well and healthy. I want to remind those of you who have signed up for meals during the mandated closure that we will have our regular meal . . . read more

Attention Class of 2020 and Parents of the Class of 2020

Graduation is a long standing tradition that honors and recognizes senior students for the milestone accomplishment of successfully completing high school. We want to be sure to honor you, our high school seniors, on this significant . . . read more

MTC Communications Hotspots

April 23, 2020

MTC Communications has opened unlimited data WiFi Hotspot Network for free to keep community members connected! Directions to access are at the bottom of the linked page. It will show MTCguest or MTC Hotspot when you are looking for a . . . read more

School Closure and Remote Learning Update - April 17, 2020

April 17, 2020

Dear West Central Family: I hope this message finds you all safe and healthy. Today, Illinois Governor Pritzker announced that in person instruction is suspended and remote learning in Illinois will continue through the end of the . . . read more

Bridging The Digital Divide Article

We are extremely proud of our West Central family and community! Bridging the Digital Divide: Covid-19 Brings an Illinois Community Together Article Link read more

West Central Virtual Caravan Of Care

April 15, 2020

We miss you! Click below to receive the love we are sending you! We are here for you if you need anything. ❤️💙🔥💙❤️ #WCHeatPride #WCStrong #WeLoveYou #WeAreFamily #BetheLight WC Virtual . . . read more

Remote Learning Survey

Remote learning is a new concept to all of us, and we are all learning as we go. We value your input and are asking for you to complete this survey in order for us to assess how we are doing, so that we can make needed adjustments. Your . . . read more

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