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FROM THE DESK OF MR. BRAD GOODING

Parents, just a few things to keep in mind . . .

1. 8 Block Scheduling.  Illini West will be going to an 8 block schedule for the 2013-2014 school year.  8 block means that students will only take 4 classes each day.  Very simply, a student will have 4 different classes . . . read more

8th Grade Orientation

by Brad Gooding

Dear 8th Grade Students and Parent(s): As our second semester begins, it is time to begin planning for the 2012-2013 school year.  As you look forward to your next four years at Illini West High School, know that the options ahead . . . read more

Junior/Senior Prom

Illini West High School’s Prom will be held at the Lake Hill Winery Banquet Hall on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 6:30 pm -11:30 pm. Promenade will be held in the Illini West High School Gym at 4:00pm. Students need to enter through the . . . read more

EAT BREAKFAST AT SCHOOL!

Affordable & Nutritious

Mornings can be really crazy…the alarm doesn’t go off…the kids don’t want to get up…there’s no time to eat breakfast before the bus comes…or they’re just not ready to eat. Or maybe your teenager grabs a can of soda and a . . . read more

READY, SET, GO!

School Begins on August 22nd

Yes, it’s that time again! School will begin on Monday, August 22 nd with a full day.  Teachers will have been in the building for two days, doing Teacher Institute activities on Thursday and Friday, August 18 and 19. . . . read more

LaHarpe Area Students

Pick Up/Drop Off Information

Beginning August 22 and continuing until further notice, all LaHarpe Illini West shuttles will pick up and drop off at the LaHarpe Pool parking area.   Students -- you are required to park along the SOUTH side, in the grass . . . read more

Wrestling Team Fundraiser

Bass Fishing Tournament & Hog Roast - Sept 10th

The IWHS Wrestling Team is holding a Bass Fishing Tournament & Hog Roast fundraising event on Saturday, September 10th, at Lake Linda near Carthage.  The two-man team tournament will begin with registration from 10 am until noon. . . . read more

SUMMER SHUTTLES

Continuing Riders Needed

CLICK HERE for July 18 - 24 Shuttle Schedule CLICK HERE for July 11 - 16 Shuttle Schedule Just a reminder of the summer shuttle service being provided to Illini West student-athletes. Shuttles are currently running to . . . read more

IWHS 2011-2012 Registration Information

  Due to technical difficulties beyond our control here at Illini West, registration will now take place on the following dates:  Monday, August 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and . . . read more

IWHS Summer Office Hours

The Illini West High School office will be closed from Monday, June 27 th - Monday, July 4 th , 2011.  We will resume normal summer hours Tuesday, July 5 th .    read more

IWHS HONORS NIGHT

Illini West held its annual Honors Night on Wednesday, May 4th.  A great crowd attended the event at the Carl Sandburg College Charger Center.  Approximately $360,000 was handed out in scholarships to 49 different Seniors.   . . . read more

SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE

May 17, 18 & 19

The following is the schedule for Illini West High School final exams which will be held on May 17, 18 and 19, with review on May 16.   May 16 Review day in all classes.   May 17 8:20 . . . read more

Student Recognition Day

Wednesday, May 4th

On Wednesday, May 4 several activities will be held to recognize achievements of IWHS students. College Signings at 3:30 PM in the HS Gym.  Students to be signed include: Lindsay Beach – Signing with Carl Sandburg . . . read more

Public Forum for Parents & Community Stakeholders

Regarding Students with Disabilities

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH FROM 6:00 - 7:00 PM -- PUBLIC FORUM  Illini West High School invites all parents of students with disabilities and community stakeholders to an informal session with Illinois State Board of Education consultants . . . read more

GENEROUS DONATIONS ASSIST IWHS

In light of the tight financial restraints under which school districts are currently forced to operate, recent local donations have provided much needed and greatly appreciated support to our students and staff. The First State Bank of . . . read more

It Takes a Village to Raise . . .

Our Test Scores

By Elaine Dion

Juniors at Illini West have immersed themselves in ACT/PSAE preparation materials. Each junior has five ways to study and practice for this high-stakes test: The Real ACT Prep Guide is available through Mr. Gooding and can be . . . read more

Curriculum Change Information

Parents, curriculum changes are being made at Illini West next year and in the following years.  While all school districts in the state of Illinois have to make AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress), the tests used to “grade” performance . . . read more

IWHS PROM – APRIL 16TH

Tickets Go On Sale March 7th

February 28, 2011

This year’s IWHS Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 16 th at the Ambience in Quincy.  Prom tickets sales will begin on Monday, March 7 th during the two lunch hours for $25 per person.  Beginning March 11 th . . . read more

School Calendar for 2011-2012

February 24, 2011

The 2011-2012 School Calendar has been approved.  The first day of student attendance will be Monday, August 22.  Two new dates to note -- Wednesday, November 23 has been added to the Thanksgiving Break, as well as Thursday, April 5 . . . read more

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION NIGHT

February 17 at 7:00 PM - IWHS Gym

Illini West High School will hold Freshmen Orientation Night In the IWHS gym for all current 8 th grade students and their parents from Carthage Elementary District, Dallas Elementary District and LaHarpe Elementary District on February 17 . . . read more

Measuring Up

State Testing and Its Impact on IWHS

At the Parents Meeting held at IWHS on January 20, 2011 (during Parent-Teacher Conferences), information was shared about State testing which is done at the high school level and the affect it has on both students and the school.   . . . read more

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

January 20 & 21

Parents – A reminder . . .   Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at Illini West on Thursday, January 20 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 21 from 8:00 AM until Noon.     All . . . read more

TEENS AND THEIR MEMORY

What Parents Can Do To Help

Where did you put your car keys last night? When was the last time you laughed until you cried? What was the exact layout of your room from your freshmen year in college? What are the phases of the water cycle? . . . read more

PSAE/ACT BOOT CAMP

Coming in March -- for Juniors

Illini West High School will be holding a PSAE/ACT Boot Camp for Illini West Juniors on March 5, 12 and 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day.  The purpose of this Boot Camp is to provide extra instruction for Illini West students . . . read more

 
 

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