West Reacts to Arrest of Ahmed Mohamed
Growing up most kids had “show and tells” in their school. Children bring in something they’re proud of, a creation, or something symbolic to impress their teachers and classmates. When 14-year-old...
View ArticleVending Machine Prices Increase
Beginning last week, prices have been raised for various snacks in the vending machines. The majority of snacks now cost $1.25, but the lowest price remains at $1.00 while the highest is $2.00. Most...
View ArticleHomecoming Spirit Week Days Announced
Homecoming is next Saturday, Oct. 3, so that means Monday, Sept. 28 kicks off spirit week! The theme of this year’s homecoming is Disney. Monday-PJ Day Tuesday-Disney Day Wednesday-Breast Cancer...
View ArticleStudent Government Update
Student Government would like to update you on what we have been doing this week. Thanks to everyone who voted, we have finalized our spirit days for the week of homecoming. Today will be PJ day,...
View ArticleHall of Fame Induction: Class of 2015
This year, the second annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is scheduled to take place Thursday, Oct. 1. The ceremony will take place in the South Lobby at 5:45 p.m. The class of 2015...
View ArticleFall Orchestra Concert to Hit the Stage
Nothing to do on a Thursday night? Niles West’s fine arts department has an idea to pitch to you: come support orchestra at the fall orchestra concert on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the...
View ArticleIt’s Homecoming!
It’s Homecoming week! This is the week everyone looks forward to at Niles West. Before the Wolves take on Evanston today at 7 p.m. for the Homecoming football game, the fall pep-assembly will take...
View ArticleStudent Government Update
Last Friday, executives from Student Government and each of the class cabinets met with assistant principal Mark Rigby for the first monthly Executive Coordinating Counsel (ECC) meeting of the school...
View ArticleCultural Round Table to be Held Today
To celebrate its diversity, Niles West will hold its first Cultural Round Table of the year tomorrow, Tuesday Oct. 6, in the student commons. According to sponsor Jasmina Jukic, there will not be a...
View ArticleSuspicious Person Alert
Skokie police notified Niles West, Niles North, and Niles Central today of a suspicious person alert. According to police, a male, white or Middle Eastern, was spotted on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12:30...
View ArticleFall Choir Concert to be Held Tomorrow
Choir will be hosting their annual fall concert in the Robert L. Johnson Auditorium tomorrow night, October 8 at 6:30 P.M. “This year, the audition requirements for masters singers — our top choir–...
View ArticleIRC Hosts Banned Books Week
The official banned books week started last week, on Sunday, Sept. 27. Niles West will be celebrating through the rest of the week in the IRC. Banned books week is an annual event supporting the...
View ArticleGCSI Budget Cuts Made
District 219 officials recently held a board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to discuss budget cuts. During the meeting Green Council for School improvement, or GCSI, had a $100,000 budget that was cut...
View ArticleVolunteer Fair to be Held Friday
Volunteer fair will take place during all lunch period on Friday, Oct. 9. About 15 volunteer organizations from from the Niles Township Community will be attending. They will give information about...
View ArticleSuspicious Person Alert: Update
A statement released by principal, Jason Ness on Oct. 7th stated that the suspicious person alert is no longer a threat to the community. The person has been identified and has not committed a criminal...
View Article8th Annual Review of Programs Discusses School Day
Niles North held the 8th Annual Review of Programs on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Dr. Ryan McTague, principal of Niles North, opened up the town hall meeting by introducing Dr. Anne Roloff superintendent of...
View ArticleOrchestra Chamber Music Recital to be Held Tomorrow
Tomorrow night the Niles West Orchestra will have the chance to preform before a judge at the annual chamber recital. The recital will start at 6:30 p.m. here at Niles West and students will be...
View ArticleA Midsummer Night’s Dream: Detention Edition
For the next two weekends, prepare to spend your day in the BAC. It’s not exactly what every student wants to hear, but on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.,...
View ArticleEnvironmental Service Day to be Held Saturday
The fifth annual environmental service day will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The sites for restoration work this year are Blue Star Memorial Woods, Indian Road Woods, and...
View ArticleVideo: Band Concert Recap
Tuesday, Oct. 20, the concert band hosted their annual fall concert. Check out our video highlighting the best moments of their concert and how band has influenced their lives. Video by Shannon McHugh...
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