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Badminton Club Returns to Niles West
When most students head off to class or hang out at the IRC before school every morning, what they don’t realize is there is a more active and engaging activity going on in the field house: Badminton...
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Commencement Speaker Recount to be Held Amid Controversy
As the final step in choosing a commencement speaker for the Class of 2017 Graduation drew to an end, the entire process came to a halt Tuesday, April 11 when one of the nominees, senior Isaiah...
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Autos Club No Longer Allowed to Race
At this past board meeting, many concerned parents, students, and alumni fought hard for their right to race the cars that they have built in Autos Club. While the board had already decided to no...
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D219 Board President Responds to Recent Allegations Made by Girls’ Basketball...
School board president Mark Sproat recently addressed allegations made by members of the girls’ basketball community at the last D219 board of education meeting, which stretched into the late hours of...
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Senior Athlete Recognition Breakfast to be Held Tuesday
The annual Senior Athlete Recognition Breakfast will be held next Tuesday, April 25 beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the student commons. The breakfast aims to recognize student-athletes who intend to...
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Niles West to Make a Stand Against Racism Friday
In an effort to promote equality and acceptance, Niles West students and staff members will participate in a Stand Against Racism during a 25-minute extended homeroom on Friday, April 28. Students and...
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Staff Honored at “The You Make a Difference Breakfast”
The annual “You Make a Difference” breakfast for faculty members was held on Wednesday, April 26 in the student commons at 7:30 A.M. The breakfast’s main goal was to recognize the impact that staff...
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AP Testing to Take Place Beginning Monday
Beginning on Monday, May 1 and ending on Friday, May 12, the AP testing will commence at Niles West and around the nation. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit if they score high enough...
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Niles West Celebrates Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week Next Week
In order to show appreciation for teachers and staff and all the hard work that they do, Niles West will be celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week between Monday, May 1 and Friday, May 5. Students...
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Contest: Retweet to Win Shawn Mendes Tickets
You could be signing and jumping alongside singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes in August for free by entering the ticket giveaway via Twitter. All that you need to do is retweet the tweet on Niles West News...
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Niles West to Host Forum; Niles North Student “will no longer attend” D219
Niles West plans to host a student forum on Wednesday, May 3 after school in the South Lobby. The forum arose following a peaceful walk-out at Niles North that took place Friday, April 28, in reaction...
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Literacy Center Celebration to be held Wednesday
The annual Literacy Center Celebration will be held this Wednesday, May 3 in the Literacy Center beginning after school at 3:30 p.m. All year long, the Lit Center tutors work hard to help other...
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Changes to West’s Stand Against Racism Event Receive Mixed Reviews
The third annual Stand Against Racism was held outside the school during the extended 25-minute homeroom on Friday, April 28. During last year’s stand, which was 45 minutes instead of 25, West lined...
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West Hosts Student Forum on Racial Equity
Niles West hosted a student forum on Wednesday, May 3 in the wake of the recent events at Niles West and Niles North following the Stand Against Racism event last Friday, April 28. The event aimed to...
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Niles West Includes Students in Instructional Rounds
In an effort to tackle the lack of student voice throughout the school, Niles West became one of the first schools in the state of Illinois to include students in a school improvement workshop held on...
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Two West Students Selected to Compete at International Science Fair
Niles West seniors Sedra Khan and Vijay Shah will be heading all the way to Los Angeles, California to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the largest international...
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Important Information for 2017 Graduates
The 56th commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2017 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 28 at 3:00 p.m. The graduation ceremony will be held in Niles West’s Basrak Football Stadium....
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Accolades Ceremony to be Held Thursday
Niles West will be holding its annual Accolades ceremony this Thursday, May 18 in the main auditorium beginning at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony is designed to award students for their particular academic and...
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Special Report: Sources Confirm Sproat Discussed Intent to Remove Konsewicz...
Following months of repeated denials by former school board president Mark Sproat, multiple sources and documents indicate contact between Sproat and at least one Niles West administrator, a parent,...
View ArticleCutest Couple Contest 2018
February has arrived, which means it’s time for Valentine’s Day. Single or taken, there is always the Niles West News’ Cutest Couples contest to look forward to. For senior and juniors, submit your...
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