West Undergoes Renovations Over the Summer
While students were enjoying their vacations this summer, Niles West went straight to work. The school underwent many renovations, the most notable changes being new windows, the new pavement, and the...
View ArticleSchool Board Updates Dress Code Policy
The student appearance section of District 219’s Board Policies was updated on August 8, 2018; however, only one article of clothing was removed from the prohibited list: sleeveless undershirts. The...
View ArticleWest Holds Security Discussion for All Students
Regarding the safety instances that occurred last year, Niles West decided to hold an extended 25-minute homeroom to address these problems. Last year was the first time in 20 years for a full school...
View ArticleBacklot Bash Fun-draising
On August 24-26, Skokie’s Backlot Bash shut down three blocks on Oakton Street for their annual festivities. The Backlot Bash offered an abundance of activities for everyone to enjoy with live...
View ArticleActivities Fair to Be Held This Friday
This Friday, Aug. 31 all extracurricular clubs will be presenting themselves to the student body during lunch periods. The fair will take place right outside the cafeteria, in the courtyard. Depending...
View ArticleNHS Applications Due Friday
This Friday, August 31st, is the last day for seniors to turn in an application for the National Honor Society. This organization honors students who have displayed academic and disciplinary excellence...
View ArticleBreaking News: Bell Testing Interrupts Classes
This morning, the Niles West bell system underwent a programming issue, failing to signal the end of 1st period, and causing confusion for students and teachers alike. Additionally, multiple tests were...
View ArticleMerrick Garland Speaks at Lincolnwood School District 75th Anniversary
Lincoln Hall Middle School celebrated their 75th anniversary by featuring Judge Merrick Garland as a keynote speaker on August 31. Garland attended Lincoln Hall and was in the class of 1996. The event...
View ArticleCollege Night Meeting for Seniors
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, Sept. 5th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be an informational meeting for all seniors and their parents in the Niles West Auditorium. Financial aid and the...
View ArticleOpen House Scheduled for Thursday
Open house is this Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, here at Niles West from 6:00-8:00 pm. Open house is an annual event where parents come to the school at night and get to meet their children’s teachers and...
View ArticleThis Week in World News
This week, plenty of of pressing issues and new developments have transpired in the international arena. On Wednesday, the New York Times published an opinion piece anonymously authored by a senior...
View ArticlePicture Day Changes From Summer to School Year
Fri. Sept. 7 is underclassmen picture day at Niles West. All students except seniors will be going during their English classes to the South Lobby to get their school picture taken for the yearbook....
View ArticleSophomore College Night To Be Held Wednesday
On Wednesday, Sept. 19th at 6:30 p.m., District 219 will be holding a college informational meeting for sophomores in the auditorium. College counselors Daniel Gin and Allegra Giulietti- Schmitt will...
View ArticleHomecoming Royalty Nominations End this Friday
It’s the season again for seniors to submit nominations for this year’s homecoming court. Homecoming is a time to celebrate school spirit by involving the community and school in activities. The...
View ArticleWorld’s Tallest Monument to Be Unveiled in India
The world is filled with a variety of tourist attractions, whether they’re statues, buildings, bodies of water, or more. Although these places are fun to visit and observe, they always hold...
View ArticleReading Resource Room Only for Reading
Among many changes to West this year, the Reading Resource Room is now only functioning as a reading work area rather than a study hall. This is different from last year where many students used the...
View ArticleWest Outperforms the Nation in AP; Some Still Opt Out of Tests
According to a presentation led at the September 11 board meeting, the number of students in D219 enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes is increasing significantly, some students are choosing to...
View ArticleWest Parking in Need of Change According to Students
Here at Niles West, plenty of students want to drive to school, but the limited number of spots makes for contentious debate in terms of their allocation and pricing. “It’s a scam. And parking isn’t...
View ArticleNWPAC Presents: Skokie Health Dept, Topic: Vaping/Dean Discussion Panel
Niles West Parent Association Committee (NWPAC) put together a Vaping/Dean Discussion Panel for parents and members of the community on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The panel addressed one of today’s biggest...
View ArticleWest Non-Guest Homecoming Forms Due Friday
Non-West homecoming guest forms are due this Friday, Sept. 28 by the end of the school day in the Student Commons. All guests must be 20 years old or under and a form sent out to the students’ emails...
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