Clik here to view.
The No Snow Day Blues: West Reacts to Snowstorm
Most students got out of bed in the morning, looked out the window, and thought to themselves, “Yes! We’re definitely having a snow day!” But, alas, a snow day was not called, and students showed up to...
View ArticleCutest Couple Contest 2019
February is on its way, meaning cuffing season has been reactivated. All grade levels may enter, but the prizes vary based on year. Senior and junior contestants have a chance to win 2 prom tickets....
View ArticleWest Reacts to International Week Changes
Hosted by over twenty of West’s cultural clubs, Niles West’s International Week is a very important part of the school year and curriculum that allows for the celebration of the different cultures that...
View ArticleAP Exam Registration Has Begun
Niles West is beginning to collect AP registration forms until Thursday, Feb. 14th in room 1031 in the Guidance Office. Exams cost $94 each and the fee can either be paid online or turned in with the...
View ArticleAnnouncement: Class of 2023 Registration
The Class of 2023 Registration will begin Feb. 4th and last until Feb. 15th. Current eighth graders who will feed into Niles West will be meeting with their future counselors. This is the time for...
View ArticleStill No Posting For Ness’s Intended Psychologist Position
Principal Jason Ness recently announced his plans to resign from his position as principal and return to the role of school psychologist next year. So far, there have not been any board-approved D219...
View ArticleSend a Crush to Your Crush
The season of love has arrived and Niles West is ready to spread some throughout the school. Crushapalooza is taking over this week and giving the opportunity to send a Crush and a secret message to a...
View ArticleTwice The Intensity at Poetry Out Loud
Niles West’s annual Poetry Out Loud competition took place on Tues., Feb. 5. Sixteen students ranging from freshmen to seniors came together during Tuesday’s late start to read aloud two memorized...
View ArticleMaking up the Cold Days and Snow Day
Previously marked as a Teacher Institute Day, Friday, March 1st will now be a student attendance day to make up for the three days that Niles West has had to close. This regular attendance day is being...
View ArticleSubmit Spring Spirit Week Ideas
Student Activities is looking for suggestions from students for Spring spirit week happening in March. Fill out the form sent over email from student activities director Katie Odell to give suggestions...
View ArticleIntersecting Beliefs at Interfaith Discussion
Niles West is known to be one of the most diverse high schools in the country, and the interracial event called Interfaith that took place in the student commons perfectly reflected that. With so many...
View Article“Purchased Lives Exhibition” New Opening at the Holocaust Museum
This past weekend marked the opening of the Purchased Lives Exhibition at the Illinois Holocaust Museum that will be up through August. A long and empowering conversation was held to introduce the...
View ArticleS.A.D.D Club Presents: Healthy Relationships Week
To start off Valentine’s Week this year, S.A.D.D Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions) presented their campaign on healthy relationships. With fliers plastered through the halls, on lockers and...
View ArticleCollege Isn’t the Only Post High School Track
Niles North will host a post high school night for any D219 students and parents looking for extra information on life and college options on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. The presentation will be given by...
View ArticleStudents Respond to Aurora Shooting
Five people were announced dead after gunman Gary Martin came into Henry Pratt Manufacturing Company and opened fire after he was fired from the firm post working there for 15 years. Martin was shot...
View ArticleJussie Smollett Sets The Minority Movement Back
On Tues. Jan. 29, at about 2 A.M. in the morning, the well known black, gay actor Jussie Smollett, from Empire was allegedly attacked by two masked men. The two men, Smollett said, shouted racial, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Black History Month Assembly Preview
On Weds., Feb. 27, Niles West will be having their annual Black History Month assembly. In this assembly, you can expect to see some old faces and some new. Before the assembly starts, students should...
View ArticleNiles West & Niles North PAC Holds School Board Candidate Forum
Six board member candidates were interviewed in a student moderated forum hosted by the Niles North and Niles West PAC as a way to be introduced to the D219 community. The students chosen to speak were...
View ArticleNiles West Variety Show is Quickly Approaching
This year’s Variety Show will be held on Thurs., Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Robert L. Johnson Auditorium. All proceeds made for this event will go towards Dance Marathon and the non-profit...
View ArticleNew Art Installation Celebrates West’s Black Professionals
Outside the gym near the art wing, a new art piece honoring Niles West’s black teachers and professionals demonstrates both fine arts brilliance and the necessity of pursuing positive community and...
View Article