House Opens Impeachment Inquiry Over Trump-Ukraine Phone Call
On Sept. 24, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that the House of Representatives would be pursuing a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The motive for...
View ArticleLate Start Announcement
This coming Monday, Oct. 7, Niles West will be having another late start. The school day will start at 9:40 A.M., instead of at the usual time of 8:10 A.M. Early bird A students must arrive to Niles...
View ArticleBattle of the Junior Highs
Tonight, on Oct. 10 at 6:30 pm, at Niles West in the contest gym, Niles West DECA and Expanding Lives will be hosting the Battle of the Junior Highs. Niles West seniors will compete in a co-ed...
View ArticleIndigenous Peoples’ Day Announcement
This coming Monday, Oct. 14, all students and faculty will be at home enjoying their three day weekend because of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This holiday celebrates and remembers the Native American...
View ArticleWest’s Weight Room Remains Closed After School
Historically, the weight room has been open for student use after school. But this year, students seeking an after school work out were met with a sign: “There is no after school weight room access....
View ArticleEarly Release Announcement
This coming Thursday, Oct. 24, students will have an early release day. This is due to parent-teacher conferences that occur later on in the day. This little break in time will give teachers the needed...
View ArticleWorld News: Syrian, Mexican, and Bolivian Current Events
This week in international affairs has been heating up, as the tension in Syria continues to grow. President Donald Trump has officially ordered U.S. soldiers to withdraw from Syria, and instead of...
View ArticleParent-Teacher Conferences Announcement
This coming Thursday, Oct. 24, Niles West will have its annual parent-teacher conferences from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be an early release for students at 2:11 pm to allow teachers to prepare...
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Administration Accidentally Calls Lockdown Instead of Bingo; Causes Fear,...
On Tuesday morning during homeroom, the administration inadvertently called a lockdown over the intercom instead of the daily bingo numbers. When the lockdown announcement ended, director of student...
View ArticleParent Teacher Conferences 2019
On Oct. 24, parents roamed around Niles West, going from classroom to classroom as they met up with the teachers who have been teaching their children for the 2019-2020 school year. With parent teacher...
View ArticleNiles West Volunteer Fair Announcement
If you are looking to go to college after high school, a decision that would help you get into the schools you want to get into would be to do some volunteer work. Lucky for you, this Thursday, October...
View ArticleAfter Lockdown Scare, Administration Troubleshoots Intercom System
After administration inadvertently called a lockdown last Tuesday, students and staff expressed concerns about the intercom system. Steps have been taken to make improvements. Last Friday, Oct. 25, the...
View ArticleFood Drive Homeroom Competition Ends November 15
Student Activities is promoting a food drive homeroom competition during November. Until November 15, students can bring canned food items or money to their homeroom to donate. One dollar donated is...
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Wolfpack Gives Back Day Gives Nearly 600 Hours of Volunteering to Community
Gallery|6 PhotosKatie OdellMembers of National Honor Society paint bathrooms at Lincoln Junior High School.Close Over 170 students participated in the third annual Wolfpack Gives Back day on Saturday,...
View ArticleBoard Approves New Elective Courses for Next School Year
At Tuesday’s board meeting, the district approved new elective courses that will be available for students to take during the 2020-2021 school year. The courses include Advanced Welding, Business...
View ArticleWest’s Weight Room Re-Opens After School
Niles West’s weight room is now open after school. Student-athletes, currently or previously enrolled varsity physical education students, and strength and conditioning students may use the facilities,...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Wall: Immigration
On Thursday, Nov. 7th, through periods 5-7, four guest speakers were brought into the black box theater to inform the community about immigration. Senior DECA members Katarina Kraljevic and Adem...
View ArticleGraduation Gown Orders Announcement
Seniors, make sure to fill out your order form for your graduation cap and gown as well as other 2020 class spirit wear you want for graduation. The order forms are due Wednesday, November 13th, and...
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Dance Marathon Blood Drive
On Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dance Marathon is hosting a blood drive in the student commons. If you want to donate blood, you must sign up for an appointment before Friday at the table...
View Article“Putting the Pieces Together” for Juniors and Families Held at West
On Wed., Nov. 13, there was a presentation held at West for juniors and their families to learn more about the college process. The event took place after juniors met with counselors in their U.S...
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