THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

The future of West40 at St. Joseph looks bright as work continues to transform the campus into a resource that serves the greater community and a place where foster children can eventually live and attend school. Representatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services toured the campus in Westchester on May 8 and received an update on the St. Joseph project. They remain committed to the program serving students in their care and are not ruling out future

Members of the West40 Cabinet met this week to continue work on our next five-year Strategic Plan, which will include three core priorities for the organization: Serving Our Students Serving Our Staff Serving Our Region Cabinet members are making considerable progress on the proposed roadmap for our future. On Tuesday, they worked in groups to formulate actions that will support the goals behind each Core Area in the next Strategic Plan. Each group’s conclusions will now be r

West40 is excited to announce the opening of StitchED at West40, a student-powered embroidery studio where learning meets craftsmanship and your custom embroidery comes to life. Our shop was created to bridge the gap between education and career readiness. It provides an opportunity for students to bring designs to life for schools, districts, community partners, and local businesses under the guidance of skilled mentors. Additionally, students gain real-world experience in p