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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

Imagine being a teenager interested in pursuing a career in the health field and experiencing what it’s like to work as a nurse without ever leaving the classroom. West40 student interns and staff members are making this a reality by using virtual reality technology as a learning tool to support middle and high school students across West Cook County. In partnership with Rush University, West40 staff and student interns recently produced a virtual reality video that allows

Hailey Muellner compares working on cars to a big, satisfying puzzle. “It makes me excited because I get to take it apart, see how it works, and see how all of it connects. It’s never-ending of essentially learning,” Muellner said. Muellner is a certified auto mechanic who started her career journey in a high school trades program. Later she earned an associates degree in automotive technology and gained valuable experience working at privately-owned auto repair shops and car

The West40 Food Mart at St. Joseph has experienced a growing demand from community members in recent weeks, stemming from uncertainty about delays in SNAP benefits and the recent immigration enforcement actions in the Chicago area that have left many families hesitant to visit grocery stores. The Food Mart typically services approximately 100 families each week. However, that number jumped to 140 families during the week of October 27. West40 student advocates have also visit

West40 walks alongside students so they can succeed in the classroom and beyond. Recent graduate Melany, who participated in the West40 employability program, describes how working and being trained in an IT position has impacted her life.

Protecting students, school staff, and community members is always top of mind and the 2025 Illinois School Safety Conference, hosted by...

Imagine being a teenager and seeing your friend collapse while on a jog. What would you do and how would you react? Four Ridgewood High...

West40 would like to share a quick update on the progress at St. Joseph and our continued focus in supporting students and families in...

The West40 Governing Board re-elected its three board officers and welcomed its newest member during its August meeting. Dr. Jennifer...

Continuous improvement is a mindset designed to create lasting and meaningful change and it’s something the West40 Professional Learning...

West40 recently welcomed international dignitaries President Jin Byonghwa and Supervisor Kim Hyungu of the Busan Metropolitan Institute...

Educators and school staff who shape student’s experiences in the fine arts, physical education, world language, and other essential...

West40 is providing area families an opportunity to receive FREE backpacks and school supplies at the 2025 BackPack GiveBack, which will...

West40 is proud to announce its partnership with the LaGrange Celtics, a local soccer club that has been granted use of our St. Joseph...

As the 24/25 school year comes to a close, the West40 Professional Learning Team is reflecting with deep gratitude and pride on the...

Dr. Mark Klaisner leads West40 and champions students and educators across west suburban Cook County with purpose and compassion — and he...

The West40 Communications Team takes pride in creating impactful storytelling and branding work and this year the team is thrilled to...

West40 congratulates all of the teachers, administrators, and support staff recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education in this...

A new mattress could be the missing piece needed for a good night's sleep. That's why West40 and Mattress Firm teamed up to provide...