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


Professional Learning Team Meets Major Milestone and Looks Ahead
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. Klaisner Elected IARSS President, Selected for Leadership Academy
Dr. Mark Klaisner leads West40 and champions students and educators across west suburban Cook County with purpose and compassion — and he...


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


West40 Area Educators Honored for their Contributions to Schools
West40 congratulates all of the teachers, administrators, and support staff recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education in this...


West40 Arranges for 20 Area Families to Receive New Mattresses
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...


Strong Showing for Chicago Students at National Academic Decathlon
West40 congratulates all of the Illinois schools that participated in the 2025 US Academic Decathlon National Championships last week in...


Why We Need Invisible Infrastructure for Tiered Student Support - OPINION
The following opinion is from West40 professional learning specialist Demian LaPointe. Some of it was assisted by ChatGPT. Dear Leaders,...


Remote School Student Describes Her Journey to Graduation
Sammi Smith is about to cross the finish line as a graduate of the West40 Remote School and a recipient of a highly coveted student...


West40 Honors Students at SCOTY Awards and Organizes Competitions
West40 and 32 of our partner school districts celebrated nearly 150 amazing students in late March in a packed auditorium at West Leyden...


Seniors Plus Students in the Spotlight
The path to high school graduation may take a few twists and turns for some students. Afterall, life has a strange way of throwing...


West40 Partners with Manufacturer to Open Doors for Students
West40 believes that every student deserves a chance for success in the classroom and in the future. In fact, a goal of West40’s new...
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