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West40 Offering Free Professional Development for Educator Specialists
Educators and school staff who shape student’s experiences in the fine arts, physical education, world language, and other essential...


West40's BackPack GiveBack Set for August 10th in Berwyn
West40 is providing area families an opportunity to receive FREE backpacks and school supplies at the 2025 BackPack GiveBack, which will...


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...


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...


Students Share Their ALOP Success Stories
I have more confidence. I am getting better grades. I have less stress. We often hear that type of great news from students who...


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...


West40 Adopts Resolution in Support of Vision 2030 to Enhance K-12 Learning
West40 has adopted a resolution in support of Vision 2030, a blueprint for excellence in K-12 public education in Illinois through...


Update on St. Joseph Campus Construction and Introducing the Heart 2 Heart Food Mart
West40 is excited to announce updates on the transformation of the former St. Joseph High School into a residential school for...


Cicero District 99 Continuous Improvement Partnership with West40 Boosts Student Outcomes
Cicero District 99’s multi-year journey to transform its schools through continuous improvement and a partnership with West40 has yielded...


West40 Office Closed on Election Day
The West40 Lexington office in Maywood will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day), due to a releatively new Illinois law.


Update on St. Joseph Renovation
West40 has reached several renovation milestones at the former St. Joseph High School as of mid-October, as we build a state-of-the art...


Supporting a Young Entrepreneur's Dream
Antony Sanchez arrived at West40's Heart 2 Heart pantry in Westchester with his mother and younger brother earlier this month expecting...
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