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Thanks to the TISS-REACHOUT grant—a collaborative initiative with the Illinois State Board of Education, Lurie Children's Hospital Center for Childhood Resilience, Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Stress & Trauma Treatment Center, Goshen Consulting, and West40—these trainings are offered at no cost to you! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow professionally and support your district’s success. For more details, reach out to Grant Specialist Dr. Diane Wolf at dwolf@west40.org More information on school year 2026 TISS TISS-Reach Out Trainings Are you ready to enhance your district's Multi-Tiered System of Support? Join the TISS team for a series of engaging virtual sessions designed to equip you with essential skills, valuable information, and practical planning tools. HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. FILL OUT THIS FORM

News Stories and important updates from West40 and our partner districts West40CloserLook is a website dedicated to deep dives of education topics in Illinois through the use of interviews, public records, and interactive storytelling. To browse the site... CLICK HERE WEST40 NEWS DISTRICT NEWS Open for Business - StitchED at West40 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 West40 Communications 5 days ago Open for Business - StitchED at West40 West40 Communications 5 days ago Nearly 150 Area Students Honored at 30th Annual SCOTY Awards Chris Coffey Mar 23 Update on West40's Next Strategic Plan Chris Coffey Mar 19 Bellwood Paraprofessionals Honored with Day of Celebration and Professional Development Chris Coffey Mar 17 Open for Business - StitchED at West40 West40 Communications 5 days ago Nearly 150 Area Students Honored at 30th Annual SCOTY Awards Chris Coffey Mar 23 Update on West40's Next Strategic Plan Chris Coffey Mar 19 Bellwood Paraprofessionals Honored with Day of Celebration and Professional Development Chris Coffey Mar 17 A Closer Look: What's Next for Illinois Education Mandates? Chris Coffey Feb 24 Jose's Journey - A West40 Student Spotlight Chris Coffey Feb 17 Mapping West40's Next Five Years Chris Coffey Jan 21 Virtual Reality to Connect West40 Area Students to Possible Careers Chris Coffey Jan 7 West40 Holds New Furniture Giveaway at St. Joseph Campus Chris Coffey Dec 15, 2025 Auto Mechanic Shares Her Career Journey with West40 Students Chris Coffey Dec 8, 2025 Leyden's Dr. Nick Polyak Named 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year West40 Communications Nov 24, 2025 West40 Food Mart Demand Increases Amid Community Challenges Chris Coffey Nov 5, 2025 West40 Grad Shares How Internship Program Created Opportunities West40 Communications Oct 30, 2025 A Message from Mark Dr. Mark Klaisner Oct 28, 2025 Illinois School Safety Conference Details and Streaming Information Chris Coffey Sep 30, 2025 Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life Chris Coffey Sep 19, 2025 West40 Shares Update on St. Joseph West40 Sep 8, 2025 Governing Board Re-Elects Dr. Jennifer Kelsall as President Chris Coffey Aug 28, 2025 Why All Professional Learning is Continuous Improvement Chris Coffey Aug 26, 2025 International Dignitaries Visit West40 to Exchange Learning and Stories Stuart Brown Aug 4, 2025 West40 Offering Free Professional Development for Educator Specialists West40 Jul 28, 2025 Spotlight on Our Partners: District 209 Offers Free Summer Lunches Chris Coffey Jul 22, 2025 West40's BackPack GiveBack Set for August 10th in Berwyn West40 Jul 18, 2025 Soccer Cub Revitalizes St. Joseph Field in Partnership with West40 Chris Coffey Jun 24, 2025 Professional Learning Team Meets Major Milestone and Looks Ahead West40 Jun 12, 2025 Dr. Klaisner Elected IARSS President, Selected for Leadership Academy West40 Jun 5, 2025 West40 Communications Team Earns Four Awards in National Contest West40 Jun 2, 2025 West40 Area Educators Honored for their Contributions to Schools West40 May 28, 2025 West40 Arranges for 20 Area Families to Receive New Mattresses Chris Coffey May 21, 2025 Strong Showing for Chicago Students at National Academic Decathlon Chris Coffey May 12, 2025 Why We Need Invisible Infrastructure for Tiered Student Support - OPINION West40 May 9, 2025 Remote School Student Describes Her Journey to Graduation Chris Coffey May 2, 2025 Students Share Their ALOP Success Stories Chris Coffey Apr 22, 2025 West40 Takes A 'Closer Look' at Issues Impacting Education Chris Coffey Apr 16, 2025 West40 Honors Students at SCOTY Awards and Organizes Competitions Chris Coffey Mar 20, 2025 Seniors Plus Students in the Spotlight Chris Coffey Mar 19, 2025 West40 Partners with Manufacturer to Open Doors for Students Chris Coffey Mar 14, 2025 Stepping Stones: Aubrey's Graphic Design Journey Chris Coffey Mar 6, 2025 West40 Adopts Resolution in Support of Vision 2030 to Enhance K-12 Learning West40 Feb 7, 2025 Update on St. Joseph Campus Construction and Introducing the Heart 2 Heart Food Mart West40 Jan 21, 2025 A Message from West40 Regarding Federal Immigration Policies West40 Jan 17, 2025 West40 Launches Groundbreaking Advocacy Program for K-3 Students Chris Coffey Jan 14, 2025 Painted Lady Butterfly Kits Set to Return Mirtha Medina Jan 9, 2025 School Executive Director & Architect Share Tips on Navigating School Construction Chris Coffey Dec 19, 2024 Cicero District 99 Continuous Improvement Partnership with West40 Boosts Student Outcomes Chris Coffey Nov 21, 2024 West40 Office Closed on Election Day West40 Nov 5, 2024 Remote School Students and Staff Gather at Family Carnival Melissa Hoskins Oct 28, 2024 Update on St. Joseph Renovation Chris Coffey Oct 23, 2024 Supporting a Young Entrepreneur's Dream Chris Coffey Oct 15, 2024 Explore the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan with West40 at NO Cost Chris Coffey Sep 23, 2024 1 2 Nearly 150 Area Students Honored at 30th Annual SCOTY Awards “A shining example.” “A diligent worker.” “Extraordinarily ambitious.” These are among the many praises heaped upon young recipients of the 30th Annual School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY) Awards, organized by West40 and held on March 19 at West Leyden High School. West40 recognized 142 students from across West Cook County school districts for demonstrating exceptional character in their everyday actions. While academic achievement and participation in activities are considere Chris Coffey Mar 23 Nearly 150 Area Students Honored at 30th Annual SCOTY Awards Chris Coffey Mar 23 Leyden's Dr. Nick Polyak Named 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year West40 Communications Nov 24, 2025 Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life Chris Coffey Sep 19, 2025 Spotlight on Our Partners: District 209 Offers Free Summer Lunches Chris Coffey Jul 22, 2025 Nearly 150 Area Students Honored at 30th Annual SCOTY Awards Chris Coffey Mar 23 Leyden's Dr. Nick Polyak Named 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year West40 Communications Nov 24, 2025 Ridgewood HS Students Perform CPR to Help Save Friend's Life Chris Coffey Sep 19, 2025 Spotlight on Our Partners: District 209 Offers Free Summer Lunches Chris Coffey Jul 22, 2025 West40 Area Educators Honored for their Contributions to Schools West40 May 28, 2025 West40 Honors Students at SCOTY Awards and Organizes Competitions Chris Coffey Mar 20, 2025 100 Years of Memories: Leyden Celebrates Success, Honors History at Gala Submitted by Karen Geddeis Feb 12, 2025 Cicero District 99 Continuous Improvement Partnership with West40 Boosts Student Outcomes Chris Coffey Nov 21, 2024 Leyden High School District 212 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary Submitted by Karen Geddeis Aug 12, 2024 Loyola Medicine Mobile Pediatric Unit Celebrates 25th Anniversary Chris Coffey, West40 Jul 31, 2024 Leyden Wins National Award for Translation Efforts Submitted by Karen Geddeis Jul 10, 2024 Achieving a Merit and Fostering Literacy: Cicero Teen Installs Three Little Free Libraries at D99 Schools for Local Youth w40distgallery Apr 29, 2024 Leyden Teacher Receives Fellowship w40distgallery Apr 8, 2024 West40 Area Students Honored for Leadership, Kindness, and Service w40distgallery Apr 8, 2024 Leyden Teacher Honored by the Chicago Bears emakris8 Dec 13, 2023 Pleasantdale Elementary School Wins National Blue Ribbon w40distgallery Sep 20, 2023 Leyden Artists Featured in Chicago Exhibit as High School Unveils New Permanent Display w40distgallery Sep 7, 2023 Recent Leyden Graduates Win Congressional Art Contest w40distgallery Aug 3, 2023 District 201: Morton HS Grad is First in IL Recruited for Women’s College Flag Football w40distgallery Jul 27, 2023 East Leyden Student's News Report Airs on National Television w40distgallery Jul 24, 2023 CICERO DISTRICT 99 ROBOTICS TEAM PLACES 3RD IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION w40distgallery Jul 7, 2023 WEST40 AREA EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL RECEIVE STATE HONORS Chris Coffey, West40 May 22, 2023 WEST40 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TRAIN FUTURE TEACHERS Chris Coffey, West40 May 15, 2023 MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS HONORED AT WEST40 SCOTY AWARDS w40distgallery Mar 23, 2023 GOVERNOR PRITZKER DELIVERS MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WEST40 REGIONAL SAFE SCHOOL Chris Coffey, West40 Feb 27, 2023 For more information on above, please call the main office number and follow the audio directions at 708.449.4284 MORE STORIES See all the ways that West40 is helping to transform the lives of students, families, teachers and administrators in West Suburban Cook County. 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West40 Facilities Lexington location that houses West40 ISC #2 and our Regional Safe School Program at 415 Lexington Street, Maywood, IL 60153 West40 at St. Joseph, 10900 West Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154 Welcome to our Facilities webpage, the heart of our district’s infrastructure management where we are committed to enhancing the learning environment through our facilities. We will meet you where you are. We will be what you need. We will walk further with you. We will stand strong with you. FACILITIES USAGE ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT FACILITY USAGE Below, you will find links directing individuals and organizations to detailed information about our facility usage. 1. West40 Facility Usage Agreement FY25-26 2. Facility Usage Paperwork FY25-26 3. FY25-26 Blackout Dates ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT 1. Annual Notice – West40 ISC #2 Asbestos Management Program HOW CAN WE HELP? LET'S CONNECT. JEANNE KEANE Director of Facilities jkeane@west40.org