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CAPE Is Art Education in District 33

merleburl April 11, 2021

Students, teachers and artists are enjoying and learning through Chicago Partnerships for the Arts. CAPE is the new co-application for West Chicago Elementary School District 33’s 21st Century.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Schools

WA Basketball Players onAll-Metro Suburban Red Conference Team

merleburl April 11, 2021

Kelly Bickhart, Jerilyn Blackmon, and Brooke Hermes were selected on the girls side while Jack Oswald represented the boys programming the selection for the All-Metro Suburban Red Conference team.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

WA Activity Director Receives Recognition

merleburl April 11, 2021

The Illinois Directors of Student Activities recognized Jim Holtrop, Wheaton Academy Activity Director, as an Outstanding Activity Director.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

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Daneels Highlights WCCHS Civics

merleburl April 11, 2021

Mary Ellen Daneels, former Social Studies teacher at West Chicago Community High School, authored a blog post on IllinoisCivics.org featuring WCCHS American Government teachers and their facilitation of the virtual candidate forum service learning project created and executed by the students.

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Special Ed Students Watch Commercial for New Business

merleburl April 5, 2021

West Chicago Community High School Special Education Transition and Developmental Learning Program recently launched a t[shirt business,WeGo Tees.

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

Lighthiser and Bressner in IGSA State Badminton Doubles

merleburl April 5, 2021

West Chicago Community High School School students Rebecca Lighthiser and Lyndi Bressner were participants in the Illinois High School Association Badminton Doubles Competition.

(Photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

Forum For Candidates Dist. 94 Hosted by Students and LWVW

merle March 28, 2021

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The American Government students and teachers at West Chicago Community High School along with the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, hosted a forum for the candidates running for seats on the Community High School District 94 Board of Education in the Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Consolidated Election. Although fire alarm sounded, the students continued the forum outside in the rain.

(photos courtesy Barb Laimins)

Filed Under: Schools

WCCHS Students Excel at Art

merle March 22, 2021

Bella Wiehle-Mixed Media
Bella Wiehle-Painting
Bella Wiehle-Drawing
Lucia Rodriguez-Ceramics
Melissa Perez-Ceramics

West Chicago Community High School students recently earned awards in the arts in both state and conference contests.

(photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

WA Football Team Beats Bishop McNamara

merleburl March 22, 2021

Playing their first game in the past 511 days, the Wheaton Academy football team defeated Bishop McNamara with a score of 49-23 on Friday night.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Schools

Meals During Spring Break

merleburl March 22, 2021

Curbside Pickup is offered to all students in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 during Spring Break.

(photo courtesy West Chicago elementary School District 33)

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I am an Independent Writing and Editing Professional.

I also am the author of At Home with Merle Burleigh, which is published weekly on the City of West Chicago's website, westchicago.org. It chronicles the community life of West Chicago.

As a resident  of West Chicago for more than 40  years, I know this is a  great community with residents who care for each other and offer assistance whenever needed.

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