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Principal Christian answers a question from a parent from the 2024 State of The School meeting.
Niles West Hosts Second Annual “State of Our School” Town Hall
By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor • Feb 19, 2025

The Annual State of Our School Town Hall was hosted by Principal Jeremy Christian on Feb. 11 in the Black...

Students exit the school at 7:40 a.m.
BREAKING NEWS: E-learning Day Due to Water Main Break
By Hannah Kucharik, News Editor • Feb 14, 2025

All District 219 schools except Bridges Adult Transition Center will be closed, and have an e-learning...

A snow plow drives down Oakton Street, adjacent to Niles West.
Announcement: E-learning Day Due to Weather Conditions
By Hannah Kucharik, News Editor • Feb 11, 2025

District 219 schools will have an e-learning day Wednesday, Feb. 12. Students will participate in asynchronous...

Teachers are locking their classroom doors after a reminder was sent out by D219 administration.
Door-Locking Practices Vary Among Staff
By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor • Feb 10, 2025

Some department directors have recently instructed West teachers to lock their classroom doors while...

The "hate has no home here" banner hangs on the east side of the building.
Superintendent Addresses Concerns Regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Board Meeting
By Hanna Schneider and Hannah Kucharik • Feb 7, 2025

Superintendent Thomas Moore addressed concerns regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at...

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SPORTS
The Niles West class of 2025 swim team poses for a picture. The 12 seniors were recognized for their commitment to the team and the hard work they left on the swim deck for the past four years.
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Junior Nichole De La Pena raises her ball to her chin, gearing up to bowl first for her team. The match starts off fast, as New Trier gains on West.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Q&A With The Cutest Couple Winners: Juniors Nicole Lehman and Matthew Deniega
The Showdown at Halftime: Was It Worth the Wait?
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ACADEMICS
West students and IEA students at Lou Malnati's together to enjoy some dinner.
Model UN students posing In front of the bean in downtown Chicago
From left, junior Jaden Conley and Niles North senior Osa Edegbe. Photo from @nthsd219 on instagram.
The BSU Black History Month calendar posted by @nwhsbsu via Instagram.
Junior Jade Conley performs his second poem "Respectability" by Tina Boyer Brown. This poem discusses racism, discrimination and the impact that it has on innocent children. Conley shows the rage behind this poem in his voice, body language and expressions.
FEATURES
Emmanuel Olojo on the field during one of his football games, cheering for his tackle.
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Parents Gabriel (left) and Lisa Estrada-Giraldo (right) with their children Juanita (right) and Alejandro Estrada-Giraldo (left).
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The Cejovic family, and members of the Kljajic family, pose for a photo at Niles West graduation. In 2023, Mia Cejovic graduated from Niles West, continuing the family's commitment to educational excellence and determination.
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