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Niles West News

The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News

The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News

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...

A multimedia piece created by a West student who chose to remain anonymous was temporarily displayed in the lobby near the Black Box theatre in the spring and summer of 2024. The piece depicts the shape of the modern-day state of Israel with the word "Palestine" written in English and Arabic. Its reasons for removal have been disputed.
Reason for Artwork’s Removal Remains Unclear
By Hannah Kucharik, Anam Hussaini • Feb 4, 2025

A piece of student artwork was the subject of a public comment alleging censorship and discrimination...

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