Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Recent News About Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
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Superintendent Gotto emphasizes attendance and literacy goals for new school year
As the 2025-26 academic year begins, Dr. Jeni Gotto, Superintendent of Schools for Westminster Public Schools, addressed the WPS community with a message of gratitude and encouragement. Dr. Gotto acknowledged the ongoing commitment of parents,...
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Applications open for Westminster Public Schools accountability advisory council
Westminster Public Schools (WPS) has opened applications for the 2025–2026 District Accountability Advisory Council (DAAC).
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Westminster Public Schools upgrades facilities with focus on sustainability
Westminster Public Schools completed several facility improvements over the summer, focusing on creating better learning environments for students.
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Westminster High welcomes new head football coach Chris Helbig
With the arrival of Coach Chris Helbig, Westminster High School’s football team is preparing for its season opener against South High School at Memorial Stadium on August 28.
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 had $24.6 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60's outstanding school debt reached $24.6 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $181,461 per student.
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students suspended 2,939 times just in 2023-24 school year
There were 2,939 incidents of students being suspended just in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.
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2024: Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 administrators rank 311th highest in state for average salary
Administrators in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 earn an average of $117,489 per year, ranking 311th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Did Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?
In the 2023-24 school year, 10.8% of the students in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Lake County Gazette publication area in 2024
In 2024, 98.2% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Did Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?
In the 2023-24 school year, 17% of the students in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Lake County Gazette publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.7% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?
In the 2023-24 school year, 83% of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Did Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?
In the 2023-24 school year, 89.1% of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Colorado Avalanche introduces Sherrelwood students to ball hockey
Ball hockey arrived in Sherrelwood as students engaged with the Colorado Avalanche Hockey Development Team through their Hockey 101 program.
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Westminster Public Schools to honor retiring educators on May 19
The retiring class of 2025 from Westminster Public Schools has contributed a remarkable 397 years of combined service to students and families.
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Kindergarten teacher inspires with lessons of perseverance
Sanjuanita Carbajal, a kindergarten teacher at Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy, brings heart, strength, and a deeply personal mission to her classroom.
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New principals named for three elementary schools in Westminster Public Schools
Kodi Kelly, Doug Kurkowski, and Stephanie Fick have been named principals at Sherrelwood, Mesa, and Fairview Elementary schools respectively.
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WPS Board honors two employees with FRED Awards
The WPS Board of Education recognized Sheryl McCoy, Administrative Assistant in Human Resources, and Heidi Weekley, Executive Director of Integrated Services, for their exceptional service and dedication to the district's mission of putting...
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Resilient senior spotlight: Sandra Lopez's inspiring journey at Westminster Virtual Academy
Senior Spotlight: Sandra Lopez Date: Apr 16, 2025 Senior | Westminster Virtual Academy (WVA) Meet Sandra Lopez, a resilient and inspiring senior from Westminster Virtual Academy.
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Leadership updates announced for Westminster Public Schools
**Article: Leadership updates announced for Westminster Public Schools** Dr. Jeni Gotto, Superintendent of Westminster Public Schools, has announced leadership updates for four schools in the district.