Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Recent News About Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
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Westminster's Dakota Hull wins state wrestling title
When she started wrestling as a high school junior, Westminster High School Senior Dakota Hull never imagined she would become a state champion.
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Make A Wish' brings hope for Sunset Ridge teacher's family
Sunset Ridge teacher Christa Conrad offers a personal perspective on the impact of "Make a Wish" for families navigating serious medical conditions.
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Ari Rentie shines in Orchard Park Academy's Student Spotlight
Level 3 student at Orchard Park Academy Meet Ari, our latest Student Spotlight!
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2023-24 school year sees 13,546 students enrolled at Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Enrollment at Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Competency-Based Education Summit returns to Westminster this fall
Westminster Public Schools will host its fifth Competency-Based Education Summit in October, attracting educators from around the country to Westminster to learn more about the benefits of CBS and personalized learning.
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Young artist visits Denver Art Museum's Maurice Sendak exhibit
Iker Padilla Erivez, a level 6 student and artist from Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School, recently visited the Denver Art Museum (DAM) to see the exhibit "Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.
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HawkQuest brings raptor education to Fairview PK-8
Last week, students at Fairview PK-8 received a visit from HawkQuest, a non-profit organization dedicated to making education meaningful and fun while fostering respect for the land and stewardship of all living things.
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Denver Nuggets honor local teacher with Most Valuable Teacher Award
Denver Nuggets dropped by Orchard Park Academy last week to honor technology teacher Melissa "Coach" Garcia, who was the February winner of the MVT Award - Most Valuable Teacher.
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WPSF's annual community breakfast nearing ticket deadline
The Westminster Public Schools Foundation’s Annual Community Breakfast is approaching its final registration deadline.
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Westminster Public Schools celebrates excellence under Superintendent Gotto's leadership
Superintendent Gotto expressed her gratitude to the Westminster Public Schools community for the success of the recent Celebrating Excellence event.
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Vanora Von Lienen recognized for resilience in academics and arts
Hidden Lake Secondary School – Junior When it came time to select a student for this month’s Student Spotlight, the staff at Hidden Lake Secondary School didn’t hesitate—Vanora Von Lienen was the unanimous choice.
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Graduation rates from Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 rise in 2023-24 school year
The graduation rate in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 grew to 79.6% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.
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Trey Martin shares his journey and experiences at WPS
Trey Martin, originally from Texas, graduated from Erie High School in 2015 with a passion for IT work. “I have been the tech nerd for my family my whole life including electronics repair and IT work,” he said.
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Westminster High School aims to raise $8,500 during Wish Week for Make-A-Wish Colorado
Westminster High School’s annual Wish Week is set to take place from February 24 to March 1, aiming to support Make-A-Wish Colorado.
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Did Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?
In the 2022-23 school year, 10.3% 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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Lake County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
For the 2023-24 school year, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 experienced the largest enrollment among Lake County school districts.
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13.8% of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year
In the 2022-23 school year, 13.8% 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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WPS custodian quietly gives back by donating sneakers
The steps taken in and out of Westminster Public Schools (WPS) daily are more than some can count.
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Dr. Gotto presents first State of District report for Westminster Public Schools
Dr. Jeni Gotto addressed the Westminster Public Schools community in her first State of the District report during the January 28 Board of Education meeting, declaring that the school district is "strong.
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Orchard Park Academy students send supportive letters to California fire victims
CBS Channel 4 recently visited Orchard Park Academy to highlight students who are writing cards and letters of encouragement for families affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires.