West Central CUSD 235

06/17/2026

Due to the weather all activities at West Central are canceled for today, Wednesday, June 17. Be safe!

06/09/2026

🔥 Welcome to the Spring 2026 Edition of the Heatwave! 🔥

This issue highlights the incredible achievements and community spirit of West Central, featuring our students' 1,100+ cereal box donation drive, the progress of our community garden, and our newly licensed high school CNAs.

Inside, you will also find inspiring stories about West Central alumni returning to teach, our impactful teacher mentoring program, and exciting updates on the elementary playground, library, and speech-language programs.

Finally, join us in celebrating the incredible 33-year legacy of Mrs. Lafary as she enters retirement.

Click the link below to read the digital copy, see the photos, and celebrate the amazing students and staff that make West Central so special!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wVFiiyZ-VcGMinRNL2EHUyely-F8t7Sj/view?usp=sharing

📣 Community Members: If you did not receive a physical copy of the magazine delivered to your address, please contact the WC235 District Unit Office.

05/18/2026

As we wrap up the school year, consider helping students in need by donating your students gently used or new school supplies. Boxes will be located in each building office. West Central Elementary parents, please fill out the form that was sent home. West Central Middle School and West Central High School students have no form, but please have conversations with your students on if you would like them to participate in this or not.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

05/13/2026

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

05/13/2026

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

Today's Senior Spotlight features Jamie Miller! Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

05/12/2026

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

Today's Senior Spotlight features Addison Webster! Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

05/11/2026

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

Today's Senior Spotlight features Cody Wade! Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

05/08/2026

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

Today's Senior Spotlight features Drake Vancil! Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and know that we are incredibly proud of you!

05/07/2026

Today, 14 West Central students competed in the Courageous Smiles Track Meet held at Illini West High School in Carthage. This special event featured a variety of fun field activities, including: standing long jump, softball and tennis ball throws, bean bag toss, soccer and football kicks, and a 50-meter race.

Beyond the competition, students had a blast with kazoos, hula-hooping, and blowing bubbles. The day concluded on a high note, with every student receiving a medal after lunch to celebrate their hard work and sportsmanship.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Knights of Columbus, the West Central Illinois Special Education Cooperative, and Illini West for inviting us to participate in such a wonderful event!

To wrap up the day, those left on the bus visited Dairy Queen for a well-deserved treat! Most of the students in Mrs. Keating's class have helped run the "Caffeine and Communication Cart" this year, and they were able to use some of their hard-earned profits to pay for their orders. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to practice their communication skills in a real-world setting while enjoying a cold snack.
Students who attended were:

Clinton Collier
Jozie Seitz
Brantley Jones
Alexis Lemay
Noah Vollbracht
Ava Carpenter
Eliana Lock
Elliyana Majors
Charlie Comiskey
Noah Hass
Eva McIntyre *not pictured
Kaylinn Bowling
Camren McIntyre
Lucas Newberry