A way to help a student-run business learn job skills using donations
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2020
To give students a way to practice for a job, the special education transition team created a student-run business. “The business will provide job experience and training for our transition students ages 18-22. These students are working towards real-world job readiness skills and independent li...
Dare to Scare gets students to bring out their creative side virtually
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
October 13, 2020
The annual Dare to Scare writing competition has moved to an online format due to COVID-19. “This year due to the pandemic we will be offering a virtual way for our third graders to listen to the stories our students wrote and possibly have a Q&A with the authors,” librarian Donna Leahy...
October 12 COVID-19 updates
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 12, 2020
DuPage County cases: 18,253 Updated new cases as of Oct. 12: 19,269 (+1,016) Deaths of Oct. 5: 567 Update new deaths as of Oct. 12: 583 (+16) Kane County cases: 13,634 Update new cases as of Oct. 12: 14,184 (+550) Deaths of Oct. 5: 329 Updated new deaths as of Oct. 12: 335...
The Class of 2021 will be the first to enter the school building for the SAT
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 12, 2020
The senior class will be able to take the SAT that was canceled last spring due to COVID-19 on Wednesday. “(Last year) the junior students did not have the opportunity to take the SAT in the spring of 2020,” Assistant Principal Allister Scott said. “This is the replacement for that exam and it i...
With live streams, WeGo Drama continues with yearly shows
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2020
With COVID-19 affecting clubs and CDC guidelines in place, drama teacher Mark Begovich continues to share his love for art with drama shows. “The one thing is that probably the industry that had the biggest shake-up is the arts industry. People don’t realize how important they are to our society...
Sudden change makes unexpected school year decision
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2020
After saying goodbye to friends and teachers for what was believed for two weeks, the 2020-2021 school year began online. “This school year is going to be different than any other school year we’ve ever had, we (are) starting later due to the construction, not because of COVID-19,” Principal W...
A weekend full of games while learning with classmates and teachers
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2020
As a way to get students and staff together, Snowball took place Jan. 17-19 full of games and food. Snowball started over 20 years ago by now-retired special education teacher Cat Thielberg. “I’ve been in Snowball for 13 years. My first time I was just behind the scenes, helping out, perso...
Students get an inside look on how to navigate through fake news
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2020
Using viral tweets and humor to engage with the audience, senior vice president of education of the News Literacy Project Peter Adams helped teens be aware of fake news on the internet on Jan. 24. “I think you have a right to news literacy education,” Adams said. Lateral reading, critical...
A way to give back during the holidays for staff members
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2019
As a way to give back to families in need, staff members will have the opportunity to donate gifts for three families through Winfield Township. “Families that live in West Chicago and Winfield can go fill out a Christmas wish-list with the township if they are in need and if they can’t afford to pr...
Paid internship available for students interested in STEM career
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019
As a way to get students to work with experts, Fermilab is offering a paid summer internship TARGET in the summer of 2020. “TARGET exposes interns to new things that may or may not have had experience in. However, students must remember that is also technically a ‘job’ and so it's a serio...
Creating a safe space for girls in the school with new club the Queen Bees
By Denise Carreto, Reporter
November 13, 2019
After being approached by a student, special education teachers Megan Mistretta and Kara Kroculick decided to sponsor WeGo’s newest club, the Queen Bees. “A student came to us telling us that she didn’t want to go home, so we decided to get together with a couple of other girls to provide ...
