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Space travel is hardly new, but videos of astronauts floating through the International Space Station never get old. Watch carefully the next time you see such a video, because Wheeling High School (WHS) students have manufactured the lockers sent up to the space station to house experiments and projects that the astronauts are tasked to complete.

In a world with ever-increasing speed, immediacy and instant gratification, the value of the process, working towards a goal over a long period of time, can get lost. For students who have spent most of their lives living and working at a breakneck pace, many do not get the opportunity to learn the payoff that comes with patience.

Six graduating seniors were named the 2024 recipients of High School District 214’s annual Calisch Awards. This year’s honorees represent passion, talent and leadership in band, dance, orchestra, theater, visual arts and vocal music across District 214’s schools.

Combine the time-tested science fair with a contemporary focus on societal benefit and what do you get? Wheeling High School’s innovative and popular Positive Impact Symposium. By the numbers, the Symposium recently drew more than 65 original student research projects from nine schools as it marked its 11th anniversary.

Alex Strugacz is heading to Cornell University this fall; Miguel Aenlle to the University of Illinois. After that … who knows, other than onward and upward? There’s no hyperbole in saying that the sky truly could be the limit for two John Hersey High School seniors who already have boldly gone where no students before them have gone.

District 214 is all about helping students discover their future. Emily Sohn epitomizes the realization of this mission. The John Hersey High School senior found her calling through a manufacturing youth apprenticeship.

EGHS has provided students with incredible cross-cultural experiences for 35 years.

Updates for the 2024-25 School Year

District 214 will continue on a block schedule. The school day will be organized into four periods per day, each lasting 85 minutes. The student day will change and begin at 8:20 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m., which is a slightly earlier start and end time. District 214 made this decision with the intention of providing an optimal learning environment while meeting the state mandate for seat time requirements. View the format of the block schedule here.

Updated bus routes and times will be shared in August. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative team.

Additionally, District 214 will no longer hold the annual pre-scheduled parent-teacher conference date. Meetings can occur as needed in person, over the phone, or online.

D214 Summer Experience 2024

Each year during the summer, District 214 provides current students, incoming students and youth within the community an array of educational opportunities, enrichment experiences and athletic programs. www.d214.org/SummerExperience is your one place for all things summer. Families can get information and access the registration portals for:

• Summer Coursework
• Summer Enrichment
• Summer Athletic Programs

Click here for Registration information for all Summer Experience programs.

Apply now for Summer/Fall Internships

Internship applications for summer 2024 and the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year are now open for all sophom*ore and junior students in District 214. Internship opportunities are open in a wide range of local businesses in many different career pathways. These experiences help students explore opportunities for post-high school careers.

Read more about the program requirements here. Apply for an internship at https://d214.smapply.io/.

The application deadline for summer internships is February 28th, and April 30th for fall internships. Questions? Check with your school’s Student Success Coach for more information.

D214 Radon Testing Program

District 214 is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all our students and staff. In alignment with this commitment, District 214 has recently completed an extensive radon testing program across all our buildings. This initiative, though not required by law, was undertaken proactively to assess the radon levels within our facilities, following guidelines from Illinois health authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To view the reports, please clickhere.

Prospect High School named Blue Ribbon School

Prospect High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023. This prestigious award affirms and validates the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in striving for – and attaining – exemplary achievement.

Prospect is one of three public high schools in Illinois selected as Exemplary High Performing Schools, and is one of 52 high schools recognized in the nation.

Click HERE to see the full list of this year’s winners.