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Families and students are invited to attend the Central and West Open Houses on Wednesday, August 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event marks the start of the 2025-2026 school year for both campuses. Students and families should go to the Open House at their enrolled campus.
The Open House provides a chance for attendees to meet teachers and staff as well as learn about programs and opportunities available at the schools. According to organizers, "Open House is an opportunity for students and families to meet teachers and staff and learn about programs and opportunities available to our students."
On August 27, there will be an early release day for students.
For arrival instructions, those attending the Central Campus should enter through “J” Door off Eastern Avenue. Those going to West Campus should use Door 5 (Cafeteria) off Glenwood Avenue.
Joliet West High School serves grades 9 through 12 in Joliet, Will County, with a reported enrollment of 3,310 during the 2019-2020 school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). During that period, grade nine had the highest number of students at 27.3 percent of total enrollment (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), followed by grade twelve with 26.1 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), grade eleven with 25.1 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), and grade ten with 24.7 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The student body consisted of approximately 34.9 percent white students, 21.2 percent black students, 39 percent Hispanic students, and 1.7 percent Asian students in that same school year according to state data (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
Organizers encourage families: "We look forward to seeing you at this family-friendly event!"
