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Joliet Township High School District is reminding families and students of several upcoming events and updates affecting Joliet West High School and the broader community.
To maintain a secure learning environment, the district has announced that drop-offs for items such as lunch or homework will not be accepted at the security booth during the school day. This policy also applies to delivery services like Uber Eats. In cases where students forget their lunch, they are advised to seek assistance from cafeteria staff. For forgotten physical education attire, students can rent a PE shirt by scanning their student ID at no charge. If a student forgets their computer, teachers will provide alternative ways to access assignments. Only in emergencies—such as forgotten house keys or medication—should families contact the Dean’s Office to arrange delivery.
The district is also emphasizing the importance of wearing student IDs daily. Students who do not wear their ID must request a temporary one upon arrival at school. After three instances of receiving a temporary ID, parents will be notified via email and the incident documented. After six instances, a new ID will be issued for a $10 fee charged to the student's account. Nine instances result in a referral to the dean.
Joliet West High School serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 3,310 students during the 2019-2020 school year, according to data from the Illinois Report Card (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The largest group was ninth graders, making up 27.3 percent of enrollment (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), followed by tenth graders at 24.7 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), eleventh graders at 25.1 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), and twelfth graders at 26.1 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The student body consists of approximately 34.9 percent white students, 21.2 percent black students, 39 percent Hispanic students, and 1.7 percent Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The district is seeking community organizations to participate as resource vendors for its second annual Community Connections Expo on October 16 at Joliet Central High School from 5–7 p.m., featuring job opportunities and informational sessions.
Parent Teacher Conferences for Semester 1 are scheduled virtually for October 23 from 4–7 p.m., and October 24 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., with registration opening September 26.
A support group meeting for grandparents raising children is set for September 16 from 10–11:30 a.m., providing resources on navigating educational systems.
The JTHS Board of Education's next meeting is September 16 at the Administrative Center starting at 7 p.m., open to families and community members both in person and online.
On September 17, Joliet West High School will host a public workshop as part of Joliet’s new Comprehensive Plan effort—the city’s first in over sixty years—seeking input on future growth.
TRIO will hold its Back-to-School College, Trade & Resource Fair on September 18 from 5–7 p.m., offering information about college admissions and scholarships.
For those interested in local history preservation or giving tours, the Central Archives Committee meets September 18 at Central High School Room 321; all are welcome.
September 25 marks an early release day across schools for improvement activities: Joliet West dismisses students at noon under this schedule adjustment.
Families with children receiving special education services are invited to IEP Family Information Night on September 25 from 5–7 p.m., which aims to provide tools supporting home-school partnerships; childcare will be available onsite.
Spanish-speaking families can attend Alianza de Familias Comprometidas a la Educación’s first meeting of the year on September 25 at Joliet Central High School between 5:30–7:30 p.m.; childcare and refreshments provided.
Central’s Homecoming weekend takes place September 26–27 with pre-sale tickets required for events including games and dances.
