WHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday February 20, 2026
The WHS & WJHS bands, along with the high school jazz band will present their winter concert on Monday, February 23rd at 7pm in the new gym. Admission is free and everyone is invited to come support our musicians. Performers are reminded that report time is 6:30pm.
There will be a STRIPES meeting after school today.
WHS Students, Please check your email for the Lakeview Nursing Career Camp flyer.
There will be a Leo meeting on March 10th.
There will be a book club meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 2:15 in the Media Center. Author Jenna Wilson will be here and all are welcome.
Seniors, now is the time to apply for a number of scholarships offered at Westville High School including scholarships awarded by the Westville Community Academic Foundation. All applications will be evaluated across five areas according to any additional criteria set forth with a particular scholarship. The five areas of review include: academic performance, school-community involvement, need, aspirations, and overall persuasiveness. For extended essay responses it is suggested to type in a word processing program (like Microsoft Word or Google Docs), save, and then copy and paste into the extended essay response tab. Extended responses should be limited to a range of 500-750 words. Applications are due Wednesday March 11, 2026 at noon for consideration.
The US Air Force will have a Meet and Greet with Free Pizza & Pop. It will be on Tuesday, February 24th during both lunches. Sign up outside of Ms. Hull’s office if you would like to attend. It is open to all WHS students.
There will be a Health Profession Day at DACC MARCH 5 from 8:30 to 12:20.
This is for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in Healthcare.
There are 15 spots available. You must get a prearranged form from Tracy and it is due no later than February 25th. Once you have turned in your signed prearranged form you may sign up for the Health Profession Day.
The DACC Placement Testing has been scheduled for March 25th - 1st hour.
Those who need to take this placement test:
1. Any Sophomore or Junior - planning on doing Dual Enrollment for the first time or who needs to update his/her math score. *Math scores are good for one year only.
2. Any Sophomore who plans on taking Criminal Justice or Early Childhood in the College Express programs next school year.
3. Any SENIOR planning on attending DACC in the summer or fall who either has not taken the placement tests at all or needs to update his/her math score.
The Eastern Illinois University representative will be at WHS on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to discuss EIU opportunities. It will be 9:05 - 9:30 am. Sign up outside Ms. Hull's office. Seniors who have been accepted may touch base if you have any questions!
Any girl who is interested in playing softball can use the following link to sign up by filling out the form. https://forms.gle/QFcon6Rj2M2HQUx98
Students, there are gloves and hats available in the main foyer for anyone who needs them. They are provided by “Carol’s Kids”.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Love for Lori Scholarship: Due March 1st
Golden Apple Scholarship: March 1st
Cameron Cheuvront Memorial Scholarship: Due March 1st
The Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship: Due March 2nd
Westville Community Academic Foundation Scholarships: Due March 11
Eli Williams Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Due March 11th
Donna Dodd & WEA Scholarship: Due March 12th
Martin F. Vutrick Post 51 Scholarship: Due March 12th
Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship: Due March 13th
State of Illinois Court Reporter Classes: Due March 20th
Westville Recreation League Scholarship: Due March 24th
Retired Teachers Scholarship: Due March 27th
Ambucs Scholarship Applications for Therapy and Special Education: Due March 31st
East Central IL Chapter of Engineering Society of IL (ESI) Scholarship: Due March 31st
Education Personnel Credit Union Scholarship: Due April 1st
Westville Lions Club Scholarship: Due April 1st
Jean Lewis / Red Mask Scholarship: Due April 15th
Alex McMahon Memorial Scholarship: April 17
DACC Foundation Scholarship: Due May 1st