Videos

John Milosovic is West40's Director of Support Services. His work often involves trips to stores to pick up food items and working with donors to help support West40 families and community members. This video goes behind the scenes as John and a group of West40 team members prepare Thanksgiving meal bags.

Welcome to a new way of sharing our students' stories! The West40 communications team used CreateStudio to animate a video that features the voice of West40 Remote School student Julian. Julian talks about his journey and his goals! We hope you enjoy the video. The West40 Remote School has infused advocacy programs, small class sizes, and engaging enrichment opportunities that allows us to support our students' educational, social, and emotional needs at the comfort of their own homes.

Ensure #Illinois students achieve lifelong #literacy skills! Join West40 for a FREE series exploring the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, which includes seven components of literacy with developmentally appropriate expectations and core instructional practices. REGISTER HERE: https://www.west40.org/event-details/the-illinois-comprehensive-literacy-plan

Each year, West40 and Morton College team up with donors and community partners to support area students and families at the Backpack Giveback. On August 10th, U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-Illinois 4th Dist.) greeted visitors and distributed items at the Backpack Giveback and shared his thoughts on the event. West40.org

West40 walks through the north building of the former St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, in the days leading up to its demolition in the summer of 2024. The school has a storied history in the Chicagoland area and was featured prominently in a 1994 documentary about high school basketball. West40 purchased the St. Joseph property with plans to renovate the south building into a state-of-the-art residential school for Illinois foster children. West40.org

The West40 main office and regional safe school are located in Maywood, Illinois. We look forward to working together with our neighbors. In this video, Maywood mayor Nathaniel George Booker explains how West40's renovation of the former Lexington School is helping to "reimagine" Maywood. WEST40.ORG

Welcome to Heart 2 Heart, a store open to all of our West40 families. Our families are surprised to hear that there is absolutely no cost to them. For more information visit: https://www.west40.org/heart-2-heart-program

Go behind the scenes as West40 truancy liaison Brucal Green explains the importance of having a positive impact on a student so they can complete school and finish strong.

West40 reaches every student through the adults who support them. Our professional learning team listens to and collaborates with districts to turn their visions into a reality. Learn more at www.west40.org/professional-learning #professionallearning #schooldistrictsupport #schooldistricts #west40