News | Wheeling High School

Prospect and Wheeling graduation ceremony start times moved to 10 a.m.

The start time for Prospect and Wheeling high school graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 27 has been moved to 10 a.m. due to the predicted extreme heat. The time change only impacts Prospect and Wheeling high schools, which have outdoor graduations.

District 214 hosts Concussion Awareness Night

High School District 214 will host a Concussion Awareness Night on Wednesday, April 25 in the John Hersey High School Carter Gymnasium. The evening is designed to educate parents about the issues of concussions in youth sports including what to do if you think your child has suffered a concussion, tips for choosing the right medical professional, and how to put together a concussion history.

African American Teen Summit features District 214 grad with story of perseverance

High School District 214 will host the third African American Teen Summit on Friday, April 27. Students from across District 214 will be in attendance. This event, which begins at 9 a.m., will be held at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine.

District 214 highlights career exploration opportunities at Future Ready Showcase

Parents of students in fourth through eighth grades in High School District 214’s boundaries are invited to the Future Ready Showcase on Monday, May 14, an evening that shows District 214’s Career Pathways program in action.

District 214 hosts Concussion Awareness Night

High School District 214 will host a Concussion Awareness Night on Wednesday, April 25 in the John Hersey High School Carter Gymnasium. The evening is designed to educate parents about the issues of concussions in youth sports including what to do if you think your child has suffered a concussion, tips for choosing the right medical professional, and how to put together a concussion history.

Grants help District 214 engage more students in manufacturing and STEM careers

Three grants provided by GCAMP, or Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, are helping High School District 214 engage more students in manufacturing and STEM careers. The grants, totaling approximately $7,300, fund an after-school program for middle school students, underwrite a portion of a high-mileage vehicle competition for high school students, and provide VEX robotics kits for an early high school credit robotics class.

District 214 basketball returns to Arlington High

The Grace Gym in the former Arlington High School will come alive again with the competition of District 214 basketball when the Education Foundation, in partnership with the District and the Alumni Council, hosts a three-game varsity basketball event.

EIU and District 214 partnership enhances college opportunities for students and adult learners

A new partnership between Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and High School District 214 will increase college access and affordability for high school students and adult learners in the northwest suburbs.

District 214 leader named finalist for National Superintendent of the Year

The Illinois Superintendent of the Year, Dr. David Schuler of High School District 214 in the northwest suburbs of Cook County, is one of four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year according to the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

Wheeling High School hosts performance workshop for children

Wheeling High School’s Orchesis program will host the 22nd Annual Performance Workshop from 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.