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Congratulations to our team!
Wilco Area Career Center is proud to Congratulate Mrs. Margaret Janke, Mrs. Julia Oglesby, Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman and Mrs. Nancy Evans on their achievements recognized at the Annual IACTE Conference held on February 14th, 2025 in Springfield, IL.
Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards!
Yesterday the ISBE announced the educators, administrators, and other school staff through their annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of talented professionals in schools across Illinois, Wilco is honored to celebrate Mrs. Jeannine Marco, Mrs. Gina Salvador-Lemus & Mrs. Stephanie Perella and Mrs. Michelle Sharp....Congratulations! #TWETOY25 . . .
Miss USA Alma Cooper of Michigan visits Wilco
Yesterday, Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper of Michigan, USA visited Wilco Area Career Center. The students enjoyed the visit and it was clear Miss USA had left an indelible mark on the career center and its attendees. Her words, actions, and genuine care for the future leaders she met resonated deeply. "This has been an unforgettable experience," said Dr. Alicia Cook the assistant director of the career center. "Miss USA's . . .
Culinary FCCLA Students Advance to State Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to Ella Johnson-Pawlak Senior from Lemont High School and Jonathon Tantiwonges Senior at Plainfield Central for advancing to FCCLA culinary state competition!!!
Early Childhood Education FCCLA team Regional Competition
Wilco’s Early Childhood Education program had 10 students compete at the regional FCCLA completion on Feb 7th. All 10 received a Gold Medal moving them on to compete at State in Springfield. Teachers Mrs. Lemus and Mrs. Perella could not be more proud of their student's who displayed professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm in the completion. Left to right in photo: Mondragon, Maria A (Bolingbrook), Olaez, Abigail . . .
Wilco Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Wilco Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant Students are ready for a day in Sterile Processing.
Student of the Quarter Awards 2024
Each quarter teachers nominate a Student of the Quarter to recognize good work, dependability and a positive attitude! These students have demonstrated excellence in the following areas: leadership, citizenship, academic and/or career and technical achievement in their Wilco Program during 2nd Quarter. Congratulations! Student of the Quarter List for October 2024 Student of the Quarter List for December . . .
Wilco Preschool receives a Santa visit
Wilco’s Early ChildhoodPreschool had a magical visit from the North Poll this week. Thank you Santa for making our day extra special
Holiday Spirit Week Winners
This week, our school held a Holiday Spirit Week to get everyone in the festive mood before the winter break. Students and teachers alike participated in dressing up for each day's theme, from ugly sweater day to College & Career Day. The halls were filled with laughter and cheer as we celebrated the holiday season together. At the end of each session, the winners of the Holiday Spirit Week were announced. The competition . . .
JJC Nalia Warmack Carves Snowman
Wilco Culinary students received a visit from Joliet Junior College Nalia Warmack. Nalia is a skilled artist and did an ice carving demonstration for the students. As I approached the demonstration area, I could already see the blocks of ice waiting to be transformed into beautiful works of art. Nalia was busy setting up her tools and preparing to start carving. The sound of the chain saw against the ice filled the . . .
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Wilco Administration
Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman ekaufman@wilcoacc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1006 Assistant Director/Principal . . .
