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No School December 23, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025 Winter Break January 6, 2025 - Wilco Classes Resume

AWS Student Chapter receives Donation

The AWS  Student Chapter hosted a Parents Night to invite Wilco Welding Parents to the Career Center to learn welding skills from their student. The AWS Student Chapter Chairman Evan Margalus and Wilco Welding Instructors Lisa Moran and Guadalupe Ruiz hosted the event.  The AWS awarded Lisa Moran, Evan Margalus PEHS (12), and Guadalupe Ruiz a check for $2,500 to use toward the purchase of equipment, supplies, etc. for the Wilco Welding Program. 

Wilco HOSA Blood Drive Results

​O n Wednesday, December 4th Wilco HOSA students hosted the American Red Cross to collect 35 units of blood which could save 105 lives.  The students value the importance of d onating blood and the potential it has on saving lives. It is a simple yet powerful way to give back to our community and help those in need.   By donating blood, you can provide a lifeline to someone in need and help them in . . .

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Wilco FFA Chapter Hosted Santa Paws Event

Wilco FFA Chapter held it's annual Santa Paws event on Saturday, December 7th.  Santa reported all the furry babies are on the NICE list!  Happy Holidays!

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Wilco ECE Program receives Donation

The Wilco Early Childhood Education Program is honored to accept a generous check of  $1000  from the Joliet Junior Woman’s Club.  The funds given will help support the student organization FCCLA as the ECE students compete both in regional and state competitions.   A new partnership was formed between JJWC and Wilco’s ECE/FCCLA organizations and on December 7th, 2024 they linked arms to volunteer at Big . . .

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Wilco Preschoolers and CNA students hold Teddy Bear check-up Day

  Wilco’s Medical Assisting program led by instructor Nancy Evans  and the Wilco Preschool Lab led by  instructor Stephanie Perella collaborated on a Special Teddy Bear check up.  The high school students ran the entire event practicing skills of their Wilco career pathway/coursework. Preschoolers brought a favorite stuffed animal from home and had a wonderful time taking their friend’s for an . . .

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Home for the Holidays Free Pet Microchip Event

Scan the QR code to schedule your appointment for your pet to receive their microchip for free! Happy Holidays! Click the Link to Schedule your appointment!

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Wilco HOSA students volunteer day at Project C.U.R.E.

Today, Wilco HOSA students participated in a volunteer day at Project C.U.R.E., a nonprofit organization that provides medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. The experience was not only a fulfilling one for the students, but also a valuable opportunity for them to learn about global healthcare disparities and the importance of giving back to communities in need. The Wilco HOSA students arrived at the . . .

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Wilco Culinary Program Thanksgiving Buffet was a Huge Success!

Wilco Area Career Center is proud to hosts its annual Thanksgiving Buffet, this community event draws a crowd and gives our Culinary Arts students their first experience of planning, preparing, serving and working in a buffet environment. Today, the menu consisted of creamy butternut squash soup, rolls, mixed greens with cranberries, pralines, and raspberry vinaigrette, roast turkey with gravy, glazed ham, candied sweet potatoes, . . .

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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 1st Quarter.  Congratulations! Student of the Quarter List for October 2024  

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Three Wilco Welding Students Awarded AWS Scholarships

The Wilco Welding Program proudly announces three Alumni students received District Scholarships from the American Welding Society Foundation. These students represent  District 13 (which includes the Wilco Chapter as well as the Joliet/Aurora/Kankakee Section).

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Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman ekaufman@wilcoacc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1006   Assistant Director/Principal . . .

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