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 . . .

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 Instructor Lisa Moran hosted the event. The AWS awarded Lisa Moran and Evan Margalus PEHS (12), a check for $2,500 which is a 3-year anniversary award for the AWS Student Chapter. Photo includes . . .
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 . . .

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!

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 . . .

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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Wilco Administration
Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman ekaufman@wilcoacc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1006 Assistant Director/Principal Dr. Alicia Cook acook @wilco acc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1032 Assistant Principal for Student Services Jeannine Marco jmarco@wilco acc.org (815) 838-6941 ext. 1016 Special Population Coordinator . . . read more