Do you like working with your hands? Are you mechanically inclined? If you answered “yes” to these questions, an apprenticeship may lead to a rewarding, WELL-PAYING career. Find out more by attending the APPRENTICESHIP EXPO April 10th. Stop by the CCRC for a permission slip.

Eunice Kabemba supporting college shirt Wednesday! Eunice is a senior attending Waubonsee to study marketing and neuroscience. She hopes to then transfer to Baylor, DePaul, or North Carolina. Go Blackhawks!

The KCSO Youth Academy is designed to introduce participants to the field of law enforcement. Opportunities to meet and speak with judges/court services officers/Fire and health department personnel and more. APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 1ST - bit.ly/KCYouthAcademy

2025 Apprenticeship Fair! Students were given an interactive chance to experience the Trades pathway, asked questions, and received a presentation from a seasoned professional of the painter's district union.

Congratulations to the Waubonsee Gustafson Scholarship winners! Waubonsee Community College

Congratulations to the 2025 Community Foundation Scholarship Winners! 72 graduating seniors received 73 scholarships totaling $461,000 to be used over the next four years. THANK YOU for helping kickstart the goals of these inspiring students! Community Foundation

We’re back and excited for another school year! Before Walk the Building Days, schedules will be released online. Please Note: Requests to change course selections were due during the Spring semester. Check Schoology for more details!

SENIORS, check out this opportunity to begin or refine your college essays! Sign up in the CCRC!

Seniors! We offer extensive support with college applications, and this is just the first of many exciting events hosted by our College & Career Readiness Center (CCRC). Don’t miss out! August 27th, after schoo,l or August 28th, before school! You choose what is best for you!

Hosted by the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Waubonsee Community College, and the Kane County Sheriff's Office. This is a great opportunity for students and their families to speak to industry professionals about careers.

According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24. And the numbers have more than doubled between 2000 and 2021. Children who feel they are “different” are at higher risk for bullying, which can contribute to mental health

✨Be one of the first to submit the 2026-27 FAFSA® form! ✨ By joining beta testing, students can: *Submit their 2026–2027 FAFSA form early (YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN IN OCTOBER) *Get a head start on the financial aid process 📲Sign up: StudentAid.gov/joinbeta

Acts of violence are frightening for everyone — but especially for children. Parents and caregivers can help kids process what they may see or hear, provide comfort, answer hard questions, and help kids navigate fear in a healthy way. Read our guidance on helping kids cope with

WAHS is proud to announce two semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program! This is an honor awarded to less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors & reflects a strong dedication to learning. Congrats Andrew Cue & Joshua Hoecker!

Senior Bootcamp Waubonsee Community College was a success! WAHS seniors started their day with a panel of college admissions advisors & essay presentation. Followed by a college fair & various workshops tailored to their stage in the college application process. Juniors- plan for it next year!

Need some help with college options and applications? Attend the @Waubonsee College Night 10/6 and then head to the CCRC on 10/8 to work on applications!

Mindful Messaging for the Family. Caregivers are encouraged to join to better understand how to support their teens' overall wellness!

GPS Parent Series: Leading clinicians and authors inspire and inform to help families thrive. Free - No registration. Join us! gpsparentseries.org

Yesterday's scholarship presentation was well attended; nice work Senior Blackhawks!! All students: remember to use the CCRC as a resource for your post-secondary planning. This should start as early as freshman year. Help is there; get out there and take advantage!

Cyber Safety Presentation: Protecting Kids and Teens Featuring Child Cyber Crimes Expert and Retired Detective Rachel Rieger 📷 Free to attend 📷 RSVP and share this event docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #CyberSafety #OnlineSafety #ParentEducation #NAMIduPage #CommunityEvent