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UPCOMING EVENTS
Financial aid Completion NIGHT
Financial aid Completion NIGHT
When: October 9, 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Commons (Spanish)
LRC (English)
Description: Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number. Students and Parents need to create a StudentAid.gov account. Your username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
Application Mania
Application Mania
Save the Date! More Details to Come!
When: October 28th, 30th, 31st
Time: All lunch periods
Where: West Chicago Community High School
College of Dupage Take OVEr
College of Dupage Take OVEr
When: October 29, 2025
Time: Den ( senior presentation) and Lunch Periods (mini COD fair)
Where: West Chicago Community High School Small Gym
Description: There will be a COD presentation to seniors in the auditorium during Den. During lunch periods in the small gym, there will be a mini fair. COD programs will be represented and all WEGO students are encouraged to walk around and talk to professors.
WEGO College and Career Fair
WEGO College and Career Fair
Save the Date!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
PAST EVENTS
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION
Senior Parent Night 2025.pdfSenior Parent Night 2025_ Spanish.pdfHANDOUTS
HANDOUTS
Sophomore Parent Night
Sophomore Parent Night
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Commons/Entrance H- English Presentation
LRC/Entrance B- Spanish Presentation
Description: West Chicago High School invites you to "Sophomore Parent Night: Post-Secondary Planning". Learn from Lite Leaders and My College Planning Team. This presentation will focus on all postsecondary options. Additionally, Adriana Francois from Lite Leaders (Leaders in Transformational Education), will highlight the not for profit which is committed to exposing students to different pathways within the working world.
WEGO College and Career Fair
WEGO College and Career Fair
When: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School (Commons and Auditorium)
Fair will be held in Commons.
Counselor Presentations in Auditoriums
5:00-5:30pm- English session
5:30-6:00pm- Spanish Session
Description: Formerly Junior Parent Night. Students and parents encouraged to attend. All grade levels are welcome. There will be a BINGO card provided to attendees and prizes raffled off for those who complete the BINGO card. Child care will be provided. Here is a list of all attendees.
Note: This event has been completed.
College, career, and wellness fair
College, career, and wellness fair
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 9am - 11am
Where: West Aurora High School
Description: West Chicago has partnered with two local high schools to sponsor a College, Career, and Wellness Fair. This is a student non-attendance day at WEGO. This is a great opportunity to get information from colleges, to gather information about careers that you’re interested in, or to get a part-time or summer job! Tables will be set-up in the main gym, red and vet field houses to visit at your leisure. Come for the entire time, or stay for a half hour- it’s up to you! There will be prizes and giveaways. Pre-register by scanning the QR code on the flyers. Pre-registered students will enter through Door 15 and unregistered students will enter through Door 16.
Note: This event has been completed.
CCWF25-flyer.pdf CCWF25-flyerspanish.pdfFAFSA Completion Night
FAFSA Completion Night
When: December 5, 2024
Time: 6pm-8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Commons (Spanish)
LRC (English)
Description: Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number. An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. You must Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
Note: This event has been completed, but you can do this on your own or reach out to our ISAC representative, Krystal, for help.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Krystal Sanchez
(630) 297-2227
English/Spanish
*Office Hours in the WEGO College and Career Center: Every other Wednesday
FSA ID Creation Sessions
FSA ID Creation Sessions
When: November 13, 2024 and November 20, 2024
Time: Den and Lunch Periods
Where: West Chicago Community High School
College and Career Center
Description: Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number. An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. You must Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
NOTE: This event has been completed.
Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
You can do this before the FAFSA is released.
An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid Night
Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid Night
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday September 17, 2024
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
English Presentation- Auditorium
Spanish Presentation- Commons
Description: Senior Parent Night is a night for parents to gain information regarding post-secondary options and to plan for the FAFSA.
Note: This event has been completed. Please view the presentations below in English and Spanish.
Senior_Parent_Night_2024.pptxCopy of Senior_Parent_Night_2024 - Spanish .pptxISCAfinancialaid.pdfSPAN WeGo Financial Aid.pptxSophomore Parent Night
Sophomore Parent Night
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Commons/Entrance H- English Presentation
LRC/Entrance B- Spanish Presentation
Description: West Chicago High School invites you to "Sophomore Parent Night: Post-Secondary Planning". Learn from Lite Leaders and My College Planning Team. This presentation will focus on all postsecondary options. Additionally, Adriana Francois from Lite Leaders (Leaders in Transformational Education), will highlight the not for profit which is committed to exposing students to different pathways within the working world.
Note: This event has been completed. Please view the presentation below in English and Spanish.
LITE- Orientation Presentation (2).pdfJunior Parent Night
Junior Parent Night
When: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Commons/Entrance H- English Presentation
LRC/Entrance B- Spanish Presentation
Description: My College Planning Team will present: How to Lower College Costs and Maximize Your Value. This workshop introduced the various financial aid options and focus on some of the biggest college planning mistakes families should avoid. It will revealed unique techniques to reduce the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the new FAFSA rules that can save thousands on college costs.
Note: This event has been completed. Please view the presentation below in English and Spanish.
FAFSA Completion Night
FAFSA Completion Night
When: February 15, 2024
Time: 6pm-8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Description: Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number. An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. You must Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
Note: This event has been completed, but you can do this on your own or reach out to our ISAC representative, Krystal, for help.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Krystal Sanchez
(630) 297-2227
English/Spanish
*Office Hours in the WEGO College and Career Center: Every other Wednesday
College, career, and wellness fair
College, career, and wellness fair
When: January 16, 2024- Cancelled due to E-Learning Day
Time: 9am - 11am
Where: West Aurora High School
Description: West Chicago has partnered with two local high schools to sponsor a College, Career, and Wellness Fair for juniors and seniors. We will be reserving 5-6 buses to take students. Students will need to complete a permission form and they must register on StriveScan (instructions included on this website). We will accept permission forms from students until the bus spots are full.
FAll FSA Id Workshops
FAll FSA Id Workshops
When: November 15th and November 29th
Time: All lunch periods: 4th - 8th
Where: West Chicago Community High School
College and Career Center
Description: Please join the Counseling Department during your lunch period on November 15th or November 29th for our FSA ID Workshops. The workshop will take place in the College and Career Center. While we wait for new information about when the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available, now is the perfect time for students and their parents to get their FSA IDs. This way you are ready to complete and submit the FAFSA as soon as it becomes available. You need to have a FSA ID in order to fill out the FAFSA. Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number.
NOTE: This event has been completed.
Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
You can do this before the FAFSA is released.
An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
WEGO COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
WEGO COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
When: October 19, 2023
Time: 4pm-7pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Description: Representatives will be present from various colleges, trades, military branches, and careers in Commons. There will be a special Access and Accommodations presentation from 5:30-6:30pm in the Community Room. This presentation will discuss the most common changes to accommodations and support services for students with disabilities as they transition from having an IEP or 504 Plan in High School to College. The speaker will provide information and guidance on how parents and students can proactively prepare for these changes. Much of this presentation is relevant to transitioning to any College or University, with highlights on the specific process for College of DuPage.
Note: This event has been completed.
Sophomore Parent Night
Sophomore Parent Night
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School- Enter through Entrance H
Commons-English Presentation
College and Career Center in the Counseling Office- Spanish Presentation
Description: West Chicago High School invites Sophomore students and families to attend "College and Career Planning Night". Register in advance here.
Additionally, Adriana Francois from Lite Leaders (Leaders in Transformational Education), will highlight the not for profit which is committed to exposing students to different pathways within the working world.
Note: This event has been completed. Please view the presentations in English or Spanish below.
Spanish WEGO Soph in person-Paying for College Without Going Broke.pdfOrientation Presentation.pptxIntro training for youth program presentation ESP.pptxJunior Parent Night
Junior Parent Night
When: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Commons/Entrance H- English Presentation
LRC/Entrance B- Spanish Presentation
Description: My College Planning Team presented: How to Lower College Costs and Maximize Your Value. This workshop introduced the various financial aid options and focus on some of the biggest college planning mistakes families should avoid. It will revealed unique techniques to reduce the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the new FAFSA rules that can save thousands on college costs.
Note: This event has been completed. Please view the presentation in English or Spanish below.
Junior Parent Night WeGo.pdfSpanish WEGO in person-Paying for College Without Going Broke.pdfSpring FSA ID Workshop
Spring FSA ID Workshop
When: March 1, 2023
Time: Appointment only during the school day- Click here to book your time.
Where: West Chicago Community High School
College and Career Center
Description: Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number. An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. You must Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
NOTE: This event is completed, but you can do this on your own or reach out to our ISAC representative, Avalon, for help.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Avalon Bruno
(847) 257-5162
Hablo Español
they/them (English), elle (Español)
*Avalon will be in College Career Center on every other Wednesday during 4th-10th periods. Sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office.
Spring FAFSA Completion Night
Spring FAFSA Completion Night
When: March 15, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
Who: Any students and family who need support with their FAFSA application
What to Bring:
Chromebook
Your Social Security Number
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Your federal income tax returns from 2021 (1040), W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
An FSA ID to sign electronically.
If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).
NOTE: Make sure to bring your parent. Parents who do not have a Social Security Number can still apply- we will help you! Younger siblings are welcome! Childcare will be available.
NOTE: This event is completed, but you can do this on your own or reach out to our ISAC representative, Avalon, for help.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Avalon Bruno
(847) 257-5162
Hablo Español
they/them (English), elle (Español)
*Avalon will be in College Career Center on every other Wednesday during 4th-10th periods. Sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office.
CAreer Week
CAreer Week
When: October 17-21, 2022
Time: All lunch periods (4th-8th)
Where: West Chicago Community High School College and Career Center
NOTE: This event is completed, but feel free to reach out to the contacts and/or check their webpages listed below.
10/17 - City of West Chicago - Municipality Careers- Click here for the presentation.
Contact: Nicolette Stefan
10/18 - City of West Chicago Fire Department - Firefighters and EMS Careers
10/19 - Krage's Auto Center - Automotive Technology Careers
Contact: Terry Krage
10/20 - TCD Cosmetology- Cosmetology Careers
Contact your school counselor.
10/21 - Porcayo & Associates Realty - Real Estate Careers
Contact: Pedro Porcayo
Mini college FAIR
Mini college FAIR
When: Wednesday October 12, 2022
Time: All lunch periods (4th-8th)
Where: West Chicago Community High School Commons
Description: Students will have the opportunity to connect with local college representatives to learn about their programs and scholarships. Students can earn a raffle ticket for each college rep they meet with to win college swag and/or a pizza party for them and their friends! Some colleges attending are: North Central College, Aurora University, and Concordia University Chicago.
NOTE: This event is completed.
Congratulations to our raffle winners:
Pizza Party
Alex Ayala
Isabella Colburn
Kayla Svestka
North Central College Swag Bag
Dulce Carrasco
*Contact Mrs. Brennan (bbrennan@d94.org) to claim your prize.
Fall FAFSA Completion Night
Fall FAFSA Completion Night
When: Monday October 3, 2022
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: West Chicago Community High School
LRC- Entrance B- English
Commons/ Entrance H- Spanish
Description: ISAC Reps and the WEGO Counseling Department will be hosting a workshop where students and parents can come to WEGO to complete their FAFSA. If you have any questions on the FAFSA application, you can ask an ISAC rep, college admissions rep, or a member of our counseling department for assistance.
What to Bring:
Chromebook
Your Social Security Number
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Your federal income tax returns from 2021 (1040), W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
An FSA ID to sign electronically.
If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).
NOTE: This event is completed, but you can do this on your own or reach out to our ISAC representative, Avalon, for help.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Avalon Bruno
(847) 257-5162
Hablo Español
they/them (English), elle (Español)
*Avalon will be in College Career Center on every other Wednesday during 4th-10th periods. Sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office.
FAll FSA ID Workshops
FAll FSA ID Workshops
When: September 14, 2022 and September 21, 2022
Time: All lunch periods: 4th - 8th
Where: West Chicago Community High School
College and Career Center
Description: Please join the Counseling Department during your lunch period on September 14th or 21st for our FSA ID Workshops. The workshop will take place in the College and Career Center. You need to have a FSA ID in order to fill out the FAFSA. Please bring your Chromebook and Social Security Number.
NOTE: This event is completed, but you can do this on your own or ask your counselor for help.
Create an FSA ID as soon as possible before you complete the FAFSA!
You can do this before October 1st.
An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
Senior Parent Night/Financial aid Night
Senior Parent Night/Financial aid Night
WeGo Counselors, The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and College of DuPage hosted our Senior Parent Meeting on September 1, 2022. Senior families are encouraged to review the presentations and follow-up with your students Counselor if you have any additional questions. The presentations are below for your reference.
Senior Parent Night Presentation
VirTual Sophomore Parent Night 2020-2021
VirTual Sophomore Parent Night 2020-2021
Description: Our Sophomore Parent Night will be virtual this year.
Gavin Engel, WEGO counselor, will highlight the Career Page on the WEGO Counseling Site and provide many avenues for students to pursue in order to become more in tune with possible career paths for post high school planning.
Adriana Francois from Lite Leaders (Leaders in Transformational Education), will highlight the not for profit which is committed to exposing students to different pathways within the working world.
Erin Hack with My College Planning Team will present on the right fit for college selection and the many different strategies that can be used to make it more affordable.
WEGO graduate, Luis Rubio from Southern Illinois University, will be hosting a Zoom panel along with fellow classmates representing the Latino Medical Student Association which strives to support current and future health providers with the resources to advocate for the health of the Latino community. They will tell their stories and answer any questions. This Zoom meeting event is for any WEGO student interested in pursuing a career within the medical field.
Event is completed. Click here to view the presentation.
Virtual Junior Parent Night 2020-2021
Virtual Junior Parent Night 2020-2021
Description: Our Junior Parent Night will be hosted on Zoom this year. Our hope is that this evening provides you with some guidance in assisting your children with their plans after high school. The recorded presentation by counselors Mary Roley in English and Maria Navarro in Spanish can be viewed here: Choosing a College.
Event is completed.
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