Tel: (847) 626-2510 www.niles-hs.k12.il.us SAVE SCHOOL Niles West High School serves 2,562 students in grades 9-12. Locally, the Education Foundation provides D219 students and families in financial need with school supplies and covers other school-related expenses. In I. Anthony Serafini, science teacher, is the 2021 David Zemsky Teacher of the Year. 85 teachers crossed picket lines, and over 150 parents entered the school to teach. Niles West continues to improve on all these characteristics each year. 2018 - Marcy Lerner Steindler, '77 Attempted Nazi March in Skokie, 1977-1978 exhibit, Dr. Louise Klehm Archive, 1870-1941 exhibit, NileHiLite - Niles East Newspaper 1939-1980, Fair Housing in Skokie, 1961-1971 exhibit, Skokie Fire Department History, 1890s-1970s digital collection, Skokie History Project, 1898-1987 complete digital collection, Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection, Skokie Public Library Board Meeting Minutes, Skokie Public Library Digital Collections and Archives Collection Plan, Niles Township High Schools Yearbooks Digital Collections, Niles Township High School Yearbooks Digital Collection. Niles West High School (2023 Ranking) - Skokie, IL - Public School Review In, We are excited to continue our Family Engagement Series tonight with Dr. Harris from 6:30pm-7:30 pm. Congratulations to Stephanie Tomuta, the recipient of the 2021 Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. On the 16th episode of the Niles West Sports Talk Podcast Quinn and John are joined by junior Volleyball players Nathan Magsinoand Krishna Patel. In 1991 Niles West received the U.S. When the strike took place, teachers were threatened with firing, which a judge requested the school board delay. Junior year he continued to live up to the expectations, rushing 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. Niles West Distinguished Alumnus Award 2022-2023 Nomination. Supporting the Students of Niles Township. Alumni Registration Form Transcript Request RECENT NEWS . [28] By November 2, the District began announcing plans to replace striking teachers by as early as November 18. Over the last five years, D219 Dance Marathon has raised almost $500,000 for charity. Garland continued his success streak, becoming Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia. Niles West High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. [9], The Illinois Art Education Association awarded the Fine Arts Departments with three awards in 2020: Art Education Program of the Year, Patti-Anne Ford as the Art and Design Administrator of the Year, and Deanna Sortino as the Secondary Art Educator of the Year.[10]. 2014 - Tom '86 and Dita, '86 (Jusufi) Merkel Chris Miiller. It turned out Papadopolous had been lying about his involvement with Russia, and more specifically, his good friend Donald Trumps involvement. Mendenhall went on to be drafted to the Pittsburgh Stealers in 2008 and played for them until the Arizona Cardinals offered him a one year contract worth 2.5 million dollars. The district has had a number of successes in the arts and sciences. D219's Education to Careers program invites local businesses and professionals to partner with our schools to provide meaningful career exploration experiences for our students. Michelle Mekky, Class of 1989. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors a Poms team for women. Niles North Saga High School Yearbooks, 1965-1989 But I have found solace through comedy, which I now use as a conduit to share my life, and the lessons I have learned dating and beyond., Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients 2010 to Present 2020 Megan Goldish, 89 2019 Brett Kopf, 05 2018 Marcy Lerner Steindler, 77 2017 Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow, 63 2016 Judge Merrick Garland 70 2016 Dr. Robert A. Ganz, 72 2015 Rich Beckman, 72 2014 Tom 86 and Dita, 86 (Jusufi) Merkel 2013 Howard Sandroff, 67 2012 Dennis Hu, 07 2011 Judy Hsu, 88 2010 Dr. Steven Dayan, 85, Niles Township High Schools District 219 Sites, life, and the lessons I have learned dat, 2014 Tom 86 and Dita, 86 (Jusufi) Merkel, CSSI Committee (Curriculum Development for School Improvement), PDSI Committee (Professional Development for School Improvement), TCSI Committee (Technology Committee for School Improvement), GCSI Committee (Green Council for School Improvement), Engineering, Computer Science & Business Education, GCSI (Green Council for School Improvement), Funny and Fearless: Amin Lakhani (Episode 1). Niles West High School Alumni Information Niles West High School opened in fall of 1958, and has a student population of over 2,500 per year. Diane Meier. It is supported by institutions throughout Niles Township. Rick Singer was the ringmaster between the infamous college scandals in 2014, where several celebrities were caught paying Singer to help their children get into elite colleges. [19], In September 1976, the teachers union again authorized a strike, this time at the cost of seven days of school. Niles West High School, founded in 1959, is a four-year (9-12), premiere high school in Skokie, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago located . [3] In addition to Niles West's success in Science Olympiad, it is one of the few school districts which can claim two Nobel laureates as alumni. 2020 - Megan Goldish, '89 Home > It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. Member Matthew Flink was appointed September 9, 2022 following the resignation of former member Jill Manrique. Beneficiaries include Curts Cafe, A Better Life for Kids, Hope Jr., Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Daniel M. Horyn Foundation, and the Education Foundation.