Discover the possibilities with District 214’s Summer Experience!
Summer Experience includes all the programs offered within D214 during the summer, including academic, non-academic, enrichment/experiential and athletic programs open to current students, incoming students and youth within the community.
Programs will be onsite/in person (with some available online) Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m .- 12:30 p.m. They will be scheduled within the following summer sessions:
Session 1: June 8 - June 25
Session 2: July 6 - July 23
Click HERE to view more Registration information and program details..
Registration begins with Driver Education on March 2.
Illinois 5Essentials Survey: Your Voice Matters!
Now through March 10, we invite parents, guardians and students to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is crucial in shaping the success of our school by gathering feedback on leadership, teaching collaboration, family involvement, school support, and instructional goals.
By completing the survey, you are helping us better understand the environment at D214 and provide feedback that will guide improvements. It's anonymous and easy to complete.
Click HERE to take the survey: Students, Parents/Guardians
The dance will take place on Friday, March 6th at the Chevy Chase Country Club. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the dance runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
This year’s theme is Rio, so expect a fun, vibrant night full of energy and excitement!
Ticket sales will be online this year and will open on February 2nd. Students with social restrictions must communicate with their dean before purchasing a ticket. If you are bringing a guest, guest forms will be available on the Turnabout website starting Feb 2nd at 3 pm. Look for it on the school website!
Dress to impress, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening. If you have any questions, email Ms. Welter, Mrs. Georgiafentis, or Ms. Allen. We hope to see you there!
Wheeling Orchesis Presents: Ephemeral
Join us for Ephemeral, a Wheeling Orchesis dance concert featuring original choreography and a variety of dance styles performed by Wheeling Orchesis. This inspiring evening celebrates movement, creativity, and moments that are fleeting yet unforgettable.
All parents, students, staff, and community members are invited. Scan the QR code for tickets and come support our dancers!
February 26–28
7:00 PM - WHS Theater
Students $5 | Adults $10
Purchase your tickets here!
•You may hand draw your design or digitally design it.
*If drawing: Format must be between 8 ½x11 inches - 11x13 inches. Only use one color to draw your design.
•The design is only for the front of the t-shirt.
•You may use up to 2 colors on your design.
•DO NOT use shading in your design.
•You may use a slogan or wording in your design.
Inappropriate wording will be reported to
Administration.
•Send Designs to: JULIA.BODUCH@D214.0RG
•Deadline for submissions: Friday, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 at 3:10pm
No late entries will be accepted.
•Voting will take place: March 2 - March 5, 2026, by all
WHS staff.
•Winner will be announced via WHS website and
Schoology
Winner can choose ONE of the following prizes:
2026-2027 Parking Pass (Must hold Valid Driver's License/Insurance), Yearbook, Ultimate Fan Basket that includes a Family Pack of WHS Shirts (Up to 6)
Hey Wildcats!
If you need a locker this year, you must complete this form. Lockers are not automatically assigned. Make sure to fill out all sections of the form completely.
Already have a locker from last year?
You’ll keep that same locker through your senior year, so there’s no need to fill this out again.
Once your locker is assigned, you will receive an email with your locker location and combination.
Please note: Locker assignments may take up to two weeks to process. Thanks for your patience!
If you have any questions, stop by the Main Office—we’re happy to help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJVlhpqg21o-tMwOQ65F-JCAUIgjrpRAQBdN6p-JoAoN9x9Q/viewform?usp=dialog
District 214 Artists and Writers Invited to Enter Arts Unlimited Contest
Submissions are now being accepted for the Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. The contest invites students to submit original artwork, poetry or prose in any genre, style or theme for a chance to be featured in the Daily Herald. Entries will be accepted through February 13 and are open to residents of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling.
All submissions must be sent electronically to herald.contest@d214.org, and winners will be notified by email by March 17. For full contest rules and additional information, click here.
The winner of last year’s art and writing contest was “Sirenum Scopuli” by Karen Sako.
Seal of Biliteracy Registration (January 9 - January 30)
Are you bilingual, have you studied a language other than English, or do you speak another language at home?
Students at District 214 have the opportunity to be recognized by the State of Illinois for earning proficiency in English and an additional language. The Illinois State Board of Education's Seal of Biliteracy Program will place an official seal on diplomas and official recognition will be placed on transcripts of students who qualify. Illinois public post-secondary institutions must grant university language credit to recipients of the Seal of Biliteracy.
Students who do not meet Intermediate high, but who demonstrate a proficiency of Intermediate low can receive a notation of Commendation.
Test Preparation Program for the ACT
Open to all Juniors
Registration open January 9 - January 25
Test Prep Program Registration through the Campus Portal
Select Shop > Select Products under Register for ACT Test Prep Registration
Wheeling High School will be conducting the Illinois Youth Survey on Thursday, Feb 11th and 12th. Click the documents below for more information or to opt out of the IYS.
Find additional information here in English.
Welcome
CLASS OF 2030!
Tonight, we hope you experience a little bit of what it will be like to be a freshman at WHS.
During your time here tonight, please make sure you complete each item on your checklist to help you prepare for being a freshman and get a real sense of what high school is like. These items can be completed in any order! Plan on spending about one hour walking around the school completing your items.
Must Complete Items:
-Pick up your student’s folder in the Main Gym before the presentation.
- Attend an overview presentation in the Main Gym. Presentation begins at 6:00 pm and will last about 20 minutes.
- Before you select your elective courses for next year, spend time visiting some of our elective stations to learn more about your options. All electives represented tonight are listed on the back. Please visit at least 4 different stations!
- Look at your Course Selection sheet and confirm or change your core placement using the provided QR code
- Make sure to check your folder for any missing items that must be turned in and any communications specific to your student.
- End your visit back in the Main Gym. Here, you can meet with a counselor if you have any questions about your course options. Division Heads for each department will also be available.
- Have you submitted your student’s birth certificate electronically or been to the main gym to have it copied? If you have not, please do it before you leave today.
- Make sure to stop by the Field House to see the sports, clubs and activities that Wheeling High School has to offer!
Our mission at WHS is to help students and staff explore, care, connect, and grow in a changing world.
We achieve this mission through our core academic courses, our athletics and activities, and also through our expansive elective program.
If you have questions about placement for your core classes (English, Math, Social Science, and Science), administrators will be in the main gym to answer questions. If you would like to learn about the options you have for PE, please visit our dance teacher in the performing arts room below, or visit our Fitness Center to learn about our programming overall.
Electives are the part of the schedule that YOU get to choose! Please spend time exploring some options tonight. We encourage each student to stop by at least 4 of our different elective stations listed below. You are more than welcome to explore all options. Classrooms will be open from 6:00- 8:00 PM.
Acting: Room 118
Architecture/ Construction: Fieldhouse
Art/Graphic Design/ Art Survey): Rm. 176
Automotive Systems: Room 184
AVID: Room 237 & 239
CNA: Room 104
Computer Science/Business: Room LC1
Culinary Arts & Education/ Teaching: Fieldhouse
Engineering: Fieldhouse
Health Careers: Room 104
Information Technology (IT): 190
Law Pathway: Room 241 & 243
Manufacturing & Robotics: Fieldhouse
Music (Band/ Choir/ Orchestra): Room 170
MultiMedia: Room LC1
Naval Science/ NJROTC: Room 120
Nurse/Health Office: Main Hall
Orchesis/ Dance/ Yoga: Field House
PLTW Engineering: Room 190
World Language: Top of Stairwell near SS/WL Hallway (near Rm 250)
