WELCOME TO WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL,
where we believe that every student should have access to a rigorous, comprehensive education as well as opportunities to develop their talents and passions.
We are proud of our rich history and “tradition of excellence,” that continues to be defined by the good works of our students, faculty, and alumni.
Upcoming Events
In The News
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ATTENTION WEST AURORA COMMUNITY
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CALLING ALL SENIORS!
![Dr. Valerie McCall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599841277/sd129org/dhy3xsavvezvcxmi6p03/McCall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599841277/sd129org/dhy3xsavvezvcxmi6p03/McCall.jpg","width":480}])
Aldermen recently unanimously approved the donation of $100,000 toward installation of the new special needs playground at Hope D. Wall School, which officials had agreed was a needed improvement.
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Check up on what has been happening in our district.
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Census 2020 counts on YOU
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Food Distribution will continue!
By The Numbers
822
The number of students in our 2019 graduating class!
73%
Of West Aurora High School students are involved in at least one club, sport, or activity!
447
Of West Aurora High School students had a perfect "4.0" in first semester!
1,396.25
The number of community service hours that were completed by current WAHS Student Ambassadors spanning 82 different events!
1606
Students attended our annual Homecoming Dance!
16
Students were selected to sing at the Paramount Arts Center with Tony Award-Winning Broadway Star, Kristin Chenoweth!
Band
Did you know that three WAHS band students were identified as All-State? One student was named to the All-State Orchestra, another to the All-State Honors Orchestra, and the third was selected to participate in the All-State Honors Band! Each of the three All-State students were first chair in their respective ensembles!
Art
Do you know that a West Aurora High School student placed first in Bill Foster’s Congressional Art Competition, and will have her work displayed in the Nation’s Capital?
67
The number of West Aurora High School students who earned their Seal of Biliteracy!
HOSA
Do you know that WAHS had 26 state finalists, 1 state champion, 5 state officers, and 1 national qualifier at the Health Occupation Students of America competition?
3rd
Do you know that WAHS has a bass fishing team that placed 3rd in the state competition?