Diamond Lake District 76

Schools to Watch Redesignation

Schools to watch

We are thrilled to announce that West Oak Middle School was officially redesignated as a 2025 Illinois Horizon School to Watch!  

This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence in the following areas: 
  • Academic excellence: The school challenges students to use their minds well
  • Developmental responsiveness: The school is sensitive to the developmental needs of early adolescence
  • Social equity: The school is democratic and fair, providing all students with high-quality resources and support
  • Organizational structures and processes: The school has structures and arrangements to support its trajectory toward excellence
This award celebrates that West Oak Middle School is part of a distinguished network of over 400 Schools to Watch nationwide, exemplifying best practices in education.

Thank you to our students, staff,and families for making this achievement possible! 

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