
By Miss Brittney Kugler
Hello, Everyone!
My name is Brittney Kugler, and I am writing to introduce myself as the new principal of West Central Middle School! I am beginning my 11th year as an educator and first year as a principal. I am from Macomb, Illinois and have earned an undergraduate degree and two graduate degrees from WIU. I am so excited to join the amazing team at West Central. Please refer to our "Office Information Page" to learn more about daily events going on at our building. Follow West Central Middle School on Facebook for more updates.
My goal as a principal is to collaborate with others at our school to create the highest-quality learning environment for our students. I aim to be visible and available during the school day and at school events in order to best support staff and students.
This year, our school goals include a focus on building positive relationships, student attendance, and supporting students in developing strong foundational academic skills. We can’t wait to see them grow! This year, we hope to find ways to involve students in academic goal-setting to help them invest in their own achievement. The adults in our building have set our expectations high for our students, and we know they will rise to meet them.
At West Central, we believe that a strong home/school connection is critical for a student’s success! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for trusting us to care for and teach your child while they are in our building.
Sincerely,
Miss Brittney Kugler
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2025-2026 School Year
No tape allowed inside or out of lockers / use magnets only
6th Grade
1 pair wired ear buds/headphones (Non-Bluetooth) (used in all classes)
1 zipper binder to carry from class to class (optional)
2 (1”) 3-ring binders . . .
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Elementary School 2022-2023 School Improvement Plan
Elementary School 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan
Elementary School 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan
Elementary School 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan . . .
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Want to learn more about the faculty and staff at West Central CUSD #235?
Using the link below you can learn more about each staff member, find staff wish lists and nominate any staff member for a "You are Awesome" . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
February 3, 2026
Dear West Central Families:
As you are aware, we have had numerous cases of Influenza A, Influenza B, COVID, Strep Throat and the Common Cold throughout the District. Earlier today we were made aware of a positive case of pertussis . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
December 9, 2025
Hello West Central Community!
Welcome to the 2025 Fall Edition of the Heat Wave! We hope you take a few minutes to read this magazine to learn more about all of the great things that are happening at West Central. We know that for many . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
November 24, 2025
Join us for West Central CUSD #235's winter concerts!
Middle School, High School = Sunday, December 7th @ 3:00 PM
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade = Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 PM
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
West Central Middle School will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 10th at 10:00 AM.
A live stream and recording of the event will be made available on YouTube by the WC SocialMedia class ( . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
Tenth Annual West Central Middle School PBIS Run
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Sign-Up Form (PDF)
Donations towards the WCMS Color Run can also be made HERE .
The WCMS Color Run is a 1 or 2-mile fun . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
West Central C.U.S.D. #235 Parent-Teacher Conferences for the Fall of 2025 are scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Friday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m. - noon.
To schedule conferences, we ask . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open in Skyward* on Tuesday, July 22nd. If you have a student returning to the district you will be able to complete the online registration process between July 22nd and . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
West Central C.U.S.D. #235 Parent-Teacher Conferences for the Spring of 2025 are scheduled for Thursday, March 19th from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Friday, March 20th from 8:00 a.m. - noon.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
During the Spring of the 2025-2026 school year, schools throughout the State of Illinois will have the opportunity to administer the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) with students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades.
What is the Illinois . . .
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2025-2026 School Year
To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
Students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the statewide . . .
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[original article written by Bethany Nannen]
7th grader, Brady Lenahan, participated in "Lessons and Carols" this weekend as part of the Shoquoquon Children's Choir in Burlington, IA.
This choir is composed of . . .
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