Normal West High School

10/08/2026

After a little delay, the NCWHS PodCATS podcast has its first mini-episode.

Host Joe Burgess had the opportunity to sit down with 3 of the cast members of the Fall Play Trap, as well as sponsor extraordinaire Ms. Barth! It was an entertaining taping, and it is a great opportunity to find out what is in store for the Fall 2026 Play!

Watch it on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-0U6pLgtrRA?si=SHIP5RGnElsXIZ-8
or
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JBG12j6SwclQBoGiTby03?si=KJ5mQxB7S5yIFaN3ESTisg

NCWHS podCATS · Episode

10/07/2026

WildcatLive! will be in action tomorrow.

The Normal West Girls Swim team will be competing in Intercity at the Normal West pool starting at 5:00. Jarrod Rackauskas and Tim Franz will be on the mics for the swim livestream.
https://youtube.com/live/gFiW-gJeYNA?feature=share

The Normal West Boys Soccer team will be in action against Big-12 rival Champaign Central. Game time is 6:30 for the varsity. Ed Hafermann will be on the mic for the soccer game.
https://youtube.com/live/eMwmp9R9YNc?feature=share

So, if you can't be there live, consider watching it live on WildcatLive!

The Normal West Wildcats face off against Big-12 rival Champaign Ce...

10/06/2026

The Normal West Wildcat Volleyball team is in action tonight vs. Champaign Centennial. The Freshmen start at 5:00, JV at approximately 6:00, and the varsity at approximately 7:00.

If you absolutely can't make it live, consider watching it live on WildcatLive! Use the link below:
https://youtube.com/live/0el9ZVbAJwI?feature=share

WildcatLive! will be in action again on Thursday, covering Girls Intercity Swim (5:00) and Boys Soccer (6:00).

Normal West Volleyball faces off against Big 12 conference opponent...

10/02/2026

Special thank you to Mr Justin Turner, our family coordinator, for his dedication to our students and families. Best wishes on your next endeavor.

10/02/2026

PACK-Athletic Leadership Council kick off meeting where student-athletes were able to create Wildly Important Goal placemats and categorize questions they have always wanted to ask their coaches into the 3 areas of being a school leader: Culture, Learning, and Systems. They are definitely ready for our coaches roundtables at our next meeting.

10/02/2026

Swim senior night

10/02/2026

West students and staff present at the Unit 5 excellence summit. Great opportunity for the sharing of our passion and expertise with others.

10/02/2026

Appreciation by our staff for our Normal West Custodians! Lots of radio calls, setups, and teamwork on the Westside by this crew….thank you!

10/01/2026

Thanks to Ms Wilson, Mr Franz, Mr Ostling, and Mr Hafermann for presenting about AI, Career and Work Experience, and Post Secondary Pathways at the Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held at Parkside Junior High this week! WeaveYourLegacy

10/01/2026

Heather Marquis competed in the Agricultural Education CDE tonight. She took home first place (for the third year in a row), and is headed on to compete at the district level!