The Westville Tigers Basketball Camp is June 24-28th from 8-11 a.m. Open to all boys and girls entering grades 3-9. Basketball Camp Information and sign up sheet READ MORE >
Judith Giacoma School Supply List School Supplies 2019-2020 READ MORE >
If you shop at County Market and have a Max Card, you could help Judith Giacomaget money every time you shop. You must register your card with the attached flyer. There will be additional flyers in the office as well. Thank you for your supportof our school! READ MORE >
Dear Westville Community, Parents, Faculty, Staff, and Students, In an effort to be proactive and better prepared, I wanted to reach out and communicate the actions and procedures we use at Westville School District to establish and maintain safe and secure schools. Emergency Plans and Drills – All of our schools have emergency plans that are discussed... READ MORE >
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All students at Giacoma have spent time this year studying and learning to play the piano. Now that we are approaching the end of their first year of instruction, it is time to give the students a chance to show off what they have learned. The recital will be held in the Giacoma gym on Saturday, April 27. Each grade level has been assigned a recital time, which can... READ MORE >
For any Judith Giacoma incoming kindergarten student who will be 5 by September 1, 2019 When: Monday, April 22nd @ 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23rd @ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 - p.m. Where: Judith Giacoma Elementary School Kindergarten hallway 200 South Walnut Street Westville, IL 61883 Time: Monday 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. What to... READ MORE >
Residents of Vermilion County that may be considering a career in education should be aware of an upcoming meeting about a program Eastern Illinois University will be bringing to Vermilion County. Elementary Education Cohort Program Meeting When - Wednesday January 23rd at 6PM Where - The Bremer Conference Center at DACC (2000 E. Main Street Danville) What -... READ MORE >
Westville Community Unit School District #2 is proud to announce two great activities on December 4, 2018. At 9:00 a.m. on December 4th, Judith Giacoma Elementary School will begin an Open House at the building to commemorate their 50th year anniversary. The School District would like to invite all former students, staff, and administration to attend and have a... READ MORE >
October 1, 2018 Parents/Families: Wow! I can’t believe that October is already here. Just as a reminder, for current activities going on and other information, please visit our website www.gowestville.org. We had a great month of September and there are even more fun activities planned for October. The official end of the 1st Quarter is October... READ MORE >
September 4, 2018 Parents/Families: I hope your student’s school year has gotten off to a great start! It’s hard to believe we have already completed two weeks of school and are in the month of September. It’s really neat watching the students learn the school procedures and expectations at the beginning of the year as they get adjusted to the new... READ MORE >
A year ago, Judith Giacoma Elementary School in Westville added a piano lab. Twenty-four electric pianos networked together to allow for classroom instruction. Every student at Giacoma received piano lessons with music teacher Mr. Christopher Bontjes throughout the year. Because each keyboard is outfitted with a headset and microphone, the lab configuration allows... READ MORE >
Keep up to date with Westville school district and our schools by downloading our mobile app in the App Store or Google Play. Search for Westville School District #2 IL. This app is a fast easy way to keep connected with events, athletics, and staff in Westville School District. READ MORE >
Westville School District will be hosting a Substitute Teacher Fair, Tuesday, August 14th from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm. If you enjoy working with children while maintaining a flexible work schedule, you should consider becoming a substitute teacher! New state laws have now made it possible for anyone with a Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or 60 semester hours of... READ MORE >
August 2018 Hello, and welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! Here at Judith Giacoma Elementary we are extremely excited for the year to begin. There has been a great deal of work taking place over the summer to ensure our facilities are ready for students to arrive. The teachers and staff have been working to get their rooms ready to welcome their students. As the... READ MORE >
Open to all boys and girls entering grades 3-9. Camp fee $50.00 Deadline to register is this Friday, June 8th. Registration Form READ MORE >
Westville School District is pleased to announce several employment opportunities in a variety of capacities for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. If you have ever felt a calling to work with students we would invite to check our our employment link below and complete an application. Westville Employment Opportunities Westville School District is an equal... READ MORE >
SECOND GRADE HIGH HONORS Kipytn Appl Jackson Beckley Dailyn Campbell Gabby Colwell Brayden Cox Kennedy Doggett Sophia Forshier Richard Fulfer Christian Giles RaQuel Heath Liam Hughes Brianne Lamar Madelyn Lapenas Carson Lewis Ryder Lyons Aleah Marrow Shelbey McCool Aubrey... READ MORE >
Judith Giacoma is hosting a rummage sale this Saturday, April 21, starting at 8:00am in the gym. A variety of items will be available. Plan on stopping by to see what treasures you may find! READ MORE >
All students at Giacoma have spent time this year studying and learning to play the piano. Now that we are approaching the end of their first year of instruction, it is time to give the students a chance to show off what they have learned. The recital will be held in the Giacoma gym on Saturday, April 28. Each grade level has been assigned a recital time, which is... READ MORE >
Judith Giacoma Elementary will host pre-registration for students entering Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Registration will be on the following days: Monday, April 23rd from 8:00am to 12:00pm in Room 41 and 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Kindergarten Hallway Tuesday, April 24th from 8:00am to 12:00pm in Room 41 and 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Kindergarten... READ MORE >
HONOR ROLL – 3rd QUARTER SECOND GRADE HIGH HONORS Damian Alvarez Kiptyn Appl Jackson Beckley Taryn Boland Gabby Colwell Brayden Cox Madix Davis Kennedy Doggett Ryien English Sophia Forshier Richard Fulfer Christian Giles Raquel Heath Payton Heroux Liam Hughes Zoey Jennings ... READ MORE >
Parents, Students, Grandparents, and Community Invited to Attend The referendum decision on the March 20th election date is quickly approaching. Because the referendum decision on a proposed County School Facility Tax has great significance to our schools and community, Westville School District is participating in several school and community meetings to help... READ MORE >
Mrs. Hazel's 3rd grade class is teaming with UNICEF to help children around the world. Mrs. Hazel's class was chosen to wear devices called Kid Power Bands, which are similar to a FitBit, to track their movement. The more students walk and move the more points they earn to get packets of therapeutic food, called RUTF, to help bring severely malnourished children... READ MORE >
Each year, the Illinois Principals Association hosts a student recognition breakfast for the oldest students in each building across Vermilion County. There were many 6th grade students at Giacoma worthy of being recognized at the breakfast. After much deliberation, two students, Ava Marrow and Luke Barney, were chosen for the award. Congratulations to both Ava and... READ MORE >
There will be a screening for Fall Pre-K on Thursday, March 1st. Screenings are free for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Please call 444-3266 to schedule an appointment. READ MORE >
HONOR ROLL– 2nd QUARTER SECOND GRADE HIGH HONORS Kiptyn Appl Landon Auten Jackson Beckley Taryn Boland Gabby Colwell Brayden Cox Madix Davis Kennedy Doggett Jesse Engel-Corley Richard Fulfer Christian Giles RaQuel Heath Liam Hughes Brianne LaMar Madelyn Lapenas Carson Lewis Ryder... READ MORE >
On March 20, 2018 Vermilion County voters will be given an opportunity to cast a vote regarding a County Schools Facility Tax. The following is information about how this proposed tax would impact Westville School District and Westville residents. What is the County School Facility Tax? Since 2007, Illinois voters have had the option to approve a 1% County... READ MORE >
Westville School District would like to invite area senior citizens to its annual Senior Citizens Dinner. This free dinner will be served beginning at 11:30 am on Tuesday December 5 in Westville High School's old gymnasium. The Senior Citizens dinner is an excellent opportunity to re-connect with friends, alumni, and neighbors to our Westville area during the... READ MORE >
We can't begin to say thank you enough to our Veterans, Active Service Members, and guests who attended our Veterans Day assembly. We also say thank you to those who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms. Thank you also to all of the students and staff members for their hard work in preparing for the assembly. The speeches, poems, songs, videos, and... READ MORE >
Friday, November 10, 2017, Judith Giacoma Elementary will host a Veteran’s Day Assembly at 1:30pm in the gym. Many of the students throughout the building have been working hard to prepare for the event. We would like to invite all Veterans and Active Service Personnel to join us on this day. Thank you to every person that has made the decision to help defend the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Giacoma's Honor Roll Students! HONOR ROLL– 1ST QUARTER SECOND GRADE HIGH HONORS Kiptyn Appl Jackson Beckley Cameron Brooks Brayden Cox Kennedy Doggett Jesse Engel-Corley Ryien English Sam Ezernack Christian Giles RaQuel Heath Mason Hewitt Liam Hughes Madelyn... READ MORE >
The students were given one spoon, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a candy pumpkin to use to make their catapults. They did an awesome job on these!! 😄 READ MORE >
Giacoma students enjoying Lunch on the Lawn! This fall some Giacoma students, teachers, and family members have had an opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful weather and share a picnic lunch on the lawn. This is always a fun time for everyone! READ MORE >
Judith Giacoma Kicks Off 2017-18 School Year with New Piano Lab Beginning this year, every Kindergarten through sixth grade student at Giacoma School will receive piano lessons in a lab setting once every four school days as a part of the curriculum. Research has repeatedly shown that early piano instruction provides many benefits, both musically and academically,... READ MORE >