United West Elementary is seeking a full-time, certified paraprofessional to join our staff beginning January 5. It may include an assignment in PK, which would include restroom support. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Tom Hawkins, Superintendent, at thomas.hawkins@u304.org with a letter of interest. Individuals without the paraprofessional licensure will be considered provided they are willing to obtain it.

Students had fun in the snow yesterday!


United Families,
Due to deteriorating township roads, all United 304 schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
Thank you.
Due to deteriorating township roads, all United 304 schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
Thank you.
December Let Grow activity. Please return it by January 6!
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The PTO asked that the list of "staff favorites" for holiday giving be shared with our families. It may be found under Documents on the West webpage.
A November Lightning Leader!

Students must have snow boots and pants in order to leave the playground pavement when snow is present. We go outside when the feels like temperature is 15 degrees and above. Please label hats and coats with your child's name. Thank you!


United Families,
Due to impending winter weather, all United 304 schools will dismiss at 1pm today. A decision regarding afterschool activities will be made later this morning.
Thank you.
Tom Hawkins
Due to impending winter weather, all United 304 schools will dismiss at 1pm today. A decision regarding afterschool activities will be made later this morning.
Thank you.
Tom Hawkins
United West Elementary is seeking a full-time, certified paraprofessional to join our staff beginning January 5. It may include an assignment in PK, which would include restroom support. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Tom Hawkins, Superintendent, at thomas.hawkins@u304.org with a letter of interest. Individuals without the paraprofessional licensure will be considered provided they are willing to obtain it.

United West Elementary is seeking a full-time, certified paraprofessional to join our staff. The person would be assigned to PK in the afternoon, which may include restroom support. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Tom Hawkins, Superintendent at thomas.hawkins@u304.org with a letter of interest. The position is available as of December 1.

KH and KP! Happy Thanksgiving!


United Families,
Here is the 2025-2026 Winter Communication Fact Sheet. Please use this to answer any questions regarding school cancelation during the winter months. This fact sheet can also be found in the documents center of your child's school website. Thank you.
A student recognized for showing gratitude this month!

Students recognized for showing gratitude this month! Gratitude was our monthly theme.




Best of the West for November!




United West Elementary is seeking a full-time, certified paraprofessional to join our staff. The person would be assigned to PK in the afternoon, which may include restroom support. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Tom Hawkins, Superintendent at thomas.hawkins@u304.org with a letter of interest. The position is available as of December 1.

Helping out at home! (Let Grow)

KH had a student who won a popcorn party at Bingo Night. The class enjoyed that today!




