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Palos West Elementary School
12700 S. 104th Ave.
Palos Park, IL 60464
Main Number - (708) 448-6888
Report Absences - (708) 923-7052
Fax: (708) 923-7064
Principal - Jennifer Peloquin
Assistant Principal - Kristie Tieri
Welcome to Palos West
OUR MISSION
The mission, vision, and beliefs of Palos 118 focus on providing the best education possible for children. The Board of Education annually develops goals and action targets designed to accomplish the mission. There are three major goals.
Our Mission: Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 is a fiscally responsible school community that engages all students to become confident, adaptive and productive life-long learners.
Our Vision
All students reaching their full potential.
School News
![Palos 118 School Board Recognized for Effective Governance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725031418/palos118org/xgydmqiewl9osdzak2s4/PalosSD118withoutlitho1.jpg","width":1750}])
The Palos 118 Board was recognized for practicing effective governance behaviors as identified in IASB’s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance guidelines.
![Allison Grasso New Palos East Assistant Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724340630/palos118org/spisyhsnrfcf78j49wp3/2024-0819-grasso_Palos_118.jpg","width":891}])
The Palos 118 Board of Education has approved the hiring of Allison Grasso as Palos East’s new assistant principal.
![Terri Dodds Named New Assistant Director of Student Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723484212/palos118org/dpjolsgj259dliu6smoz/DoddsTerri.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723484212/palos118org/dpjolsgj259dliu6smoz/DoddsTerri.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723484212/palos118org/dpjolsgj259dliu6smoz/DoddsTerri.jpg","width":640}])
In her new position, Mrs. Dodds will be assisting in the management of the Student Services Department.
![Dr. Scarsella Named New IASA President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722877285/palos118org/jzguvz4otnbaecxeigpv/ScarsellaAnthony_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722877285/palos118org/jzguvz4otnbaecxeigpv/ScarsellaAnthony_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722877285/palos118org/jzguvz4otnbaecxeigpv/ScarsellaAnthony_1.jpg","width":640}])
Palos 118’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony Scarsella, is the new president of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA).
![Now Hiring ParaPros]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721411257/palos118org/tt70nprdlt2f2h26bcpx/web_news_graphic_Template4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721411257/palos118org/tt70nprdlt2f2h26bcpx/web_news_graphic_Template4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721411257/palos118org/tt70nprdlt2f2h26bcpx/web_news_graphic_Template4.png","width":540}])
Palos 118 paraprofessionals receive a competitive wage, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, membership in the State retirement plan, and get summers off—great for parents with students in the District.
![Registration Assistance Night July 16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718897403/palos118org/oaowwv5ozo8zkl8xsetg/9_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718897403/palos118org/oaowwv5ozo8zkl8xsetg/9_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718897403/palos118org/oaowwv5ozo8zkl8xsetg/9_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718897403/palos118org/oaowwv5ozo8zkl8xsetg/9_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718897403/palos118org/oaowwv5ozo8zkl8xsetg/9_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718897403/palos118org/oaowwv5ozo8zkl8xsetg/9_1.jpg","width":1920}])
Palos School District 118 will host a registration assistance event on July 16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Palos South Middle School.
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Palos Park, IL
