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Walsh Academy to celebrate second graduation at Niles campus May 30 with author Michael Menard as speaker

Walsh Academy will honor 17 graduating students during its second annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 30, at its Niles campus, recognizing their academic achievements and personal growth. The ceremony marks a milestone for Walsh Academy, which serves students navigating emotional, behavioral or educational challenges. For many graduates, the event represents not just the end of high school, but a hard-earned moment of triumph over adversity. “We are incredibly proud of our graduates and the paths they’ve... READ MORERead More

At Walsh Academy, we remain committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

We understand that recent announcements and media coverage about the possible presence of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its agencies—such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)—in schools may raise questions or concerns. As the Director of Educational Services, I want to take a moment to reassure you of our ongoing commitment to student safety and share current information on this matter. As affirmed in the 1982 U.S.... READ MORERead More

Skate for a brighter future! Join the Chicago Wolves in supporting Walsh Academy

Mark your calendars! The Chicago Wolves will host a special fundraiser to support Walsh Academy on Saturday, February 15, at 7 p.m. at Allstate Arena. Enjoy an exciting game, Chicago Wolves vs. Cleveland Monsters, while helping raise funds to support our students achieve a brighter future. Tickets are available now! Get yours at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/maryvillewalshacad25 and be part of an evening filled with fun and community spirit. Don’t miss out – we look forward to seeing you there!

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IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION REMINDER

Transportation for students attending therapeutic schools like Walsh Academy is often a little different in that students are picked up by cabs, sometimes unmarked, often with different drivers, and rarely do they have any kind of familiar relationship with the students they transport or the staff receiving them.  It is important that students are taught the skills to verify that the vehicle they are getting into is a safe one, especially when parents are not able to... READ MORERead More

Walsh Academy celebrates first historic graduation

Dr. Ann Craig, Ed.D., addresses Walsh Academy's first graduates this morning. Eight Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy & Career Tech High School students celebrated important milestones this morning. They are Walsh Academy’s first group of graduates at its first graduation ceremony at the new location under a new name. Walsh Academy (formerly Jen School) moved to its current location at 6935 W. Touhy Avenue in Niles from its Des Plaines location in late fall last year. "I... READ MORERead More