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Niles West Construction 2024-2026

Overview

Niles West High School is undergoing an addition and renovation project to enhance the learning environment for students. The purpose of the enhancements is to:

  • Increase and improve safety for students, staff, and visitors 
  • Improve the wayfinding experience
  • Create more student-centered spaces in the building

Construction Timeline

Find the latest information about construction activities, traffic, and parking at Niles West High School.

      Traffic patterns change and offices are relocated.

       Oakton St. lane changes, from Austin Ave. to Lehigh

Campus Updates

Student Drop-Off and Pick-up

Oakton St. Access

  • Parents/guardians and other visitors will access the campus via Oakton Street only (east Oakton at Menard or west Oakton near the football field).
  • Follow the roundabout at either Oakton entrance to drop off students. No right turn will be allowed out of the roundabout.
    • Student entry and exit from east Oakton - Doors 6 and 7
    • Student entry and exit from west Oakton - Door 24

Gross Point Rd. Access

  • Only buses and staff will access the campus via Gross Point Rd.
  • Buses drop off students at Door 13 to enter the building.

Project Information

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Niles West Rendered Construction Outside
  • 3-story addition: 41,748 square feet 
  • Renovation (reallocated space in the existing building) 13,805 square feet

  • Relocated spaces for main office, deans, attendance, and student services 

  • 4 new classrooms; 2 new labs; 2 new learning studios

  • 10 new multipurpose/meeting spaces

  • New Wolf Den and Student Commons

Niles West Rendered Construction Inside

Enhanced safety features will be incorporated on the first floor. Second floor spaces will primarily support student services. The third floor will have flexible learning spaces.