Belleville West High School is a great school full of good teachers and kids. You feel at home walking through the doors at Belleville West. My first time walking in as a freshman I was greeted and welcomed by seniors and many upperclassmen. All of my teachers have been helpful with my academics. The extra-curricular activities have been fun as well. Ive been in golf and Speech and Acting team and have felt welcomed in both. This mostly stems from helpful and caring upperclassmen being willing to help freshman. Ive enjoyed my time at West so far and look forward to the next four years.

Our two sons had a great high school experience at Belleville West. They were involved in the honors program , student government and plenty of extracurricular activities. The faculty is amazing. Our oldest son played soccer for three years. Both were active in the the music program: jazz, marching, symphonic band and pep band. They were both involved in the theater department, one in the pit orchestra and the other on stage. Personally, I think our theater department is second to none. They have both continued with their passions, our oldest is now a high school music director in Southern Illinois and our youngest has been very active in theater while in college. Belleville West offers plenty of clubs and organization to choose from with great faculty sponsors. Our youngest son found his niche also with the Speech and Acting team and won a state championship. Overall we couldnt have been happier.

Belleville West is absolutely the BEST, and I am so proud to be a West alum. I had an amazing four years filled with positive memories and opportunities that not only prepared me for college but also life. The teachers are caring about your future and actually want you to succeed. Also, they pushed me to realizing my full potential as a student and a person. I am forever grateful for the impact that Belleville West has had on my life. Go Maroons!Class of 2009

My time in Belleville West helped me develop in multiple ways to continuously progress into a better person and develop in various ways to stand out after graduation. I graduated in 2012 and already had 38 college credit hours that I could transfer though Wests 1818 program through Saint Louis University and various AP programs. This allowed me to enroll in college as a sophomore and let me have a much more relaxed course schedule than other students in similar studies. This helped immensely as I started getting acquainted to college.Also extracurriculars such as Model United Nations, HyNews (high school newspaper), National Honors Society, etc. greatly improved my skills in public speaking, writing, editing, design, and volunteering. These not only made me stand out in college applications, but also improved myself to become a more well-rounded person.The teachers I experienced in honors and AP classes were excellent. They pushed us to excel, but also helped us along the way. These classes and teachers got me into the rhythm of time management which is very valuable after high school graduation that surprisingly many people do not adequately possess. These teachers made me actually interested in the subject matter instead of just doing the work to get good grades on exams.I felt safe here no matter the time of day. I had to get here early and stay until the evening started sometimes due to extracurriculars and had no safety issues. I always felt welcomed and included in West.Belleville West is a great school filled with excellent teachers and programs and extracurriculars deigned to push students to their highest potential and excel later in life.

I graduated from Belleville West high school in 2014 and I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about it. I transferred to West toward the end of my sophomore year and having experienced another school in the area I can say in all honesty WEST IS BEST! Everything from the campus to the teachers to the extra curricular activities is top notch. The teachers all care about each student and their learning experience. They go above and beyond to make sure the students are understanding the curriculum. The campus is beautiful and still feels new. The students were all very welcoming and were all very well behaved in class and on campus and clicks were not a big issue at all. There is a place for everyone to fit in and get involved. I especially praise the theater department there. They put on incredible productions and really help students learn about the art of performing, its much more than youre average school club. Overall going to West remains one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Belleville West was one of the best times during my life so far. They taught the Maroon Way (Respectful, Responsible, and Kind) and it kept that nice friendly reminder that we are here on our path to adulthood. Make sure you enjoy your time there though because you may regret otherwise! So go ahead and take a weird art class or some shop or band and definitely join a club of some sort because high school is not forever and it only gets tougher from there.

Belleville West was one of the best school experiences a student could have. The opportunities for extracurricular activities gave me a full schedule but also prepared me for college and life after college. The theatre program is one of the best in the state in my opinion. We had two amazing directors that pushed us to be professional. My experience in theatre has helped me in my job as a Creative Arts director at a church. I also learned so much from marching band. Our director made us amazing musicians by showing us how fun and rewarding marching band could be. Over all I would say my experience at Belleville West was amazing. The teachers I had loved to teach and loved their job. They wanted us to learn and see the world in a different light. I cant thank them enough for all they taught me. Yes there were things that happened that shouldnt have, but Belleville West helped to shape me into who I am today. With all the opportunities to excel, there is no reason why I wouldnt recommend it.

Belleville West was definitely a place I considered home for 4 years. The teachers were some of the most dedicated and cared immensely about the students progress and well-being. Yes, some of them were tough but I understand now why that was. West is known for not only great education, but for its programs including theater, sports, clubs, etc. There was a club for everything from agriculture to recycling to even Latin dance. I am honored and proud to call myself an alum from Belleville West - class of 2010.

Belleville Township High School West is a great school inside and out,offering a great experience for all children physically and academically.Belleville Wests academics can help any student improve tremendously. The Belleville West staff can measure your childs academic level for any subject and put them in just the right place that they need to be. Say your child is struggling and you want them to get help. Belleville West has free tutoring classes in the morning and in the afternoon as well as during study hall hours. Also, they have different levels of classes so your child is never struggling or not challenged.Belleville West also has a tremendous amount of clubs and sports that can interest any person. They also have a great staff that can help you with all of your needs.

Belleville West is an amazing high school full of amazing opportunities. The staff give students personal yet professional one-on-one relationships and provide a stellar education from a variety of teachers. In particular, the AP courses allow students to experience what a real college class entails, and coming from a college undergrad himself, they are more than helpful in adapting to collegiate academia. Also, this extremely diverse high school prides itself on the Maroon Way: RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and KIND. These three words have stayed with me beyond the principal blaring it over the PA system every morning.These are words to pride ourselves on and hearing them everyday has become a personal satisfaction and gain for me. I have nothing bad to say about this institution, and I am not humble when admitting that this school has changed my life for the better.~Class of 2015

I had a great experience as a student at West. The art, music and theater departments had a huge impact on me and helped lead me to the work I do today as an adult. So many of my favorite books and writers were things I first came across in the English and History departments at Belleville West. In my experience, the faculty was very engaged and helped me develop my own strengths. I personally think its a stand-up example of a great public school.

My experience at Belleville West has been pretty good so far. The school has great honors classes that has helped me expand my knowledge and learn many new things. Belleville West also has a wide variety of clubs and sports that you could get involved in. Being involved in things just for the two years I have been here has made my experience even better.

Belleville West HS is one of the best public high schools in the metro east! Not only are there some incredible teachers, but also a diverse selection of sports and extracurricular activities. The school has one of the best theatre departments in the state, putting on 5 shows a year! While I cant say everything about the school is perfect, it did provide me with a great foundation and the background I needed to get into my dream college (MIT)!Class of 2011

My husband and I have two children. One recently graduated from Belleville West and our daughter is currently a Sophomore. Our experience there has been nothing but positive! Our kids love their high school and as a Belleville West alumni, my husband is proud to have his children attending the same high school he attended! We have never regretted our decision to send them to Belleville West. The teachers and administration that we have interacted with have all been top notch! Our daughter was in the Spring Musical last year and the performing arts program is excellent! I am always in awe of the talent and the directors of the plays!

My fiance and I both went to Belleville West, and we both agree that it was an amazing school. The teachers are some of the best teachers Ive had teach me, especially those in the English Department. The staff and teachers at Belleville West all made the school feel like your home away from home. I honestly miss much of my experience at West and wish I could go back! I am a proud student from the class of 2016!

Belleville West is an all around great school. The school has great teachers, they always push their students for academic success and build great relationships with their students. Along with the teachers the school has great sports teams, our football field and track are probably one of the best I have seen. Not only are our sports teams great but so are our other extracuriculars. Our academic teams are also great and love what they do. Belleville West has great opportunities for every student. Anyone that comes here has an opportunity to thrive in success.

The choir programs are an amazing group to be a part of. The directors go above and beyond to ensure that the students have what they need and are where they need to be in terms of vocal skill. Although, its not just the choir directors who show exceptional devotion to their students. The teachers go above and beyond to ensure that students receive the best education possible and accommodate to the students needs. The students bring their own personalities to the school and show how we appreciate the diversity here.

As a student who graduated from Belleville West recently, I can gladly say that I enjoyed my high school experience and have received a well rounded education from this school. Every school has its ups and downs, but West has always been willing to work with students on any problems they find or any concerns anyone may have. A large majority of the teachers were very helpful in my high school career and have influenced me in ways that have effected me in a positive manner. Looking past all the homework assignments Ive been given in the last four years, I am pleased to say that I am a graduate from Belleville West High School.

Even though I graduated from Belleville West in 2013, I still feel involved with many of the teachers, coaches, and students there. During my time there my class as a whole was extremely close. We all got along, and still keep in touch to this day. The teachers at West care about your performance in and out of the classroom. They are the kind of people you willingly want to keep in touch with after graduation. Even after graduation, I still received help from the academic advisers that worked there multiple times over several years, and I know I am not the only one they willingly helped out. I believe I can confidently say that the culture at West prepares the students for the next level of collegiate academics and athletics. Without my experiences at West I would not be where I am today.If you do not know Coach Swift, and are currently at West, definitely get to know him. He is a great role model and you can learn a lot about how to succeed in life through hearing about his own experiences. Mr. Johnson, the man, is also a great mentor you should try and get as your English teacher. Also, Mr. Lombardi still to this day is the best Biology teacher I have ever had, and the same goes for Mr. Rogier in Physics.I thoroughly enjoyed my time at West, and reminisce on the times I had there frequently. The days at West last long, the weeks last even longer, but the years truly will fly by. Overall, I am glad to have spent four years at Belleville West and would not trade them for anything.

I really enjoyed my years at Belleville West. Being a part of the theater program was a great opportunity at this school since our productions were taken seriously, and very supported by the school. Learning all the areas of what goes into a theatrical production was interesting and having the resources available that West does to put on high quality shows is incomparable. In addition, the academics of the honors and AP classes were excellent. I truly feel that some of my senior AP classes prepared me extremely well for the type of rigor I would experience in college. I highly recommend that anyone interested in pursuing a college degree try out Wests AP classes for reference.

Belleville West was really cool when I went there. I graduated in 2010 and til this day, some of the things I learned there at West , I try my best to incorporate it in my everyday life. With the right teachers and the right small group of friends you could really shine at West. I also love how every grade had its own principal. I believe thats what kept me content. Try your best not to get pulled into drama and youll be fine. Being positive in itself can take you a long way. Belleville West is a really good school, I cant make this up!

I graduated with the Class of 2011, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here! The teachers are fantastic! The administration is highly invested in the arts (music, visual arts, drama), which really helped me become passionate in music, and pursue it as a career.Ive never felt as if the teachers didnt care about me, and I truly felt at home on campus. I visit campus after graduation, and I still see that same compassion in the teachers. WEST IS THE BEST!The Student Body is phenomenal, and supports everything any student club/organization does. The sports applaud the arts, and vice versa! As someone who was involved in both sports and music, teammates didnt poke fun at me for being involved with theatre; in fact, they actually attended the musicals! A truly wonderful experience!YOUR CHARACTER COUNTS!

Obviously, when it comes to a school, peoples criteria for what they consider good will vary. All I can say, though, is that I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Belleville West. As a student who was interested in the arts, I participated in a lot of music and theater during my time there. For me, this was the most enriching part of high school for me. There was a definite commitment to keep these programs alive and thriving. I was a member of Maroon Majic, concert choir, Little Theatre and the Thespian Society. The teachers who dedicated their time to these programs went above and beyond and made it a truly great experience for the students. Our theatre performed 5 shows a year, and I remember hearing from students at other school that they only performed around 2 or 3. To me, that always made West pretty special. In the time since I have left, I have been thrilled to see that West has kept up that commitment to these programs. When I was senior, the speech and acting team was just getting going, and from what I know, it has become a very strong organization on campus and at weekend competitions. My review of this place may be incredibly dated. Its been 10+ years since my time there, but while I may no longer live around, I still have ties to the community. My family still lives in the district, so we still have a vested interested in the school. I think Belleville West is great school. My dad, sister and I had great experiences there.

My years at Belleville West have been everything good. All of our academic along with our extra curricular activities are so great and everyone finds their group to fit in. Im in choir and the teacher and the students in it with me create such a good environment to be in. I also play golf and all the kids on the team including me are good kids. Our coaches are very good with helping each one of us and taking their time out of their days to do so much more in helping us. Everything at West had a good environment to be in and it has everything we could want in school.

We absolutely LOVE Belleville West High School! I continue to be impressed with the level of respect, compassion, committment, and professionalism that the administrators, teachers, coaches, and auxiliary staff display on a daily basis towards their students and parents. Academically they challenge and encourage their students to reach their full potential in all aspects of learning. I believe without a doubt that after four amazing years within the Belleville West High School community, my daughter will not only be prepared but will find great success in the world.

I had an amazing expereince while attending Belleville West High School. The school gives you many opportunities to learn and express yourself in a creative way. Belleville West is a great school and Im glad I went there. I have meet some amazing people there and have made some of the best connections with teachers and classmates.Thanks for being great West. Class of 2013

Belleville West was an amazing high school! I graduated in 2011. I felt like I could really be myself there. All the teachers were great, and so was the rest of the staff. All of my classmates were awesome, too. I Couldnt imagine going to any other high school. Best part is, I met my wife there!

My experience at Belleville West has been great. One of my favorite things about this school is the extracurriculars that are provided by West. With a combination of hard working students, exelent supervisors, and school spirit, Belleville West is a school that is able to pride its self on our extracurriculars. I guess thats why we call our selves a maroon. One of my favorite extracurricular activities is Belleville Wests Little theater group. Our group is thought to be one of the best in the state, and puts on five productions each year. Little theater is like a home away from home and everyone is like family. I imagine that all of Belleville Wests clubs are the same. If you go to west I definitely recommend joining a club, or many clubs! Joining clubs enhances the experience and makes going to west that much better.

I graduated class of 2016 and got to say it is an amazing school. Great teachers who care and respect you. The clubs and activities are amazing. It has an awesome theater program which is one of the best in the state

Belleville West provided me with countless opportunities. The AP program and 1818 partnership with SLU allowed me to start college with almost an entire year of college credits, and my time participating in extracurricular activities helped me further develop my public speaking and writing skills outside of class. The opportunities I had in high school set me up to excel in college and in law school. I still reference activities from West as some of my most valuable academic experiences Ive had, and I keep in touch with some of my old teachers, who still display the utmost interest in my success!-Class of 2012

High school can be a hard time for any student and it can also be rough not seeing your regular (Jr. High) friends in every class. It can be a bit intimidating in such a large school to figure out where you fit in and how you will succeed. While it can be difficult for some it may be very easy for others....which I think we all forget sometimes.While attending West I was fortunate enough to discover the Little Theatre, Choir, Maroon Magic, and Speech Team programs. Through these programs I was able to develop a trusting bond with coaches and teachers....not to mention gaining lifelong friends. For any student struggling to find their place, these programs can help you in finding a soft place to land....they did for me!!I hope that all current students remember what a tough time school can be and I hope that they make sure they are kind and understanding of all of their fellow classmates no matter what the circumstance. Everyone adjusts differently and in a world full of chaos I think that we all deserve a bit of happiness in our day to day life.-Cat Class of 0-6!!!!

(I meant to do this sooner) Going to Belleville West was a great decision! I graduated in 2015, but there are things that came from Belleville West that still apply today. Everything Ive learned has been applied to college in one way or another, and now Im actually being paid to go to school due to the opportunities that Belleville West gave to me! These opportunities were Advanced Placement courses, 1818 courses, the National Honors Society, and many other clubs that gave colleges a better idea of who I was as an individual. Also, if it wasnt for the time, effort, and care that the majority of teachers and staff put in to help me not just learn, but also help me strive to do my best (which was getting good grades and being a part of the opportunities I listed), I probably wouldnt be as successful in college as I am now. I will never forget my experience at Belleville West, or the staff!

I was class of 2009. Belleville West had teachers and faculty I will always remember as people who made me feel welcomed and valued. High school for the most part was a good experience for me, mainly, due to the teachers. I even keep Im touch with some. I will always be grateful for my time at Belleville West.

Wonderful theatre arts program. Awesome music teachers. Great kiddos too! So much talent at this school. Some of the most professional high school productions in the area!!!!!

Belleville West Class of 2010! While attending Belleville West I had fantastic experiences with many of the teachers and faculty. The arts, sporting, and educational departments are all great and had a lasting impression on my development. I am proud to be an alumi of such an amazing institution, and I am glad to know that my little sister currently receives the same outstanding education that my entire family has received for decades.

Belleville West is pretty great. Even though while youre there it can seem not too fun or not the best school. I promise that it is. In the long run West gave me so much and looking back I am extremely grateful. Not only did i receive an amazing education, make life long friends, and have fun with various clubs, but I also found a passion for Political Legal Studies. Now Im in college and at the end of October I will be attending the Pre-Law conference in Washington D.C. and I have West to thank for it.

In my time at Belleville West, I became a better individual and leader through my classroom experiences and because of the extracurricular activities I got involved in. Belleville West teachers go above and beyond to make sure that every student receives an equal education. I had multiple teachers go out of their way to make time for me to come in before school or stay after school to have tutoring sessions to make sure that I succeed in their class. The faculty and staff are extraordinary and make you feel like you belong in the BW family.During my Freshman year we started a new program called the Million Page Challenge. The purpose of this challenge was to urge students to become better readers because learning doesnt stop in the classroom. Wests Fine Arts/Music department is the best in this area with some of the best instructors you could ever have cross your path. Our Athletic Department recently replaced the football field with a $1.4 million dollar synthetic turf field, making our Athletic facility one of the nicest and advanced in the Metro East. The unique and dynamic layout of Belleville West allows our biology and wildlife science teachers to take students outside to use hands-on teaching methods to further students knowledge about nature and the wildlife that lives on this beautiful campus.Overall, Belleville West is an inclusive place where you feel welcome. I will always be a proud and supportive alumni of Belleville West High School!

Belleville west is a great school, the faculty and staff strive to make you become the very best you can be. I believe that this is one of the greatest schools in southern Illinois. The people here are like a family.

Belleville West is a great school where the teachers actually care about their students. The art department is one of the best of its kind in the state. Happy i went there and graduated with the class of 2011.

I love working at Belleville West. The kids make me laugh, and I learn something new from them every day. I especially love the English Department. We won the Follett Challenge Grand Prize because we continually foster a love for reading and integrate that habit throughout the curriculum. We have done One Book, One School and One Book, One Team with both the football team and the boys basketball team.Our kids can receive enough AP credit equivalent to two years of college. We show incredible growth with kids who struggle with reading and writing skills. Our kids at the top are well prepped for competitive top universities.Our teachers care. I feel confident that every student has at least one teacher that he or she connects with, and it is our goal to make sure all students do not feel like a number in such a large school.Our speech team and theater department is second to none in the area. We produce five separate plays each year of incredible quality, and the contest drama has won countless awards at the state level. Our speech team is often undefeated.We have incredible athletic facilities and we are always at the top or near the top of our conference in every sport. Go Maroons!

The quality of teachers and staff at BW is so high, youd have to actually TRY to not get a good education there. Its a school that still appreciates the arts, not just athletics. The theater department is very advanced and there are student organizations for everyone to get involved in no matter their interests. I wish I could go back in time and do it all again!

A great school with some of the best honors classes/teachers. This place offered me a ton of opportunity enabled me to become who I wanted to be.Sure, the building may look a little like a correctional facility, but it is also modern and clean.

I loved my time at Belleville West! I was very involved in theater and speech & acting team, which are still some of the best high school programs in the country. The academics were also key in preparing me for my future of working toward my PhD.

I am a proud graduate of Belleville Wests Class of 2010 and cannot speak enough of the opportunities and lessons I gained while attending Belleville West. I was fortunate enough to take honors and AP courses there with teachers that pushed me to be excellent in everything that I did. All of my teachers hold a special place in my heart, and I am forever grateful to them.

When people told me that high school will be the best 4 years of my life, they werent joking. I had the best experience attending Belleville West High School. Belleville West has a club and a sport for everyone, so everybody had a place to fit in. Cheerleading and theater at this high school will always have a special place in my heart. If it were not for the developed extra curricular activities at West, I would not have the skills in cheerleading or theater that I have today. I loved my high school years, and I am glad I got to spend them at West.

I transferred to West from a private school as a freshman because I was so interested in joining the very impressive, professional theatre department. Between that and the speech and acting team, my four years here were pretty exceptional.

I graduated in 2008. I transferred in 2005 and it was easy getting acclimated to the environment and I was challenged. I enjoyed the extra curricular activities and friends. It prepared me for college and what more could you ask for.

Belleville West provides a strong foundation for future success. They offer a wide variety of classes and extracurriculars. I enjoyed my time there!

I attended Belleville West from 2009 to 2013, and those four years molded me into a hardworking, well-rounded member of society.The faculty and staff deeply care about what they do and are more than willing to make the extra effort to make sure that their students make the most of their high school experience. My teachers were all so passionate about what they taught in the classroom, and the AP courses taught me a work ethic that I still use to this day, making my college experience so much easier while my peers tend to struggle with balancing everything. West also forced me to accept and learn to people who were different from me, which was a change coming from a class of 24 from Kindergarten through eighth grade.Little Theatre and Speech and Acting Team were two of the most important organizations that I was a part of. To this day, I still travel with the Speech Team working as a judge for tournaments and never miss a show that the Theatre Department puts on.Its not the school that made an impact on me, it was the caring people who I was surrounded with. My teachers, directors, and coaches anchored me to Belleville West in a way that I never could imagine. I could not stay away from the performing arts in college, which is why I will graduate from SIU Edwardsville this December majoring in communications and minoring in theatre and dance.I cannot say enough about how thankful I am that Belleville West was my home for four years.

For the most part, the teachers and staff were wonderful. There were a few awful teachers that made you dread class. The variety of classes available is great, especially in the electives. West prepared me for collage, but like most schools I learned next to nothing outside of academia, like how to do taxes, how to vote, basic first-aid, or what laws there are.

West is an awesome school. Sports teams are very good with great coaches. Plenty of extra curricular activities there. Still talk to some of the teachers there.

One of the interesting things about graduating from Belleville West in 2005 is that I was able to spend two years on each campus. I can say that I enjoyed my time there and have still kept in contact with several of my teachers.

I had an incredible experience at Belleville West. I graduated in 2002 and its really where I started my journalism career. Hy News was my life! From covering 9/11 to teens abusing OxyContin, I was so thankful to have an outlet to delve into issues and cover these stories. I had a wonderful guidance counselor in Ms. Smith and Ms. Kuehn helped me to perfect my speeches in Oral Comm. And little theatre! The list goes on!

I went to west and I loved it. I was in marching band and theater and choir, all highly recommended by the way, and I know that the teachers I had there did a lot to shape the person I am today.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Belleville West. The teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects, the admin staff is friendly and helpful, and I made friendships that have lasted me through college and beyond.With so many different classes, as well as the numerous extracurricular activities, everyone can find something they enjoy at West. The teachers/advisors/coaches are passionate, which makes for an excellent learning environment.My 4 years of high school were great and that was due mostly to the school itself. I would absolutely reccomend Belleville West!

I cant say enough great things about West. Its been almost six years since I graduated and I still think about my high school days all the time. I dont think I realized how unique that school really is until I left and heard about other high schools. The way the teachers care about the students and are always available to help or give advice even after you are gone is unprecedented in a public school just sitting in the middle of a corn field (literally.) West really fosters students interests and helps them grow. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Riedelbeger (sorry about the spelling) were especially invested and inspiring teachers. Seriously an amazing high school!

I honestly have nothing to complain about Belleville West. The teachers were great and supportive, they have wonderful choir and band programs and they have a ton of spirit! Its crazy how time flew while I was there and all the memories/friends I made 😊

Belleville West is a true opportunity for students to grow as people before they enter the college world. I enjoyed my years at West and I truly believe West helped me discover the man I am today. #Classof2015

You teachers and school officials should be ashamed of your selves for letting are children participate in that walk out yesterday. You are supposed to be shining example to our children and instead you are promoting an agenda that has nothing to do with what is happening in our schools today. We have got to address the problem of mental illness and kids thinking they can make adult decisions that they do not have enough life experience to make. You are the adults, need to start acting like one. Shame on the people who allowed this to happen yesterday. Those decisions are the kind of decisions we are paying tax dollars for. WAKE UP!

Belleville west is a very nice school, with amain academic courses. Its so diverse with do many clubs and sports; there is no way you wont fit in. Kids can take AP courses to gain college credits. With all these great opportunities, we also have a theare that performs five separate plays which are super satisfying. The athletic department is also very high in conference matches. My classes are fun, and I connect with the teachers very well; it also gives me a nice challenge. The students are great and they make you feel welcome. The teachers and staff are willing to help you to succeed at all costs.

I personally have enjoyed my three, almost four years at Belleville West. Its a beautiful campus, the teachers are great, i paricipate it a lot of clubs, and i have made quite a bit of friends. Besides the cafeteria food, i have not been dissapointed about anything or anyone at West. I am a senior so this is my last year here and I can honestly say that I will miss this school and a lot of the teachers.

I am deeply disappointed to get my sons yearbook and his picture is not listed. He chose as a senior to just do the pictures at school as normal vs an expensive photography package. So because he opted out of the costly pictures you leave him out of the senior photos in the yearbook????? I paid for pictures, paid $60 for the yearbook and he isnt even in it and its his last one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I find this unacceptable and very discouraging. Whoever was in charge of the yearbook this school year gets an epic fail in my book!!!!

Belleville East is a very good school with no problems hardly some people might have a little trouble,then others.So if you was to apply for this school it would give your child an great education.Lets GO MAROONS

Wish this school was better, the only good thing about this school is a few of the student advisers and a few of the teachers. (Especially the science teachers). I very much disliked my assistant principal. The students are horrible and hang out in groups in the hallway so it is almost impossible to get to class. Yet they refuse to do anything about things like this. I wish they would focus more on student education instead of buying useless TVs for the Cafeteria and junk that does not help students learn. Send your children to Mascoutah school, so much better and you actually get a quality education.

Belleville West gave me an experience that I will be forever grateful for and treasure. Not only was a prepared for college in terms of how to study, but many of my general education classes that werent covered through my AP and 1818 SLU college credit were a breeze because of being able to remember most of the material years later. I switched colleges after my sophomore year and ended up being required to take a foreign language during my junior and senior year. Initially, I was going to start with basic Spanish, even though I had Spanish all four years at West, but decided to try and test out. Even with not utilizing my Spanish for two going on three years, I still tested at a conversational advance Spanish level, which meant I didnt have to take those classes and still got credit for them! Dr. Hentze is definitely a memorable teacher and an amazing friend. To this day, I still use the skills I have learned in his class, which has helped me receive several job offers and internships. If you put in the effort, the teachers at West deliver. I have gained lifelong experience and friends with the students and teachers at West and I am proud to say I am an alumni of West CLASS OF 2011!!!

I experienced so many great things at Belleville West!-Class of 2016

As a student attending this school i will say that students here are rude and will be rude in front of teachers and get away with it. I wish they would stop buying TVs and actually focus on education. Another problem i see is that teachers are very rude and put down students, and one of my teachers asked the question who would you vote for i told him and he was mocking me for my pick and for my political views. If it was up to me i would want to be home schooled, or go to a different school. The only people who were nice there were the ladies working at the APs office.

West was so much fun. Shout out to the marching band, speech team, and theatre department!

One of the best outdoor track and field facilities in that area

What is with the Motto: There is no god praise Allah??? thats messed up

Dont take for the granted the amazing teachers and organizations this school provides. Im glad I went here.Class of 2012

Great teachers terrible students

Best school!!!

Yeah thanks, but no thanks