Each grading period teachers at West Chicago Middle School nominate students to receive the “Outstanding Student of the Quarter” award. Each team of teachers is encouraged to nominate up to four students per quarter. Exploratory and PE teachers are also invited to select students from their classes to receive awards. This nomination is based on the following criteria:

- Demonstrates positive character

- Scholastic achievement/growth

- Community/School action and interaction

- Leadership within the Middle School

The following West Chicago Middle School students were nominated by their teachers as Outstanding Students of the 2nd Quarter for the 2011/2012 school year: