District 127.5 hires Victoria Reed as director of student services, bringing experience, leadership and a focus on collaboration and inclusive education.
Category: Schools
Posted inYour Town
Toppen named new Beecher Elementary principal
Grant Park assistant principal Kelly Toppen will be the next principal at Beecher Elementary School.
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Moraine Valley editor breaks through to national media platform
Moraine Valley student Sean Scholz gains national recognition, joining top college voices to share insights on politics, journalism and young Americans’ perspectives.
Posted inOrland Park
Sandburg sophomore scores big with national investment win
Sandburg sophomore Grace Wurster earned first in Illinois and third nationally in an investment writing contest, beating more than 1,700 entries.
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Student artists bring personal projects to life at SXU
Saint Xavier University seniors presented Built from What We Were Given thesis projects, showcasing personal stories through art, design, film and sculpture.
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Speed, smiles and school spirit at St. Germaine’s Germazing Race
Runners and families gathered in Oak Lawn for the 15th annual Germazing Race, featuring a 5K, awards and kids obstacle fun.
Posted inPalos Heights
Palos Heights launches screen-free summer event
Palos Heights School District 128 held a Screen-Free Summer Family Event on April 16, drawing more than 75 families and community partners to promote wellness and hands-on learning.
Posted inOrland Park
Sandburg students beat the clock and take first in business showdown
Three Sandburg students won a regional business competition, creating a solar battery marketing plan under pressure and advancing to national competition.
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Oak Lawn High Community School artists advance to nationals
Oak Lawn Community High School students earned statewide honors, with three advancing to national PTA Reflections competition showcasing creativity and belonging.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Blue Island man arrested for construction site burglary at Shepard High School
A Blue Island man was arrested this week in connection with a burglary at the construction site of a new fieldhouse at Shepard High School.