Richards High School’s “Bulldog Dispatch” earned its first national student production award nomination after winning a Chicago/Midwest NATAS Crystal Pillar Award.
Category: Schools
Student journalists get lessons from the pros
About 225 students gathered at Richards High School to learn journalism, writing, photography and media skills from experienced industry professionals.
Heritage Middle School places fifth in cross country sectionals
The Heritage Middle School boys cross country team placed fifth overall at the IESA sectional meet Saturday, Oct. 10, the highest finish in school history, according to the school.
All-American Eagles announces annual essay contest
Seventh- and eighth-grade students have until Monday, Nov. 16, to enter the William O. Lipinski All-American Eagles Program’s annual essay contest. This year’s theme is “What Makes America Great?”
Oak Lawn High School shows off new field house
The unveiling of the state-of-the-art field house at Oak Lawn Community High School took place on Oct. 15 as local officials proclaimed it a day of celebration for the community.
Beecher principal seeks K-2 classroom for students with special needs
Beecher School District 200U officials are considering implementing a second self-contained classroom at the elementary school.
Moraine Valley food drive focuses on students’ everyday needs
Moraine Valley Community College collects food, hygiene products and household essentials through Nov. 30 to support students facing food insecurity.
Rain, chill didn’t stop hundreds from turning out for Argo’s Fall Fest
A girl tossed rings at a pumpkin on the track behind Argo Community High School, aiming for free Skittles or Starburst. “I really want to win more Skittles,” she said between throws. Rain came and went and the air stayed chilly Friday, Oct. 16, but hundreds still came out for the school’s free “Nightmare Before […]
Monsters, magic and mayhem take over EPCHS stage
Evergreen Park Community High School students bring fantasy, humor and heartfelt emotion to the stage in their fall production of “She Kills Monsters.”
Argo theater students take on ‘The Crucible’ Oct. 22-24
Argo Community High School theater students are scheduled to stage “The Crucible” at 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24 in the school’s Portillo Performing Arts Center, 7329 W. 63rd St., Summit. Assistant Theatre Director Rob Durkee called it the hardest show the program has put on in recent history. “This is the most difficult show we’ve put […]
