Sandburg sophomore Elise Anderson turned a class assignment into recognition, earning the title of Illinois State Winner in the national InvestWrite competition.
Category: Regional Schools
INSPIRE Wellness Clinic expands mental health care across District 218 schools
INSPIRE Wellness Clinic provides mental health services to District 218 students and staff, supporting emotional well-being, learning, and resilience year-round.
Marist graduate wins prestigious Gates Scholarship
Marist senior Sire Holloway wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Howard University to pursue computer science and a video game career.
Jerling Jr. High hosts own Night at the Museum
Students at Jerling Junior High gathered around a live sloth, watched a bat spread its wings, and got hands-on with slime, circuits — and a 250-pound dinosaur skull named Norman.
Shepard High breaks ground on $19M fieldhouse
Shepard High School is building a $19 million indoor field house with courts, track, and training space to expand athletic and PE programs.
Shepard High School officially annexed into Palos Heights
Shepard High School is now within Palos Heights city limits, ending its decades-long status in unincorporated Cook County.
St. Alexander’s Raider Run brings hundreds together for tech-driven cause
St. Alexander’s Raider Run drew 398 participants, uniting the community to support school technology through racing, food and fellowship.
District 135 students showcase creativity at first Innovator Expo
District 135 students showcased tech-driven projects at High Point School’s first Innovator Expo, highlighting creativity, collaboration and classroom innovation.
Sandburg High School names Jennifer Legris as head dean
Jennifer Legris, a Carl Sandburg alumna, returns as head dean, bringing experience and dedication to support student success and school goals.
Sandburg Med Club thrives in research, literature and competition
Sandburg Med Club excels in medical research, literature, and competition, with students publishing research, engaging in hands-on training, and winning state awards.

