School News
Villanueva to host back to school resource fair on Friday
The new school year is right around the corner and to prepare students as they head back to the classroom, state Senator Celina Villanueva is giving away free school supplies at a back to school resource fair on Friday, Aug. 12. The back to school resource fair will take place from 4-7 p.m. at Rauner…
Read MoreGrand opening of District 122 Fine Arts Center
Ridgeland School District 22 will host a grand opening from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, of the district’s new Fine Arts Center at 6440 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn, next to Simmons Middle School.
Read MorePalos Heights SD128 to hold preschool screenings
Palos Heights School District 128 will be conducting a screening for all children residing within district boundaries who are 3 to 5 years of age. The screening will be held at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin, on Tuesday, August 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Areas of development assessed include speech and language,…
Read MoreBack to School sales tax holiday kicks in on Friday
With the start of a new school year fast approaching, state Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging parents to take advantage of a state sales tax decrease on school supplies, clothing, shoes and other items over a 10-day period from Aug. 5 through Aug. 14. “Back-to-school shopping can sometimes be a real hit on a parent’s…
Read MoreMarist kicks off inaugural Southside SummerFest
By Kelly White An inaugural music festival on the Southside brought live bands, food vendors and more to the Marist High School’s football stadium this past weekend. The premier coed Catholic college preparatory high school, 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago, hosted its first-ever Southside SummerFest on Saturday, July 23. “The last few years have…
Read MorePalos SD128 Supt. Brownlow completes Leadership Academy, named ISAL Fellow
Dr. Merryl Brownlow, superintendent of Palos Heights SD 128, has earned the unique distinction of being named an ISAL Fellow after completing the IASA School for Advanced Leadership academy, an 18-month program designed to elevate superintendent’s leadership skills and impact student achievement. Brownlow received her diploma during a graduation ceremony held June 17 at the…
Read MoreArchdiocese to hold job fair at St. Linus
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced it will hold job fairs to fill parish and school positions at three locations, including St. Linus in Oak Lawn, on Thursday, July 28. The job fairs are aimed at recruiting new and experienced teachers, early retirees and those seeking career change to fill full- and part-time teacher and principal positions,…
Read MorePalos South assistant principal cited for work promoting safe schools
Palos South Assistant Principal Meagan Doornbos has been recognized by the Illinois Chapter National School Public Relations Association for her work promoting the efforts of the Palos South Save Promise Club. Doornbos received the Award of Excellence in the school administrator category at an awards luncheon in Bolingbrook on May 13. Her efforts have included…
Read MoreMemorial Saturday for EPCHS coaching legend John George
From staff reports The family and friends of John George, a longtime former teacher and coach at Evergreen Park Community High School, are planning a memorial to remember him on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 9358 S. Homan Ave. in Evergreen Park. Refreshments will be served after…
Read MoreWalder promoted, Pollack named new Shepard High principal
From staff reports The District 218 Board of Education has unanimously approved Dr. Jennifer Pollack as the new principal of Shepard High School in Palos Heights. Pollack is no stranger to the Shepard family having served as associate principal for the past six years. She will succeed Dr. Greg Walder who was promoted. The school…
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