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Evergreen Park students step up to help local food pantry
By Kelly White Evergreen Park Community High School students are dedicated to helping others in need, so, members of the Student Government held an 11-day food drive at the end of March. “I think it’s important for students to engage in leadership roles and participate in things like the food drive to see the impact……
Read MoreMammal madness sets in at OLCHS
By Kelly White March Madness is taking over Oak Lawn Community High School, but not in the form of basketball. For the fourth year in a row, the school, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, participated in March Mammal Madness. “I love participating in March Mammal Madness because I am able to research and learn about……
Read MoreOLCHS senior a National Merit finalist
Oak Lawn Community High School senior Yusra Abdelrahman is a National Merit Scholar finalist. Calculus teacher Lisa Sampson said, “Yusra is an incredible independent learner, high self-motivated, and has the ability to understand abstract concepts in simple terms. She asks questions that are always one step ahead of the material, showing an innate ability to……
Read MoreBaker out as assistant superintendent in Lyons SD 103
By Steve Metsch Carol Baker is out as assistant superintendent of Lyons School District 103. Baker is still the principal of Washington Middle School and has a year left on her contract, Supt. Kris Rivera said. According to sources, however, Baker could also be out as principal of Washington. The School District 103 board of……
Read MorePalos 118 eighth-grade volleyball team wins Southwest Interscholastic Conference Tournament
From staff reports The Palos 118 South Middle School eighth-grade volleyball team took first place in the Southwest Interscholastic Conference tournament on March 12. Bella Macino was named MVP for her 20-point serving streak, which pushed the Cardinals to the win in a two-set match against the OLHMS Mustangs. The Cardinals finished with a 16-3……
Read MoreShepard rallies for Respect Week
By Kelly White Each year, schools across Illinois celebrate Respect Week. This campaign focuses on inclusion for people with disabilities, celebrating Respect for All – no matter the disability, gender, or race. Shepard High School students proudly took part in the week-long celebration that derived from the Spread the Word Campaign. “Plunging is an opportunity……
Read MoreShepard students take Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
By Kelly White After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shepard High School students once again took the plunge last week. The Polar Plunge, that is, which is a huge fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics and the athletes. Participants take in pledges from family, friends and more before taking the literal plunge into……
Read MoreGet the scoop on college life at Lyons Township High School
From staff reports Lyons Township High School students will have an opportunity to get a glimpse of college life at the annual College Fair Wednesday, April 6, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the North Campus Fieldhouse/Vaughan Gym, 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange. State schools, private colleges, community colleges, special interest schools, and the armed services will……
Read MoreBald is beautiful
Most Holy Redeemer resumes St. Baldrick’s shaving By Kelly White When 6-year-old Luke Sullivan heard about Most Holy Redeemer’s St. Baldrick’s event to take a stand against cancer, he knew immediately that he wanted to be a part. Not only did he do that, he also raised more money than anyone else for the effort.……
Read MoreEPCHS art department gets $1,000 grant from credit union
From staff reports The art department at Evergreen Park Community High School will benefit from winning the 2022 grant award from the Evergreen Park Schools Federal Credit Union. The $1,000 grant will allow two EPCHS art classes to provide students with the opportunity to go above and beyond the basics in the art curriculum. Art……
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