School News
New Moraine Valley president wants to expand programs
By Isabella Schreck As Moraine Valley Community College’s new president, Pamela Haney wants students, faculty and staff to know they are welcome on campus and that she cares about the college and its people – a lot. “I just feel like everyone should feel valued,” Haney said. “People should feel like they’re in a place…
Read MoreGreen Hills Library collecting school supplies
By Kelly White School is right around the corner, and the Green Hills Public Library District would like to make school supply shopping a little bit easier for community members in need. Until Friday, August 11, the library is hosting a School Supply Drive. Items may be donated directly at the Youth Services Desk within…
Read MoreTogether We Cope’s Back to School program under way
It’s never too soon to make plans for a new school year, so Together We Cope is kicking off its annual Back to School campaign now. The program that serves hundreds of area youngsters in need provides each with a new backpack filled with essential school supplies, plus some teacher requests for things like paper…
Read MoreOrland Township gets kids ready with Back-to-School Health Fair
By Kelly White Orland Township helped to get students in the community ready to get back to school by holding its annual Back-To-School Health Fair. Presented by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Orland Township Board of Trustees, the free health fair was held on Saturday, July 15, at the township, 14807 S. Ravinia…
Read MoreShepard students earn Biliteracy Seal
Nearly 40 students from Shepard High School earned the Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other foreign, or world, languages, from the State of Illinois. Students earning the Seal of Biliteracy include Alyssa Fuks, Dania Soriano, Timothy Sanchez, Anna Czernik,…
Read MoreLa Grange tennis courts will soon re-open after settlement
By Steve Metsch Tennis balls will soon again be flying at La Grange courts that have been closed for more than a year. Thanks to an agreement between La Grange School District 105 and the La Grange Park District, three courts at the northwest corner of 53rd Street and Catherine Avenue will again be open…
Read MoreLTHS names Nava to fill board of education vacancy
From staff reports The Lyons Township High School District 204 Board of Education announced last week that Elvia Nava, of LaGrange Park, had been appointed to the board, effective July 5. Nava fills the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Julie Swinehart. She will serve until the April 2025 consolidated election. Nava works in the construction…
Read MoreArgo has record number of grads earn Seal of Biliteracy
By Carol McGowan Argo High School just set a school record for the number of students who achieved the Seal of Biliteracy. More than 80 students were recently given the award, and graduated achieving the seal in multiple languages this year. Prior to graduation, the students were invited to get together and enjoy a complimentary…
Read MoreNazareth retires Julian Love’s No. 20, inducts him into Roadrunners Hall of Fame
By Steve Metsch Julian Love was not happy when he fell short of making the Nazareth varsity football team as a freshman. During the summer before bis sophomore year, he worked out every day, improved his skills and earn a varsity spot. And he did not disappoint, helping the Roadrunners to back-to-back state championships in…
Read MoreOrland Twp. Back to School Health Fair set for July 15
Orland Township will hold its annual Back-To-School Health Fair on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Township Hall, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. “Students will be back in school before we know it,” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “Support for our schoolchildren, parents, and teachers needs to be easily accessible. We’re…
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