Stories about schools
Traughber Junior High School Symphonic Band and Oswego High School Bands — Wind Symphony participated in the two-day festival.
The Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education held an informational meeting on May 13 to discuss options for funding needed repairs and renovations to Central Campus following the failure of an $85 million bond referendum in March.
The 2024 Joliet Young Musicians Mentor Band still needs students, mentors and sponsors. Registration deadline is May 24.
Isabelle Jones was named the 2023-24 Yorkville High School Student of the Year and presented with a $4,000 scholarship at the annual award ceremony on May 9
Joliet Central High School senior Jesus Avila won a silver medal at the 2024 SkillsUSA Illinois Career Competition
The annual garage sale fundraiser will be held rain or shine on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18.
The event was aimed to promote physical activity among students and staff by encouraging them to bike or skate to school.
Superintendent Khelghati recognized several Oswego students for their success at the SkillsUSA conference.
Kane County Regional Office of Education hosted its 48th annual Educator of the Year Banquet celebrating the dedication and passion of Kane teachers, administrators and more.
The Pride gas stations in St. Charles have designated a Spirit Pump at each location which will raise money for high school athletics every time they are used.
Lockport students had a strong showing at the Illinois Design Educators Association State Competition on April 20
The Joliet Townshio High School Foundation is seeking golfers, hole and event sponsors, as well as raffle baskets.
One of those recipients was CHIP IN Batavia, which received $3,000. CHIP IN (Community Helpers Impacting People In Need) was established in 2013 to support homeless and low-income families in the Batavia School District.
Eighteen certified staff and 15 educational support staff in Geneva District 304 will not be re-employed for the 2024-25 school year, effective May 28.
Police were notified shortly before 9 a.m. that a white man, dressed in all black, wearing a backpack, was standing in a baseball field at Big Woods Park, 1063 S. Raddant Road.