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JCA's Nicole Formhals, Stephanie Demos and Sarah Morimoto pose before graduation. (Photo by Bill Scheibe)
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Joliet Catholic Academy recognizes valedictorians Formhals and Morimoto and salutatorian Demos

JOLIET – At many high schools across America, being the valedictorian or salutatorian involves cut-throat competition. The race toward the finish line for the highest … Read more ›

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Addams Symphonic Band wins top honors in Ohio

Jane Addams Middle School’s Symphonic Band not only won their classification but also earned “Best Overall Band” honors over the weekend at the Music in … Read more ›

Nolan Hucek (from left), Katelyn Gannon, Jillian Hickey and Austin Kairis earned special awards at JCA's Baccalaureate Mass. (Photo by Bill Scheibe)
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Joliet Catholic Academy's Hickey, Hucek named Angel and Hillman of the Year

JOLIET – Because of their proximity in the alphabet, Jillian Hickey and Nolan Hucek became fast friends during their freshman year at Joliet Catholic Academy. … Read more ›

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June 4 is last day of school for most VVSD students

The last day of school for most Valley View School District 365U students will be June 4. High school students will attend from 7:30 to … Read more ›

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Free June program to provide hands-on science learning for girls

Current 4th and 5th grade girls in Valley View School District 365U have until the end of the month to sign up for a unique … Read more ›

Tyler Christopher immerses himself in a few day’s worth of boxes and bags filled with Styrofoam trays bound for recycling at Dart Container Corporation.
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VVSD lunch tray recycling program is a huge success

It wasn’t too long ago that Valley View School District 365U students tossed more than two million lunchtime Styrofoam trays into the trash every year. … Read more ›

Oak View Elementary School 3rd graders Victoria Richards and Arlycia Watkins give Valley View School District 365U Superintendent James Mitchem Jr. a unique perspective during a recent school event.
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A unique perspective

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Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

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Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook earns academic honor at North Central College

Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Biochemistry Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College. Muganda is a … Read more ›

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Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook earns academic honor at North Central College

Grace Muganda of Bolingbrook was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Biochemistry Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College. Muganda is a … Read more ›