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Will Shortal, a 7th grader at Holy Cross School, is seen here in Haiti with a shoe recipient; he later visited a few schools on Monday, May 21, 2012 including National handing out two suitcases of shoes.
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Holy Cross School Student Gives Out Shoes in Haiti

At Holy Cross School, students are taught that faith, academics and community are key building blocks to grow into a responsible member of society. Taking … Read more ›

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District 113 Update: Leadership Team Presents Study Group Recommendations

Leadership Team members unveiled District 113’s study group recommendations to the Board of Education Monday night, May 21st. The recommendations were formulated by six study … Read more ›

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District 113’s New Master Plan Stuck in a Fog

After a year of meetings to map out the long-term facilities and capital improvement plan for Deerfield and Highland Park high schools, the blueprint delivered … Read more ›

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District 113 Refinances Debt to Save Money

District 113 successfully refinanced a portion of its debt on Tuesday, May 8th thanks to a one-time tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service, saving … Read more ›

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Student Makes School History, Qualifies for Elite Math Competition

Deerfield High School senior David Lichko made school history when he qualified to participate in the United States Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO) in April. “I’ve been … Read more ›

Deerfield High School math team takes 5th at state tournament

The Deerfield High School math team took fifth place in the state at the 3AA Division tournament. The Calculator team placed fifth, and the Freshman/Sophomore … Read more ›

Deerfield High School students place highly on national Spanish exams

Deerfield High School Spanish students received top marks on the 2012 National Spanish Examinations. Students who received the top marks include fourth-year National Gold Medalist … Read more ›

Ana Pineda, of Chicago, is in the back row as she prepares to take a final exam Wednesday in her Women in Modern History class at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest. Pineda, a Chicago Public Schools graduate who got a full-ride scholarship through the Chicago Scholars program, is set to graduate this weekend. (José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune / May 9, 2012)

Chicago Scholars change Lake Forest College

Four years ago, Lake Forest College had three times as many student applicants from abroad as from Chicago Public Schools, located about 30 miles away. … Read more ›

Deerfield High School students place highly on national Spanish exams

Deerfield High School Spanish students received top marks on the 2012 National Spanish Examinations. Students who received the top marks include fourth-year National Gold Medalist … Read more ›

Deerfield High School senior honored with Outstanding Senior in French Award

Deerfield High School senior Mark Stern has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 American Association of Teachers of French Award. Stern was selected … Read more ›