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St. Mary's performance of Aladdin Jr. showcased the talents of 76 middle school students.
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Aladdin Soars Into the Hearts of St. Mary’s Students

By Danny AlbertSt. Mary Student This year the St. Mary’s annual school play was Disney’s Aladdin Jr. The musical promised a stunning performance from its … Read more ›

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Kingsley students get a visit from Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald paid a visit to Kingsley School May 18, and talked with students in first through third grade about being a friend and about … Read more ›

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WWII veteran shares his story with Herrick students

Eighth-graders at Herrick Middle School recently got a first-hand account of what life was like during WWII, both on the battlefront and at home, from … Read more ›

Carin Justin and admin for a day
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Lester students serve as principal, assistant principal for a day

Creating a work list for the summer grounds crew, setting up for interviews, even solving a bathroom issue–these were just a few of the duties … Read more ›

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Grove Foundation honors District 58 students for good character

Fifth-grade students from each District 58 elementary school were recognized with this year’s Helping Children Grow awards from the Grove Foundation for their enthusiasm, effort … Read more ›

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Entertainment for Education brings in nearly $10,000 for District 58 schools

This year’s Entertainment for Education fundraiser for the District 58 Education Foundation, a nearly sold-out Freddy Jones Band concert at the Tivoli Theatre, raised nearly … Read more ›

“South High science classes will benefit from a new ‘energy bike’ like the one pictured here, which will be funded by the District 99 Education Foundation. Energy bikes illustrate fundamental concepts of and the relationship between energy and electricity.”
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District 99 Education Foundation Awards nearly $20,000 in Grants to Schools, Selects Math and Science Scholarship Recipient

The District 99 Education Foundation will award nearly $20,000 in grants to benefit the two schools of Community High School District 99, North High School … Read more ›

St. Joseph School third grade teacher, Angelita Gaffud to retire after 43 years of dedication to Catholic education.
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St. Joseph's Angelita Gaffud to Retire After 43 Years

After 43 years at St. Joseph School, third grade teacher, Angelita Gaffud will be retiring at the end of this school year. To celebrate her … Read more ›

St. Joseph third grader, Michael Bertram tries his hand at a fire hose with the help of Downers Grove Fire Dept. Lt. Richard Niedospial.
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Downers Grove Third Graders Complete Fire & Life Safety Training

Downers Grove Fire Department Public Education Officer, Marsha Giesler, finds the month of May a busy one. That’s because it brings closure to this year's … Read more ›

Indian Trail first-grade students brainstorm ways in which a crayon is different from a pencil, writing their ideas on a desk that's been covered with IdeaPaint.
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IdeaPaint is a hit at Indian Trail

Indian Trail LRC Director Taffy Sanger asked the pair of first-graders visiting her for their weekly Creative and Critical Thinking session to compare and contrast … Read more ›