Advertisement:
Post a story

Schools

1Recommendations
From the community

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 ›

From the community

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 ›

Howard Hill (HPHS Teacher) and Michael Compher (EPA)
From the community

White House Council Awards Hill for Environmental Work at HPHS

Highland Park High school science teacher Howie Hill is being recognized for his innovative approaches to environmental education in and outside the classroom. The White … Read more ›

Both Schools
From the community

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 ›

Both Schools
From the community

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 ›

The silent auction tables were packed during Charity Drive's Silent Auction and Bazaar - one of the many fundraising events that helped Charity Drive raise more than $174,000 for the Leukemia Research Foundation.
From the community

HPHS Charity Drive Generosity Continues

Recently forwarded donations raised the total contribution of Highland Park (Ill.) High School’s Charity Drive to more than $174,000. The month-long fundraiser, held earlier in … Read more ›

From the community

VIDEO: Giants Head to Track & Field State Competition

The Highland Park High School Girls Track & Field Team is headed to Eastern Illinois University for State this weekend. The Giants will compete in … Read more ›

St. James students participated in Operation Military Kids Purple Day on April 13, one of several ways St. James has recognized the military community throughout the school year.
From the community

St. James School Finds New Ways to Reach Out to Military Children

St. James’ 2011-2012 school year brought new services, activities and recognition for military children in a school already well-known for its commitment to the local … 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 ›

From the community

U.S. News Rates DHS & HPHS Best in State

DHS and HPHS were rated two of the best high schools in Illinois in an annual ranking conducted by U.S. News. Deerfield High School was … Read more ›