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District 93 students growing both plants and relationships May 9, 2014 4:18 PM
By Bob Smith Sometimes you plant seedlings to watch flowers or vegetables grow. And sometimes you plant seedlings to watch children grow. There was a little of both going on Thursday when eighth-graders from Stratford Middle School in Bloomingdale spent part of their day helping preschool students at Community Consolidated Elementary District 93’s Early Childhood Center slip tiny plants into the soft dirt of three large raised garden beds.
District 93 reaches tentative 5-year deal with teachers Feb 17, 2014 6:47 PM
By Joshua Welge Bargaining teams for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 and its teachers union have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract. Teachers are expected to vote on the deal over the next few weeks and, if they approve it, the school board is expected to ratify the contract at a March board meeting.
Schools seeing more diversity than communities they serve Dec 22, 2013 5:30 AM
By Marie Wilson Diversity is a reality for more suburban school districts each year, as percentages of students from Hispanic, Asian, black and other minority backgrounds continue to grow. Educators such as Mary Zarr in Palatine District 15 see the face of these changes every day but wonder if the broader community is taking notice. “I don't think people have fully grasped the fast-changing demographics of the school district,” she said.
Stratford students get lesson in science, dinosaurs Oct 22, 2013 5:44 PM
By Joshua Welge Betsy Kruk’s curiosity for all things dinosaurs started early. In first grade, growing up in Carol Stream, an extra credit word in a spelling bee was “paleontologist.” “After that, that was it,” Kruk said. “I never grew out of my love for dinosaurs.”
District 93 Early Childhood Center adding playground Sep 20, 2013 6:39 PM
By Joshua Welge What school is complete without a playground? A new facility in Bloomingdale is about to build that most basic addition. Carol Stream Elementary District 93’s Early Childhood Center staff and parents are coming together Saturday to build a playground for the center at 280 Old Gary Ave.
Dist. 93 unveils preschool center in Bloomingdale Aug 28, 2013 5:30 AM
By Christopher Placek Thursday marks the first day of school for 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers who reside within the attendance boundaries of Carol Stream District 93, which includes portions of Carol Stream, Bloomingdale and Hanover Park. But for the first time, preschoolers throughout the district will be attending classes at a centralized location — and in a classroom environment their older peers never experienced.
Tablets learning tool of choice in suburban schools Aug 22, 2013 5:30 AM
By Robert Sanchez For some suburban districts, iPads and other tablet devices are quickly replacing computers as the learning tools of choice. Gurnee Elementary District 56, for example, is leasing iPads for all of its students. “When we went to school, pencil and paper was kind of the center of our learning experience,” Superintendent John Hutton said. “Now the iPad is the center of the learning experience for our kids.”
District 93 picks new school board member Aug 13, 2013 6:20 PM
By Christopher Placek A new board member has been appointed in Carol Stream District 93 to fill the vacancy left by a newly elected board member who has resigned. Sonal Amin, who fell short in April’s crowded six-way race for the school board, was selected by the board to replace Christopher Wagoner, who has moved out of the district boundaries and was forced to step down.
Probation for sex offender arrested at Carol Stream school Jul 5, 2013 11:38 AM
By Josh Stockinger A registered sex offender was sentenced Friday to two years of probation for attending a children's cheerleading program at a Carol Stream elementary school. Michael Infelise, 30, of the 1300 block of Terry Road in Glendale Heights, pleaded guilty in June to a charge of child sex offender within a school zone.
DuPage school districts honored in Itasca Apr 22, 2013 4:53 PM
By Scott Sanders Twenty DuPage County schools were recognized in Itasca on Monday for being named to the 2012 Illinois Honor Roll, which celebrates schools showing substantial academic improvement.
District 93 superintendent gets contract extension Apr 4, 2013 11:28 AM
By Christopher Placek Carol Stream School District 93 Superintendent Bill Shields has received a contract extension that would keep him in his job until 2017. The school district released a copy of the five-year contract extension last week that was formally approved by the school board in March.
Endorsements: Ackerman, Boyer, Amin, Stone for Carol Stream District 93 Mar 18, 2013 5:00 AM
The Daily Herald endoses Sonal Amin, Vincent Ackerman, Richard Boyer and Scott Stone for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 Board of Education.
Heads shaved as Carol Stream school honors student’s cancer fight Mar 10, 2013 6:13 PM
By Matt Arado Dozens of people had their heads shaved Sunday inside a Carol Stream school to raise money for the fight against pediatric cancer. The event was inspired by third-grader Jack O'Donoghue, who was diagnosed with cancer last year but is now in remission.
Richard Boyer: Candidate Profile Mar 6, 2013 1:52 PM
Candidate information for Richard Boyer, running for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 School Board (4-year Terms)
Christopher Wagoner: Candidate Profile Feb 22, 2013 6:38 PM
Candidate information for Christopher Wagoner, running for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 School Board (4-year Terms)
James Varey: Candidate Profile Feb 22, 2013 6:38 PM
Candidate information for James Varey, running for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 School Board (4-year Terms)
Vincent Ackerman: Candidate Profile Feb 22, 2013 6:38 PM
Candidate information for Vincent Ackerman, running for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 School Board (4-year Terms)
Scott Stone: Candidate Profile Feb 22, 2013 6:38 PM
Candidate information for Scott Stone, running for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 School Board (4-year Terms)
Sonal Amin: Candidate Profile Feb 22, 2013 6:38 PM
Candidate information for Sonal Amin, running for Carol Stream Elementary District 93 School Board (4-year Terms)
Registered sex offender arrested at Carol Stream school Feb 14, 2013 2:26 PM
By Christopher Placek A registered sex offender was arrested in Carol Stream this week for attending children’s after-school activities with his girlfriend and her daughter, authorities said. Michael P. Infelise, 29, of the 1300 block of Terry Road in Glendale Heights, was arrested Wednesday at Heritage Lakes Elementary School and charged with one felony count of presence within a school zone by a sex offender.