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District 155 names two new high school principals May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Crystal Lake Community High School District 155 board of education recently approved Scott Shepard and Steven Koch as the new principals for Crystal Lake South High School and Prairie Ridge High School, respectively.
Student accused of putting camera in Crystal Lake locker room Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Crystal Lake police Thursday charged a 17-year-old Crystal Lake Central High School student with unauthorized use of a video recording device in a boys' locker room at the school. Luke Patrick Gildea of Crystal Lake is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing at the McHenry County courthouse in Woodstock at 8 a.m. Friday.
Ted Wagner: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Ted Wagner, running for Crystal Lake High School District 155 School Board (4-year Terms)
Ann Somers: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Ann Somers, running for Crystal Lake High School District 155 School Board (4-year Terms)
Gary Oberg: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Gary Oberg, running for Crystal Lake High School District 155 School Board (4-year Terms)
Dave Secrest: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Dave Secrest, running for Crystal Lake High School District 155 School Board (4-year Terms)
Suburban teams advance in state dance competition Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban high schools are well-represented among the 30 competitive dance teams heading into the IHSA's first state championships on Saturday in Bloomington. Ninety schools competed Friday, but only one-third of them are alive going into the finals.
District 300 teachers reflect trend toward national certification Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Jacquie Duginske and Jamie Soprych were recognized by Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300 for becoming nationally board certified -- a process that is becoming more common in school districts in the suburbs, the state and nation.
Fox Valley Leadership honorable mentionsDec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions
Education reporter looking for stories Dec 6, 2012 12:00 AM
For the last two years I have been profiling people in the community about once per week. I'm switching beats once again and my search for people who will let me tell their stories is narrowing.
Bullying is alive and well Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
A Crystal Lake letter to the editor: Imagine being a kid and having someone your age tell you, every day, what they perceive to be wrong with you. That you are worthless. That was happening to my daughter.
Huntley’s Curits makes school history Nov 10, 2012 12:00 AM
No matter how she performs in Evanston next weekend, Chanel Curtis is already a record-setter as the first Huntley swimmer — boys or girls — to qualify a state swim meet. Curtis booked her place after she finished third in the 50-yard freestyle in Saturday's St. Charles North Sectional. "It's really exciting and I'm really happy," Curtis said.
School report cards: Huntley posts big gains in science Oct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
It's not an exact science, but educators in Huntley Unit District 158 say more challenging coursework, continued adjustments to the curriculum and high expectations of all students helped high school juniors again raise the bar in a statewide science assessment. The number of Huntley High School juniors who met or exceeded state standards in science jumped 8.1 percentage points.
Title IX: Local high schools work to bridge achievement gap Sep 10, 2012 12:00 AM
While girls consistently outdo boys in reading, female students seem to still struggle to keep up in math and science. Although girls and women have made significant progress in the 40 years since the introduction of Title IX — the law that prohibits educational programs that receive federal funding from discriminating on the basis of sex — students and educators say more work is needed to truly level the playing field.
Crystal Lake Class of 1962 celebrates 50th Aug 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The Crystal Lake Community High School Class of 1962 will have its 50th reunion Sept. 28 and 29. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 28 with the homecoming parade.
Algonquin Founders' Days provides family funJul 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Algonquin's 53nd Founders' Days Festival will reach out to special-needs children, feature a statewide battle of the bands competition and present the town with memorable fireworks. Jerry McEvilly, who sits on the festival committee board, said the committee works year-round to give the community an affordable four days of excitement.
Algonquin cardboard boat races promote cancer awareness at fest Jul 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Each year the Algonquin Founders' Days Festival entertains the crowds with a boat race. The boats are made of cardboard and duct tape and contestants are given an hour to create them. Then, they race down the Fox River and back for a cash reward.
Cary resident travels to South Africa via Peace CorpsJul 9, 2012 12:00 AM
While many recent college graduates may be camping out in their parents' house, frantically sending out resumes and rethinking the degree they just graduated with, 22-year-old Emily Rademaker of Cary is embracing her newfound freedom, and Tuesday, July 10, will pledge the next 27 months of her life to service in the Peace Corps in South Africa.
Legacy Arts Park to benefit from Lakeside Fest Jun 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Young artists from the Crystal Lake community will once again benefit from the 33rd annual Lakeside Festival held at the Lakeside Legacy Art Park this weekend. The part-carnival, part-food and music festival is celebrating 10 years of supporting arts education in the community.
Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentionsMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
2011-2012 Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentions