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All life evolved from a universal common ancestor Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
"How did people and animals come to exist?" asked Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade students at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein.
Plummer, 2 incumbents win in Dist. 76 Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Diamond Lake School District 76 voters on Tuesday selected a mix of experience to represent them on the school board. Incumbents Keith Loeffler and Laura Vogt and newcomer Adam B. Plummer won 4-year terms on the board, according to Lake County clerk’s office.
Endorsements: Loeffler, Plummer, Vogt for Diamond Lake District 76 board Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endoses Keith Loeffler, Adam Plummer and Laura Vogt for the Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 Board of Education.
Diamond Lake D76 candidates share improvement proposals during interviewsFeb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidates for the Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 school board shared ideas for a local marketing plan, stressed the need for improved staff evaluations, proposed a senior-citizen outreach effort and suggested offering more foreign language choices to students.
Mundelein High hosts concert Feb 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Back from their recent wins in regional competitions, the three Mundelein High School show choirs will join the four concert choirs in a Winter Concert slated for Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium.
The Milky Way is just one of many galaxies Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A student in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade class at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein asked, "How are other galaxies discovered?"
Laura Vogt: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Laura Vogt, running for Diamond Lake District 76 School Board (4-year Terms)
Adam Plummer: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Adam Plummer, running for Diamond Lake District 76 School Board (4-year Terms)
Beverley Seaver: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Beverley Seaver, running for Diamond Lake District 76 School Board (4-year Terms)
Keith Loeffler: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Keith Loeffler, running for Diamond Lake District 76 School Board (4-year Terms)
Dist. 76 considers holiday class Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Diamond Lake District 76 school board will hold a hearing at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 to take testimony from educators and parents regarding the proposal to hold classes on Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb. 12) and Casimir Pulaski’s birthday (March 4).
Energy comes in a variety of scientific forms Dec 4, 2012 12:00 AM
"If energy can't be created or destroyed, how do we know it exists? "asked a student in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade class at West Oak Middle school in Mundelein. Find out the answer with a little science lesson about how the many forms of energy actually work.
Diamond Lake District 76 considers increase in property tax levy Nov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Diamond Lake District 76 is considering an increase in the property tax levy that would return taxes to the 2008 level. The operating tax rate has been frozen the past four years, a result of a voter-approved tax rate referendum that allowed the district to refinance its debt. The levy being considered would net about $1 million more in property taxes than last year, an increase of about 9 percent.
Gold holds higher value than diamonds Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Katherine Crawford’s fifth-grade class at Mundelein’s West Oak Middle School asked, “What's worth more, diamonds or gold?” Due to gold's standard and measurable value, experts say it is definitely worth more than diamonds, which have too many variables.
Living on Mars would take a lot of problem solving Sep 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Students in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade class at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein wanted to know, "Could people ever live on Mars?" According to scientists, the dream of inhabiting the Red Planet would take a lot of work and problem solving due to lack of oxygen, good soil and water. But anything is possible with technology and innovation.
D76 election packets Aug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Petition packets for those wishing to run for the Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 school board are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the district office at West Oak Middle School, 500 Acorn Lane, Mundelein.
Volunteers transform courtyard at Fairhaven School Aug 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Dozens of volunteers recently joined forces to give the courtyard at Fairhaven School in Mundelein a much needed facelift.
Meet Lake County’s new superintendentsAug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Students aren't alone in facing fresh experiences as a new school year unfolds in Lake County. Several new superintendents have assumed the day-to-day management in districts. The Daily Herald asked eight new superintendents about challenges and goals in the 2012-13 school year.
Society would have to change to stop global warming Jul 24, 2012 12:00 AM
"Will global warming end?" asked students in Katherine Crawford's fifth-grade classroom at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein. Kids Ink says society as a whole would have to make major changes to the way it operates in order to stop the global warming effects on the Earth.
Young authors Jun 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Writing samples from West Oak Middle School fifth grade students who participated in the school's annual Writer's Conference.