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Grayslake High School District 127 board candidates address superintendent search Feb 16, 2015 8:10 PM
By Bob Susnjara Candidates for a Grayslake High School District 127 board seat are offering ideas on what they'd like in a new superintendent to replace Catherine Finger when she retires.
Generous donations make Graylake Central holiday food drive a success Dec 5, 2014 2:01 PM
Daily Herald report Many Avon Township families will have bountiful holiday meals this year, thanks to the work of the Grayslake Central High School student council and public service practicum classes. They teamed up to collect more than 63,000 pounds of food this fall for the school’s 22nd annual food drive.
Prosecutors: No charges yet in juvenile sexting, cyberbullying case Nov 11, 2014 5:26 AM
By Bob Susnjara Lake County’s top law enforcement official stressed Monday that no formal charges have been lodged against the teenagers linked to allegations of sexting and cyberbullying of a Warren Township High School student. Authorities last week said four suspects were under investigation the case.
Gurnee police: 4th teen investigated in sexting case Nov 7, 2014 4:22 PM
By Bob Susnjara Gurnee police say a fourth suspect is under investigation in connection with sexting and cyberbullying of a female Warren Township High School pupil.
Grayslake Central to honor vets: Nov 4, 2014 4:20 PM
Daily Herald report Grayslake Central High School’s Key Club and Public Service Practicum will host a ceremony and a complimentary breakfast for veterans in the community.
Grayslake first responders, school officials see new school safety system Sep 25, 2014 3:42 PM
Daily Herald staff report About 20 Grayslake-area first responders, emergency dispatchers and school officials attended an educational training session and live demonstration of a new school safety emergency response system Thursday.
Five suburban educators are finalists for Teacher of the Year Sep 9, 2014 2:41 PM
Daily Herald report Teachers at Naperville Central High School, William Fremd High School, Prairie Elementary School (Buffalo Grove), Southbury Elementary School (Oswego) and Grayslake North High School are among the 12 finalists for 2015 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
Grayslake Central music 3rd in state: May 9, 2014 4:46 PM
Daily Herald report Grayslake Central High School recently took third place for all Class A schools in a statewide music contest for the 2013-14 academic year.
Puppy ready for her lessons at Grayslake Central Apr 2, 2014 4:46 AM
By Bob Susnjara At just 5 months old, Bailey has been receiving an education at Grayslake Central High School since January. Bailey is a black Labrador, her teacher is junior Abby Perkowitz, and the lesson is using the school environment as part of Bailey’s socialization training toward becoming a guide dog. “She learns how to act in crowds and she learns how to be invisible and sit there,” Perkowitz said.
Lake County schools consider sharing grant writer Mar 21, 2014 5:27 AM
By Bob Susnjara Five Lake County school districts are considering an idea to split the cost of having an employee who would seek grants for all of them. It would be the latest example of local governments sharing resources in an effort to reduce costs to taxpayers.
Science Olympiad in Grayslake a chance to learn, hang out with friends Mar 8, 2014 3:16 PM
By Elena Ferrarin Thirteen-year-old Jameson Loeffler usually doesn’t get stressed out during Illinis Science Olympiad events, but Saturday was a different story because his rotor egg drop was too big for the Grayslake Regional Science Olympiad held at College of Lake County. Altogether, about 900 students from 13 high schools and 16 middle schools participated.
Images: Team Dance Illinois’ Grand Championship Mar 3, 2014 6:21 PM
Team Dance Illinois' Grand Championship was held Sunday, March 2 at the Peoria Civic Center. The event showcases Illinois’ best dance, pom, drill and guard teams competing throughout the event.
Grayslake Central teacher honored: Feb 7, 2014 5:39 PM
Daily Herald report A Grayslake Central High School teacher recently received an award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Suburban events Saturday being canceled due to snow Feb 1, 2014 8:09 AM
Daily Herald staff report With a major winter storm looming Friday night, many local events planned for Saturday were being canceled. Among the cancellations announced Friday afternoon were the IHSA cheerleading sectional competitions, which have been moved to the same time Sunday in Grayslake and Rolling Meadows.
Grayslake boil order rolls into Friday due to water pressure drop Jan 9, 2014 4:59 PM
By Bob Susnjara Grayslake's boil order for drinking water will continue through at least part of Friday, the result of a pressure loss in the village's system.
Grayslake Central collects food for local pantry Dec 9, 2013 12:13 PM
Grayslake Central High School submission Grayslake Central High School has collected more than 40,000 pounds of food for a local pantry.
Five students arrested after fight at Grayslake Central Nov 19, 2013 5:53 PM
By Melissa Silverberg Five male students were arrested after a fight in the cafeteria at Grayslake Central High School on Tuesday, officials said.
Drug and alcohol testing rare in suburban schools, but views evolving Aug 12, 2013 6:14 AM
By Melissa Silverberg While St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights made national news last week with its announcement it would test students for alcohol use, many suburban high school districts say they have not had discussions about testing students for drugs or alcohol. The few that do test say it's worth it. “The testing program gives students one more reason to say 'no' to peer pressure," Dist. 127 Superintendent Catherine Finger said.
Grant for Grayslake North newspaper: May 2, 2013 6:13 PM
Daily Herald report Illinois Press Association has awarded a $1,300 grant to the journalism program at Grayslake North High School to expand the online news site of The Knight Times.
Dist. 128 board names new administrator Apr 24, 2013 7:13 PM
Daily Herald report The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 board on Monday named Rita Fischer the district's new assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.