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Wheeling students win Best in State for Verizon Innovative App Challenge Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Five math students from Wheeling High School recently competed in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge and won "Best in State." The students, Gosia Markiewicz, Kamila Sikora, Skyler McLenahan, Pranati Mondkar and Jessica Mamalio, along with their faculty advisor and math teacher, Kate Weber, will now move forward in consideration for the National award.
Rolling Meadows HS mourns two staffersMar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A popular P.E. teacher and an administrative staff member at Rolling Meadows High School both died Wednesday, leaving the school's staff and students stunned at the losses. Patricia Schreiner and Ken Cooper had both been at Rolling Meadows for several decades. "It was a really difficult day yesterday," said Principal Eileen Hart.
District 214 administrator named one of “20 to watch” Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwest Suburban High School District 214's Director of Technology Services Keith Bockwoldt has been selected as one of "20 to Watch" Educators for the 2012-2013 school year by the National School Boards Association.
District 214 discusses fee hikes, vote likely in two weeks Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Student fees may be going up in Northwest Suburban High School District 214. On Thursday, the District 214 school board discussed a plan to raise student fees incrementally through 2016. But based on that discussion, the recommendation board members vote on in two weeks may look somewhat different, district spokeswoman Venetia Miles said Friday.
Wheeling’s Jazz Band I earns high score at contest Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
In a field of more than 90 Jazz Band performances at this year's Jazz in the Meadows, held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Rolling Meadows High School, Wheeling High School's Jazz Band I earned the highest scores of the day. The Wheeling Jazz Band I, directed by Brian Logan, won Class "AAA" for the sixth consecutive year, and qualified to participate in the Finals.
Prospect show choir sweeps Wisconsin invitational Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Prospect High School's show choirs traveled to Brodhead, Wis., to compete in their first show choir invitational of 2013 on Saturday, Feb. 23, where they wowed the judges and audience with their performances.
Dist. 214 college financial aid program on March 19 Mar 3, 2013 12:00 AM
District 214 will present its annual free Financial Aid Night for juniors and their parents March 19 at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights, hosted by veteran college counselor John Hammond of Wheeling High School.
Wheeling students ace Real World Design Challenge Mar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
A talented team of students from Wheeling High School have won the Illinois state-level Real World Design Challenge with their design for an unmanned aircraft system. The team will now travel to Washington, D.C., for the national competition in April.
Suburbs boast top school principals in stateMar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Three of the four top school principals in Illinois for 2013 are from the North and Northwest suburbs, the Illinois Principals Association announced Friday. They are: Kim Zinman, principal of Joyce Kilmer School in Wheeling Township Elementary District 21; Lazaro Lopez, principal of Wheeling High School, Northwest Suburban High School District 214 and Jean Aucutt, assistant principal of Vernon Hills High School, Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128.
Mattress sale to benefit track team Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prospect High School boys and girls track and field teams will hold a mattress sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, to raise money for the track and field program.
Forest View School holding St. Baldrick’s fundraiser Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Forest View Alternative School will sponsor its fourth annual “St. Baldrick’s Day” fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights.
Elk Grove High School Japanese exchange program celebrates 25 years Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Elk Grove High School’s annual Japanese Exchange Program has reached the quarter-century mark with the March 8-22 visit of 10 exchange students and two faculty members from its Japanese sister high schools, Ashikodai and Ashitandai. In June, Elk Grove orchestra director Bill Baar, cello instructor Gail Baar and nine host students will travel to Ashikaga, Japan, for the second half of the program.
Elk Grove H.S. still searching for artificial turf partner Feb 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is still looking for an organization to share the cost of installing an artificial turf field at Elk Grove High School, while the other five schools in the district have all gotten new fields in the past two years. The district has not been able to find a group willing to share the $1 million cost of installing a new field at EGHS.
District 214 holds special needs workshops for parents Feb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Parents of students with special needs are invited to two informational workshops presented by the Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Student Services Department and the Parent Advisory Council in conjunction with the Illinois State Board Parent and Educator Partnership.
Wheeling High School classes, acitivities canceled after power outageFeb 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheeling High School canceled classes and most after school activities Tuesday after a power outage left the school building without heat or electricity, officials said.
Hersey Orchesis presents ‘Captivate’ Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
John Hersey High School's Orchesis, under the direction of Jennifer Foss, will present its main concert of the year, "Captivate," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 21-23, in the school theater, with an additional 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Tickets are $6 for students and seniors and $7 for adults.
Editorial: Collaboration that adds up to student successFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A program that helps potential Harper College students avoid the setback of remedial classes comes through a collaborative effort that is worth emulating, a Daily Herald editorial says.
Elk Grove teen is finalist in 'Windy City Live' competition Feb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Taylor Matos says the wait was beyond excruciating, but well worth it. At the very end of Friday morning’s “Windy City Live” broadcast, the Elk Grove High School freshman learned she had won her semifinal battle, propelling her to the final three in the ABC 7 show’s vocal competition. “I’m in total shock right now,” Taylor, 14, said.
Colleagues remember trailblazer for special educationFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the first special education teachers at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, who helped pioneer individualized education plans in the school, has died. Richard “Dick” Kirstein died on Jan. 29 from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Galena.
Todd Younger: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Todd Younger, running for Northwest High School District 214 School Board (4-year Terms)