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District 211 students ready to show off houses they built May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
After two years of work, three homes built by Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 students are ready for families to move in. An open house will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the homes, located at 72 W. Illinois Ave., 86 W. Illinois Ave. and 151 Boynton Ave. in Palatine. The public will have an opportunity to bid on the houses at the open house events.
D211 film festival gives students, teachers chance to learn May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It's only been in existence for eight years, but a small film festival that was limited to students studying the craft at Palatine High School is now a district-wide event that has expanded to the surrounding community. "There's a lot of opportunities for still arts to be put on display ... but there hasn't been much for the media arts. That's why we've really worked to expand it," said Palatine High School art teacher Nick Hostert.
Dist. 211 board gets new member, president May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
New leadership and a new face brought change to the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education Thursday. Edward Yung concluded his four years of serving on the board and newcomer Mike Scharringhausen was sworn in alongside incumbents Anna Klimkowicz and Robert LeFevre. The board also named Bill Robertson the new board president.
Conant High School senior awarded National Achievement Scholarship Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
A senior at Conant High School recently received an award for academic achievements from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and is the only student representing Township High School District 211 for this award.
District 211 schools earn top rankings Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211's five schools rank at the top of the class, according to three recent reports. The Washington Post ranked all five District 211 schools as some of the most challenging in the country while U.S. News & World Report's 2013 Best High Schools rankings put four of the five schools among the state's best.
District 211 gets Bright Red Apple award Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
In recognition for academic excellence, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 recently received the SchoolSearch 2013 Bright Red Apple award.
Hoffman athletes earn award for community service Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The village of Hoffman Estates honored Hoffman Estates High School athletes for volunteering efforts that made an impact in their community.
Conant hosts cupcake sale to help Special Olympics Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Conant High School will be hosting a cupcake event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the high school, 700 E. Cougar Trail in Hoffman Estates, to raise money for the Conant High School Special Olympics, Cougars in Need and local autism support and resource agencies.
Dist. 211 teachers talk to Schoology Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Several District 211 One-to-One Program teachers had an opportunity to conference with officials from Schoology, a popular online communication and classroom portal used in the classroom. District 211 was the only school district invited to speak with Schoology on April 8 with suggestions on how to improve workflow in the classroom.
New pools, office renovations part of D211’s long-term capital improvements plan Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
A presentation made during the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education meeting Thursday laid out five capital construction projects the district hopes to get done over the next several years. Associate Superintendent for Business David Torres said the district would like to have the projects — which will likely amount to more than $34.6 million — completed between the 2013-14 and the 2017-18 school years.
Johnson to direct Palatine girls basketball Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Mark Johnson has been named head girls basketball coach at Palatine High School, school officials announced Friday. Johnson, an assistant girls basketball coach with the Pirates, most recently coached the freshmen "A" girls team. He will take over the responsibilities of the girls program from Leslie Schock, who stepped down after five years as head coach.
Tenth annual Palatine High School ELS play showcases ‘Ocean Life’ Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
For the 10th year in a row, students in the Educational Life Skills program at Palatine High School dedicated their classroom work to showcase their talent and creativity in a spring play.
Longtime Conant math teacher remembered as ‘great enthusiast’ Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Former co-workers and family are remembering longtime Conant High School math department chair Bill McCauley as an exceptional mentor who effectively brought together the young teachers, creating a second family for them all. McCauley died Wednesday at age 78. "No department head was ever more dedicated and more supportive of the teachers and their mission than Bill McCauley," said Don Grossnickle, former assistant principal at Conant. "He was a great enthusiast."
District 211 staff practices dealing with an armed intruder Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine-Schaumburg Township High School District 211 has educated and trained staff about what to do in emergency situations. Staff recently worked with local police to practice a hard lockdown scenario as if an armed intruder entered a school building, complete with sounds of gunshots.
Klimkowicz, Scharringhausen and LeFevre win Dist. 211 race Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A challenger touting the need for strategic planning and fiscal restraint will take his seat on the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board. With 144 of 149 precincts reporting, unofficial results show Mike Scharringhausen received 6,435 votes. Joining him were incumbents Anna Klimkowicz and Robert LeFevre with 6,851 votes and 5,210 votes.
Schaumburg, Conant girls’ water polo players to raise funds for cancer society Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
For the second year in a row, girls' water polo teams from two District 211 schools were inspired to use some friendly competition to collectively raise money for cancer research. The girls' water polo teams at Schaumburg and Conant high schools have joined forces to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life with two fundraiser games on April 23 at 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at Conant High School.
Only two Dist. 211 candidates care about taxpayer Apr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: As David Krein of Schaumburg figures it, only two of the five candidates for the District 211 school board are focused on the needs of the taxpayers. There are three seats open, he says, so "That does not make me a happy taxpayer."
D211 needs LeFevre back on the board Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Without Robert LeFevre included in the Daily Herald endorsements for District 211 school board, those endorsements are meaningless, said Scot Leonard.
Fremd High School sophomore dies visiting family in California Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
When doctors told Valecha Banks she needed to remove her son from Southern California's rampant smog and pollen, she immediately put in for a transfer to her company's Schaumburg office. But just three days into the pair's first visit back, Demerio Thomas suffered an asthma attack from which he wouldn't recover. “I never thought anything this bad could have happened,” Banks said. “He wanted to go back so bad. I'm just grateful he had the time of his life those first few days.”
Dist. 211 candidates share concerns over financial uncertainty Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
From steady decreases in transportation funding to the possible shift of pension obligations onto school districts, the five candidates for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board have varying levels of confidence over how easily those additional costs can be absorbed, as well as different ideas on how to approach future budgets.