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Conant students, staff pay tribute to 'Blue Cart Lady' Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Conant High School lost one of its favorite family members March 17 when employee Sandi Smith died. Students did more than mourn the longtime cafeteria worker, however -- they organized a 'Blue Out' day in her memory and are trying to get her snack cart renamed permanently in her memory.
Pensions ‘take from poor, give to rich’ Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Larry Schuetz calls the pensions in District 211 "legalized corruption" and says, "The saddest thing is that the pensioners probably don't even need this money, having received enormous salaries for many years prior to retiring."
Northwest suburban students score funding for their business ideas Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
It was all business last week as teenage entrepreneurs made their pitch for funding to an investment panel, drawn from members of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce as part of a young entrepreneurs program. "I was so nervous, I was shaking," admitted Connor Curran, a junior at St. Viator High School, who partnered with Palatine High School sophomore Yash Syal on a plan to convert brightly colored bungee cords into belts.
Fremd graduate credits high school teachers for success at Stanford Mar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
High school graduates may not often keep in touch with their alma mater or former teachers. But Patrick Kennedy credits his Fremd High School teachers for where he is today. The 2009 alum from Fremd High School and political science major was recently awarded a prestigious J.E. Wallace Sterling Scholastic Award from Stanford University for his academic performance at the university. The award is given to top seniors in the school of Humanities and Sciences.
Hoffman High students build Rube Goldberg winner Mar 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Students at Hoffman Estates High School took their dreams of building a miniature chocolate factory and turned them into a complex machine that has won awards at both the local and national level. "They were highly motivated and they were determined," faculty adviser Wayne Oras said.
District 211 board hopefuls differ on six-figure pensions Mar 19, 2013 12:00 AM
A recent report by Daily Herald Tax Watchdog Jake Griffin that 42 percent of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 retirees received pensions of $100,000 or more last year prompted very different reactions by the five candidates for the district's school board.
Hoffman Estates, Palatine ELS students play ‘Ball for a Cause’ in basketball tournament Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
20.38- with two photos-page 3 Usually basketball tournaments showcase rivalries between various schools as players compete for a first-place finish. However, students at four area schools become closer each year as they play basketball for a cause.
Palatine High students join Pathways Center photo shoot March 12Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Pathways Center, a state-of-the-art pediatric therapy clinic in Glenview, IL recently held its 8th Annual Photo Shoot on March 12, 2013. Students from Palatine High School advanced photography class practiced taking live action photos while discovering how therapists and children work together to optimize skills that enable children to participate in home, school and community activities.
Hoffman Estates native hits right notes in Hollywood Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Emerson Swinford, who once played guitar and trombone in the band and musical pit at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, has made a happy transition to successful musican and TV theme composer in Los Angeles. He teamed up with fellow Conant graduate Todd Milliner on TV Land's "Hot in Cleveland," composing the catchy theme that earned him honors from the ASCAP Movie and TV Music Awards.
Students talk entrepreneurship at Schaumburg salon Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Local high school students who are learning about entrepreneurship and professional presence got mini makeovers at Mario Tricoci Hair Salon and Day Spa in Schaumburg Wednesday. The students are part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), sponsored by the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce and District 211. They are preparing to present their original business ideas and ask for funding in front of an investor panel on March 21.
Pensions top $100,000 for 42% of District 211 retired educators Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
In Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, 42.5 percent of retired educators receive pensions of more than $100,000 a year, according to state retirement system data. Other suburban schools, including Stevenson High School District 125, Leyden High School District 212 and Fenton High School District 100, aren't far behind. Across the suburbs, 7 percent of retired public school educators get six-figure pensions, compared to less than 1 percent downstate.
Endorsements: Scharringhausen, Klimkowicz, Yung in Dist. 211 Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Mike Scharringhausen, Anna Klimkowicz and Edward Yung for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 Board of Education.
How to change a culture of hazing in schools Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Changing a culture of hazing in schools takes more than the mere adoption of anti-bullying policies. It requires making the school environment not just physically, but emotionally safer, according to a consultant hired by Maine Township High School District 207 in the wake of a hazing scandal. "We’ve got to rely on the character and the ethics of our children. Policies don’t go into bathrooms, Facebook."
Dist. 211 board candidates outline priorities Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Unlike four years ago, when the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 election was uncontested, the field is more crowded this time around. Five candidates, including the three board members who won election in 2009, will be on the ballot April 9 vying for three open seats.
Moylan's tougher hazing penalty wins committee backing Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Recent hazing scandals at Maine West and Hoffman Estates high schools have prompted one state official to call for a tougher penalty for school officials and employees who fail to report hazing. State Rep. Marty Molyan's plan was approved 15-0 by a House committee Wednesday, sending the proposal to the full House for further debate.
D211 touts benefits of in-house bus system Feb 20, 2013 12:00 AM
For Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, providing transportation to all students isn't a simple task. With a student population of more than 12,500, having an in-house transportation program helps the district oversee operations and ensure safe travel.
Dist. 211 OKs iPad program expansionFeb 17, 2013 12:00 AM
After reviewing the many positive impacts iPads are having on instructors and students, the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board agreed Thursday to allow for the expansion of the district's one-on-one program, which put iPads in the hands of 1,500 students last fall. That means between 6,000 and 7,000 additional students will get their own iPads next school year.
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.
Anna Klimkowicz: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Anna Klimkowicz, running for Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 School Board (4-year Terms)
Edward Yung: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Edward Yung, running for Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 School Board (4-year Terms)