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Round Lake District 116 school health clinic would offer contraceptivesJun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Lake Area Unit District 116 will offer students contraception to prevent disease and pregnancy if a proposed health clinic is built at the system's high school. It's the latest move connected with the planned school-based health center that has been in the works since 2010.
Exchange Club, D116 students celebrate Hometown Hero award May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Round Lake Area Exchange Club celebrated the Americanism Project, Hometown Hero, with 80-plus students from Round Lake Unit District 116 high school and both middle schools.
Round Lake Middle School's peer court a success, participants say Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Noting a lack of recidivism and other behavioral improvements, the organizers of Round Lake Middle School's peer court are calling the three-month-old program a success. The eighth-graders who've served as jurors in the program — an alternative to suspension or other disciplinary measures for students who qualify — say they are proud. “It's a great way to give kids a second chance and not have (an infraction) on their record,” peer juror Brett Herdman said.
Voters put their faith in District 116 incumbents Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Experience was the lesson voters taught Tuesday as incumbents swept the election race for the Round Lake Area Unit District 116 school board. With all 18 precincts reporting, board members Ann Welk, Kevin Daniels and Margaret “Peg” Larson won three, 4-year seats with 739, 712 and 699 votes, according to unofficial tallies. Challengers Gema Mariscal and Kevin Devera garnered 519 and 487 votes, respectively.
Former Round Lake High School teacher pleads guilty to possessing drug paraphernalia Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Round Lake High School teacher pleaded guilty Tuesday to being in possession of drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop, a Lake County prosecutor said. Gina Epps, 39, a former physical education teacher from Round Lake Area Unit District 116, was sentenced to one year of supervision by Judge David Brodsky, Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Tyler Dyson said.
Two-night candidate event: Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The League of Women Voters of Lake County and the Round Lake Area Public Library are hosting a two-night candidate event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, off Hook Drive west of Route 83.
Magee Middle School to host clothing giveaway Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
John T. Magee Middle School in Round Lake will host a clothing giveaway during parent-teacher conferences from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The school is at 500 N. Cedar Lake Road in Round Lake.
Endorsements: Daniels, Larson, Welk in Round Lake Area Unit District 116 Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Kevin Daniels, Margaret Larson and Ann Welk for the Round Lake Area Unit District 116 Board of Education.
Round Lake Middle School cheer squad’s hard work pays off Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Lake Middle School’s cheerleaders put in a lot of preparation to advance their skills, which was was evident during the Wildcats’ boys basketball games and in their competition season.
Ann Welk: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Ann Welk, running for Round Lake Unit District 116 School Board (4-year Terms)
Police: Arrested Round Lake High teacher claims to be marijuana activistFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A veteran Round Lake High School physical education teacher who claims to be a marijuana activist is due in court next month on drug-related and other charges, authorities said. Round Lake Police Chief Michael Gillette said the instructor, Gina Epps, was on her lunch break Jan. 29 when she was pulled over on a traffic stop. “She's a marijuana activist,” Gillette said. “That's what she told the officer.”
Kevin Devera: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kevin Devera, running for Round Lake Unit District 116 School Board (4-year Terms)
Kim Kearby: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kim Kearby, running for Round Lake Unit District 116 School Board (2-year Term)
Gema Mariscal: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Gema Mariscal, running for Round Lake Unit District 116 School Board (4-year Terms)
Margaret (Peg) Larson: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Margaret (Peg) Larson, running for Round Lake Unit District 116 School Board (4-year Terms)
Kevin Daniels: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kevin Daniels, running for Round Lake Unit District 116 School Board (4-year Terms)
United Way needs volunteers: Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The United Way of Lake County is seeking volunteers to assist at upcoming kindergarten registrations in Waukegan and Round Lake.
More details out on District 116 restructuringFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
More details have emerged on how Round Lake Area Unit District 116 intends to change how education is delivered to students in an attenpt to boost academic achievement. Some of the changes would shift decision-making from the district level to building principals.
Round Lake Area Unit District 116 boss upbeat about restructuring plan Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Lake Area Unit District 116 Superintendent Constance Collins says she expects to see academic improvement as soon as next school year once a tentative restructuring plan is in place to change how education is delivered to students. District 116 will host a community forum Monday to gather input from parents and others on the proposal.
Round Lake District 116 board votes to revamp grade-school learning Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Lake Area Unit District 116 board members have approved a tentative plan to significantly change how elementary school students are educated in an effort to improve academic performance. The move is supposed to result in improvements such as frequent monitoring of student progressm responsive approaches for struggling children, a clear mission guiding daily activities and strong leadership.