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Corinne Pierog: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Corinne Pierog, running for St. Charles Unit District 303 School Board (4-year Terms)
Michael Vyzral: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Michael Vyzral, running for St. Charles Unit District 303 School Board (4-year Terms)
James Gaffney: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for James Gaffney, running for St. Charles Unit District 303 School Board (4-year Terms)
James Conro: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for James Conro, running for St. Charles Unit District 303 School Board (4-year Terms)
Steven Spurling: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Steven Spurling, running for St. Charles Unit District 303 School Board (4-year Terms)
Area schools not planning drill like Cary-Grove’s Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
School district officials across the region were well aware of the code red drill Wednesday at Cary-Grove High School, which drew criticism from near and far for including gunshots. No other schools contacted Wednesday plan to expose students to such stimuli, even in the name of safety.
St. Charles North actors to present ‘Twilight Zone’ Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The St. Charles North Drama Department will present its winter play, "The Twilight Zone," Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in the high school auditorium, 255 Red Gate Road in St. Charles.
ECC Alliance for College Readiness wins college national award Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College was recognized Tuesday with the 2012 Bellwether Award, education's equivalent to football's Heisman Trophy. The Community College Futures Assembly chose ECC over hundreds of other schools, declaring its college readiness initiative the top instructional program in the country. "It underscores what we've been doing for a long time, indicating to people that partnership works," ECC President David Sam said.
Suburban schools: Disabled sports directive a surprise Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Local officials have yet to receive U.S. Education Department letters requiring schools to include students with disabilities in sports programs, or provide equal alternatives. Elgin Area School District U-46 officials were among those unaware of the new mandate as of late Thursday. Patrick Mogge, director of school and community relations, said the impact on the athletic budget is still unknown.
St. Charles school, park board incumbents face challengersDec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The St. Charles Unit District 303 school board may see major changes as the four incumbents up for re-election have challengers. They include a Tea Party member and a critic of the district's decision to turn Davis and Richmond Elementary Schools into grade level centers.
Suburban schools vague on 'healthy' snacks Dec 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Snack policies in suburban schools tend to be vague, varying from classroom to classroom under wellness policies that may allow "healthy snacks" without defining "healthy." Schools also may fail to specify which ages of students are allowed snacks. But a Lombard mom challenged the system -- and won. "It is in the best interests of students to have a snack."
Fox Valley Leadership honorable mentionsDec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions
2012-2013 Fox Valley Leadership Team Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald's 2012-13 Fox Valley Leadership Team represents some of the most active and involved students in our communities. From volunteering at Girl Scout camp, to serving at soup kitchens and building homes for the needy, they touch the lives of many. Students are from Larkin, Rosary, St. Charles East and Marian Central Catholic high schools; and Marmion, Elgin and Illinois Math and Science academies.
Rumors of violence in D303 prove unfounded Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Rumors about a pair of threats about potential violence in store for two St. Charles Unit District 303 schools Friday are not credible, school officials said Thursday. A combination of the Connecticut shooting, end-of-the-world hysteria and misinformation combined to create more concern than necessary about the rumors, officials said.
Suburban superintendents offer safety assurances Dec 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Suburban superintendents offered condolences to the Connecticut victims and assurances of their districts' safety procedures through emails to parents and on websites. "I want to assure you that safety of our students is our top priority and that our schools have comprehensive crisis plans in place to guide us through a variety of emergency situations should the need arise," said Ed Rafferty, Schaumburg Elementary District 54
D303 superintendent contract ridiculous Dec 5, 2012 12:00 AM
An Elburn letter to the editor: Once again the St. Charles school board is tossing around money like they have unlimited funds. We will be footing the annual cost of the superintendent's premiums for his term life insurance twice what his base salary is — $225,000.
D303 plan would increase taxes, but less than planned Nov 29, 2012 12:00 AM
St. Charles School District 303 to discuss ...
D303 superintendent gets contract extension, sets retirementNov 27, 2012 12:00 AM
St. Charles Unit District 303 Superintendent Don Schlomann has announced he will retire at the end of his new contract extension. That means he'll step down in June 2017. The school board approved a contract extension with him this week, which includes some "retirement incentives" for Schlomann.
Traffic still a problem as Red Gate bridge prepares to open Nov 26, 2012 12:00 AM
St. Charles officials have some ideas about how to address traffic backlogs at St. Charles North High School as the city prepares to open the new Red Gate Bridge right across Rt. 31.
Ease up on spending, D303 Nov 22, 2012 12:00 AM
A South Elgin letter to the editor: Why does our school district want a tax levy hike? Well the article states they want to "cover their bases on collecting all they can because the exact value of property in the district won't be determined until spring." Is this for real?