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Stevenson students collecting electronics Sep 26, 2012 12:00 AM
A Stevenson High School environmental club will host an electronics recycling drive Friday. The Students Against Violations of the Environment group put together the event.
Harold Banser, Stevenson’s first superintendent, dies at 84 Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Harold Banser, Stevenson High School's first superintedent, has died. He was 84. Banser, who served as Stevenson's superintendent for 11 years starting in 1965, was known as someone who was always looking for another way to do things.
Title IX: Local high schools work to bridge achievement gap Sep 10, 2012 12:00 AM
While girls consistently outdo boys in reading, female students seem to still struggle to keep up in math and science. Although girls and women have made significant progress in the 40 years since the introduction of Title IX — the law that prohibits educational programs that receive federal funding from discriminating on the basis of sex — students and educators say more work is needed to truly level the playing field.
Northwest suburban teachers among teacher of year finalists Sep 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Two Northwest suburban teachers are among the nine finalists for the Illinois State Board of Education's 2012-2013 Illinois Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced on Oct. 20. The Northwest suburbs are represented by Andrew Conneen, a political science teacher at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, and Brian Curtin, an English teacher at Schaumburg High School in Schaumburg.
Stevenson High enrollment drops again Sep 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Enrollment is down at Stevenson High School for the seventh straight year, staying true to a projection made several years ago.
Stevenson High aiming for second Guinness record with salsa dance Aug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
In what's become an annual tradition, Stevenson High School students will try to set a third world record with an upcoming fundraising stunt. This time, participants will gather Sept. 15 to attempt to set a Guinness Book of World Records for the largest number of people salsa dancing with glow sticks. The current record is 418 people.
Stevenson High again ties its record score for ACT exam Aug 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Stevenson High School's most recent graduates matched campus records on the ACT college-entrance exam, school officials announced. The students in the Lincolnshire school's Class of 2012, who took the test at various times during the 2011-12 term, posted a composite score of 26.2 out of a possible 36, officials said.
SHS board to name new member Aug 17, 2012 12:00 AM
The Stevenson High School board will name a new member when it convenes at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lincolknshire school's administrative office.
SHS board to interview candidates Jul 29, 2012 12:00 AM
The Stevenson High School board will have a closed-door meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to interview candidates for a vacancy on the panel.
Dist. 96 Foundation awards scholarships Jul 2, 2012 12:00 AM
The District 96 Foundation awarded scholarships to three District 96 alumni, who graduated with the Stevenson High School Class of 2012.
New Stevenson High School principal named Jun 19, 2012 12:00 AM
John Carter is out as Stevenson's High School principal after two years, officials said Tuesday. Carter was being considered for a different post within the district but instead resigned Monday, effective immediately, to take a job in Austin, Texas.
Stevenson students ace ACT: Jun 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Seven Stevenson High School juniors earned top composite scores of 36 on the ACT college-entrance exam in April, school officials announced Friday.
Students can learn self-defense May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Stevenson High School students can learn self-defense in special classes May 29 and May 31.
Praise for Stevenson High: May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
For the second time this month, a national magazine has named Stevenson High School as one of the best high schools in America, school officials announced Tuesday.
Burger Challenge for charity May 13, 2012 12:00 AM
A culinary creation called the Heart Attack Burger was the big winner at the second Burger Challenge held last week at Tom and Eddies restaurant in Vernon Hills. About $200 was raised for the March of Dimes through the event.
Stevenson High forum focuses on teen drug use, drinkingMay 9, 2012 12:00 AM
As he spoke to a group of concerned parents and other people about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use Wednesday night, Lake County circuit court Judge Daniel Shanes emphasized the need for the audience members to have similar conversations at home. "We have to talk to our kids," Shanes said told the group at Stevenson High School. "Silence isnt golden. Silence is permission."
SHS board special meeting May 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Stevenson High School board will hold a special, closed-door meeting Friday morning to discuss unspecified personnel and student-discipline issues.
Schools wise to use social media — with limits May 8, 2012 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial says schools should use social media tools to communicate with students, but with clear and strict guidelines about how and when.
Holocaust survivor to be honored at Stevenson May 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Aaron Elster, a Holocaust survivor who has made history come alive for thousands of Stevenson High School students by sharing his experiences, will be honored at the school on Friday, May 11.
Stevenson High School to host forum on adolescent drug use May 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Stevenson High School will host a public forum about adolescent drug use from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9. Stevenson has held similar forums each of the past few years, always in the spring to coincide with prom season, spokesman Jim Conrey said. Its a pretty fortuitous time to talk about these things, he said.