Schools Stories from September 2, 2020 (Change date)
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Palatine teen earns Congressional Award for volunteerismSep 06, 2020 8:34 am - For 16-year-old Caitlin Wilson, the Palatine Public Library is her "happy place," so it's no wonder that's where she chose to spend most of her volunteering to earn a br...
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U-46 Citizens' Advisory Council hosts 'Welcome Back' meeting Sept. 10Sep 04, 2020 11:37 am - Parents and residents who want to learn more about Elgin Area School District U-46, influence districtwide policies, and engage other parents and community members are i...
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Fremd student's peace pole project encourages harmony, inclusivenessSep 06, 2020 8:34 am - Courtney Murphy, a senior at Fremd High School, has an ambitious goal: She hopes to see 100 peace poles set up in Palatine by the International Day of Peace, which is Se...
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Glenbrook District 225 adjusting to the temporary new reality of e-learningSep 08, 2020 5:38 am - When first-year Glenbrook North principal Jason Markey "hops into" a class to check it out, he can't hop too far. He might be accused of "Zoom bombing." Seriously, of co...
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There's an extra week to hit Phil's Beach on Bangs LakeSep 03, 2020 7:05 pm - The delayed opening of the renovated Phil's Beach in Wauconda was disappointing, but there is some end-of-the-year cheer for beachgoers as the season has been extended t...
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Fremd setter Rian Baker commits to Wake ForestSep 09, 2020 3:26 pm - Most Division I high school recruits aren't going to commit to a college without meeting a team's head coach in person. But welcome to 2020 and virtual recruiting, wher...
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Pandemic forces sports to surmount unique challengesSep 08, 2020 5:39 am - The four sports deemed safe enough to compete this fall face unique quirks. Swim teams at a dual meet, each in their own pool. Staggered starts to cross country meets. T...
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Boys cross country: St. Charles North's Eng has impressive start to seasonSep 07, 2020 3:43 pm - The IHSA announced last week that there will no state final series for fall sports in 2020, including boys cross country. But that hasn't deterred athletes one bit this ...
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