Algonquin Schools
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Paddle board fans sought for Founders' Days competitionJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Returning to the Algonquin Founders' Days festival for the second year in a row is the stand up paddle board competition. Early last year, Rick Pasturczak, owner of Algo...
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Carnival, crafts, competitions featured at Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Algonquin residents will come together this weekend to commemorate the town's founding fathers in a festival of food, activities and live entertainment. The independent...
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Districts U-46, 300 collect school supplies for needy studentsJul 18, 2014 1:01 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 and Community Unit District 300 will be collecting donations of backpacks and basic school supplies Saturday at the Wal-Mart in Elgin and...
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Dist. 47 educator becomes 'Google Certified'Jul 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Crystal Lake School District 47's technology integration specialist Corey Holmer recently returned from Atlanta, Georgia, with a prestigious badge of honor as both a Goo...
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Elgin conducts shooter training at schoolJul 17, 2014 1:01 am - Fifteen-year-old actor Emily Muller knew exactly what to expect - a fake shooter would come through the school lobby and she'd pretend to be hit by gunshot in her arm. D...
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Elgin area students create and perform operaJul 16, 2014 1:01 am - This Saturday's SCORE (Students Creating Opera to Reinforce Education) performance of "The Key" takes on subject matter which seems unlikely for the medium and for the a...
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Round Lake Middle School teacher's enthusiasm helps grow choir programJul 14, 2014 11:00 am - About 60 choir students couldn't wait to warm up their vocal chords when their Round Lake Middle School teacher entered the room ready to conduct. Grabbing their songboo...
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Barbeque & More offers a taste of Pakistan in AlgonquinJul 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Shakil Hussain moved to the area from Karachi, Pakistan, about three years ago. After moving here, the Algonquin resident noticed that if he wanted to get some of the ta...
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Cupcakes or quinoa? How several school districts regulate snacksJul 12, 2014 8:00 am - Jennifer Nickels' complaints about a teacher rewarding her 7-year-old daughter and other Dundee Highlands Elementary School students with candy during the school day pro...
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Archaic tax formula leaves most suburbs wanting moreJul 09, 2014 4:30 am - 'Replacement' tax doles out money based on 35-year-old figures