Barrington Hills Schools
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Controversial book stays at Antioch High SchoolJun 22, 2009 11:00 pm - A novel sprinkled with racist language and descriptions of masturbation will remain required summer reading for incoming freshmen at Antioch Community High School, distr...
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U-46 extends Torres' contract through 2014Jun 22, 2009 11:00 pm - After a year at the helm of the Elgin Area U-46 School District, Superintendent Jose Torres received more than a vote of confidence from the school board Monday night - ...
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District 59 to vote on school additionsJun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board is expected to vote today, June 22, on whether to move forward with classroom and other additions at three of ...
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Why the rush to teach Chinese?Jun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I noted your article concerning District 25 offering Chinese language study to fourth graders. I was surprised at the lack of substance in the article considering the im...
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Three U-46 elementary schools get food grantsJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Three Elgin Area School District U-46 campuses will have the opportunity to get fresh next fall. Parkwood Elementary School in Hanover Park and Huff and Highland element...
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Arlington Hts, youth commissioner seeks safe place for pellet gun useJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The newest member of the Arlington Heights Youth Commission wants a safe place for young people to be able to use realistic-looking guns that shoot plastic pellets. Andy...
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Book stirring controversy at Antioch High SchoolJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - A novel titled "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" has earned a National Book Award and was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly. B...
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Lake County briefsJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Heron Creek playground open: A new playground has opened at Heron Creek Forest Preserve near Long Grove. The play area provides a series of tunnels, slides, ladders, bri...
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Fast times at Jacobs HighJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Kids just can't catch a break anymore. When I was on the phone with a source this week, I told him how kids at my high school once turned the cafeteria into a goldfish p...
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Mixed reaction greets St. Viator's drop from Class 4A to 3AJun 17, 2009 11:00 pm - St. Viator's athletic program is in for some significant changes when the 2009-10 school year begins. Enrollment figures released by the IHSA will see the Lions drop in ...