Batavia Schools
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When it comes to inside linebacker Gavin McKelvie, Batavia builds up defense with ‘contain the mustang’ mottoSep 10, 2026 2:15 pm - Junior linebacker Gavin McKelvie has excellent speed and athleticism for his position, and those two attributes have been big so far this sesason for Batavia’s defense. B...
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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More than a coach: Scholarship to honor Dennis Piron’s impact on Batavia INCubator programSep 09, 2026 9:25 am - Dennis Piron’s success as the Batavia High School head football coach for 16 seasons is well-documented. But a group of residents wants to make sure the retired teacher is remembered for his work inspiring kids off the field as leader of the school’s INCubator Entrepreneurship program.
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Schmit: A fascinating prep football season heats up with the start of conference playSep 03, 2026 5:08 pm - Kevin Schmit takes a look at what’s already been a fascinating prep football season.
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Football roundup: Montini, Batavia fall; Wheaton Academy, Lisle winAug 29, 2026 7:08 pm - Montini’s 25-game winning streak, stretching over three seasons, ended following Friday night’s 35-28 nonconference loss to Class 8A foe Sandburg in Orland Park. Sandbur...
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Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: On Vander Luitgaren, public school hope and other prep football tidbits from Week 1Aug 26, 2026 4:44 pm - Prep football: Daily Herald sports writer Kevin Schmit talks weekly with Rivals expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran about the latest news in area prep football.
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Batavia MainStreet launches Shop Local event to support elementary schools Sept. 12-13Aug 26, 2026 12:03 am - Batavia MainStreet launches Shop Local. Support Our Schools! on Sept. 12-13, where over 30 downtown businesses will donate portions of sales to six elementary school PTOs when customers mention their school at checkout.
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Kaneland High School students exposed to measles, health department confirmsAug 25, 2026 3:26 pm - The Kane County Health Department has identified two locations where people may have been exposed to measles following a confirmed case that was announced Monday.
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Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 1?Aug 24, 2026 12:04 pm - Kevin Schmit: This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep football performances from Week 1.
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Batavia secures ‘bucket list win’ in high-scoring game against Maine SouthAug 22, 2026 1:04 am - Batavia coach Dennis Piron has put his program among the upper echelon in Illinois in the past couple decades. He’s not one to shy away from a challenge, even from Class ...