Batavia Schools
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Schmit: On Barrington, Naperville Central and the perils of being undefeatedJun 04, 2026 10:59 am - Unbeaten teams almost always find out how the other half lives, eventually.
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For Warren’s Paasch, a second chance at life includes coaching her sonsJun 03, 2026 1:10 pm - Over the past few seasons Warren’s boys volleyball team has included many brother combinations -- including two of head coach Kim Paasch’s children.
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‘Olympics for trades’: Illinois students flood Atlanta for national skills competitionMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - A number of suburban students are participating this week in the annual SkillsUSA national competition, which focuses on excellence in trades and practical arts education.
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After 2 resignations, District 101 seeks applicants for school board vacanciesMay 27, 2026 3:28 pm - Batavia Unit District 101 is seeking community members who would serve on the school board following the recent resignations of two board members.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Prospect’s Cichy flips to Illinois, Batavia’s Vander Luitgaren commits to WyomingMay 24, 2026 2:45 pm - Rivals football recruiting expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran catches up on the latest area news.
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‘I’ve been effectively silenced’: Two Batavia school board members abruptly resignMay 21, 2026 8:09 am - Raising concerns of being silenced and a lack of transparency, two Batavia Unit District 101 board members have abruptly resigned.
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Paramount’s ‘South Pacific’ stirs memories for columnist with WWII family tiesMay 20, 2026 4:56 pm - The “South Pacific” production at Paramount Theatre in Aurora had been on my calendar for more than a year. I couldn’t wait to see it — and it did not disappoint last week.
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Artistic expression: Batavia elementary school art teacher nurtures ‘creative problem solvers’May 18, 2026 9:34 am - Teaching art was a natural career choice for Grace McWayne Elementary School’s Nicole Pappanduros. Pappanduros’ mother, Sandie, taught art at Lions Park Elementary School in Mount Prospect. Pappanduros grew up helping her mom in the classroom. “The art room became a place where I felt comfortable and at home from an early age,” Pappanduros, 43, said.
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Girls soccer: Clousing’s 3 goals help Wheaton Warrenville South handle BataviaMay 14, 2026 9:34 pm - Plenty of scoring chances have come Wheaton Warrenville South’s way in recent action, but the Tigers have not been able to score very much. That changed during Thursday’s...
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.