Des Plaines Schools
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Three suburban teachers among 15 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the YearFeb 14, 2024 6:33 am - Three suburban teachers are among 15 finalists for the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year award. Illinois State Board of Education Superintendent Tony Sanders will select ...
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‘Something Rotten!’ comes to Maine East High SchoolFeb 13, 2024 10:10 am - Maine East High School is proud to present the outrageously entertaining musical farce, “Something Rotten!” This hilarious production, featuring a talented company of ov...
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‘It’s amazing’: Mount Prospect teen who battled cancer surprised with trip to Cubs spring trainingFeb 13, 2024 6:00 am - Last spring, Bria Schmidt was in a battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This spring, the 16-year-old Hersey High School student from Mount Prospect, along with two other patients of Advocate Children’s Hospital, will take a trip to Mesa, Arizona, to watch her beloved Chicago Cubs in spring training.
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‘A convenient argument’: Superintendents say they’re not to blame if Bears stay downtownFeb 12, 2024 8:22 pm - Leaders of Arlington Heights-area school districts engaged in a property tax battle with the Chicago Bears said Monday they’ve been unfairly portrayed as potentially scut...
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Neighbors in the News: Districts 21 and 59 hire joint director of School Safety and SecurityFeb 12, 2024 3:37 pm - • Following the approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Elk Grove-based Community Consolidated School District 59, the Community Consolidated School District 21 B...
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‘Stood up for our taxpayers’: District 214 superintendent defends approach in property tax battle with BearsFeb 10, 2024 12:55 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Superintendent Scott Rowe denied his and two other Arlington Heights-area school districts are being “greedy” in their ongoing...
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New associate superintendent appointed in District 214Feb 09, 2024 3:36 pm - Kara Kendrick has been promoted to associate superintendent for student services in Northwest Suburban High School District 214. Kendrick, associate principal for student...
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District 214 names Kara Kendrick associate superintendent for Student ServicesFeb 09, 2024 10:12 am - High School District 214 has named Kara Kendrick as its new associate superintendent for Student Services. Kendrick brings a wealth of relevant experience to her new role...
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From pioneers and champs to Hall of Fame for WHS female runnersFeb 09, 2024 9:07 am - Pioneers. Champions. Two labels that merit respect, celebration and honor. So it was last week as Wheeling High School inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame its pioneer...
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Elmhurst University Jazz Festival welcomes Count Basie Orchestra, Maria Schneider OrchestraFeb 08, 2024 9:37 pm - Two Grammy-winning jazz ensembles, The Count Basie Orchestra and the Maria Schneider Orchestra, will perform at the Elmhurst University Jazz Fest, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country.