Des Plaines Schools
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Dist. 207 teachers likely to get Park Ridge library cardsAug 04, 2016 5:03 am - All Maine Township High School District 207 teachers will soon be able to get library cards in Park Ridge, whether they live there or not, district officials said. Alrea...
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Arlington Heights author, mentor connect after 55 yearsAug 03, 2016 6:00 am - Jack Martin still remembers a book report on “Catcher in the Rye,” written in pencil, by junior Richard Hawley in his English class at Arlington High School. It was writ...
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New teachers union president in District 207Aug 03, 2016 1:00 am - Stefan Panzilius, a Maine West High School chemistry teacher, has been elected as the new president of the Maine Teachers Association, the union that represents teachers...
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Elk Grove students named national champs in manufacturing competitionJul 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Three Elk Grove High School students won gold medals at the National SkillsUSA Championship, showcasing their advanced academic skills and the manufacturing knowledge th...
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Prospect graduate sues District 214, claiming discriminationJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - A former Prospect High School student has filed a federal lawsuit accusing employees of the school and Northwest Suburban High School District 214 of racial discriminati...
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School supplies needed for Dist. 59 studentsJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - Donations of school supplies are being accepted through Aug. 5 for needy Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 students. The school district and township are solicit...
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Dist. 26 plan may seek tax hike for $29M early learning centerJul 28, 2016 5:23 am - River Trails Elementary District 26 may ask voters to approve a tax hike in November to pay for construction of a $29 million early learning center. Donna Johnson, presi...
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Harper women's group awards inaugural $10,000 scholarshipJul 26, 2016 6:00 am - Kayla Karbowski has found her calling at just 19 years old. The second-year Harper College student has no doubt she's meant to work with individuals who have special nee...
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Constable: Suburban camp for kids with disabilities fuels funJul 24, 2016 6:00 am - She knew the parents of children with severe disabilities could use a week's respite. She thought the kids might enjoy a break from therapy. But when developmental pedia...
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Maine West grad joins cast in 'Ring of Fire'Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - Jenna Payne remembers the first time she performed on the main stage at Maine West High School in Des Plaines. A freshman, she held multiple ensemble roles in the Stephe...