Des Plaines Schools
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214@100: The day Hersey High School closedJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - In his more than 40 years with District 214, retired teacher Ed Moon accumulated thousands of stories. But the defining moment came on a Tuesday in April 2003 when the J...
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214@100: Former Hersey coach recalls 1995 championshipJun 17, 2015 11:00 pm - John Hersey High School has had unprecedented success in boys basketball, making it to the IHSA state finals in 1974, 1985 and 1995. Along the way, there have been many ...
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New Des Plaines principal appointedJun 17, 2015 1:00 am - Jose Celis has been appointed principal of Orchard Place Elementary School on Des Plaines' south side, beginning in August. Celis, who has been principal of Pine Lakes E...
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214@100: Prestigious award named for Howard LesterJun 16, 2015 11:00 pm - Howard J. Lester spent a lifetime dedicated to youth, working more than four decades in education and pioneering programs throughout District 214. The Buffalo Grove Hig...
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District 62 students recognized for academics, characterJun 16, 2015 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines District 62 Board of Education recognizes outstanding middle school students each year. Nominated by teachers and administration, these students demonst...
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Robert Frost School celebrates 50th birthdayJun 15, 2015 11:00 pm - There is a humorous saying about celebrating a 50th birthday: "Remember how exciting it was to turn 5? You should be 10 times that excited to turn 50." Current and forme...
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214@100: Splittorff, other notables hail from Old ArlingtonJun 15, 2015 11:00 pm - Arlington High School produced several notable athletes, including left-handed pitcher Paul Splittorff. Splittorff, who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 25th...
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214@100: Highlighting everyday heroes in District 214Jun 14, 2015 11:00 pm - Two years ago, District 214 began an internal campaign recognizing everyday heroes - the staff who go above and beyond in their duties. In emails and through the hashtag...
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214@100: Forest View girls bowlers ruled the 1970sJun 13, 2015 1:00 am - Forest View High School, which was open from 1962 to 1986, packed a lot of athletics into 44 years. One of the enduring highlights is the girls bowling teams of the 1970...
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Northwest female athlete of the year: Annie Korff, HerseyJun 12, 2015 1:00 am - When she gets on the campus of the University of Iowa, Annie Korff will focus on her major of pre-physical therapy. For the first time in four years, she won't be a comp...