Elgin Schools
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Former Elgin school board member running for state SenateAug 29, 2025 12:57 pm - A former Elgin Area Unit District U-46 board member who’s run for other offices through the years has launched a state Senate campaign.
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U-46 financial services department receives ‘Accent on Achievement’Aug 26, 2025 4:26 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46’s financial services department was honored with an “Accent on Achievement” during the Aug. 18 board of education meeting for its excellent work in presenting the district’s budget.
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How much additional revenue did your school district receive through state’s evidence-based funding formula?Aug 23, 2025 11:00 am - School districts statewide will receive a combined $8.9 billion from the state’s evidence-based funding program, an increase of nearly $300 million from last year’s allocation.
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Skeleton Trot 5K and Marketplace Festival to benefit U-46 and Gail Borden Library foundationsAug 20, 2025 8:52 pm - Two local organizations are teaming up once again to present a celebration of Mexican culture. Organizers hope to build on the enthusiasm from last year’s event, when t...
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U-46 seeks community input on naming of new middle school in ElginAug 20, 2025 7:46 am - Elgin Area School District U-46’s is inviting community members to submit nominations to help with the naming of its new middle school now under construction in Elgin.
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Counting down to 2025 kickoff: Scouting the Upstate Eight Conference West DivisionAug 19, 2025 8:39 pm - Bartlett Coach: Milan Vuckovich (fourth season) Last season’s record: 4-5 overall, 4-2 in the UEC West (third place) Top returners: Olivier Chrapek, sr., K/P...
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Gowns For Good to host Teen Gown Sale Aug. 24Aug 12, 2025 4:30 pm - Gowns For Good, a nonprofit making formalwear affordable, is hosting a Teen Gown Sale on Aug. 24 in Elgin. Proceeds benefit the Female Empowerment Club of Hampshire High School.
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Look: Palatine High School, U-46 students attend first day of classesAug 11, 2025 3:44 pm -
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U-46 marks firsts and lasts as school year beginsAug 11, 2025 10:46 am - More than 33,000 kindergartners through seniors and transitional students returned to classrooms Monday across Elgin Area School District U-46 schools for the first day of classes.
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Powering down: School districts adopt new procedures to limit cellphone distractionsAug 10, 2025 9:00 pm - Some suburban students will be asked to power down as schools enact new procedures this year to quiet cellphone distractions in the classroom.