Grandwood Park Schools
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Stanton Middle School principal definitely unconventionalJan 09, 2017 5:00 am - Jeff Sefcik admits he isn't your prototypical middle school principal. Sefcik, 49, never wears a suit, and his shoes have definitely seen better days. "I'm not comfort...
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Roses are beautiful to look and valuedJan 03, 2017 12:00 pm - A student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodlands Middle School in Gurnee asked, "Why do roses smell so sweet?" Roses are the most regal plant ...
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Remembering notable people who died this year in Lake CountyDec 28, 2016 4:00 am - We said goodbye to several notable Lake County residents in 2016. They left indelible marks on their communities through impressive accomplishments and dedicated public ...
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Top 10 Lake County stories of 2016Dec 23, 2016 5:00 am - An abrupt change of direction from a key leader on Route 53, a plan to convert a private beach to a public park, the shooting death of a fugitive being sought by authori...
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Woodland students join their teachers to shop for needy peersDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - Students from Woodland Elementary East School in Gages Lake wandered around Target in Gurnee on Wednesday shopping for food items with their teachers as part of Shop wit...
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Talk on danger of online predatorsDec 05, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County Cyber Crimes Division, in conjunction with the Lindenhurst Police Department, will conduct an internet safety presentation for the parents of students at...
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'The ultimate multi-tasker,' your brain works 24/7Nov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - A student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee asks, "Why can you only control so much of your brain?" The three-poun...
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Email confirms Lake Zurich school administrators investigating hazingNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - An email sent by Lake Zurich Unit District 95 officials confirms administrators have been investigating a “hazing incident” involving the Lake Zurich High School varsity...
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Warren Township High School swimmer dies at practice in Vernon HillsNov 18, 2016 12:00 am - A 17-year-old competitive swimmer from Wadsworth died during a club practice at Vernon Hills High School, authorities said. Joshua Church, a student at Warren Township ...
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Woodland holding food drive in GurneeNov 18, 2016 12:00 am - Gurnee-based Woodland Elementary District 50 is holding a food drive to help needy families through Dec. 9. Officials said the drive is specifically geared to assist chi...