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U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years with open houseNov 26, 2025 1:09 am - Visitors can tour the radio station located inside Elgin Area School District U-46's Dream Academy on Dec. 9. WEPS is launching a revitalized programming lineup including a podcast, student-created content, and an evening storytime for young children.
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Seigle Foundation surprises U-46 Superintendent’s ScholarNov 03, 2025 10:21 am - Elgin High graduate Gael Flores received a $2,000 scholarship from the U-46 Educational Foundation to study nursing at Aurora University. The Seigle Foundation, a major donor to the Superintendent's Scholarship fund, invited Gael for coffee after receiving his handwritten thank-you note.
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U-46 marks 75 years of educational radioOct 27, 2025 5:38 pm - WEPS-88.9 FM, the first FM radio station in the Fox River Valley, is launching a revitalized programming lineup as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.
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U-46 hosts Marching Band Showcase Oct. 16Oct 13, 2025 2:01 pm - Members of marching bands from Elgin Area School District U-46's five high schools will be performing in the Marching Band Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 16.
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DuPage CROP Hunger Walks to fight food insecurity at home and abroadSep 24, 2025 11:09 am - Recent executive actions and policies are pushing more families and communities into extreme poverty and hunger – around the block and around the world.
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U-46 honors Special Olympics gold medal swimmerSep 23, 2025 4:43 pm - Bartlett High School junior Nathan Scholl receives recognition for his first-place finishes in swimming at state Special Olympics.
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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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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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Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards scholarships to 10 Elgin area studentsJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - Fox Valley Beaux Arts group continues its tradition of supporting arts by awarding $20K in scholarships to 10 students. The popular "Lunch at Tiffany's" scholarship fundraiser returns Sept. 13.
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U-46 board honors student musicians, singers, actors and moreJun 20, 2025 12:04 am - Fine arts coordinator, U-46 Music Education Program also honored Nearly 100 Elgin Area School District U-46 high school students were recognized by the board of educ...