West Dundee Schools
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Students advocate, find shared experiences at annual Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental HealthFeb 18, 2025 3:48 pm - Sophie Dado had a message for everyone in the room at Elgin Community College. She had written down a quote that stuck with her, and she wanted the adults in the room to...
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'This is a safe environment': Amid fears of deportation sweeps, schools work to protect studentsFeb 13, 2025 3:08 pm - As fears and questions swirl about immigration enforcement, suburban schools are letting students and their families know what their rights are at home and school.
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Kane County youth gather to promote mental health, foster supportive communitiesFeb 12, 2025 7:06 pm - The Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health is an annual event that brings together high school students, counselors, teachers, and county representatives to facilitate student-led conversations on emotional well-being.
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Suburban high schools celebrate cheer squads after state finals performancesFeb 11, 2025 3:51 pm - Schaumburg High School’s cheerleaders placed second in the large team category of the state finals over the weekend and were congratulated with a schoolwide assembly upon their return.
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Top Illinois Cheer Squads Battle at Grossinger Motors ArenaFeb 08, 2025 7:17 pm - Photos from the 2025 Illinois High School Association Cheerleading State Finals. See top squads compete at Grossinger Motors Arena.
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Boys basketball: Jacobs gets tough to beat Cary-Grove, ends 6-game losing streakFeb 04, 2025 10:20 pm - Jacobs coach Jimmy Roberts was looking for inspiration and advice following his team’s six-game losing skid. The Golden Eagles were 13-5 overall at one point this season,...
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances of the week?Feb 03, 2025 6:34 pm - This week’s High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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‘We really are changing lives’: Internship program helps students make post-high school plansJan 31, 2025 1:28 pm - Alignment Collaborative for Education helps high school students get paid internships to expose them to careers and help determine their plans after graduation. The program helped nearly 150 students in several school districts in 2024 and will add another 50 internships and another school district next year.
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Boys basketball: McHenry downs Jacobs to stay perfect in FVCJan 24, 2025 11:26 pm - Offered a free chicken sandwich from Jacobs' concession girls before he headed back into his McHenry basketball team’s locker room following a postgame interview, guard D...
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Girls basketball: LaFleur’s 21 points helps Burlington Central beat Jacobs, snap 6-game skidJan 21, 2025 10:34 pm - With 10 losses in its past 11 games, Burlington Central was looking for a reason to celebrate. Central’s last win came in spectacular fashion, a two-point victory over St...