Cook County Schools
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‘We’re better together’: Hersey teacher gets students involved with veterans causesFeb 12, 2025 6:00 am - Hersey High School English teacher Jim Miks is one of the most familiar and popular faces in the classrooms, hallways and gymnasiums of the Arlington Heights school. The educator, track and field coach and veterans advocate has formed bonds between the school community and the community at large.
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Fourth-graders create valentines for York Township seniorsFeb 11, 2025 4:04 pm - Students at Stella May Swartz Elementary School created Valentine's greetings to share with older adults at York Township’s Senior Center event for Valetine’s Day.
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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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Glenbard South High School is getting a new principalFeb 11, 2025 11:08 am - Glenbard High School District 87 has announced a new principal for Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn.
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‘Hell has open borders’: Palatine church causes stir with sign invoking illegal immigrationFeb 10, 2025 9:01 pm - A sign outside a Palatine church across the street from a school with a diverse population is causing a stir.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances of the week?Feb 10, 2025 7:23 pm - This week’s High Five looks at the top prep basketball performances of last week.
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District 220 clarifies kindergarten guidelines amid parent backlashFeb 10, 2025 6:47 pm - Barrington School District 220 clarifies kindergarten eligibility policy after backlash from parents concerned over perceived lack of flexibility regarding child readiness.
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Larkin dancers to bring ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillars’ to life on stageFeb 10, 2025 12:35 pm - Larkin High School’s VPAA Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “The Very Hungry Caterpillars” in its annual “Bring a Book to Life” performance.
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Glenbard Dist. 87 superintendent speaks about religious expression in public schoolsFeb 10, 2025 11:16 am - Public schools promote democratic values like liberty, equality, justice, and respect while encouraging students' interests in culture, heritage, language, and religious beliefs.
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College Achievers: National honor concludes Buffalo Grove runner’s season at HarperFeb 09, 2025 4:41 pm - College Achievers: Buffalo Grove's Isabella Wojciechowski was named NJCAA Division III women's cross country scholar athlete of the year.