DuPage County Schools
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Benet Academy modifies stadium plan after concerns from neighborsJan 13, 2026 5:18 pm - Benet Academy has modified its plan for a new outdoor sports stadium and other athletic improvements ahead of a Lisle Village Board review of the proposal.
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Longtime District 54 Superintendent Andy DuRoss to retire in 2027Jan 13, 2026 12:23 pm - Andy DuRoss, who became superintendent of Schaumburg Township Elementary School District 54 in 2013, announced he is retiring at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances last week?Jan 12, 2026 5:41 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top boys and girls basketball performances from last week.
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Suburban administrators honored as ‘Superintendents to Watch’ by national groupJan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Two suburban school district administrators have been honored as “Superintendents to Watch” by a national group. Elgin Area School District U-46’s Suzanne Johnson and Libertyville District 70’s Rebecca Jenkins were among 30 superintendents nationwide selected by the National School Public Relations Association.
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Itasca District 10 named national winner at District Administration 2025 National Superintendents SummitJan 12, 2026 11:45 am - Itasca Elementary District 10 received the District of Distinction: Professional Development & Wellness Award at the 2025 District Administration Leadership Institute National Superintendents Summit for its comprehensive approach to strengthening educator capacity and supporting every learner.
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Local coach, athletes to be honored at West Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonyJan 12, 2026 10:34 am - West Aurora High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, honoring a coach and four alumni athletes.
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‘He’s a connector of people’: Palatine High Bilingual Biology teacher impacts both students and colleaguesJan 12, 2026 8:35 am - Palatine High School’s Mauricio Orozco is that rare teacher whose excellence can be measured not only by his impact on his students but also his influence on colleagues as an instructional coach.
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Three U-46 educators take on new leadership positionsJan 12, 2026 12:04 am - On Dec. 15, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board promoted three internal candidates to new leadership roles within the district for the 2026-27 school year.
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Sights and sounds of the season at Montini Catholic’s festive showcaseJan 11, 2026 11:37 pm - Montini Catholic High School hosted its annual Christmas concert and art show, showcasing the talents of choir, band, and art students on Dec. 14.
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GPS Parent Series in Urdu to focus on warmth and connection in familiesJan 11, 2026 10:03 pm - B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Urdu will present “A Parent’s Guide for Flourishing Families” with family therapist and youth counselor Saleha Jawaid on Thursday, Jan. 22, via Zoom.