Lake County Schools
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Bill banning cellphone use during class time clears Senate committeeMar 19, 2025 1:48 pm - Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate.
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Critical investment in futureMar 19, 2025 11:36 am - As president of the Prospect Heights Education Association, I am writing to express our strong support for the upcoming referendum on the ballot this April 1. A “yes” vot...
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McHenry High displays AVID program success in recent showcaseMar 19, 2025 10:18 am - McHenry High School’s AVID program has shown early success, with 94% of students having five or fewer discipline incidents and 100% involved in extracurricular activities.
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District 21 board member steps down after 18 yearsMar 18, 2025 8:55 pm - Longtime Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board member Staci Allan has resigned, citing her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
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Cheer coach accused of stealing from Lake Zurich District 95Mar 18, 2025 7:55 pm - An Algonquin woman accused of stealing $38,000 from Lake Zurich District 95 turned herself in to police Tuesday, officials said. Gabriele N. Kelly, 26, is charged with tw...
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Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollmentMar 18, 2025 1:14 pm - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the largest spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began collecting systemwide data in the late 1990s.
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Boys basketball: ‘He puts winning first’ — With more attention on him, Davis responds with big sophomore season for state runner-up WarrenMar 17, 2025 8:08 pm - With the season he had last year as a ninth-grader, there was no way Warren Township boys basketball standout Jaxson Davis was sneaking up on anybody this season. So, lik...
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Top prep hoops performances of the week, state title editionMar 17, 2025 6:23 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the top performances from Benet and Warren, the local teams that squared off for the Class 4A state championship on Saturday.
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Referendum is chance to remedy issuesMar 17, 2025 4:00 am - As a teacher in Prospect Heights District 23 for twenty years, I can wholeheartedly say we are committed to helping students succeed and grow. Our schools perform above t...
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A passion for schools with education experienceMar 17, 2025 4:00 am - As a full-time faculty member at the College of Lake County for 23 years, Frederic Hutchinson is passionate about education and inspiring students to reach their goals an...