Articles filed under Education
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Pastor, archdiocese reiterate need to close St. Alphonsus School in Prospect HeightsMay 27, 2025 5:26 pm - The pastor of St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Prospect Heights reiterated the financial and enrollment reasons to close its 67-year-old school next week in a message to parishioners over the weekend.
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Cuts to school mental health grants could trickle down to local districtsMay 26, 2025 11:19 am - The Trump administration's cancellation of mental health program grants could significantly impact suburban schools.
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Two Central High School students earn perfect scores on the ACTMay 22, 2025 12:04 pm - Central High School juniors Caleb Goldenstein, left, and Sanay Gulati each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT.
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Bassoon teacher transforms students’ lives one note at a timeMay 21, 2025 4:52 pm - Bassoon teacher Andrew Marlin forges deep connections with students in high school districts 211 and 214, helping them grow into confident, accomplished musicians and individuals.
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‘I was in utter disbelief’: Two Central High students earn perfect ACT scoresMay 21, 2025 4:15 pm - Central High School is proud to announce juniors Caleb Goldenstein and Sanay Gulati have each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT.
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Parents refuse to give up as St. Alphonsus Liguori school faces closure once againMay 19, 2025 12:25 pm - Parents of students at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School in Prospect Heights again sprang into action with an online fundraiser to keep the school open after the pastor’s weekend announcement that it would certainly close at the end of the academic year on June 3.
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Photo Gallery: Graduation ceremonies are in full swingMay 18, 2025 8:28 pm -
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The Class of 2025 is marching into the futureMay 18, 2025 7:43 pm - Caps and gowns. Pomp and circumstance. Proud parents, seniors speeches and delivered diplomas. The telltale signs of graduation season have arrived in the suburbs.
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Work begins on Salt Creek District 48 schools’ upgradesMay 13, 2025 1:01 pm - Salt Creek District 48 Superintendent Amy Zaher recently attended three groundbreakings at schools in Elmhurst, Oakbrook Terrace and Villa Park that are receiving $48 million in upgrades.
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‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 yearsMay 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.