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Sunday, November 9, 2025

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Daniel Wright Junior High ranked eleventh among Illinois middle schools

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Daniel Wright Junior High School has been ranked number 11 among Illinois middle schools by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools in the Nation.

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Du Quoin schools plan events honoring veterans alongside schedule changes in November

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 is preparing to honor Veterans Day with several events and schedule changes throughout November.

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United Township High School shares announcements on activities and deadlines

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

United Township High School announced several updates and reminders for students and families on October 31, 2025.

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Elmwood’s Game Club offers weekly activities for students

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Every Monday, students at Elmwood Elementary School participate in the Game Club, where they play board and card games under the supervision of Tracy Rose, Samar Garbanzos, and Jose Lozada.

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KAHOKstrong launches food drive to aid families in Collinsville school district

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

KAHOKstrong, a student-based organization in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, has launched a food drive to support the Collinsville Food Pantry.

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ZCMS students gather for annual Harvest Festival dance

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Zion Central Middle School students gathered on Friday evening for the annual Harvest Festival dance.

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East Elementary offers after-school clubs as part of fall programming

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Students at East Elementary School participated in a range of after-school clubs this fall, including art, science, soccer, and youth leadership.

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Lake Forest College debuts original play exploring themes of autonomy and ecology

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

The Lake Forest College Department of Theater is presenting the world premiere of "Esther, Frog Queen," a play by local playwright Julie Marie Myatt.

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Coal City Middle School students attend county-wide career fair

By S. B. Martino | Nov 6, 2025

Students from Coal City Middle School attended the annual Eighth Grade Career Fair on October 28.

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Coal City Early Childhood Center students participate in pumpkin-themed learning activities

By S. B. Martino | Nov 6, 2025

The Early Childhood Center at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 recently held seasonal activities in Mrs. Duffy’s class, focusing on pumpkins.

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Moms for Liberty Lake County demands end to Deerfield High privilege survey

By S. B. Martino | Nov 3, 2025

Moms for Liberty Lake County announced that Deerfield High School’s “What Is Privilege?” survey, which scores students based on family trauma, identity, and sexuality, should be stopped immediately. The group made the announcement on X.

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Teacher retention rate in Lake County around 89.7% per year

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $82,911, 89.7% of teachers remain on their positions in Lake County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Mundelein High School earns national recognition for seventh straight year

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

Mundelein High School has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best high schools.

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Zion Central Middle honors principals with appreciation week celebration

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

Zion Central Middle School staff and the RJB custodial team organized a celebration to honor the school's principals during Principal Appreciation Week.

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West Oak launches Howl & Brew student leadership initiative

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

West Oak students have launched a new initiative called Howl & Brew, a student-led leadership program that aims to provide practical learning experiences on campus.

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Westminster High School appoints Fernanda Galvan as student ambassador

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

Sophomore Fernanda Galvan has been appointed as the Westminster High School Student Ambassador to the WPS Board of Education.

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Lake Forest High School students use new language spaces for Spanish class presentations

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

Señora Levison's AP Spanish Language and Culture class at Lake Forest High School recently concluded its first unit, "Las familias y las comunidades," with student presentations.

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Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 shares November newsletter and key district facts

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 has released its November 2025 newsletter, inviting families to access updates from Illini Bluffs Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

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Norwood schools receive commendable designations on Illinois report card

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

The 2025 Illinois School Report Card has been released, detailing performance metrics for the 2024–2025 academic year.

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Illini Bluffs earns top ratings on 2025 Illinois School Report Card

By S. B. Martino | Nov 2, 2025

Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 has announced its results for the 2025 Illinois School Report Card, receiving the two highest possible designations: Exemplary and Commendable.