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Thursday, November 6, 2025

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Coal City Middle School students attend county-wide career fair

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

By S. B. Martino | Nov 6, 2025

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Mrs. Mullen’s class focuses on early literacy and routines at Coal City CUSD 1

Mrs. Mullen’s class at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 is focusing on building foundational skills as part of their school routine.

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 6, 2025

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Coal City Trap Team finishes third in conference to close out fall season

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 6, 2025

The Coal City Trap Team concluded its fall season by securing third place in the conference, finishing with 34.5 points over Cerro Gordo High School.

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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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Coal City High School hosts art workshop exploring drawing machines

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 6, 2025

Coal City High School recently hosted a workshop for art students from the Illinois Central Eight Conference, focusing on the relationship between art and science.

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Collinsville schools plan emergency communication system test on November 11

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 5, 2025

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 (CUSD 10) will conduct a test of its emergency communication system on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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Woodland educators host food drive shopping event for students and families

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 4, 2025

Many educators and administrators from Woodland Elementary will volunteer at the upcoming "Shop with an Educator" event.

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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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Elmwood Elementary students participate in cooking club activities

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 2, 2025

Elmwood Elementary School recently held a session of its after-school Cooking Club, where students learned to make grilled cheese sandwiches and continued work on their personalized recipe books.

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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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Lincolnshire Prairie View schools announce law enforcement drills scheduled for November

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 2, 2025

The Lincolnshire Prairie View School District 103 has announced that law enforcement drills, as required by the School Safety Drill Act, will be conducted at Daniel Wright Junior High School, Half Day School, and Laura B. Sprague School on...

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Mundelein High School moves forward with facility upgrades under budget

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 2, 2025

Nearly eight months into its facilities improvement project, Mundelein High School reports that construction is proceeding on schedule and remains under budget.

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Granite City High School expands digital access to athletics updates

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 2, 2025

Granite City High School has announced new ways for fans to keep up with Warrior athletic events, including schedules, scores, and highlights.

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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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Author Jeff Selingo and Dr. Montgomery to discuss college choices at FAN event

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 2, 2025

Family Action Network will host an in-person event featuring author Jeff Selingo and Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent of Lake Forest Schools Districts 67 and 115.

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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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WAIS hosts family diversity night celebrating Hispanic heritage

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 2, 2025

The Westminster Academy of International Studies (WAIS) recently hosted “WAIS Family Diversity Night” as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.