Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) President Kari Steele recently acknowledged 12 student winners who participated in her Imagine a Day Without Water 2022 video and essay contest.
The cheer team from Queen of Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, in Evergreen Park, wrapped up a phenomenal season with a fourth-place showing at the state competition held recently in Springfield.
The Germazing Ducks, a small, volunteer-based fundraising committee shaped and formed by parents, teachers and staff at St. Germaine Elementary School, in Oak Lawn, have launched the Innovation Lab, a remarkable feat built around cohesiveness, collaboration and integrity.
Evergreen Park Community High School (EPCHS) recently inducted 44 new members into its National Honor Society (NHS). The school also honored the accomplishments of the 44 graduating senior members of its NHS.
National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
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Father Perez Knights of Columbus Council 1444 members and volunteers crowned nine free throw champions at its annual Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 14 held recently at Br. Rice High School. Forty-eight aspiring players …
Jack Donnelly, a senior at Evergreen Park Community High School (EPCHS), has been awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship for golf caddies. This marks the third consecutive year in which an EPCHS student has been awarded the prestigious honor.
Kelly Benton, of Beverly, recently completed the Illinois CPA Society Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program.
Morgan Park Academy (MPA) recently announced that six students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Members of the art club at Vanderpoel Elementary School, 9510 S. Prospect Ave., show off their tie-dyed T-shirts. The students made their own design to create beautiful and unique shirts.
Angela Sarlas, a St. Xavier University (SXU) nursing student, was recently recognized as a Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate.
Officials at St. Germaine Elementary School, in Oak Lawn, were not sure of what to do with the computer room when all of their students already have Chromebooks of their own.
Leo High School’s new practice field is quickly realizing its full potential as a neighborhood resource and amenity.
Ranked for years among the most diverse private schools in Illinois, Morgan Park Academy’s (MPA) focus on global studies and community diversity this school year includes the arrival of 14 high school students from international countries for the 2022-23 school year.
Morgan Park Academy (MPA) students stood out at the nation’s largest high school Model UN conference, capturing five individual awards among more than 1,000 participants at St. Ignatius College Prep on Nov. 5.
The Marian Catholic High School marching band recently captured first place in its class at the Illinois State Marching Bands Championship competition.
St. John Fisher seventh- and eighth-grade students were invited to St. Rita High School recently for a retreat to prepare for their confirmation. St. Rita students organize the retreat, which is held every year for neighborhood elementary school students. Pictured with the students is the Re…
The Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) recently recognized Evergreen Park Community High School (EPCHS) as a 2022 School of Distinction.
Marian Catholic High School recently announced that four seniors have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School recently announced the recognition of distinguished alumna Betsy Ross Ready, Class of 1994, with the 2022 Caring Heart Award.
Br. Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, has six students earning academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave., in Chicago Heights, will host an open house on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Beverly residents Emily Lambert (from left) and Teri Sosa delivered copies of the graphic novel “Maus,” by Art Spiegelman, to Morgan Park High School Assistant Principal Morgan Mudron. The books were donated to the school as part of an initiative that has been fully funded by parents, commun…
William Sanderson, principal of Evergreen Park Community High School, recently announced that 37 current students and 2022 graduates earned AP Scholar recognition by The College Board.
Members of the Evergreen Park Community High School (EPCHS) Service Club recently volunteered with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization to sand, construct, stain and brand 24 bunk beds. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and delivers beds to local children who do not have a bed. EPCHS studen…
Evergreen Park Community High School students, including Rachel Thomas (top row, from left) Kennedy Shelby, Jamia Head (bottom row, from left) David Ortiz and Dulce Medina-Meza, have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Ortiz and Medina-Meza won the Na…
Mt. Carmel High School’s recent decision to maintain its all-male tradition is already proving to be the right decision in exciting ways at the 123-year-old school.
The Circle of Champions, the Brother Rice athletic hall of fame, will welcome its twelfth class of dedicated coaches and athletes to the school's hall of fame.
Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave., in Chicago Heights, a Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school, will host two open houses and a Shadow Day in the coming weeks.
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The Johnson-Phelps VFW and Auxiliary Post 5220, 9514 S. 52nd. Ave., in Oak Lawn, recently announced the kick-off of the VFW and Auxiliary’s annual scholarships and contests for elementary, middle and high school students who can compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes at …
Tremendous momentum is growing at Br. Rice High School.
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Morgan Park Academy (MPA), 2153 W. 111th St., welcomed new faculty and staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
In appreciation of those who risk their lives for the benefit of others, St. Laurence High School announced a new scholarship for first responder and military families.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School, with 100-percent college acceptance, is enrolling new scholars.
Fr. Perez Knights of Columbus Council 1444 awarded a $1,000 scholarship to each of three students at a recent council meeting.
The Morgan Park High School National Honor Society (NHS) including members Mariyah Jenkins (left) and Tori McGhee recently hosted a Kindness Day, encouraging students to use a card or note for a quick message in an effort to be kind to others. Students could give a card to a friend, or write…
When students arrived at St. Barnabas Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 29, they met 16 new teachers and staff members. They also reconnected with many of their beloved teachers and staff members.
On Friday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m., the National Latino Farmers and Ranchers (NLFR) will donate three quarter horses to the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS).
Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D., president of St. Rita of Cascia High School, announced that the Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, has been named the school’s director of community relations.
The Learning Resource Center at Evergreen Park Community High School has been recognized as one of just six school library programs that have earned the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE) Exemplary School Library Award. AISLE established the award in 2018 to recognize s…
School bells are calling students back to the classroom, and the American Red Cross of Illinois has steps that everyone can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school.
Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D., president of St. Rita of Cascia High School, announced that Curtis Price has been named athletic director.
Natalee Guilfoyle, of Mt. Greenwood, was recently inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHHS).
St. Walter-St. Benedict Elementary School recently announced that Kimberly Leonard has been named the school’s interim principal for the 2022-23 school year.
Sue Hickerson, president of the church council at Immanuel United Church of Christ of Evergreen Park (left), and the Rev. MaryBeth Ingberg, minister of Immanuel UCC (right), welcome Jorri Pitts, the new director of Immanuel Community Preschool, at a reception on July 31. Pitts expressed her …
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