Huntley High Named Founding School Of New Student-Led CPR Movement

Students will help lead a national effort focused on getting young people to act in emergencies.

How Algonquin, Lake In The Hills High Schools Rank In Illinois

Jacobs ranked No. 104 in Illinois, while Dundee-Crown came in at No. 224 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 rankings.

District 300 Implements New Cell Phone Policy

District 300’s new rules require students to put away personal devices during the school day.

Student Loan Debt Is Surging: How Is It Affecting Local Families?

Nearly 9 million federal borrowers were in default as of March, as the number of borrowers falling behind continues to climb.

Parent Sues District 300 Over Student Gender Transition Policies

The federal lawsuit alleges the district supported a student’s social transition at school without informing the parent.

Algonquin-Area Closures: What's Closing Due To Extreme Cold Friday?

An extreme cold warning has been issued for the Chicago area for Friday morning.

D300 School Board Member Removed As President After Charlie Kirk Comments

The school board voted 5-1 to remove Zettler from the board​ during a special meeting Thursday night.

D300 Leader 'Will Not Apologize' Over Karma Comment Regarding Kirk's Death

Nancy Zettler, president for District 300, spoke up during a recent school board meeting.

Algonquin Soccer Player Returns To CHISOX Athlete Class Of 2025

Berkley Mensik, a Dundee-Crown High School graduate from Algonquin, will be a returning member of the CHISOX Athlete Class of 2025.

Teacher Helped Save Student Who Started Choking At School In Algonquin

A teacher is being hailed for saving the life of a seventh-grade student who began choking on food during lunch at a school in Algonquin.

3 Huntley High Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Three Huntley High School students were named as semifinalists in the 70th National Merit Scholarship Program on Wednesday.

District 300 Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

It's time to make your calendar for important dates for the upcoming school year.

D300 School Board Member Resigns

The District 300 Board of Education is now seeking a new board member.

Local High Schools Ranked Among Best In State: Report

U.S. News World & Report's rankings placed local high schools among the top 100 in Illinois.

Huntley High Orchestra Director Recognized As Outstanding Educator

Jeffrey Rollins received the Illinois ASTA award at the Illinois Music Education Conference earlier this year.

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

Local Closings: Algonquin Library, Schools Close Due To Weather

A winter storm is expected to bring blizzard-like conditions Friday to the Chicago area.

4 Algonquin, LITH Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

More than 16,000 semifinalists were named Wednesday as part of the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

'Swatting' Hoax Leads To Dundee-Crown Lockdown: District

The lockdown at the high school in Carpentersville has since been lifted after a heavy police presence swarmed the school.

District 300 Calendar For 2023-24 School Year

Make sure to pencil into your calendar the most important dates for the upcoming school year.

District 158 Earns Green Ribbon Award

D158 was one of two school districts in Illinois selected because of its comprehensive approach to environmental education and management.

Laurie Parman: Candidate For District 300 School Board

Eight candidates are vying for four open seats on the District 300 school board.

Will COVID-Weary School Boards See Higher Turnover This Election?

Executive Director at Illinois Association of School Boards Thomas Bertrand shares his thoughts on upcoming school board elections.

Nominees Sought For Educator Of The Year Awards

The annual awards are meant to recognize McHenry County’s top teachers, administrators and support staff.

Longtime Middle School Teacher Dies

School officials say they are “heartbroken and deeply saddened” following the death of Heather Frederick.

D300 To Host Job Fair This Weekend

The local school district is looking to hire paraeducators.

Local H.S. Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The group of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of all students across the United States.

Algonquin H.S. Student Nabs National Merit Scholarship

The Algonquin resident attends Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora and is planning to major in computer science.

Bullet Discovered, Marlowe Middle School Placed On Brief Lockdown

Students were kept in the classroom while Lake In the Hills police searched the school before deciding that there was no viable threat.

Masks No Longer Mandated On D300 Buses Starting Wednesday

The local school district will follow guidelines issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, school officials said.

Hampshire High Switches To Remote Learning Due To Threats

District 300 announced Friday will be an e-learning day.

Parents Angry Over Mask Mandate Booted From D300 Meeting

One parent told police to arrest her after she was asked to leave and another was escorted out, according to media reports.

Algonquin-Based School District 300 Cancels Class For All 31 Of Its Schools Following Court Ruling On Masks

Classes were canceled Monday for all district schools "to ensure a safe learning environment."

Local Schools Close, Drop Mask Mandates After Court Ruling

A downstate judge on Friday allowed a temporary restraining order against mandating masks in schools.

4K Staff, Students Absent Daily: District 300 Superintendent

The state's sixth-largest school district enacted restrictions on how many can attend athletic, theater events.

Algonquin-Based School District 300 Cancels Class For Monday Due To Staff Shortage Caused By COVID-19 Infections

District staff will use Jan. 3 to “better understand the Omicron variant’s full impact on staffing and student attendance.”

District 300 Resumes Classes Tuesday Amid Staffing Shortages

School officials cancelled classes Monday as they evaluated the effect of COVID-19 cases on staff and students.

HCSD 158: Message To Families & Happy Holidays – December 17, 2021

Winter break is finally upon us! I would like to congratulate our students and staff on the end of a challenging, yet rewarding semester ...

Jacobs Tests Scores Drop During COVID

The percentage of Harry D. Jacobs High School students who met SAT standards fell by 16 points in math compared to 2019.