Back To School: Atwood Heights Dist. 125 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for Atwood Heights Dist. 125 students in grades 1-8 is Aug. 20. Kindergarten starts Aug. 21. More dates to know.

Back To School: Cook County Dist. 130 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Dist. 130 kindergarten through eighth grade students return to school Aug. 17, with the first day of preschool on Aug. 19.

Back To School: Eisenhower High School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Freshmen report Aug. 11, with all grades reporting Aug. 12 at Eisenhower High School.

Worth Township Launches 2026 School Supply Drive

Worth Township Center is collecting school supplies for grades K-12 through July 30.

Crestwood Third Grade Teacher Inspires Students With Creative, Caring Approach

From a brand partner: Julia Kasprzak, known as Miss K, creates a fun classroom where students feel seen, supported and excited to learn.

Eisenhower Performing Arts Students Hit The Boards In The Broadway Musical 'Hairspray'

Big hair, catchy tunes and an uplifting message captivate 'Hairspray' in Eisenhower High School's spring musical April 23-April 25.

Marist Senior Olubukola Onimole Awarded Prestigious Chick Evans Golf Caddy Scholarship

Blue Island resident Olubukola Onimole is the 201st Chick Evans scholar at Marist High School.

E-Learning, Closures Announced Monday For Alsip-Crestwood Area Schools

The following school districts and schools in the Alsip-Crestwood area will be moving to e-Learning or closing altogether Monday, Jan. 26.

Marist Student From Blue Island Receives Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship

Marist student Olubukola Onimole, a graduate of Veterans Middle School, has received a full ride Chick Evans scholarship to college.

Blue Island School Custodian Recognized For Decades Of Dedication

From early mornings to heavy lifting, Lois Lundquist keeps Paul Revere School running with heart and pride.

Crestwood Police And Aunt Martha Team Up To Provided Free Healthy Snack Bags At Biela Center

Crestwood police and Aunt Martha will be handing out free bags of healthy back-to-school snacks Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Biela Center.

Back To School: Alsip, Hazelgreen, Oak Lawn Dist. 126 Calendar 2025-2026

The first day of school for Dist. 126 students at Lane, Stony Creek, Hazelgreen and Prairie Junior High schools is Aug. 20.

Back To School: Dwight D. Eisenhower High School 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Freshmen students report Aug. 12 for the first day of school, with all grades reporting Aug. 13 at Eisenhower High School.

Back To School: Cook County School Dist. 130 Calendar 2025-2026

The first day of school for K-8 students is Aug. 12 at D130 schools in Blue Island, Crestwood, Alsip and Robbins.

Back To School: Atwood Heights Dist. 125 Academic Calendar 2025-2036

The first day of school for Atwood Heights Dist. 125 students is Aug. 19. Here's all the dates to know for the 2025-2026 school year.

Shepard High School formally annexed into Palos Heights

New partnership brings expanded city services and stronger community ties

Eisenhower Student Magazine 'The Cardinal' Recognized With REALM Award

The Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines produced by students.

Blue Island's CHSD 218 School School District Makes Kids' Mental Health A Focus

"I love that I'm able to get a pulse of, you know, is there a kid that I need to check in with in the morning?" a social worker said.

Alsip-Crestwood Schools Closures, E-Learning On Tuesday: UPDATED 1x

Alsip-Crestwood schools are closing buildings and planning e-Learning Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to dangerously cold temperatures.

Beloved Blue Island, Illinois High School Music Teacher Is A Finalist For Grammy

"The trophies are nice, but they collect dust," Antos said. "What doesn't collect dust are the memories we made as we pursued excellence."

Teacher Spotlight: Julia Kasprzak Makes Learning Exciting And Fun

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: With Kifaya Naser Hammad 'No Child Is Left Behind'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

2024 Eisenhower High School Football Schedule Released

Find out who the Eisenhower Cardinals play when the season kicks off Aug. 30.

Back To School: Cook County School Dist. 130 Calendar 2024-2025

The first day of school for K-8 students is Aug. 22 at D130 schools in Blue Island, Crestwood, Alsip and Robbins.

Back To School: Eisenhower High School 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Freshmen students report Aug. 12 for the first day of school, with all grades reporting Aug. 13 at Eisenhower High School.

Teacher Spotlight: Kifaya Naser Hammad Takes Teaching To 'Next Level'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Julia Kasprzak Leaves 'Lasting Impression'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Moraine Valley Showcases Blue Island Education Center At Open Houses

Moraine Valley Blue Island Education Center will hold open houses July 29 to Aug. 1 featuring credit, noncredit and certificate programs.

Ozinga Hosts IHSA Class 3A, 4A, Baseball SuperSectional Championships

The WC ThunderBolts and Ozinga Field play host to Lemont, De La Salle, Mount Carmel and Providence Monday, June 3, in the SuperSectionals.

Eisenhower celebrates Decision Day

Cardinal seniors announce their college and career choices.

Shepard team wins MVCC Culinary Contest

Third straight, fifth overall, for Astros!

Shepard Band Boosters Prep For Big Craft And Vendor Show Saturday

Over 100 crafters and vendors are set to appear in the Shepard High School Band Boosters spring crafts, arts and vendor show April 20.

St. Walter-St. Benedict Raffling Off Taylor Swift Tickets At Gala

St. Walter-St. Benedict School is raffling off a weekend package for four at its April 13 gala to see Taylor Swift in Indianapolis.

Eisenhower High School digital newsletter

More than 40 pages of Cardinal news, features, and highlights!

Shepard High School digital newsletter

50 pages of Astro highlights, news, and features!

Dist. 218 Seeks Crafters For April Arts Extravaganza

The Dist. 218 Arts Extravaganze will be held Saturday, April 5, at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island.

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

Shepard seniors named Illinois State Scholars

Scored in 95th percentile of ACT or SAT!

Eisenhower students chosen to Honors Band

Cards honored with area's best!

Alsip-Crestwood Catholic Schools Celebrate 2024 Catholic Schools Week

Sts. Damian, Christopher, Patricia and Walter-Benedict will hold open houses Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 to kick off Catholic Schools Week.

Alsip-Crestwood Dangerous Wind Chills: School Closures For Tuesday

A wind chill warning is in effect until noon Tuesday.

Shepard cheerleaders win North Pole Invitational

Astros first at LWE!

​Eisenhower Takes First In Moraine Valley Pastry Decorating Contest

Nine high schools competed in Moraine Valley Community College's Pastry Decorating Competition. Andred places second and Stagg takes third.

Back To School: Alsip, Hazelgreen, Oak Lawn Dist. 126 Calendar 2023-24

The first day of school for Dist. 126 students at Lane, Stony Creek, Hazelgreen and Prairie Junior High schools is Aug. 21.

Back To School: Atwood Heights Dist. 125 Academic Calendar 2023-2034

The first day of school for Atwood Heights Dist. 125 students is Aug. 22. Here's all the dates to know for the 2023-2024 school year.

Back To School: Cook County Dist. 130 Academic Calendar 2023-2024

The first day of school for Cook County Dist. 130 students is Aug. 23. Here's all the dates you need to know for the 2023-2024 school year.

Back To School: Eisenhower High School 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Freshmen students report Aug. 16 for the first day of school, with all grades reporting Aug. 17 at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island.

Worth Township Plans Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway Tuesday

Free prepacked backpacks for grades K-8 will be handed out Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Worth Township Center in Alsip. Must reside in the township.

2023 Football Schedule Released For Dwight D. Eisenhower High School

The 2023 fall football schedule is out for Eisenhower High School, with Week 1 set to kick off on Friday, Aug. 25, at Johnson Prep.