Annabeth Yeung is among about 15,000 finalists nationwide who will compete for National Merit Scholarship awards worth about $30M.
Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.
The novel's original title includes a racist slur.
Hybrid learning will begin for special needs students on Tuesday, followed by general education students on Jan. 25.
As of Monday, 6 staff members and 13 students tested positive for COVID-19 during the week.
As of Saturday, five staff members and four students tested positive for COVID-19 during the week.
This extended period of full-remote learning will continue until after the winter break.
As of Thursday, 102 staff members and 103 students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.
Students will now not be back in school before Nov. 30.
As of Tuesday, 77 staff members and 52 students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.
As of Friday, 51 staff members and 18 students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.
The district will now have students returning to school during the week of Nov. 16.
The hybrid learning model will have both in-school and remote instruction for most students.
The funds are part of the $80M Digital Equity Formula Grant from the state that will ensure students have the technology e-learning.
Parents are expected to complete the survey by Thursday, choosing either in-person or hybrid learning options starting Oct. 26.
AP economics teacher at Bolingbrook High School, Michael Rende, is adapting his teaching methods to best serve the students.
As per new changes made by USDA, all schools will continue serving free meals to children through Dec. 31.
In addition, the VVSD website can be adjusted by the user to translate all the content on the website into many languages such as Zulu.
During the meeting Thursday, the board decided in favor of this plan that will cause the "least potential disruption to student learning."
The district will present an updated plan to the board, according to which, all students will begin school year with full remote learning.
Students will get a head start on teacher preparation through opportunities for hands-on learning, dual credit and mentorship opportunities.
Based on the responses from the survey VVSD sent out, 38.3 percent of the parents/guardians said they were in favor of this plan.
Based on the feedback from a survey sent out by the district, a hybrid plan of in-school and remote learning will be presented to the board.
The Return to School Plan recommendations will be presented for approval to the VVSD Board of Education on July 20 during the meeting.
The first day of school is currently scheduled for August 17, but that is subject to change due to the pandemic.
Nita White succeeds Rachel Kinder, who is now VVSD superintendent of schools, and comes from Freeport School District 145.
During the graduation ceremony on Sunday, students can either choose to walk the stage or remain in their vehicles.
Refunds are only available upon request and a form needs to be submitted online.
Assistant superintendent of schools Rachel Kinder said feedback from parents is essential to "guide our planning."
The Air Force's Junior ROTC program is designed to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills.
The center will be renamed Dr. James A. Mitchem Early Childhood Center to honor 40 years of his service to the VVSD community.
Adam Hague read out a story that he had written in his childhood days.
Parents and families can fill out a short form for their graduate, and Patch will compile the information and share it with the community.
A Valley View middle school teacher spoke with Patch this week about the ins, outs and what-have-yous of leading an online classroom.
Valley View staff announced Tuesday that a fifth distribution site is being added to its emergency student meal program.
Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Rachel Kinder has released an address speaking to parents and students' concerns regarding COVID-19.
Without their work in maintaining the school facilities, nothing else in the school could function effectively.
Just before the Holiday Break, Pioneer Elementary School welcomes parents and relatives to their annual Winter Concert.
The program was specifically designed with bilingual families in mind.
The annual dinner and auction gala is meant to raise money for grants to benefit the school district and its students.