CHSD170's Washington-McKinley School Hosts Family Reading Night

The community response to the annual event promoting the importance of reading at school and at home is overwhelmingly positive

Mayor Launches GoFundMe To Help Wounded Dolton Cop

An effort to help pay for the medical expenses of Det. Darryl Hope, who was shot outside his home, is headed by Dolton Mayor Riley Rogers.

CHSD170’s Wilson School Stars at the Illinois Robotics Challenge

The third-year club shines while competing against more experienced competitors at the 2018 Illinois 4H Robotics Challenge

CHSD170 Student John Schuricht-Head Proposes a 1st Responders Day

The Kennedy School second-grader’s request is approved and placed on the Chicago Heights municipal calendar

Greenbriar School's Esmeralda Mendoza is Lions Peace Poster Champ

The seventh-grader's poster is recognized as Cook County Chicagoland's best

Greenbriar Students Shine at the School's Annual Science Fair

Student presentations displayed elements of physical, biological and earth sciences, along with various “hands-on” activities.

CHSD170 REACH Program Students Visit SCH's Public Safety Complex

The visit featured presentations on issues of personal and public safety

CHSD170's Kennedy School Second Graders Visit the Shedd Aquarium

The students' hands-on, real world learning experience built upon classroom lessons and projects

SD170's Parent Academy Gets Books From First Book and Pi Beta Phi

The First Book / Pi Beta Phi Book Distribution event provided titles that will assist in bringing the program into students' homes

Students from CHSD170's Washington-McKinley School Visit the CBOE

The sixth-graders visited the Chicago Board Options Exchange to better understand economic trends and principles

CHSD170's Parent Academy Program Comes To Kennedy School

Kennedy joins Garfield and Lincoln-Gavin Schools in embracing the program's Literacy/STEM learning activities

CHSD170's 7th-Grade Girls Volleyball Season Ends in Normal

Champaign Edison topples the Lady Spartans at the state tournament

CHSD170’s Wilson School Shines at the Environbot Challenge

The schools Robotics Team continues to shine in yearly competitions at the state, county, and local level

CHSD170 Hosted Students at the Recent IGSMA District VI Contest

Washington-McKinley School welcomed students from various south suburban schools who competed at the prestigious music event

CHSD170 Students Excel at the BPA Illinois Leadership Conference

The students earned recognition for their expertise in areas considered essential to a successful business environment

CHSD170's Garfield School Celebrates Black History Month

Language therapist and bilingual storyteller Mama Edie enthralls her audience with an engaging, interactive program

Grant School Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

The second-graders celebrated the famed children's authors with a “Read Across America” activity

DeLuca Meets with Community Leaders at Clergy Breakfast

State Representative Anthony DeLuca held his annual clergy breakfast at Western Avenue school in Flossmoor.

SD170's STEM Program and Accelerate Speedway Make Science Fun

The CHSD170 STEM Academy staff designed curriculum embraces multiple scientific modalities in a fun and exciting learning environment

CHSD170's 7th-Grade Girls Volleyball Team Are Regional Champions

Thrilling wins over higher-ranked seeds James Hart and Columbia Central earned the Lady Spartans the coveted IESA title

Guests at Marian Veritas II Raise Over $60,000 for Scholarships

Photo Gallery: Marian Catholic organized Veritas II to assist students with need for scholarship funds. View the moments of the event.

CHSD Staff Members Lauded for Presentations at ESSA 2018

The seven staff members were praised for their presentations highlighting the district's bilingual studies and parent academy programs

Calvary To Re-Open Closed Chicago Heights Church

Calvary Assembly of God will open a second campus at the former Restoration Church on 201st Street in Chicago Heights.

CHSD170 Reveals Plans to Renovate Schools, Open New Middle School

The district's capital improvement plan will help better prepare students for the world of the 21st Century

Fatal Condo Shooting | Snow Totals | Frosty Family Fun

Week in Headlines: Holocaust denier on ballot | New World Wiffle Ball home | Cheer team repeats | Parade queen named.

CHSD170 Staff to Present at the IL ESSA Conference 2018

Members of the district's Bilingual Education and Parent Academy staffs will address topics of vital interest to the education community

Humane Society Dog Will Be In Puppy Bowl

Boppity, a Chihuahua Terrier mix, will be one of three Chicago-area dogs in Puppy Bowl XIV on Super Bowl Sunday.

Shelter Dog Escapes During Morning Walk

LOST DOG: Artie went missing while on a walk near the South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights Sunday morning.

Shelter CEO Asks Facebook To Spare Nonprofits In News Feed Change

A passionate plea from Emily Klehm at the South Suburban Humane Society shows how Facebook has helped shelter dogs and cats find homes.

Borg-Warner Brings Holiday Cheer to Washington-McKinley School

Kindergarten students at CHSD170’s Washington-McKinley School are recipients of the largesse of Borg-Warner, Inc. Frankfort

Chicago Heights Community Invited to Attend PSC Celebration

The evening offers an opportunity to learn more about PSC, as part of the college’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2018.

CH Masons St. Rest Lodge #5 Bring Coats to Lincoln-Gavin School

The lodge continues its legacy commitment to helping students at its neighborhood school

10th Annual Craft/Vendor Health Fair-Chat N Chew

A day of fun shopping and taking care of your health.

CHSD170 Celebrates the Season At Its Annual Winter Concert

The district's choir, beginning, jazz, and combined bands presented a well-received program of new and traditional holiday songs

The Winter Program at CHSD170’s Garfield School Earns Praise

Parents, family members and staff enjoy the program

Greenbriar Students Decorate the Old Second Bank Christmas Tree

The third-grade students continue the tradition of ringing in the holiday season at the Olympia Plaza bank

Photo Gallery: Marian Catholic Presents A Christmas Journey

Christmas Choir Concert featuring Bella Voce Chamber, Concert, Spartan & Marian Catholic Varsity Choirs

PSC Welcoming Holocaust Survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan Dec. 6

The event is free and open to the public.

Student John Schuricht-Head Earns Community Service Recognition

The student from CHSD170's Kennedy School is honored for his support of Chicago Heights' first responders

CHSD170’s Dual Language 7th/8th Students Visit the Apple Store

Washington-McKinley School’s Dual Language 7th/8th Grade Class “Invent” at the Apple Store