St. Paul's Lutheran School Graduation: Viewfinder

Nearly half of the eight graders leaving St. Paul's are headed to Marian Catholic for high school.

Marian Catholic High School Graduates 344 Students

The school's top ten graduates include students from Chicago Heights, Olympia Fields, Flossmoor, Frankfort, St. John, Park Forest, Country Club Hills and Crete.

Are You the Proud Parent of a Graduate?

Whether you've got a preschool grad, a college grad or somewhere in between, brag about the feat on Patch!

District 206 Board Member: 'I Stand Behind My Superintendent'

The board president said he didn't know about Glen Giannetti's political donations until he read about it on Patch.

Should Bloom 206 Superintendent Be Donating to Mayor's Campaign Fund?

Using money from school pop machines, Glen Giannetti bought tickets to men-only smokers hosted by the South Chicago Heights mayor.

Bloom Alumni Reunite Decades After Graduating

One of the high school's proud graduates is nearly 100 years old.

Tempers Flare Between District 206 Board Members

The board voted on two motions that have been a point of contention between newly appointed board president Henry Drake and longtime board member Robert Rossi.

Bloom 206 Board Members Sound Off on Law Firms and Family Hiring

New board president Henry Drake and board member Robert Rossi don't see eye to eye.

Serena Hills Fifth Grader Becomes Head Honcho for a Day: Whiz Kid

Our Whiz Kid of the week, Ben Wootton, got to be principal for a day.

One Wall Reveals the Sacrifices of Four Wars: Bloom Archives

Our exploration of Bloom High School's history takes us to a library wall of tragedy, patriotism, and remembrance.

Grandmotherly Love Graces Chicago Heights School Kids

A south suburban program has been helping kids in difficult situations for more than two decades.

Bloom Trail Team Takes Third in National Business Competition: Whiz Kids

A team of students from the school made a lasting impression when it came to computer network design.

2011 Bloom High School Prom: Viewfinder

It was a night to remember for the school's juniors and seniors.

Gimme 5: Fagan Acts as Spartans' Energy Bar

Marian senior boys volleyball standout inspires teammates to play with a passion.

Professionals Encourage Heights High School Students to Live Healthy: Viewfinder

Bloom High School held a health fair Monday with support from active community members.

Kennedy, Jefferson School Students Win Spelling Titles: Whiz Kids

Students from both schools took the top spots in the District 170 competition.

Bloom Students Walk to Raise Funds for Diabetes: Whiz Kids

This week's Whiz Kids are a group of Bloom students, who walked toward a common goal.

Wilson School's Super Spellers: Whiz Kids

Principal Tony Banks said the school's second and third graders were one word away from first place.

Heights School Connects with Parents Through Free Haircuts

Wilson School's Fuse program used cuts for kids and parents to reach out and make connections with parents.

Shakeup for District 227: Brunson Out; Coleman, Whorton In

Departing member Tony Brunson and incoming members Cheryl M. Coleman and Shelia Whorton disappointed by lower voter turnout, determined about challenges ahead.

Four Bloom Students Honored at Board Meeting

Bloom Supt. Glen Giannetti praised the students for their hard work.

If You Pay Parents, Will Their Children Succeed in School and Life?

In Chicago Heights, some of the world's best minds are betting $10 million of a billionaire's money that the answer to this question is "yes." What's happening at the Griffin Early Childhood Center that inspires such hope?

Glen Giannetti Talks French Fries and Salary Size

Bloom Supt. Glen Giannetti answered tough questions from concerned residents and sixth graders.

Marian Teen Proves He Can Talk the Talk: Whiz Kid

This week's Whiz Kid has proven he is skilled at public speaking.

Bloom Supt. Glen Giannetti Will Answer Your Questions

In a new column, we want you to post questions for Heights and Olympia Fields people to answer.

Lady Spartans Shoot for the Stars: Whiz Kids

This week's Whiz Kids are entire team of students. They took their skills further than any of the predecessors have.